The Nest thermostat is one of the most popular smart thermostats you can get. And for good reason. It learns your temperature preferences and develops an energy-efficient schedule to match. And by geofencing with your phone, the Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest E are aware of when you’re at your residence or away and can change temperatures to help you save even more.
The Nest is compatible with a full range of 24-volt heating and cooling systems, but it’s always a wise idea to visit the Nest thermostat compatibility checker before installing one. Don’t forget to talk with your energy company for valuable rebates, as you might be able to get a Nest for free or close to it.
Once you’ve checked it’s compatible, you can either install it on your own or contact a HVAC pro like Forster Heating. If you’re installing it without help, you’ll notice a terminal for the C-wire, or common wire. This wire is just used for powering your thermostat. If your home or HVAC system is older, you might not have one of these wires. In most cases, Nest says this isn’t a setback because the thermostat can draw enough power from other heating and cooling wires.
Sometimes, your heating and cooling system may need that C-wire. And here’s why.
Why Your Nest Keeps Losing Power and Other Problems
The Google Nest Thermostat is an improvement from older programmable thermostats that use a combination of wiring and AA batteries for power. It uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and wiring to link to Wi-Fi, power its digital display and run your heating and cooling system.
8 Common Nest Thermostat Issues
If it can’t draw adequate juice, Nest says you may run into some of these problems:
- Poor battery life.
- Thermostat motion sensing is disabled.
- Your thermostat occasionally disconnects from Wi-Fi.
- Your system suddenly turns on or off, or won’t stop running.
- Your system is making odd noises, including chattering, stuttering, clicking or thumping.
- Heating or cooling is short cycling, or constantly turning on and off in a short period of time.
- There is a delay notification on your Nest thermostat’s screen, along the lines of “heating is delayed for 2:30 minutes.”
- The system fan is always working, won’t switch on or turns off and on repeatedly in a short period of time.
You may think something is suspect with your heating and cooling system, but if you just got the Nest, it’s best to check your thermostat right away. This is especially timely if the weather is moderate, and you haven’t been relying on your heat or air conditioning frequently.
Our Pros Can Solve Nest Thermostat Problems
If you’ve tried Nest thermostat troubleshooting without help but can’t fix the issue, a smart thermostat specialist including one from Forster Heating can support you. We can pinpoint the issue and add a C-wire, if required.
Smart thermostats such as the Nest are created to make your life more convenient, with automatic energy-efficient programming and the opportunity to check temperatures while you’re away from home. It’s an annoying experience when yours won’t run properly, but our heating and cooling experts at Forster Heating can take care of the problem in no time.
If you’re going through weird heating and cooling behavior with your new Nest, reach out to us at 530-885-8081 to book your appointment right away.
