The Nest thermostat is one of the top-selling smart thermostats you can get. And for good reason. It picks up on your temperature preferences and develops an energy-efficient schedule to match. And through geofencing with your phone, the Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest E realize when you’re at your house or away and can change settings to help you save even more.
The Nest is compatible with a wide range of 24-volt heating and cooling systems, but it’s always a smart idea to use the Nest thermostat compatibility checker before installing one. Don’t forget to contact your energy supplier for valuable rebates, because you might be able to get a Nest for free or close to it.
Once you’ve checked it’s compatible, you can either hook it up on your own or contact a HVAC pro like West Michigan Heating & Air Conditioning Services. If you’re wiring it without help, you’ll see a terminal for the C-wire, or common wire. This wire is solely used for powering your thermostat. If your house 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 get enough power from other heating and cooling wires.
Sometimes, your heating and cooling system might have to have that C-wire. And here’s why.
Why Your Nest Keeps Losing Power and Other Issues
The Google Nest Thermostat is a step up from outdated programmable thermostats that have a combination of wiring and AA batteries for power. It has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and wiring to link to Wi-Fi, power its digital display and turn on your heating and cooling system.
8 Common Nest Thermostat Problems
If it can’t receive adequate juice, Nest says you might have some of these troubles:
- Bad battery life.
- Thermostat motion sensing won’t work.
- Your thermostat sometimes disconnects from Wi-Fi.
- Your system suddenly turns on or off, or won’t stop running.
- Your system is producing weird noises, like chattering, stuttering, clicking or thumping.
- Heating or cooling is short cycling, or frequently 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 turn on or turns off and on rapidly in a short period of time.
You could believe something is wrong with your heating and cooling system, but if you just got the Nest, we suggest you begin with your thermostat initially. This is especially pertinent if the weather is temperate, and you haven’t been running your heat or air conditioning frequently.
Our Pros Can Solve Nest Thermostat Issues
If you’ve attempted Nest thermostat troubleshooting on your own but can’t fix the dilemma, a smart thermostat professional including one from West Michigan Heating & Air Conditioning Services can assist you. We can diagnose the issue and add a C-wire, if required.
Smart thermostats including the Nest are made to make your life easier, through automatic energy-efficient programming and the option to keep an eye on temperatures while you’re on the go. It’s an annoying experience when yours won’t run properly, but our heating and cooling specialists at West Michigan Heating & Air Conditioning Services can fix the issue quickly.
If you’re running into odd heating and cooling behavior with your new Nest, give us a call at to book your appointment right away.
