The Nest thermostat is one of the most popular smart thermostats you can buy. And for good reason. It learns your temperature preferences and makes an energy-efficient schedule to match. And through geofencing with your phone, the Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest E are aware of when you’re at your house or away and can adjust settings to help you save even more.
The Nest is compatible with a vast range of 24-volt heating and cooling systems, but it’s always a smart idea to check the Nest thermostat compatibility checker before purchasing one. Don’t forget to contact your energy company for valuable rebates, since you could be able to get a Nest for free or close to it.
Once you’ve checked it’s compatible, you can either wire it yourself or call a HVAC specialist like Bishop Heating & Air Conditioning. If you’re wiring it yourself, you’ll spot a terminal for the C-wire, or common wire. This wire is just 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 problem as the thermostat can get adequate power from other heating and cooling wires.
In some cases, your heating and cooling system might have to have that C-wire. And here’s why.
Why Your Nest Keeps Losing Power and Other Malfunctions
The Google Nest Thermostat is better than aging programmable thermostats that use a combination of wiring and AA batteries for power. It has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and wiring to sync with Wi-Fi, power its digital display and operate your heating and cooling system.
8 Common Nest Thermostat Issues
If it can’t draw enough electricity, Nest says you may encounter some of these troubles:
- Short battery life.
- Thermostat motion sensing won’t operate.
- Your thermostat occasionally disconnects from Wi-Fi.
- Your system unexpectedly turns on or off, or won’t shut off.
- Your system is making strange noises, such as chattering, stuttering, clicking or thumping.
- Heating or cooling is short cycling, or repeatedly turning on and off in a short period of time.
- There is a delay notification on your Nest thermostat’s screen, like “heating is delayed for 2:30 minutes.”
- The system fan is continuously on, won’t turn on or turns off and on frequently in a short period of time.
You may think something is suspect with your heating and cooling system, but if you just started using the Nest, it’s best to begin with your thermostat right away. This is especially true if the weather is moderate, and you haven’t been using your heat or air conditioning frequently.
Our Professionals Can Fix Nest Thermostat Issues
If you’ve tried Nest thermostat troubleshooting by yourself but can’t fix the issue, a smart thermostat professional such as one from Bishop Heating & Air Conditioning can provide support. We can identify the issue and put in a C-wire, if needed.
Smart thermostats including the Nest are made to make your life more convenient, with automatic energy-efficient programming and the ability to monitor settings while you’re away from home. It’s an annoying experience when yours won’t run correctly, but our heating and cooling pros at Bishop Heating & Air Conditioning can fix the trouble fast.
If you’re running into weird heating and cooling behavior with your new Nest, reach out to us at to set up your appointment now.