The Nest thermostat is one of the most popular smart thermostats you can get. And for good reason. It picks up on your temperature preferences and makes 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 home or out and about and can raise and lower temps to help you save even more.

The Nest works with a vast range of 24-volt heating and cooling systems, but it’s always a good idea to use the Nest thermostat compatibility checker before getting 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 made sure it’s compatible, you can either hook it up on your own or hire a HVAC pro like Rapids Sheet Metal Works Inc. If you’re putting it in without help, you’ll spot a terminal for the C-wire, or common wire. This wire is only used for powering your thermostat. If your residence 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 draw ample power from other heating and cooling wires.

In some instances, your heating and cooling system may need that C-wire. And here’s why.

Why Your Nest Keeps Losing Power and Other Issues

The Google Nest Thermostat is an improvement from aging programmable thermostats that rely on a combination of wiring and AA batteries for power. It relies on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and wiring to connect to Wi-Fi, power its digital display and run your heating and cooling system.

8 Common Nest Thermostat Problems

If it can’t draw enough electricity, Nest says you may encounter some of these issues:

  1. Poor battery life.
  2. Thermostat motion sensing won’t work.
  3. Your thermostat occasionally disconnects from Wi-Fi.
  4. Your system suddenly turns on or off, or won’t stop running.
  5. Your system is producing strange noises, such as chattering, stuttering, clicking or thumping.
  6. Heating or cooling is short cycling, or repeatedly turning on and off in a short period of time.
  7. There is a delay message on your Nest thermostat’s screen, along the lines of “heating is delayed for 2:30 minutes.”
  8. The system fan is constantly working, won’t turn on or turns off and on frequently in a short period of time.

You might believe something is suspect with your heating and cooling system, but if you just got the Nest, it’s best to start with your thermostat right away. This is especially timely if the weather is mild, and you haven’t been running 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 problem, a smart thermostat specialist including one from Rapids Sheet Metal Works Inc can assist you. We can determine the problem and add a C-wire, if necessary.

Smart thermostats like the Nest are created to make your life more convenient, by automatic energy-efficient programming and the ability to check settings while you’re on the go. It’s a time-consuming experience when yours won’t run correctly, but our heating and cooling specialists at Rapids Sheet Metal Works Inc can fix the problem in no time.

If you’re going through atypical heating and cooling behavior with your new Nest, give us a call at 715-301-0256 to set up your appointment now.