If you’re one of the usual American households who spends more than $2,000 annually on utility expenses, adding a smart thermostat is a good method to keep energy bills low. Although mosthomes have programmable thermostats, yours likely isn’t being used to the full advantage since it’s on “hold” all the time.
When installing a new thermostat, the Nest smart thermostat is one of the top sellers. That’s because it picks up on your temperature preferences and schedule, and then creates an energy-efficient schedule to match. You can also keep an eye on it and lower it from just about anywhere with your smartphone.
For the average home, Nest says its thermostat saves about 10-12% on heating bills and about 15% on cooling bills. That’s about $131 to $145 saved every year, which helps the thermostat pay for itself quicker than two years. And many utility businesses offer rebate programs that help you get a smart thermostat for free or close to it.
When you’re upgrading to a smart home thermostat, you’ll want to make sure it will work with your HVAC system. This is especially essential if your equipment is aging. If it’s not, you might experience troubles, like weird furnace or air conditioner behavior. That’s why it’s important to have a specialist like Dearing's Service & Solutions help you pick a new thermostat and handle your smart thermostat installation.
Here’s how to figure out if the Nest can run with your HVAC system.
Nest Works with Many Heating and Cooling Systems
The good news is that Nest created its thermostat to operate with many different 24-volt systems, including old ones.
This covers heating and cooling systems that use:
- Natural gas
- Oil
- Electricity
Before you buy a Nest, you can run the Compatibility Checker to provide an easy transition. Once you’ve double-checked it will work, your Nest will work you through compatibility and wiring during the setup process.
The Nest Learning Thermostat is compatible with the biggest types of home comfort equipment, such as heat pumps, furnaces and air conditioners. It also runs with very energy-efficient multistage systems, dual-fuel equipment, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, but you’ll often need a professional like Dearing's Service & Solutions to do the detailed wiring and setup procedures.
Does the Nest Require a C-Wire?
If you’ve read up on the Nest, you’ve potentially found info about the C-wire, or common wire. This wire runs your smart thermostat when it can’t get enough power from the other wires.
If you don’t have a C-wire, it’s likely still okay to use a Nest. The company says its thermostats were created to require not much power. In most cases, this means they can work properly without this wire.
Have a smart thermostat without a C-wire and experiencing strange heating and cooling behavior? An HVAC professional like Dearing's Service & Solutions can put in a C-wire for you.
Our Professionals Make Smart Thermostat Installation Easy
Getting a new thermostat makes it simple to stay on top of your utility and cooling expenses while keeping your {house|residences|home comfortable. If you want to add a Nest smart thermostat to your home, Dearing's Service & Solutions can help you find the right model for your needs and then skillfully install it. Reach us at 812-200-5844 to start today!