If you’re among the average American households who pay more than $2,000 every year on heating and cooling bills, installing a smart thermostat is an excellent way to keep energy costs low. Although the majority ofresidences have programmable thermostats, yours probably isn’t being used to the full advantage because it’s on “hold” every day.
When upgrading your thermostat, the Nest smart thermostat is one of the top sellers. That’s due to the fact it adjusts to your temperature preferences and activities, and then makes an energy-efficient schedule to match. You can also monitor and raise it from just about anywhere with your smartphone.
On average, Nest says its thermostat saves about 10-12% on heating bills and about 15% on cooling expenses. That’s about $131 to $145 saved annually, which helps the product pay for itself in under two years. And most utility providers have 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 be sure it will work with your HVAC system. This is especially essential if your equipment is getting old. If it’s not, you could experience issues, like erratic furnace or air conditioner behavior. That’s why it’s essential to have a specialist like HCE Systems help you choose a new thermostat and do your smart thermostat installation.
Here’s how to figure out if the Nest will work with your HVAC system.
Nest Works with Many Heating and Cooling Systems
The good news is that Nest designed 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 use the Compatibility Checker to make sure you have a smooth transition. Once you’ve confirmed it will work, your Nest will walk you through compatibility and wiring when you set it up.
The Nest Learning Thermostat can run with the biggest range of home comfort equipment, like heat pumps, furnaces and air conditioners. It also runs with very energy-efficient multistage systems, dual-fuel equipment, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, but you’ll likely need a specialist like HCE Systems to handle the detailed wiring and setup procedures.
Does the Nest Require a C-Wire?
If you’ve done research on the Nest, you’ve potentially come across details about the C-wire, or common wire. This wire energizes your smart thermostat when it can’t pull enough power from the other wires.
If you don’t have a C-wire, it’s probably still okay to use a Nest. The company says its thermostats were made to consume small amounts of power. In most cases, this means they can operate correctly without this wire.
Have a smart thermostat without a C-wire and noticing odd heating and cooling behavior? An HVAC professional like HCE Systems can put in a C-wire for you.
Our Experts Make Smart Thermostat Installation Easy
Getting a new thermostat makes it easier to keep track of your utility and cooling expenses while keeping your {house|residences|home cozy. If you want to add a Nest smart thermostat to your house, HCE Systems can help you choose the right model for your needs and then skillfully install it. Give us a call at 276-302-0076 to start right away!