If you’re one of the typical American households who shell out more than $2,000 every year on heating and cooling expenses, adding a smart thermostat is a great approach to keep heating and cooling costs low. Although manyhomes rely on programmable thermostats, yours probably isn’t being made the most of since it’s on “hold” permanently.

When getting a new thermostat, the Nest smart thermostat is one of the top sellers. That’s due to the fact it learns your temperature preferences and routine, and then develops an energy-efficient schedule to match. You can also monitor and lower it from almost 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 each year, which helps the product pay for itself in under two years. And most utility businesses offer rebate programs that help you purchase 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’s compatible with your HVAC system. This is especially true if your equipment is older. If it’s not, you might run into troubles, like odd furnace or air conditioner behavior. That’s why it’s essential to have a professional like Walter's-Eaton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating & AC help you select a new thermostat and take care of 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 designed its thermostat to run with many different 24-volt systems, including aging ones.

This includes heating and cooling systems powered by:

  • Natural gas
  • Oil
  • Electricity

Before you get a Nest, you can put your details into the Compatibility Checker to make sure you have a simple 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 is compatible with the biggest types of home comfort equipment, such as heat pumps, furnaces and air conditioners. It also works with extremely energy-efficient multistage systems, dual-fuel equipment, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, but you’ll often need a specialist like Walter's-Eaton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating & AC to do the detailed wiring and setup procedures.

Does the Nest Need a C-Wire?

If you’ve looked into the Nest, you’ve probably found information about the C-wire, or common wire. This wire powers your smart thermostat when it can’t pull enough power from the other wires.

If you don’t have a C-wire, it’s usually still all right to get a Nest. The company says its thermostats were created to use not much power. In most cases, this means they can operate correctly without this wire.

Have a smart thermostat without a C-wire and running into erratic heating and cooling behavior? An HVAC professional like Walter's-Eaton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating & AC can add a C-wire for you.

Our Pros Make Smart Thermostat Installation Simple

Upgrading your thermostat makes it easier to manage your heating and cooling bills while keeping your {house|residences|home comfy. If you want to add a Nest smart thermostat to your house, Walter's-Eaton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating & AC can help you select the ideal model for your needs and then expertly install it. Give us a call at 715-318-6728 to start now!