If you’re amid the average American households who shell out more than $2,000 every year on energy costs, adding a smart thermostat is a great method to keep heating and cooling expenses low. Although manyhouses use programmable thermostats, chances are yours isn’t being made the most of since it’s on “hold” every day.

When installing 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 activities, and then creates an energy-efficient schedule to match. You can also monitor and change it from almost anywhere with your smartphone.

For the typical home, Nest says its thermostat saves about 10-12% on heating costs and about 15% on cooling costs. That’s about $131 to $145 saved each year, which helps it pay for itself in under two years. And many utility businesses provide 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 be sure it works with your HVAC system. This is especially important if your equipment is getting old. If it’s not, you might run into problems, like odd furnace or air conditioner behavior. That’s why it’s important to have a expert like Air Commander's Heating & Air Conditioning Co. help you choose a new thermostat and take care of your smart thermostat installation.

Here’s how to find out if the Nest is compatible with your HVAC system.

Nest Works with Most Heating and Cooling Systems

The good news is that Nest created its thermostat to run with many different 24-volt systems, including older ones.

This involves heating and cooling systems powered by:

  • Natural gas
  • Oil
  • Electricity

Before you get a Nest, you can run the Compatibility Checker to ensure a smooth transition. Once you’ve double-checked it will work, your Nest will guide you through compatibility and wiring during the setup process.

The Nest Learning Thermostat can run with the largest 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 typically need a specialist like Air Commander's Heating & Air Conditioning Co. to do the complicated wiring and setup process.

Does the Nest Need a C-Wire?

If you’ve looked into the Nest, you’ve probably run into information about the C-wire, or common wire. This wire runs your smart thermostat when it can’t get adequate power from the other wires.

If you don’t have a C-wire, it’s usually still okay to get a Nest. The company says its thermostats were made to require not much power. Most of the time, this means they can run properly without this wire.

Have a smart thermostat without a C-wire and noticing strange heating and cooling behavior? An HVAC specialist like Air Commander's Heating & Air Conditioning Co. can install a C-wire for you.

Our Pros Make Smart Thermostat Installation Quick

Getting a new thermostat makes it a snap to manage your energy and cooling expenses while keeping your {house|residences|home comfy. If you’re thinking about adding a Nest smart thermostat to your home, Air Commander's Heating & Air Conditioning Co. can help you find the ideal model for your needs and then professionally install it. Give us a call at 863-216-2923 to begin right away!