If you’re amid the average American households who spends more than $2,000 annually on heating and cooling costs, installing a smart thermostat is a great way to keep heating and cooling expenses low. Although the majority ofresidences rely on programmable thermostats, yours probably isn’t being used to the full advantage as 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 picks up on your temperature preferences and activities, and then develops an energy-efficient schedule to match. You can also monitor and change it from nearly anywhere with your smartphone.

For the typical home, Nest says its thermostat saves about 10-12% on heating expenses and about 15% on cooling costs. That’s about $131 to $145 saved each year, which helps the thermostat pay for itself in less two years. And many utility providers provide rebate programs that help you get a smart thermostat for free or close to it.

When you’re installing a smart home thermostat, you’ll want to make sure it works with your HVAC system. This is especially true if your equipment is aging. If it’s not, you might have troubles, like odd furnace or air conditioner behavior. That’s why it’s important to have a specialist like Air Commander's Heating & Air Conditioning Co. help you pick a new thermostat and do your smart thermostat installation.

Here’s how to determine if the Nest will work with your HVAC system.

Nest is Compatible with Many Heating and Cooling Systems

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

This involves heating and cooling systems that run on:

  • Natural gas
  • Oil
  • Electricity

Before you purchase a Nest, you can run the Compatibility Checker to provide a smooth transition. Once you’ve checked it’s a fit, your Nest will lead you through compatibility and wiring during the setup process.

The Nest Learning Thermostat works with the widest range of home comfort equipment, like heat pumps, furnaces and air conditioners. It also operates with very energy-efficient multistage systems, dual-fuel equipment, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, but you’ll typically need a professional like Air Commander's Heating & Air Conditioning Co. to complete the detailed wiring and setup procedures.

Does the Nest Need a C-Wire?

If you’ve done research on the Nest, you’ve likely found details about the C-wire, or common wire. This wire energizes 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 use a Nest. The company says its thermostats were designed to use small amounts of power. Most of the time, this means they can operate correctly 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 add a C-wire for you.

Our Pros Make Smart Thermostat Installation Easy

Installing a new thermostat makes it simple to stay on top of your energy and cooling bills while keeping your {house|residences|home comfy. If you want to add a Nest smart thermostat to your home, Air Commander's Heating & Air Conditioning Co. can help you find the ideal model for your home and then professionally install it. Call us at 863-216-2923 to begin right away!