If you’re one of the usual American households who shell out more than $2,000 each year on utility costs, adding a smart thermostat is a good approach to keep heating and cooling expenses low. Although manyhomes have programmable thermostats, yours likely isn’t being made the most of as it’s on “hold” permanently.

When installing a new thermostat, the Nest smart thermostat is one of the top sellers. That’s because it adjusts to your temperature preferences and schedule, and then develops an energy-efficient schedule to match. You can also monitor and change it from just about anywhere with your smartphone.

On average, Nest says its thermostat saves about 10-12% on heating costs and about 15% on cooling costs. That’s about $131 to $145 saved every year, which helps the product pay for itself in less two years. And the majority of utility businesses have rebate programs that help you install a smart thermostat for free or close to it.

When you’re getting a smart home thermostat, you’ll want to ensure it’s compatible with your HVAC system. This is especially true if your equipment is aging. If it’s not, you could run into problems, like odd furnace or air conditioner behavior. That’s why it’s essential to have a expert like Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning help you select a new thermostat and handle 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 made its thermostat to work with many different 24-volt systems, including aging 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 ensure a simple transition. Once you’ve confirmed it’s a match, your Nest will guide you through compatibility and wiring when you set it up.

The Nest Learning Thermostat works with the biggest number of home comfort systems, such as heat pumps, furnaces and air conditioners. It also operates with extremely energy-efficient multistage systems, dual-fuel equipment, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, but you’ll typically need a pro like Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning to complete the complicated wiring and setup procedures.

Does the Nest Have to Have a C-Wire?

If you’ve read up on the Nest, you’ve probably found information about the C-wire, or common wire. This wire runs your smart thermostat when it can’t pull ample power from the other wires.

If you don’t have a C-wire, it’s likely still all right to use a Nest. The company says its thermostats were made to require small amounts of power. Most of the time, this means they can work normally without this wire.

Have a smart thermostat without a C-wire and running into odd heating and cooling behavior? An HVAC professional like Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning can install a C-wire for you.

Our Professionals 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’re considering adding a Nest smart thermostat to your house, Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning can help you select the best model for your budget and then professionally install it. Call us at 519-296-4437 to start now!