If you’re among the usual American households who pay more than $2,000 every year on utility expenses, installing a smart thermostat is a great way to keep energy bills under control. Although manyhouses have programmable thermostats, yours likely isn’t being used to the full advantage because it’s on “hold” all the time.

When getting a new thermostat, the Nest smart thermostat is one of the top sellers. That’s since 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 just about anywhere with your smartphone.

On average, Nest says its thermostat saves about 10-12% on heating costs and about 15% on cooling bills. That’s about $131 to $145 saved each year, which helps it pay for itself in less two years. And most utility providers provide rebate programs that help you install 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 getting old. If it’s not, you might run into issues, like weird furnace or air conditioner behavior. That’s why it’s important to have a specialist like Franklin's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc help you choose a new thermostat and take care of your smart thermostat installation.

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

Nest Runs with Many Heating and Cooling Systems

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

This covers heating and cooling systems powered by:

  • Natural gas
  • Oil
  • Electricity

Before you get a Nest, you can run the Compatibility Checker to make sure you have a simple transition. Once you’ve confirmed it’s a match, your Nest will work you through compatibility and wiring when you set it up.

The Nest Learning Thermostat can run with the biggest types of home comfort equipment, such as heat pumps, furnaces and air conditioners. It also runs with extremely energy-efficient multistage systems, dual-fuel equipment, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, but you’ll likely need a pro like Franklin's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc to do the complicated wiring and setup process.

Does the Nest Need a C-Wire?

If you’ve done research on the Nest, you’ve potentially found information about the C-wire, or common wire. This wire energizes your smart thermostat when it can’t draw adequate power from the other wires.

If you don’t have a C-wire, it’s probably still all right to install a Nest. The company says its thermostats were made to require not much power. Many times, this means they can operate correctly without this wire.

Have a smart thermostat without a C-wire and noticing weird heating and cooling behavior? An HVAC professional like Franklin's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc can install a C-wire for you.

Our Experts Make Smart Thermostat Installation Easy

Upgrading your thermostat makes it easier to stay on top of your utility and cooling expenses while keeping your {house|residences|home comfy. If you want to add a Nest smart thermostat to your home, Franklin's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc can help you find the right model for your budget and then expertly install it. Reach us at 662-281-1231 to start today!