Nest Thermostat Not Cooling or Heating: Step-by-Step Fixes
Nest thermostat not cooling or heating? Check modes, Eco and schedules, the Delayed message, power and wiring, and find out if the problem is the thermostat or the HVAC system.
Thermostats
Ecobee Aux Heat Running Too Much: Settings That Fix It
Ecobee aux heat running too much? Adjust these threshold settings, avoid big setbacks and check your heat pump to cut expensive backup heat.
How to Install a Smart Thermostat Without a C Wire
No C wire? Here are 4 ways to power a smart thermostat: a spare wire, a C-wire adapter, a compatible thermostat or a new cable, plus signs you need one.
Thermostat Wiring Colors Explained: R, W, Y, G, C and O/B
What do thermostat wire colors mean? See a chart of R, C, W, Y, G and O/B terminals, typical wiring by system, and common mistakes to avoid.
Thermostat Blank Screen: 6 Fixes That Work
Thermostat screen blank? Check batteries, the breaker and furnace door switch, the condensate float switch, the board fuse and the C wire with these 6 fixes.
Where Should a Thermostat Be Placed? 5 Rules Installers Follow
The best place for a thermostat is a central interior wall about 5 feet up, away from sun, vents and drafts. Here are the 5 rules installers follow.