How to Replace HVAC Thermostat (How to Install Nest Thermostat)
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- čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
- How to replace an HVAC thermostat and install a Nest thermostat. It was time for me to replace my thermostat so I filmed the whole process of me installing a new Nest thermostat and tried to answer as many frequently asked thermostat installation questions as I could in the process. Hope the video helps!
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I installed my thermostat 2 years ago and have no reason to be here now, but this was one of the best explained installations.
Awesome video. I feel confident that this 68 yr old grandma can install my Nest thermostat with no problem.
I got it installed, no problems. Just need to get used to the new system now. My energy company has a $75 rebate for the learning thermostat. Awesome, already applied.
So happy for you 🤩
We are proud of you Abuelita !!
Girl power!
This is better than the official instruction video. Thank you!
I am a contractor in New York. I am amazed the way you explained installation. Thank You and keep it up. 5 Stars to you.
With your instructions I painted the wall because I didn't use the plate and installed my thermostat in 20 minutes. I connected all the wires without being electrocuted or starting a fire and everything is working correctly. This was way tooooooo easy. Thanks again now I'm off to my next project.
Thanks so much! I have a very busy husband who didn’t have time to install our Nest. This video explained everything simply and I got it installed and working!
Good for you! Nothing like a handy woman 👌
I have watched many videos explaining how to replace a thermostat. Yours is by far the best!!!
I am FAR from being handy and your video helped me do this is less than 15 minutes. Thank you!
I got a Nest thermostat but was apprehensive about the installation. Your video has given me the confidence that I can do a DIY job. Thanks.
In quarantine and recently retired, I have focused on making the best of all my situations including HVAC. I never had time to drill down on the flaws in my home to resolve them until now. I had a faint rotten egg smell in the kitchen that was there for years. I hired our HVAC company to check for gas leaks and they never found it. I hired an energy evaluation company to examine my home and they found the leak. For years, I was sitting on a bomb! My former HVAC company was mostly focused on money and less on service. Your videos gave me the knowledge and the background to fire my HVAC company and move on. It cost me, but I had the satisfaction of calling out their managers for poor service and offering up my contempt and disrespect. After getting the gas line fixed, the crawlspace did not stink nearly as bad. This was a very negative experience, but it confirmed the age old lesson of SELF RELIANCE.
@@jt3366 Yes, no doubt. A natural gas leak in the crawl space should be identifiable by any HVAC tech. The lack of concern that I experienced might have ended tragically.
I just installed my Nest. After going through the app prompts for installation, it recommended I get a pro. If you watch this video, you’re good. Great job!
Well explained instructional video. My son want to install this thermostat in his new home this weekend. I have a suggestion regarding about the wire falling inside the wall. Before you disconnect all the wires, tie a long thread on the cord just in case the hole behind the old thermostat is larger than the spread out wires. That way you have something to fish it out just in case sh**T happens. Also use an ice pick to poke a hole in the wall so that you can start the mounting screws easier.
You saved me a couple of hundred dollars. I ordered the parts, total of $32.00 and the furnace has never worked better. Grateful to you.
Fantastic .. I just installed mine within 30 min watching this video ... awesome
Wow dude. I've been putting off this installation for a couple days now just because I was so intimidated by the setup. But this video made me feel so much more confident and comfortable with the process. It was really helpful. Thank you!
I’ve installed two Google Nests in my house, a year apart. I’ve used this video both times, LOL. Google should hire you for their training department. Practical instructions.
It's July 2021 and I am all about learning something I can do to my home without the additional cost. Never thought about a nest but this by far was the coolest video that answered any questions that I had. Thanks so much!
Ah, my dude, you covered it all. I got worried at the jumper cable part but you explained it real easy. Thank you my fellow midwesterner
I have the same issue too 😢 thank for the best explanations
While I was checking my current thermostat, I had a question about the jumper between RH and Rc. I heard your explanation that the Nest Thermostat has an internal jumper, so we don't need to jumper the terminals. That clears my question. Thank you.
I knew nothing about electricity or wire stuff but with your video I was able to replace my thermostat no problem at all! Thank you!!!
Good instructional video. When doing any wire work where the wire might drop into the wall I always tape on a long piece of strong string. That way I just pull the wire back through if it falls. Never have to cut into the drywall with this technique.
That is a great suggestion! Thank you for the idea!
Bro you’re killing it. Thanks for being thorough
I installed mine tonight. Super satisfying to click the button in the app for “what do you want to do today? Heat or cool” and click cool to immediately hear my system kick on
I can't imagine getting a Nest and not wanting the WiFi feature, but this video was perfectly done. Thank you!
He’s probably worried about the security concerns that come with that.
I'm about to close on a new house. And the first thing I'm going to do is to change my thermostat to a nest. I appreciate this video!! Looks fairly easy to do. Many thanks
Every single video you produce is clear and concise.
I have saved a bunch of money tackling furnace issues using them.
The last was yesterday...troubleshoot a replacement board throwing a high limit code.
It turned out to be a loose connection on the Honeywell control board with damper wiring.
The red input lead with the resistor was loose causing an intermittent connection.
Your videos helped me to eliminate the furnace control board.
Fantastic instructions! I followed each step in your video and was able to get our new Nest installed in about 30 minutes. Thank you!!
You're welcome! Good to hear the video was easy to follow, enjoy the Nest! :)
New homeowner here and just bought a Google Home Nest. Really appreciate how you took your time and your instructions/steps were so clear. Now I feel so much more confident with the installation. Thank so much!!!
I hate mine.
Get rid of it ASAP, get a Honeywell or anything besides a nest or ecobee
@@couldntcareless2602 why
@@jackalope2995 I have been doing HVAC for 10 years and it’s the worst thermostat along with an ecobee. I call them terminators because they will eventually start to do whatever they want to do instead of what you’re setting it for. They will put it on heat mode in the summer and ac mode in the winter. Eventually they will go back and forth so much it will blow your compressor. I’ve seen it so many times. I have no reason to lie to you but it is my duty to tell you
@@couldntcareless2602 thank you for your professional feedback, I was about to install this as a replacement to his old one. I'm glad I read your comment. Most people are buying these to save energy, but if it doesn't do that what's the point?
I purchased this same thermostat a while back and a friend installed it. I had a bad experience uninstalling it making me leery of reinstallation at my new place. Your video has definitely helped me feel more comfortable with DIYing the thermostat's installation. THANK YOU!
Describe your bad experience
Great comment on the "disappearing wire in the wall" and the hole in the wall draft affecting the thermostat operability.
Thank you so so so much!!!! Literally had your video going and installed this bad boy all by myself!!! Thank you again for the perfect explanation and even a woman homeowner can do it all by herself! Love it!
Thanks for the encouragement girl!! I'm about to try installing this on my own
@@peachwedding yes girl!!! Get it!!! You got this👏👏
I’ve had my Nest for maybe 10 years. It’s a gen 2 version and it was simple to install. The instructions were very complete and it had everything I needed to install it. Took me maybe 30 minutes total. Best home improvement item I’ve bought.
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I thoroughly enjoy how you add complete randomness at the ends of your videos. It brings out personality and quirkiness. On another note, Your channel is very informative and I’ve been on it since I’ve begun my home inspection course in Dec 2020.
Your video gave me details which I checked out before getting my Nest E. Thanks to your advice I avoided getting stuck in the middle of the installation. My thermostat is now working smoothly. Thank you.
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Yes, by far the most detailed explanation.
Thank you for your clear and concise video. I have had a new boiler and nest fitted in our holiday home, and I have had no instruction from the Company that installed it all. Now I feel I know what it is all about. Previously, a nest was something for birds. Now I feel an expert. Many thanks from Wales.
This guy is an excellent teacher! I have no problem installing my next thermostat 👍🏾
This is the best DIY video on the Internet! 99% of the instructional videos are awful. You are very clear and easy to understand and the video has good pacing. I am formally VP of Philips Electronics, Netgear, Citrix, Honeywell and etc so I know what I am talking about. Again, outstanding video.
I accidentally turned my thermostat on a foreign language . How do I get it back to English?? I am now getting my heat by chance and steadily w was irking with it
My guy!! You just solved my problem!!!
I was about to return mine!
Thank you for the EXTRA knowledge of explaining the W1 Y1 RC etc
You helped me figure out WHY it was blowing hot air when I first installed it! I gave up and put my old one back on and boxed the nest back up and was about to spend almost $150 to have someone come out and install it for me!!!
You sir.. just made me a genius!! Thank you so much 🥰
Very helpful, easy to follow- was able to install the Nest all by myself!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
I was on the fence about getting a Nest thermostat. Your video is so clear and easy to follow... The best I've seen thus far. I'm definitely going to get one. I feel confident that it will work smoothly on my system (my current thermostat is almost identical to your old one). Can't wait to try it out! Thanks so much!
Look at the ecobee. It's cheaper and doesn't have the same issues the Google nest has.
the emerson or honeywell are better
You did a really great job explaining this! I like how you anticipated all the mistakes that I could make. 😂
Thank you for showing photos every time you reference something not in frame, super helpful. Great video. 👍
Great video !! You explained the installation very well, even going into some detail, specifically the wires and what they do ! Thanks again.
Really great tips! The Nest thermostat installation seems pretty straight forward but I prefer to be overly prepared for any electrical projects. I came to your video after watching Google’s Nest install guide on their YT and I’m really glad I did. Your tips were really helpful and necessary, especially the tip about spreading the wires before removing the old base plate, that never would’ve occurred to me until potentially dropping the wire in the wall and turning a small project into a nightmare. Thank you for being so thorough with all the little details and giving me the confidence to tackle my first thermostat swap.
Thorough explanation without being superfluous.
Thnx so much for this. We could not figure out why the air conditioning would not come on till you showed me to connect to Rh. Even if internal jumper - works perfectly now. Thnx again!
We just placed our order for a free Nest Thermostat from Consumers Energy here in Michigan. Thank you so much for this video as we will be referencing it to install our new thermostat!
What a great and thorough explanation! I absolutely love this video!! Great job sir!!
Great video!!! Thank you for warning me about the wires falling, that would have really sucked!!!! and also the tidbit about adding foam to keep it insulated.
I just installed two of these today with your help!!! Thank you so much!!! Great tutorial 🥰
I have the exact same thermostat you're replacing in this video. This was a huge help. Thanks a lot!!
As usual, an excellent presentation. They installed these recently at work,but I had no idea how to program them,until now,thanks.
Thank you William! Glad you liked the video!
Great job. Very clear for homeowners. Thank you
Omg, you made everything so easy and clear. Thank you so much. I will try to change mine this weekend. You are amazing in explaining the steps. You should do more teaching
Great video! Just got a nest and I watched this video on my way home. Installation of the nest should be pretty easy!
Outstanding--getting ready to install mine now. Thank you!!! -Sandra
Omg
I was about ready to flip tables. Was so frustrated after installing this in my new home. Your tip worked and we are blowing cold air again.. Thank goodness! Thanks my man!!!
Which tip?
@@CitizenPerkins oh! The one where I should have been looking at the heat pump rather than the conventional for wiring. Re wired using heat pump and everything worked perfectly. Recent Florida transplant from the pacific north west so these ac systems are all brand new to me haha.
@@secretagentbrad -- Thanks for the update! 👍
One of the best and useful videos I have ever watched in CZcams! Nicely done!
Still relevant after two years. Thanks for the vid and the help on this.
Great job Jay! I didn't hesitate "investing" time watching one of your videos despite the fact that I've changed a few thermostats in the past without much issue. Some interesting takeaways: the cavity behind the thermostat can in some cases influence the temperature reading on the t-stat. Makes complete sense and I definitely never considered that a point to consider when updating / changing t-stats in the past. Thanks for the tip and heads up! I really like your approach on specifically selecting a thermostat that consumers have reported issues on in order to enhance your ability to learn and troubleshoot moving forward. Excellent move! I installed a Honeywell programable WiFI a few years ago and would likely go with the Nest moving forward due to it's simplistic exterior design, aesthetic qualities and seemingly enhanced user interface. However, I have too heard mixed reviews.
Thank you Holt! I appreciate you watching and commenting even though replacing a thermostat is nothing new for you. The biggest issue that people have with the Nest is actually the fact that it is a learning thermostat. It learns your temperature patterns, when you are home or not by keeping track of how often someone walks past it (which is a flawed idea), and automatically sets up a temperature program for the homeowner. People find this very frustrating because the temperatures tend to "go up and down on their own". I will probably make a few more videos on it now that I have the thermostat myself - on how to turn off the learning feature and how to turn off the programming.
Word of Advice TV very interesting. Logic sounds awful. I’m surprised a company as big as Nest would go to market with software that like you said would drive most people nuts. Kudos to you for spotting the opportunity to put out some good content helping those that are probably annoyed with such out-of-the box programming. You put out great and really well prepared and thought out content and can present it clearly. If I had to guess, to put out a 10-20 minute video, you’re probably looking at .5 hours rough idea and material acquisition, ~2-3 hours research and framework drafting, ~1 hour actual video shooting, ~3-4 hours video editing and publishing. 8 hours per week on average time alone for 1 video a week. Plus a full-time job, kid, wife, survival planning and prep. You stay busy, thanks again for the content!
Thank you!! Yes, the Nest 1.0 and 2.0 was terrible, techs and homeowners really hated them. At that time it only kept going strong because of it's nice looks and good marketing lol. The new generation + whatever updates seems to have taken care of the majority of the bugs but it can still do weird stuff 😅 You broke down the video prep time pretty accurately actually! Of course it varies from video to video but what you said pretty much sums it up. I appreciate you watching my videos and leaving thoughtful comments!
Thanks Man, Really the best explanation for nest installation!
this is exactly what I needed to see. My thermostat isnt working well and was just like the one you had and was planning to use nest since I have other products by nest. Thank you!
I bought a Nest and it took me over a hour to get to work. Best buy for your money is the Sensi. It took about 10mins to install and works great. Plus it does not listen to everything you say.
Dude !!! Thanks so much for your insight and instructions!! Followed your instructions to the letter - easy peasey installation 👍🏻 You Rock - Thanks 🙏
Perfectly as described!
Great product, worth the money
Got mine delivered and installed today. I am fortunate enough to have the exact wire layout as yours, so the setup is plain and simple just like you showed in your video. Thank you.
In his video, there was a jumper.. but in the install of the nest - no jumper installed. Did you jumper or installed it exactly like he did without the jumper
@@julioholgado657 I have the same question! Did you figure it out
@@Cassie1996R hook it up exactly like the video. Heater is built in jumper
You do a phenomenal job of explaining stuff to lay people. Excellent video.
Great instructions buddy ! Am a newbie and this is really informative !!
Thank you so much for this easy tutorial, it took me about 45 minutes to be up and running.
This is the best step by step video I've seen! Thanks for walking me through the process.
We just replaced our thermostat thanks to your east to follow video. We can control them and the ac is on and working. Thank you so much.
I guffawed at this point 8:10
But your video is absolutely a slam dunk! Very succinct, accurate, and informative!
Brilliant explanation. I've watched some of your other hvac videos, they too are brilliant.
my you do a great job ,thanks for everything you do for all of us mike.
Great video! I didn't secure the trim plate then secure the base plate separately, instead I just used the 2 screws included and put the base plate on the trim plate then secure them both at the same time through the same holes. Saves you using 2 extra screws and making 2 extra holes. Thanks for walking me through it though!
I was really impressed with the look of the NEST and considered getting one. I went on Amazon to purchase one, I started hyperventilating when I saw the price, so decided not to purchase one at this time lol. Good instructions on changing any thermostat though. Thank you again for more knowledge. Enjoy your NEST in your nest.
Honeywell has one for $105...
@Robert James Lol, they are priced pretty high, I agree! But thank you, we will enjoy the Nest 😅
I purchased mine directly from the Google store rather than Amazon. I thought it would be easier to return if I had any problem.
This is one of the best youtube institutional videos I have ever seen! You actually made it look like fun! Well done
We have had our new nest thermostat for a week now and we love it. I can turn up the heat in the morning before I get out of bed.. nice
Excellent job of conveying what needs to happen. Thank you...
Thank you so much. This was one of the most comprehensive video instruction I have seen.
This was a really well done instructional video.
Thank you for all your videos. So, during the quarantine, I've been learning how to tie flies for fly fishing. CZcams has been my primary source for this endeavor.
That is awesome! I love how CZcams has videos on just about any topic now. Good luck with the fly fishing!
loved the way you explained it. I have ordered two of them (newer models), and they will be delivered soon, I will be trying this video as my tutor. Thanks
You can just attach the Nest thermostat to the trim plate itself before screwing in anything that way you level both the thermo and trim plate together at the same time with the built in level from the nest thermo. Other than that, awesome video man🔥😎🤙🏻
This is standard color code for basic heating and cooling system. G=Green color for Fan, W=White for heating, Y=Yellow for cooling, R=Red 24V power supply for power supply transformer. Rc (Red) power from Cooling, 24VAC, Rh (Red) Power from Heat 24 VAC transformer, C (black/blue Common or ground of 24 VAC transformer
all of this was mentioned in the video. Not sure why you felt the need to parrot it.
@@LeslieJayBoschPhoto it's nice to have it written out right here. I have this comment up for reference while watching the video and changing out my thermostat
What’s K?
@@LeslieJayBoschPhoto not sure why you felt the need to give someone else a hard time for writing down something that someone can find useful. You sound miserable, life too short, take a breath.
@@LeslieJayBoschPhoto very helpful for me! I didn’t have to rewind the video 800 times to have the list written down
Funny I just ordered 1 of these a few days ago. Crazy that your video popped up today too! Very informative! I plan on referring back as needed during installation! Thanks!
Cutting the paint is a good idea. Never heard that before, but it's very useful.
Hey I like you videos if need help with the Spanish very welcome no hay problema , (note ) I finish my HVAC school 2 months ago so i really like you videos 👍👍
As a HVAC service technician, I highly recommend returning your nest and spend have the money and get a Honeywell 8000 WiFi series. I've replaced MANY nest thermostats due to the incredibly weak circuit boards. I would also recommend having an actual technician replace the thermostat if you have not wired anything before. A lot of people mess this install up and I go out and charge them for their mistakes. This was a good instructional video
Thank you for sharing a good video for those who are interested in HVAC . you're a good person. God bless you and your family.
This is a fantasic video, thanks for explaining all of the other tidbits (like the common wire, etc...)
Excellent instruction! One suggestion: If/when you revise the next one, tell people that the little jumper wire between Rh and Rc (like my old thermostat had) is internally connected in the Nest display unit. I ran all over town to find the right gauge wire to make a longer jumper than was on my old stat. You should tell folks not to b
he did mention it in he video. jump to 17:00.
With 35 years in HVAC my advice is you should have left the Honeywell on the wall.The amount of service calls these things produce is incredible.
Yeah i agree with you. Wife is going on and on about this crap. All because she wants to control it from her phone.
Thanks to your videos I fixed my furnace this morning. Dirty sensor. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.. Happy Easter.
You're very welcome! Glad to hear my videos helped! Stay warm and Happy Easter to you and family as well!!
For novice DIY, this is a great instructional video! Thank you!
Tip: The only thing inaccurate about the video is that you should screw the wallplate together with the Nest backplate- that's why they only give you two screws. Doing it this way also allows the backplate to line up with the wallplate correctly.
C wire is "Cobalt" blue. The wire colors do match the lettering :)
Not always depending on the installer so you're better off using your phone to take a picture of the wires and where they're placed before you remove any of them
I'm falling in love with this thing... was given one as a gift and it set up in no time at all.... the only problem I had with mine was the type of scheduling it had in the firmware. it took me about 30 minutes to setup the schedule. other than that, I love the Nest Thermostat, it works wonderful!
Thank you so much for the step by step installation guide and tips.
I don’t even own one but this was very informative lol