How to Change the Batteries on a White Rodgers / Emerson Thermostat

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For the best results and to keep things running smoothly, it’s really smart to change the batteries in your White Rodgers or Emerson thermostat often. You definitely don’t want to wait around when the low battery warning pops up! A thermostat running on low batteries can disable Wi-Fi, create automatic temperature offsets or even power down and revert to default settings. So…

How to Turn On Aux Emergency Heat on a White Rodgers / Emerson Thermostat

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The EMER setting on your thermostat is designed to automatically manage your emergency heating system. This is useful in several scenarios, especially when your heat pump or first-stage heating equipment is malfunctioning or frozen over.  So in this guide, I’ll show you how to enable this setting and how to use it effectively.  What is “EMER” or Emergency in Your Thermostat? The…

How to Program a Nest Thermostat

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Smart thermostats have features that really stand out from the crowd. What makes them special is how they can tweak settings to perfectly match what the folks at home need. These nifty gadgets know just what to do to keep everyone comfy. Want to find out how they work their magic? Dive in to see what makes them tick! With a Nest…

9 Ways to Fix a White Rodgers / Emerson Thermostat with a Constantly Blinking Snowflake

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Thermostats from White Rodgers / Emerson are engineered with protective elements to ensure the security of your HVAC systems. One of these is the compressor lockout, which results in the flashing snowflake icon. Usually, this goes away after five minutes, but if it doesn’t you may have a problem that needs to be investigated. What Does the Flashing Snowflake Icon Mean? In…

Nest Thermostat Troubleshooting

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If you’re running into hiccups with your Nest thermostat, like an unresponsive touchscreen or trouble syncing with your HVAC system, not to mention pesky Wi-Fi issues—don’t fret. There are solid fixes for a thermostat that’s gone haywire. Dive into these straightforward solutions, and soon enough, you’ll be back to enjoying a cozy home atmosphere without a hitch! So instead of calling in…

How to Disable the Compressor Lockout in a White Rodgers / Emerson Thermostat

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The main role of the lock feature in thermostats from Emerson or White Rodgers is to guard compressors against short cycling. However, with many contemporary compressors featuring a built-in delay system, the importance of the thermostat could potentially decrease. Also, during repairs, the compressor lockout mode can get in the way of testing, so having the option to disable and re-enable it…

9 Methods to Fix a Nest Thermostat that’s Short-Cycling

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An HVAC system might short cycle for a bunch of reasons. A faulty thermostat, messed-up wiring, or issues with the HVAC gear itself could be the culprits. The Nest thermostat has a “low-temperature differential” which means it is quite sensitive to small temperature changes, triggering the HVAC system to turn on and off more frequently. While this isn’t true short-cycling, it has…