HVAC & Utilities

Efficiency and comfort go hand-in-hand with our HVAC & Utilities category.

Explore the world of Smart Thermostats, Power, Heating, Air & Ventilation, Cooling, and Water solutions designed to optimize your home’s energy consumption and create the ideal environment.

Discover how these smart devices can help you save on energy bills, reduce your carbon footprint, and maintain a comfortable living space.

Stay up to date with the latest trends, products, and best practices to make your smart home more sustainable and efficient.

4 Ways to Fix the Flashing Yellow Light on a Nest Thermostat and Heat Link

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A blinking yellow light on your Nest thermostat and Heat Link modules usually signals trouble with their connection. In that case, it’s best to bring the thermostat closer to the Heat Link and restart your devices. However, if that doesn’t solve the issue, you might have to troubleshoot further, so let’s dig deeper. Why Your Nest Thermostat Starts Flashing Yellow When a…

5 Steps to Fix a Blank Screen on a Nest Thermostat

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If the screen on your Nest thermostat isn’t lighting up or responding, the battery probably needs a charge. So in most situations, replacing or recharging the batteries on your Nest thermostat will bring it back to life.  However, there can also be another issue, so keep reading to learn more. Most Common Reason for a Blank Screen With No Lights The most…

Fixed: Honeywell Thermostat Clicks But Nothing Happens

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In case you notice that your Honeywell thermostat is persistently making clicking noises which adversely affect your heating or cooling system’s performance, fret not. You are in the right place. Most of the time, this issue is due to batteries that are on the way out, or loose wiring from the HVAC system to the thermostat. So keep reading and I’ll show…

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…

Troubleshooting a Frozen AC Unit: Steps to Defrost and Fix

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When your air conditioner starts acting up and freezing in the blazing summer heat, it can become a big problem. Acting fast is crucial to stop any more harm to your air conditioner. When your AC unit is freezing up, it’s not just an annoyance, it’s a potential headache waiting to happen, especially when the sweltering heat of summer is at its…