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.

6 Steps to Fix a Nest Thermostat or Heat Link with a Flashing Blue Light

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If your Nest thermostat or heat link shows a pulsing blue light, don’t worry. However, if the blue light doesn’t go away, it can indicate an issue with connectivity, whether that’s Wi-Fi or the thread network. So in this guide, I’ll show you how to troubleshoot this issue for both Heat links and Nest thermostats below. Note: Nest Thermostats in Europe come…

14 Ways to Fix a Nest Thermostat That’s Not Heating or Cooling

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Your Nest thermostat acting up might be due to a handful of reasons, like software glitches, hardware troubles, or pesky wiring problems. These little nuisances can turn your comfort into a roller coaster ride, either freezing you like an icicle or melting you like a popsicle. Troubleshooting these sneaky causes can feel like solving a mystery, where every clue counts. So, grab…

12 Reasons Why Your Honeywell Thermostat is Short Cycling

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If your HVAC system seems to be turning on and off like a flickering light switch without making the room comfier, you might have a pesky issue called short cycling. Let’s dive into why your Honeywell thermostat might be causing this hiccup. Most of the time, this has to do with low batteries or loose connections on the thermostat. However, it can…

Heavy-Duty 220v/240v Smart Switches & Plugs

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Despite the ubiquitous nature of smart plugs currently available in the market, it can still be challenging to comprehend the complexities of intelligent control systems designed explicitly for devices that consume high amounts of energy. These energy-hungry appliances usually encompass devices like dryers, water heaters, central air conditioning systems, pool pumps, and electric stoves and heaters. In this article, I dive into…

5 Ways to Fix the Constant “In 2 Hours” Message on a Nest Thermostat

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The “Time-To” feature on the Nest thermostat is super handy for figuring out how long it’ll take to get your room just the right coziness. However, if it displays “In 2+ Hours” indefinitely, without the HVAC equipment kicking in, there might be an underlying issue.  So if this has happened to your device, don’t worry. Below I’ll show you how to fix…

A Definitive Guide to Honeywell Thermostat ISU Setup Codes

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Got thoughts about tweaking the installer settings on that Honeywell thermostat, but feeling lost in the maze of menus and unsure of which adjustment codes to use? Don’t worry, you’ve found the perfect place! In this detailed guide, I’ve listed all the ISU setup codes and how to access the menu for each model.  So without further ado, let’s get into the…

Fixed: Nest Thermostat Blowing Cold Air On Heat or Hot Air On Cold

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It’s okay to stay cool when your new Nest thermostat seems to switch hot and cold settings. This happens sometimes and is totally normal. This is a very common issue in heat pump systems that utilize a single wire to control the reversing valve. Reconfiguring it is very straightforward, so let’s talk more about how you can resolve this issue step-by-step. Troubleshoot…

How to Reconnect Your Nest Thermostat to Wi-Fi

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Keeping your Nest thermostat connected to the internet is super important for it to work its best. Features like remote control, geofencing, and intelligent features are only accessible when the thermostat is connected to a Wi-Fi network and paired up with a Nest or Google Home app. So if you’re connecting the device to a new Wi-Fi network, or reconnecting after a…

11 Steps to Fix the Nest Thermostat Blinking Green Light

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Dealing with a troublesome Nest thermostat might feel like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces. The challenge gets trickier when you’re met with a pesky, constant green light that winks at you, heating or cooling that behaves like it has a mind of its own, or a screen that acts more silent than a mouse at midnight. Imagine finding just…

Nest Multi Zone: 2023 Comprehensive Guide to Advanced Home Temperature Control

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The Nest Multi Zone is expertly crafted to smoothly connect with multi-zone HVAC systems, facilitating meticulous temperature management across diverse sections of your living space. In the past, each zone would require its own unique thermostat. Nonetheless, our primary emphasis is on the efficient interaction of the Nest thermostat with multi-zone setups, especially those that include dampers. We will explore this topic…

Solved: Nest Thermostat Blinking Green and Yellow/Orange

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A blinking light on your Nest thermostat or Heat Link usually means they’re sharing important info with each other. When it comes to a combination of yellow, green, and orange lights, the device may be stuck in pairing mode, trying to reset or trying to update its firmware.  Rectifying these issues can get your device back up and running, so keep reading…

Can A Nest Thermostat Work Without Wi-Fi?

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Your Nest thermostat works just fine even when there’s no Wi-Fi. Offline, the device can be operated as a regular thermostat. However, certain features will be disabled, and troubleshooting issues or installing the device can become a bit tedious.  So what are the exact trade-offs when your Nest thermostat is working without Wi-Fi? Let’s find out. Can the Nest Thermostat Function Without…