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.

How to Program a Nest Thermostat

HVAC & Utilities Posted on June 21, 2025
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Smart thermostats have some pretty neat tricks. Their real magic is in how they tweak settings to make sure everything fits just right with what folks at home need. These nifty gadgets consistently maintain comfort and a pleasing atmosphere. Wondering what makes them so clever? Let’s dive in and discover their secrets! With a Nest thermostat, you can create a customized schedule…

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

HVAC & Utilities Posted on June 21, 2025
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A yellow flashing light on a Nest thermostat and Heat Link modules usually signals a hiccup in their communication. 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…

5 Steps to Fix a Blank Screen on a Nest Thermostat

HVAC & Utilities Posted on June 21, 2025
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The reason your Nest thermostat screen remains dark or doesn’t respond is probably because the battery needs charging. 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

HVAC & Utilities Posted on June 21, 2025
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If you notice your Honeywell thermostat keeps making clicking sounds and it’s messing with how well your heating or cooling system works, don’t worry. You’re 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 you…

Nest Thermostat Troubleshooting

HVAC & Utilities Posted on June 21, 2025
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Running into trouble with your Nest thermostat can be a real head-scratcher, especially if the touchscreen’s unresponsive or it isn’t syncing with your HVAC system. Wi-Fi acting stubborn? No worries. These straightforward tricks and tips can get your thermostat back on track in no time. Imagine feeling that perfect home comfort again, just with a little bit of tinkering. Want to know…

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

HVAC & Utilities Posted on June 21, 2025
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The lock feature in Emerson or White Rodgers thermostats mainly protects compressors from short cycling. These modern devices stop compressors from wearing out too quickly, kind of like a knight guarding a fortress. As newer compressors now have their own delay systems, this thermostat feature might not be as essential. It’s like holding an umbrella on a sunny day—you might not need…