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HVAC System acting weird at random times

CFTF
Community Member

So I installed a Nest Learning Thermostat around Christmas of 2021 and since twice at random times (Both during Summer and Winter), the thermostat will basically be in eco mode but I can hear and fell my heating system working full blast pumping heat through the vents. I have to turn the system and off and on (using either the switch on the air handler or circuit breaker)  for it to stop and work normal again. My prior thermostat (not a smart one) did not behave in this manner. I do have a common C wire that is connected as well. 

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Patrick_Caezza
Platinum Product Expert
Platinum Product Expert

Do you have a picture of the original wiring and another of the current Nest wiring?


To ensure that I see your reply, please tag me using @Patrick_Caezza

Yes, here it is 

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Jeff
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi CFTF,

 

Thanks for posting the picture of your wiring setup. I have a quick question before diving in deeper. When you turn your system off, are you also switching the Nest Thermostat out of Eco mode, or keeping it turned on after power cycling? Does it behave normally from that point?

 

Thanks,

Jeff

CFTF
Community Member

I never turn it off. So essentially once desired temperature is met and motion isn't detected the eco mode comes on without me having to do anything. And yes it behaves normally until it randomly happens 4 months or so later.

CFTF
Community Member

Any insight yet, it has once again happened

Markjosephp
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi folks,

 

Just wanted to stop by and see how I could help.

 

@Patrick_Caezza and @Jeff, thanks for the assistance.

 

@CFTF, I'm sorry to hear the issue is still present. Do you mind me asking if the thermostat is showing any message codes or wiring reports? Also, could you give these steps a whirl on your Nest thermostat settings?
 

  1. Disable auto-learning schedule under Nest Sense.
  2. Clear schedules from Reset.
  3. Restart your thermostat.

 

Monitor its behavior and see how it goes.

 

Thanks,

Mark

CFTF
Community Member

So I have actually done all of this since it has happened last time. I'm not getting any errors or wiring reports 

Jake
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey CFTF,

 

I am glad to hear the troubleshooting steps have helped resolve the issue, and you are no longer getting any errors. I wanted to follow up with you, and see if you had any further questions from here. Please let me know, as I would be happy to review.

 

Best regards,

Jake

CFTF
Community Member

Sorry for the misunderstanding, I was stating that I have tried all of those steps and still. I resolution 

CFTF
Community Member

I was never getting any errors or wiring reports but the issue is still occurring 

Jake
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey CFTF,

 

I am sorry to hear you are still having trouble. I found an article that has some troubleshooting steps for strange cooling/heating behavior. Please let me know if that helps, or if you are still having issues with the device.

 

Best regards,

Jake

EmersonB
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi everyone,

 

@CFTF I'm dropping by to ensure that everything is covered here. I hope that sheds some light on the issue. If you have other questions and concerns, feel free to let me know.

 

I appreciate your response, @Jake, @Patrick_Caezza and @mark.

 

Regards,
Emerson

CFTF
Community Member

Hello, I'm still having the issue. Looking to swap it out during Black Friday as this seems to be an issue with the thermostat in my opinion.

EmersonB
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi everyone,

 

@CFTF I'm sorry to hear that you're still having this issue. To confirm, have you tried turning off the Home/away assist and Eco mode?

 

Keep me posted.

 

I appreciate the help, @Patrick_Caezza, @Jeff and @mark.

 

Thanks,
Emerson

EmersonB
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi CFTF,

 

I'm dropping by to ensure that everything is covered here. I hope that sheds some light on the issue. If you have other questions and concerns, feel free to let me know.

 

Best,
Emerson

CFTF
Community Member

I'm still monitoring it, thank you

EmersonB
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hello CFTF,

 

Thanks for getting back to us. Sounds like a plan. Keep us posted.

 

Regards,
Emerson

Markjosephp
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi CFTF,


It's me again. I wanted to follow up and see if you are still in need of any help. How's your thermostat so far?

 

Best regards,

Mark

Hi CFTF,

 

It has been a few days since the last reply, and I am going to lock the thread in 24 hours. If you have any questions, please feel free to create a new post.

 

Best regards,

Mark