Heating issue

[compostking291]

Hi - I want to first start by saying, this could be complete user error and my misunderstanding on how Nest works, but I've searched to no avail and figure I would post here.

My nest learning thermostat is only used to heat our house - not for AC. It doesn't always seem to work if I have it set to HEAT mode and have it at a temperature like 70 degrees (turn on orange and give me a time limit). That could mean that the place is already at 70 degrees presumably but if I instead jack it to 75, wait a second and then go back down to 70, then I get a time limit of when it will be at 70 and then I can feel the radiators go on. 

My question is, do I have to do this every time I want the heat to go on? Go above a temperature and then back down to ignite the radiators? 

[Markjosephp]

Hello compostking291,

Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your inquiry. I'd love to help.

It’s normal for your home’s temperature to vary slightly (typically one or two degrees) above or below the temperature set on your thermostat for a short while. If your thermostat has already reached the target temperature, your system will go off. To maintain the temperature, it should automatically activate your system if the sensor detects the temperature in your home changing by a few degrees before turning on your system.

Feel free to let us know if you have more questions in mind.

Best regards,

Mark

[Jhonleanmel]

Hi folks,

Chiming in to see if you still need assistance with this. Let us know if you have additional questions ― we'd love to help.

Best,
Mel

[Jhonleanmel]

Hi everyone,

Just one quick final check in here since activity has slowed down. We'll be locking the thread in the next 24 hours, but if you still need help, I would be happy to keep it open. If there's more we can do, just let me know.

Thanks,
Mel