We just installed a Nest Thermostat gen3 in our vacation condo that we started using for vacation renters this summer. I expected that use of this condo will be different from ours but I am very disappointed in the abuse we’ve encountered in the past few months. (Broken electric fireplace insert, stolen wine glasses)
The very first couple who stayed for a w/e after the install set the a/c to 64 F for the entire weekend when the outside temps were in the mid to high 70’s.
I suggested to our management company that I wanted to lock in a reasonable range for a/c and heat and she immediately told me not to do it. She described a situation last summer where she received “call after call” regarding an owner who locked their thermostat. She didn’t provide the info I asked for regarding whether it was a set temp or a temp range and what the settings were that were not acceptable.
She, of course, is worried about bad reviews. I am too, but not at the expense of our a/c unit and enormous electric bills.
So, owners, do you lock or not? What are the thermostat settings? Temp range or set temp? If you lock, are you swamped with calls and bad reviews?
Thanks very much. Liz
