Time delay on nest thermostat 4th gen

[Laen]

Hi

is there a way to time delay the ac unit on the nest 4th gen thermostat.  I don’t like my unit to crank on immediately when I need more cooling.  S time Delay should be a norm to protect the compressor.  Right?   

[Ryan_G]

Hi Laen,

Thanks for reaching out here in the Google Nest Community.

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. This is often due to the built-in delay for turning on your system. This delay is commonly called the maintenance band, deadband, differential, or temperature swing. The delay is usually just a few minutes, but it’s to prevent unnecessary wear on your system and help save energy.

You could check out this link to learn more.

Regards,

Ryan

[MelbaDT]

Hey there, 

Checking back in should you still have questions here. Let me know by replying to this thread.

Best, 

Melba

[Ryan_G]

Hey there,

Thanks for being here in the Google Nest Community. 

I'd like to bump in here and make sure that you’ve seen our response.

Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns as I will be locking this thread in 24 hours.

Have a great day.

Best regards,

Ryan