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Does Nest Thermostat work with variable speed air handler?
Nest thermostats are compatible with most fans and systems that use standard 24-volt wiring. The Nest Thermostat and Nest Thermostat E are only compatible with single speed system fans. Variable speed fans are compatible with Nest thermostats, but the fans will only operate at a single speed.
Can you use a Nest Thermostat with a variable speed furnace?
You can use your Nest Thermostat with a variable speed furnace. However, if you use a Nest with this system, you may lose out on some of the efficiency gains the furnace provides. Depending on your heating usage, the cost savings from your Nest may or may not outweigh the efficiency benefits of this furnace.
Can I change fan speed on Nest Thermostat?
Change the fan speed Tap the thermostat you’d like to control on the app home screen. Select Fan. In HVAC fan speed, select the fan speed you’d like to use when your system is heating or cooling your home. You can choose Low, Medium, High or Auto, depending on your system’s wiring.
What is a variable speed air handler?
Variable-speed air handlers use motors that incrementally adjust in real time to the actual cooling demand. Variable-speed motors start the cooling cycle quietly and ramp up slowly to cool the home evenly.
Does ecobee work with variable speed air conditioner?
The bottom line? Sure, you can keep your NEST or Ecobee with a variable speed furnace or air handler. But it will never be as effective as a thermostat that’s made to work with your new system.
Is a variable speed blower furnace worth it?
A high-efficiency variable speed furnace can reduce your utility bills. Higher rated furnaces save you money because they use less power while heating your house to the same temperature. Additionally, variable speed furnaces are more efficient than traditional models.
What is a PWM enabled thermostat?
A PWM thermostat operates for longer or shorter on times each cycle based on the degree of error in the actual temperature. A PWM thermostat allows heat to be applied to the system even if it is overheated by less than half the differential. This is done in order to maintain the thermal momentum of the heating system.
Should I run fan on Nest?
Using the fan of your heating and cooling system to make a house more comfortable sounds like a good idea. It uses less energy than your AC for instance and will do a good job at keeping the air a consistent temperature throughout your home to reduce hot and cold spots.