A:AnswerThe tech they sent to my home did not know how to do PEK and was unwilling to spend a few minutes reading the instructions. I was refunded my fee and had another company do it the next day.
A:AnswerRaj,
The Nest Thermostat will work with a humidifier - I would suggest contacting a HVAC company to wire / install. Its tricky if you have more than one Nest thermostat. Mine had to be wired as a 1 wire system and outside of the control boards for my lenox system.
A:AnswerSince you asked this question a few years ago, I'm sure you've since resolved the issue. However, I will try to answer for the person reading this question, because they are having the same problem. The answer is rather easy. But the explanation is quite complex. In short, you must split your dual router.
Now for the long answer...
The smart devices, whether they are thermostats, outlets, switches, etc., require a 2.4GHz network. Most wireless routers are duel systems that broadcast 2.4GHz and 5rGHz simultaneously. Your more advanced devices like your phone, tablet, or laptop can run on either network and detect which network is more efficient. Unfortunately, this is not an option for the thermostats, outlets, or switches. The router MUST be separated. Meaning, if your wi-fi network only shows one network, and your thermostat won't connect or stay connected, it's trying to connect to the 5GHz network, because it's a faster network. Then your thermostat gets confused. You will have to go into your router settings and establish separate names and passwords for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. I strongly suggest you call your internet service provider or the manufacturer of your router. They will almost always walk you through the steps over the phone. Or do an internet search, "How do I separate my 2.4 and 5.0 wi-fi?" Once you have accomplished this, you can connect your thermostat to the 2.4GHz network and it should work perfectly.
HOWEVER, now you must re-enter the new network and password to ALL affected devices (i.e. phones, laptops, tablets, cable boxes, etc.) And now your devices won't be able to take advantage of the benefits of dual bands. Hopefully, the manufacturers will realize the inconvenience their products are causing with all the other devices and develop a system that can use both 2.4GHz as well as 5GHz.
A:AnswerFound this on the internet hope it helps: I ended up going to Home Depot and picking up a Honeywell step-down transformer. The model number is AT72D1006. It steps down the 120v to 24v. The picture on the HD website is incorrect. The transformer is mounted to a 4" box plate cover, perfect for my situation.
** Turn off power to the 120v circuit before working **
** Make sure you wire the Transformer correctly. If you wire it backwards it will step 120v up to 600v. The leads coming off the transformer go to 120v, the 24v wire attaches to the screw terminals **
http://www.doityourself.com/forum/thermostatic-controls/479706-help-moving-line-low-voltage-thermostat-power-oil-hw.html
A:AnswerCall a heating and cooling licensed contractor. My house was built in 1999 and the wiring was not compatible for smart thermostats. The licensed technician charged me $200 to install 1 Nest upstairs and 1 downstairs. It was definitely worth it!
A:AnswerYou can install anything you want in any year house. Smart thermostats can be installed in houses built in the 1800s. I've seen it and they work great. But Geek Squad can't do it. Old houses have old wiring that isn't compatible with smart systems. I had to call a heating and cooling specialist to go into the attic and change out the wiring. I paid $200 for him to connect 2 Nests, 1 upstairs and 1 downstairs. It was definitely worth it!
A:AnswerI purchased a Nest Thermostat that the Geek Squad installed. Do not know about other systems but I would consult the Geek Squad for advice and to see if their employees can install your system.
