I the video, there is a blue wire left unconnected. I strongly suggest you connect that blue, or Common, wire to the C pin. The nest will use it for continuous power. Otherwise, the nest will only get power while the heat or cool is not operating and charge a small internal battery during the off cycle. If the weather changes and the demand for heat or cool is extended, your nest thermostat could stop working until that battery is re-charged.
@ritalockett97884 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. I bet a lot of people have these old thermostats that need to be replaced and this video will same them a lot of money.
@caseymwood784 жыл бұрын
I would've been completely lost had I not found this video. Made it very easy to follow. Thank you for taking the time to make a video and upload it for us inexperienced thermostat installers.
@TheEclecticHandyman4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
@bawattsyl5 жыл бұрын
Hey man I just want to thank you so much! I don't like messing with anything electric, and you just did the exact replacement I needed to do.. I had been searching all over for something with this dinosaur white rodgers thermostat, and any info on switching it to a nest.. thank you so much!
@katherinewoodham17385 жыл бұрын
This was AWESOME!!! You helped me navigate this task --with this ANCIENT thermostat of mine and WOW!! Just WOW!!
@TheEclecticHandyman5 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped and thanks for watching!
@TheQuietfun5 жыл бұрын
very helpful. Thank you for posting this video. It was the first one I could find using a similar OLD thermostat. Thank you!
@TheEclecticHandyman5 жыл бұрын
You bet, glad it helped!
@mv3515935 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video! I have the same model thermostat and followed your instructions to the letter. The Nest powered up on the first try and worked straight away.
@TheEclecticHandyman5 жыл бұрын
Excellent, glad it helped!
@victoriaunderwood19302 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful as we also had a White-Roger's thermostat.
@ovidiovela54562 жыл бұрын
Moochas gracias, moochacho. It was comforting to see my ancient thermostat's picture, right there on the screen. Everything that you mentioned applied exactly to my circumstance. I had to enter only four wires (r,g,w,y) into the Nest start-up, for it to proceed. At first, I entered (rh, rc,g, y, w) and it would not let me proceed. It said, "Your system is not compatible with Nest"
@TheEclecticHandyman2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@anilk12414 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I have the exact same White Rodgers and I found the right video to upgrade!
@cpnscenekid11263 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton, I have that exact white Rodgers thermometer in my apartment and I wanted to upgrade it.
@TheEclecticHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help, thanks for watching!
@babygirlou232 жыл бұрын
Question, I don't have a C wire. I have the other four wires hooked up but can't figure out the C wire
@LegacyInBlood4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Super helpful. Had the same model and almost same connections. I had Y instead of G .
@Ronakisi4 жыл бұрын
Great video! This is a thorough installation guide.
@TheEclecticHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@xfp214 жыл бұрын
I have the exact same set-up. Thank you very much for posting this tutorial!!
@TheEclecticHandyman4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
@thadakins924 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video! very helpful sir. I have that exact White-Rodgers thermostat, Installing a Nest, you pointed me in the right direction!!
@TheEclecticHandyman4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
@jrdaparker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I just had to replace a thermostat exactly like that one! Good Job!
@8Nickgarcia4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a million hopefully I will do this in the next coming months.. I have a the same exact thermostat in my house right now that you first took off.. 👍
@SamNoIAm5 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I needed! Thanks!
@TheEclecticHandyman5 жыл бұрын
You bet, glad it helped!
@robertheintz80172 жыл бұрын
5:58 "You don't need to use any anchors or mount into a stud. The screws in the drywall are good enough". Spoken like a true electrician. LOL
@AlphaRakamaTech5 жыл бұрын
Solid tutorial. I've got the same thermostat in my house. I noticed you didn't have a C wire to connect to the Nest template. I've heard the Nest thermostat requires 24 V from from the C wire to function properly. Have you had any issues with your compressor?
@sheabuttertv5 жыл бұрын
Hmm. I have the exact same dinosaur thermostat in my house. This was my question as well.
@TheEclecticHandyman5 жыл бұрын
Check the Nest support as it mentions why the C wire is typically not required. Here's an excerpt from their site: "Nest thermostats are engineered to use very little power less than 1 kWh/month. For comparison a typical 40W light bulb that's used 4 hours per day consumes about 5 kWh/month. So even though Nest thermostats have Wi-Fi activity sensors color displays and more they typically don't need a C wire to stay charged up" However, the Nest support site also mentions why a C wire might be required (if you are experiencing certain issues after install). The problem is if you don't have a C wire and require it, you'll need to call a HVAC professional to help diagnose and possibly install if possible.
Thank you for this. I have the same jumper cable as well. Haven't purchased the Nest yet, but this will help me in the near future. Any tips ? Thanks in advance. ~ Roger
@selescu13 жыл бұрын
I have a question, I need help: The big wire that's coming out from the wall has only three wires: Red, Green and Yellow (or maybe White, is discolored pretty bad...) How do I need to connect these three wires, please, to the new thermostat?
@Mrironman22473 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have more or less the same thermostat as you, mine however, has these connections. G, RC, RH, Y, W. It also has a connection labeled A, and I don’t know what it’s for, do you know? Or did you have the same connection
@nancylin27562 жыл бұрын
Is you white roger for cooling or heating, or for both? I have exact same connection for cooling, plus I have 2 wire old thermostat for heating. I am trying to combine 2 to one nest 3rd gen now. I read w1 on nest is for heating, i am not sure what is w1 for on white Roger cooling thermostat. If i connect w1 from white roger(used for cooling) to nest w1( designed for heating) where do I connect 2 wires for heating on nest? BTW my heating system is hot water boiler. Thanks.
@BalajiDasarathanPrivate3 жыл бұрын
I've same White Rodgers thermostat and this video really helps. Why did you labelled the yellow wire as Y1 as I could not find the same in my old thermostat?
@TheEclecticHandyman3 жыл бұрын
Yeah every thermostat could have a little different wiring and colors. What's important is to look at the colors and their location on the old thermostat taking note before disconnecting. Then you can use that as a guide for hooking up the new thermostat.
@IPULCOLUMBIA2 жыл бұрын
Will this also work for a Honeywell smart color thermostat ? Or would I have to call an electrician??
@tommyherrera64563 жыл бұрын
I have the exact same thermostat thinking if I should call someone to install for me Lol
@mmurray1963 Жыл бұрын
Whats funny is I replaced my two year old electronic digital programmable thermostat for a new old stock White Rodgers thermostat identical to yours because there so more reliable and basic. You can't beat the old mercury White Rodgers thermostat for reliable and longevity.
@TheEclecticHandyman Жыл бұрын
I actually agree. While I really do like the Nest, I'll admit their service life is usually 2-4 years before something goes wrong. Google doesn't sell the base separately, so if it goes bad the whole unit has to be replaced.
@mmurray1963 Жыл бұрын
Wow I didn't know that. That can get expensive
@wastedShaman7 ай бұрын
Definitely use plugs.
@julies3676 Жыл бұрын
I have a white rodgers battery operated thermostat with no C wire. Will I be able to use this and will I need a C wire?
@julies3676 Жыл бұрын
Also I only use my thermostat for heating
@marshmower2 жыл бұрын
Going from programmable back to old school. Save AA batteries and use it in a really hot location. The digital stuff never would cycle properly anyhow.
@jackstom71844 жыл бұрын
Hello ,I have a question for the fan,. you know the old one can not stop fan. if we use nest , it can do the stop?
@TheEclecticHandyman4 жыл бұрын
The thermostat does have fan controls. However and unrelated, I had a problem once where the fan was stuck on and wouldn't turn off and it was a problem with a control board that needed replaced in the main unit, not the thermostat. I had a HVAC professional fix it.
@mathermp4 жыл бұрын
Anyone that uses the term "meat and potatoes" gets subbed by me. Thanks for the info!
@shawnwright66813 жыл бұрын
Nest E red power failure
@marshmower2 жыл бұрын
Sell the old ones on eBay. Definitely don't toss em.
@SMyles4 жыл бұрын
had an e80 error
@TheEclecticHandyman4 жыл бұрын
The Nest docs have some information on the E80 error: support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9254492?hl=en