Nest replacement

Robin9

My 5 yo Nest Thermostat has just packed up - it works from the App but not from the outer ring. Nest support has confirmed this is terminal.

What do I replace it with - another Nest or a Hive ?

tim_p

Have Nest support confirmed if a new one should just plug in and work or are there differences between the various models that affect the wiring? If it’ll plug straight in and go then I’d go for another Nest.

matelodave

Do you need to replace it - if it works from the app then just use that rather than lashing out lots of money.

Robin9

tim_p wrote: »

Have Nest support confirmed if a new one should just plug in and work or are there differences between the various models that affect the wiring? If it’ll plug straight in and go then I’d go for another Nest.

Nest support recommend a complete replacement including the heat link.

Robin9

matelodave wrote: »

Do you need to replace it - if it works from the app then just use that rather than lashing out lots of money.

Convenience really - its much easier to adjust the temperature by turning the outer ring and opening up the app.

matelodave

Robin9 wrote: »

Nest support recommend a complete replacement including the heat link.

They would, wouldn't they.

tim_p

Robin9 wrote: »

Nest support recommend a complete replacement including the heat link.

So that’ll probably mean a bit of wiring change. Looking on the bright side, the newer ones do hot water control as well.

You also probably can’t buy just the controller on its own without the Heat Link included in the box.