Can Nest Thermostat E Control a Humidifier?
One question most people are still trying to figure out is, “Does Nest work with humidifiers?”.
Most humidifiers available in the market today are compatible with a Nest learning thermostat which makes the set-up a lot easier.
If your Nest Thermostat E is compatible with your humidifier, you need to cut the power to your system and pop off your current to reveal the wires.
Mark where the screws are going to fit, snap the display face, and turn the power back on.
The thermostat will walk you through the remaining steps thanks to the built-in wizard.
Some of the items that are part of the setup include basic HVAC system info and a guide to connecting the device to the internet.
Setting Up Nest to Work With Whole-Home Humidifier or Dehumidifier
Note that the Nest Thermostat E controls a humidifier.
Actually, this Nest thermostat is compatible with most whole-home dehumidifiers and humidifiers. It’s however strongly recommended that you seek professional help during installation.
Some humidifiers connect to the thermostat with a single wire while others have two. If yours has two then most probably you need a professional installer to convert it to a single wire.
- A professional will also figure out whether or not your dehumidifier or humidifier can be activated on its own or if requires cooling or heating to be activated.
- An expert can also determine whether a fan is necessary during the operation and can configure the equipment in the right setting.
If you’ve got the following dehumidification and humidification labels (H, HUM, HUM1, H2, D, DH, DHUM, and DEHUM2) your device is compatible with the Nest thermostat.
Lowering the Humidity of Your Nest
Use the cool to dry option on the thermostat to control humidity.
This thermostat uses a heat pump or air conditioner to reduce excessive humidity which promotes a healthier environment.
If your AC unit comes with a special dehumidification mode, it can do a lot to improve your home’s humidity. Excessive moisture can result in the growth of mold in your home and this is something that every homeowner wants to avoid.
Follow this guide on how to adjust humidity settings from the Nest thermostat.
It’s important to understand that the Nest thermostat E humidifier cool to dry option isn’t applicable to any heat pump or AC. Some of the applicable models include 1st gen Nest learning thermostat, 2nd gen Nest learning thermostat, 3rd gen Nest learning thermostat, and Nest thermostat. Also, your thermostat might work differently depending on your system’s dehumidification mode.
Check this too: Nest Thermostat Troubleshooting Guide