In this video, we test 3 of the best thermostats in the industry to determine which one is the best and worst when it comes to energy savings, temperature control, and usability. Along with which smart thermostat will damage an HVAC system the most. So, if you are looking to get the most out of a thermostat for your air conditioner, this is the video for you.
00:00 – Intro
01:40 – Thermostat Overview
04:15 – Honeywell T9 Install
06:47 – Nest Gen 4 Install
08:28 – Ecobee Premium Install
10:00 – Factory Settings Test
18:51 – Comfort / Temperature Control Test
24:13 – Energy Savings
27:40 – Summary and Conclusion
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I used to have Nest thermostats but they would always turn on “rush hour rewards” on their own which allows the power company to change your temps during peak hours. I was tired of always having to call and opt-out of something I never opted-into, so replaced everything with ecobee which let’s you completely disable the “eco +” mode.
I just recently (last week) my 2-stage heat pump compressor decided to fry itself. Ended up going to a single stage unit (Bryant) with a Nest 4th Gen. My old unit wasn’t cooling the house efficiently, it would cycle on every 9-10minutes (Probably why the compressor/condensor unit died). We’ll see how the next summer will be with this new unit.
I believe the nest has a built in 1 degree temp swing, which can not be changed.
The Ecobee is preconfigured for 2 degree but can be changed.
So basically … Nest thermostat is cumbersome and not user friendly, not to mention the remove user support every couple years to force you into buying the newest device even though they work just fine. Also, they no longer support the Nest thermostat which was way better than using the home app.
Great video! So I’m wondering your thought on which one of these is best for a person who works from home?