Bumping up to a smart thermostat is a great way to bring your home into the modern era.

Giving you a much tighter grip on your heating and cooling system and helping you save significant money on energy costs. Our smart thermostat installation service handles the entire job from start to finish, ensuring your new thermostat is wired correctly, securely fastened to the wall, and fully integrated into your smart home ecosystem.

Since figuring out the modern wiring on a thermostat can be a real challenge – especially with the need to create a dedicated "c wire" for continuous power and wifi connectivity – it's usually best to let a professional thermostat fitter handle the job. Trying to install a smart thermostat yourself can lead to a range of problems, from frustrating compatibility issues to the risk of damaging the thermostat's delicate electronics or blowing a fuse in your HVAC system. We specialise in Nest and ecobee installation services, providing reliable operation and accurate temperature control for your heating and cooling systems.

Moving from an old thermostat to a high-tech smart thermostat is a process. Before we begin installation, we always switch off the thermostat's power at the breaker panel to ensure safety, which may require locating multiple breakers that control the heating and cooling system. We then carefully note how the current thermostat is connected, taking a clear photo of the wires attached to the terminals before disconnecting them.

This is important because the wire colour codes can vary across the old system and may not always match standard conventions. We then remove the old thermostat body and its back plate from the wall, exposing the wires. The most common challenge when installing a smart thermostat is that there is no c wire (common wire) – which is vital for giving the new thermostat a constant 24V power supply to power the wifi and all the other features. Our hvac technician is skilled at finding the best power solution, which often involves using a spare wire as the c wire or installing a power extender kit.

Seamless Smart Thermostat Installation

Our smart thermostat installation service provides a high-performance smart home climate-control solution without the hassle of complex wiring and setup. When you install a smart thermostat, you're choosing an efficient smart home system that automatically adjusts the temperature based on your schedule, presence, and the local weather forecast.

Our service starts with carefully assessing your HVAC system to work out compatibility and the best installation strategy. We know that every thermostat installation is different, and our installers are prepared for common issues like the lack of a c wire or some non-standard thermostat wires. We meticulously label each wire before disconnecting it from the old thermostat to ensure it is connected to the correct terminals on the thermostat's backplate. Getting this kind of precision right is crucial for the proper operation of your heating and cooling system.

We Take Care of the Whole Process, From Base to Finish

We'll handle the entire job, from securing the thermostat's base or backplate to the wall to using a bubble level to ensure the thermostat is perfectly level before screwing it in place. If the existing screw holes from the old thermostat don't align, we'll drill new ones and install new wall anchors to provide a solid mount for the new thermostat.

We'll also check whether you need the included trim plate to cover any blemishes or extra holes left by the larger back plate of the old thermostat. Once the new backplate is securely in place, we'll connect all wires to the correct terminals, ensuring they're secure and snug for reliable power and communication with your HVAC system. Then we'll install the thermostat body on the back plate and get the Wi-Fi and software set up, so you're ready to save energy for your family in no time.

The Key Steps We Take

• Doing Wiring Right: We carefully disconnect and reconnect the thermostat wires (including the C wire) from the old thermostat to the new thermostat terminals, following the wiring diagram to avoid damaging your HVAC system.

• C-Wire Solutions: For tricky installations without a C wire, we'll find a solution so your smart thermostat gets the power it needs to work correctly.

• Mounting with Care: We install the new thermostat base or back plate perfectly level on the wall, using wall anchors and screws in the mounting holes to provide a solid foundation.

• A Nice Finish: We use the optional trim plate to cover screw holes or paint marks left by the old thermostat back plate, giving you a tidy, professional-looking installation.

• Testing It Out: We put your heating and cooling systems through their paces after installation to ensure the smart thermostat is communicating with the HVAC system correctly and keeping your home at the right temperature.

• Getting It Set Up: We help connect your smart thermostat to your home Wi-Fi network and set up the software, so you can control your home's temperature from anywhere.

• Safety First: We turn off the power at the breaker panel before working with thermostat wires and take a picture of the existing wiring before disconnecting it, to keep everything safe.

Why Choose a Professional to Install a Smart Thermostat?

Choosing a professional thermostat fitter for your smart thermostat installation offers several benefits: it significantly reduces the risk of electrical faults and ensures your HVAC system runs smoothly. If you were to mess up the wiring, especially by putting the wrong wires in the wrong spots, it could cause the thermostat to blow a fuse or, in the worst-case scenario, damage your HVAC system's control board.

We ensure every wire, from the R wire to the C wire, is in the correct position on the thermostat's backplate. We also have the right tools and expertise to handle complex installations, such as zoned systems or older systems with short or jumper wires. We know how to perform smart thermostat installations on high-voltage systems, which require an entirely different approach than standard low-voltage thermostats. Our install will get you up and running with smart climate control in no time, saving you money and keeping your home comfy.

• Preventing Damage: Doing the wiring correctly in the first place prevents short circuits and costly damage to your heating and cooling system's control board, a common risk with DIY projects.

• C-Wire Guarantee: We'll make sure you've got a working C-wire solution - an absolute must-have for any top-of-the-line smart thermostat, like a Nest thermostat. This guarantees steady power and reliable wi-fi connectivity.

• Compatibility Assurance: Before we start, our pro installer verifies that your new smart thermostat is compatible with your HVAC system to prevent installation issues or system malfunctions, including air conditioning and heat pump systems.

• Aesthetic Integration: We'll install the new thermostat to ensure a seamless look, using the correct trim plate to cover any wall blemishes left by the old thermostat. That way, you achieve a sleek, modern look.

• Handling High Voltage: We have the expertise to safely install thermostat devices on high-voltage systems (such as baseboard electric heating), ensuring thick wires are managed and securely installed.

• Reliable Power: We'll make sure there's a stable power supply to the thermostat body so you get consistent wi-fi connectivity and reliable communication with the HVAC system - which means you can get the most out of your smart home device.

• Comprehensive Testing: Once we've connected the smart thermostat wires, we do a full system test of both heating and cooling cycles, giving you the confidence that your new device is up and running smoothly and will keep your home at your desired temperature. And we'll even snap a final pic of the finished job to keep on record.

Key Features and Specifications of Professional Installation

Our smart thermostat installation service follows a proven process to ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable setup every time. First and foremost, safety is key: we turn off all the breakers that control the HVAC system's power, use a voltage tester on the thermostat wires before touching them, and only then proceed with installation.

We take our time to meticulously install the new back plate or base plate, fitting it precisely with a drill bit that matches the wall material and using wall anchors where needed to ensure it is securely installed. We don't skip the step of using a bubble level to ensure the thermostat base is perfectly level before tightening the screws.

One key detail: properly strip and insert the thermostat wires into the terminals on the new thermostat's back plate. We ensure that only the stripped wire end makes contact with the terminals; no shorting is allowed, or you risk a system short. In older homes with rugged or delicate stranded cables, we may need to use wire nuts or adaptors to secure connections to the smaller terminals on the thermostat's back plate.

Our pro installer is also trained to spot differences between manufacturers. For a Nest thermostat installation, for example, the terminals and power wires may differ from those needed for an Ecobee installation. We always refer to the manufacturer's specific instructions and wiring diagram to ensure full compatibility with your HVAC system (including both the air conditioning and the furnace).

If the old thermostat was wired with jumper wires between terminals, we disconnect them and get the new thermostat configured correctly. Modern smart thermostat models handle these internal connections digitally. The final step of connecting the thermostat body to the back plate is followed by a thorough power-up and testing phase, all thanks to our strict adherence to these specifications.

• Wiring Documentation: We take a high-resolution photo of the existing thermostat wiring and wire labels before removing them, so we can ensure the correct mapping to the corresponding terminals on the new backplate.

• Wall Preparation: We expertly secure the thermostat base to the wall using a drill bit to make clean holes and robust wall anchors for maximum stability - no one likes a wonky thermostat!

• C-Wire Management: If a C-wire is required, we either run a new wire or install a power extender to ensure your thermostat has consistent power for Wi-Fi and all advanced features.

• Terminal Integrity: We ensure that the thermostat wires are securely seated and tightened in the terminals of the new thermostat's back plate - no loose connections, no system interruptions.* Polishing Up the Aesthetic: We cover up any unsightly weirdness left by the old thermostat's back plate with the trim plate so that the new thermostat installation looks as smooth as possible.

• Safety First: We verify that the power is off at the breaker panel before starting the thermostat installation, and we restore power safely after we're done connecting the thermostat body.

• Checking for Compatibility: Before we install the new device, we ensure it's technically compatible with your HVAC system so you can control your heating and cooling with ease and avoid high-voltage risks.

Installation and Reliability: A Step-by-Step Guide

A smart thermostat is only as reliable as the person installing it, which is why following these step-by-step instructions is so important. If you trust us to install a smart thermostat, you can trust it will work perfectly for your heating and cooling system. To start, we head to the breaker panel and switch off the power to the thermostat (including the furnace and air conditioning).

Then we carefully remove the faceplate from the old thermostat, take a photo of the wires and terminals, and use it as a reference for the new thermostat installation. Next, we carefully disconnect all cables and remove the old thermostat backplate. Depending on how the previous installation went, we may need to use the optional trim plate to cover any remaining screw holes on the wall. If we do need to create new holes, we use a drill bit to do the job, making sure it's properly level using a bubble level and screwed down tight with some drywall anchors.

The key part of the whole installation is wiring the new thermostat's backplate. We connect the thermostat wires to the correct terminals and pay special attention to the C wire, which requires continuous power. If your system doesn't have a C wire, we can install a solution like a power extender kit or run a new wire. W

e never connect high-voltage systems to a low-voltage thermostat by mistake. Once we're sure all the cables are securely connected to the terminals, we screw the new thermostat body onto the back plate, switch the power back on, connect the device to your home Wi-Fi network, and complete setup per the detailed instructions. We then test the heating and cooling cycles several times to confirm the thermostat adjusts the temperature as expected. Finally, we make double sure everything is clean, secure, and ready to go, ready to enhance your smart home experience.