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Google Store Black Friday + Local Utility Provider = Cheap Nest Thermostats - $24.99 for TX ONCOR Customers

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The Google Store is having their Black Friday promotion on various products including Nest smart thermostats. Instant savings coupons from local utility providers are stacking on top of Black Friday prices, resulting in huge discounts. for Texas ONCOR customers, Nest Thermostats have gone from $130 to $24.99 after ONCOR coupon.
Link to ONCOR site for coupon:
https://smartsavingstx.com/​ [smartsavingstx.com]

A previous post mentioned SNOPUD customers in Washington, but that post's price was $24.99 which is now $14.99 after coupon:
https://snopud.techniartmarketplace.com/default/thermostats/smart-thermostats.html​ [techniartmarketplace.com]

Check your local power provider's website for instant savings coupons they may offer.

https://store.google.com/US/collection/offers?hl=en-US&category=Connected%20Home [google.com]
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The Google Store is having their Black Friday promotion on various products including Nest smart thermostats. Instant savings coupons from local utility providers are stacking on top of Black Friday prices, resulting in huge discounts. for Texas ONCOR customers, Nest Thermostats have gone from $130 to $24.99 after ONCOR coupon.
Link to ONCOR site for coupon:
https://smartsavingstx.com/​ [smartsavingstx.com]

A previous post mentioned SNOPUD customers in Washington, but that post's price was $24.99 which is now $14.99 after coupon:
https://snopud.techniartmarketplace.com/default/thermostats/smart-thermostats.html​ [techniartmarketplace.com]

Check your local power provider's website for instant savings coupons they may offer.

https://store.google.com/US/collection/offers?hl=en-US&category=Connected%20Home [google.com]

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Nov 22, 2022
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Joined Dec 2005
Nov 22, 2022
bmnaik
Nov 22, 2022
161 Posts
A warning note about the basic Nest thermostat- it does not work with HVAC systems which have variable speed fans. I thought i did a full compatibility check with Google prior to purchase and then found out (after purchase) that the fan will stay on High all the time defeating the benefits of the variable speed. As I understand it, only the higher end Nest Learning Thermostat is compatible with this system.
Secondly, my system did not have a C wire at the thermostat which is required. Again, I foudn out after the purchase. Google does send it to you for free upon request but it requires messing with the furnace internals which means many of us non-experts have to hire a professional for $125.
Nov 23, 2022
133 Posts
Joined Dec 2016
Nov 23, 2022
a.bursell
Nov 23, 2022
133 Posts
Was all set to pull the trigger, but there is this little gem at the bottom of the terms and conditions:

Homeowner also agrees to participate in current or future demand response programs offered by the PUD for which the PUD determines Homeowner is eligible. Participation in any demand response program is subject to the terms and conditions of that program.

Don't know if it would happen, but don't think it's worth it to me. Check what you are agreeing to carefully!
Nov 23, 2022
1 Posts
Joined Jul 2017
Nov 23, 2022
mykho
Nov 23, 2022
1 Posts
Quote from bothanspy :
Another argument to join the national power grid
You will generally be notified in the morning that the remote temperature adjustment will happen. They will also precool your house in the hours before. You can always override the remote setting... but it may affect any reward that you get from your energy supplier. Prior to COVID, 90% of the time no one was home in our house when this happened. Now it's more likely that someone is home, but I usually don't notice that the house temps are a bit higher. If I'm uncomfortable, I just override.
Nov 23, 2022
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Nov 23, 2022
drsa78
Nov 23, 2022
483 Posts
Most of the Houston is with CenterPoint so no love here.
Nov 24, 2022
54 Posts
Joined Jun 2009
Nov 24, 2022
kctimmy
Nov 24, 2022
54 Posts
Quote from StrongArm5239 :
If you're in Texas, they'll throttle your AC remotely during peak power demand in the summer
Can't you just disconnect the thermostat from the wifi?
Nov 24, 2022
1,334 Posts
Joined Nov 2012
Nov 24, 2022
shortprong
Nov 24, 2022
1,334 Posts
Quote from bmnaik :
A warning note about the basic Nest thermostat- it does not work with HVAC systems which have variable speed fans. I thought i did a full compatibility check with Google prior to purchase and then found out (after purchase) that the fan will stay on High all the time defeating the benefits of the variable speed. As I understand it, only the higher end Nest Learning Thermostat is compatible with this system.
Secondly, my system did not have a C wire at the thermostat which is required. Again, I foudn out after the purchase. Google does send it to you for free upon request but it requires messing with the furnace internals which means many of us non-experts have to hire a professional for $125.
Google sends what to you for free?
Nov 24, 2022
161 Posts
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Nov 24, 2022
bmnaik
Nov 24, 2022
161 Posts
Quote from shortprong :
Google sends what to you for free?
Its called a "Nest Power Connector" which they send for free because you purchased a Nest Thermostat. (I misstated that in my post). It has to be connected inside the furnace and supposedly sends power to the thermostat via one of the wires.

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Nov 24, 2022
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shortprong
Nov 24, 2022
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Quote from bmnaik :
Its called a "Nest Power Connector" which they send for free because you purchased a Nest Thermostat. (I misstated that in my post). It has to be connected inside the furnace and supposedly sends power to the thermostat via one of the wires.
Not seeing anywhere that they say they will do that. How ?
Thanks
Nov 24, 2022
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Joined May 2008
Nov 24, 2022
max1001
Nov 24, 2022
14,189 Posts
Quote from StrongArm5239 :
If you're in Texas, they'll throttle your AC remotely during peak power demand in the summer
DON'T Enroll then. I mean, you can't have your cake and eat it. You get discount from utility provider by enrolling and bitch about it when they do exactly what they said they would do in peak hour.
Nov 24, 2022
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Joined Sep 2008
Nov 24, 2022
royalrock
Nov 24, 2022
2,505 Posts
have you guys received the promo for the discount yet?
Dec 15, 2022
5,930 Posts
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Dec 15, 2022
Jughead
Dec 15, 2022
5,930 Posts
Don't request the Google Store coupon. They won't allow it to stack with the instant $40 off. I put in a request to see if they will replace it with a Home Depot online coupon.

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