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(Refurbished) Google Nest Programmable Smart Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen)

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Woot has (Refurbished) Google Nest Programmable Smart Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen) for $79.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.

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  • Refurbished covers everything from buyers' remorse returns to products whose defects have been repaired by the pros to damaged packaging to discontinued items. Each product comes backed by a vendor warranty OR our very own Woot! Warranty
Available Colors (select from drop-down menu):
  • Stainless
  • White
  • Black
Features:
  • Learns your schedule, Proven energy savings
  • High-res digital display with Farsight
  • Control temperature from app anywhere, Customized Compatibility
  • Compatibility with 24V heating & cooling, Works with 95% of systems
  • HVAC system monitoring and alerts and reminders
  • Metal ring, and Trim plate included
  • Works with Voice control Google Assistant and Alexa

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  • About this deal:
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this product:
    • 90-Day Woot Warranty
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Written by JollyMoney751
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Woot has (Refurbished) Google Nest Programmable Smart Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen) for $79.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.

Thanks to Community Member JollyMoney751 for finding this deal.

Condition:
  • Refurbished covers everything from buyers' remorse returns to products whose defects have been repaired by the pros to damaged packaging to discontinued items. Each product comes backed by a vendor warranty OR our very own Woot! Warranty
Available Colors (select from drop-down menu):
  • Stainless
  • White
  • Black
Features:
  • Learns your schedule, Proven energy savings
  • High-res digital display with Farsight
  • Control temperature from app anywhere, Customized Compatibility
  • Compatibility with 24V heating & cooling, Works with 95% of systems
  • HVAC system monitoring and alerts and reminders
  • Metal ring, and Trim plate included
  • Works with Voice control Google Assistant and Alexa

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this product:
    • 90-Day Woot Warranty
  • About this store:

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Written by JollyMoney751

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I had my 3rd gen for about 4 years. It was great until the battery stopped charging. The wifi is setup to not run if it senses the battery is unable to charge. Took me trying to reattach it about a dozen times before I looked up why it wasn't connecting...Had to get the 4th gen in the middle of winter. All in all it's a pretty nice improvement over 3rd gen except the front display material. 3rd gen was glass and the 4th gen is some sort of plastic that literally scratched while cleaning it with a glasses cloth 🙄.

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FWIW - I've asked HVAC techs from 3 different companies what they thought of the Nest, and every one of them said they are a pain to work with if there is ever an issue. They also said they have the most issues with the Nest. (could be that Nest is also the most popular t-stat) Each one has recommended going with Honeywell, just because they are more reliable.
It's great that the other posts all had great experiences. I just wanted to share my experience from the technician point of view.
I ended up picking up the Honeywell Home RENEWRTH9585WF Smart Color Thermostat (Renewed), Silver (RENEWRTH9585WF/U), and they are great! The Almost New condition ones are about $57 if you look on the Amazon Warehouse Deals, and I haven't had any issues in the past year of use.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3Q14...tle_1&th=1
Just wanted to share in case anyone is comparing options.
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Quote from jcom86 :
I've been having the same issue with my Nest thermostat for the last year or so. The battery will occasionally just stop charging and the thermostat will disconnect itself from wifi. For anyone looking at this deal maybe hold off on these older models.

Do you have a dedicated C-Wire or is it a spliced install?

These need a C-wire to charge correctly.

If it's a newer system with older wiring, chances are you have a C-wire return on the control board but not enough wires to run it.

Alternatively, if no C-wire was previously required on your old thermostat, it may simply be disconnected.

They also make transformers to emulate a C-wire, but be careful with those and make sure they're isolated from the wires going back to your control board.

One last note: You can also temporarily charge it off the USB port on the back of the device. As long as there's no permanent error codes, that may revive it.
Last edited by wherestheanykey April 17, 2025 at 03:26 PM.
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Quote from tptiburon :
FWIW - I've asked HVAC techs from 3 different companies what they thought of the Nest, and every one of them said they are a pain to work with if there is ever an issue. They also said they have the most issues with the Nest. (could be that Nest is also the most popular t-stat) Each one has recommended going with Honeywell, just because they are more reliable.
It's great that the other posts all had great experiences. I just wanted to share my experience from the technician point of view.
I ended up picking up the Honeywell Home RENEWRTH9585WF Smart Color Thermostat (Renewed), Silver (RENEWRTH9585WF/U), and they are great! The Almost New condition ones are about $57 if you look on the Amazon Warehouse Deals, and I haven't had any issues in the past year of use.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3Q14...tle_1&th=1
Just wanted to share in case anyone is comparing options.
This right here. Nests and Ecobees are choke full of complaints from users all over reddit and the wide interweb. Every HVAC tech I've talked to as well recommends Honeywell and more specifically the T-5 which has stood the test of time for well over a decade.

I just bought 2 since they were on sale and had our older honeywells upgraded that had been working without any issues for a long time and only because they were starting to show their age.

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h0va4life
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Your utility provider probably has these for like $20 after subisidy. Additionally check fb marketplace, I recently got a replacement for $15 from somebody on there. I've had multiple malfunction so make sure you have a good warranty if you buy new/refurb.
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Quote from tptiburon :
FWIW - I've asked HVAC techs from 3 different companies what they thought of the Nest, and every one of them said they are a pain to work with if there is ever an issue. They also said they have the most issues with the Nest. (could be that Nest is also the most popular t-stat) Each one has recommended going with Honeywell, just because they are more reliable.
It's great that the other posts all had great experiences. I just wanted to share my experience from the technician point of view.
I ended up picking up the Honeywell Home RENEWRTH9585WF Smart Color Thermostat (Renewed), Silver (RENEWRTH9585WF/U), and they are great! The Almost New condition ones are about $57 if you look on the Amazon Warehouse Deals, and I haven't had any issues in the past year of use.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3Q14...tle_1&th=1 [amazon.com]
Just wanted to share in case anyone is comparing options.
I've had issues, but most ppl either dont have the correct wiring OR poor wifi connection. I definitely wouldnt purchase w/o warranty. HVAC techs are old school ppl, very stubborn to change.
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iceage2007
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Got 2 of the 2nd gen (one for free from electricity company Reliant, TX) since 2010. Still working well.
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lazzlazz
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There's another thread about google nest thermostats ... worth reading the comments, as well as reviews of this product on other sites.
Some people report no problems.
Others have seen many problems of a wide variety. Problems might depend on how it interacts with your furnace or wiring to your furnace. The degree of problems might depend on how tech savvy you are are how much like like fiddling with tech things to resolve problems. Some people report damage to their furnace based on how the thermostat operates. Others complain about how the thermostat adjust the temperature (even when they haven't given the utility company the ability to do adjust the furnace). And other problems as well.

If you're still interested: You also may be able to get a thermostat for free or much less through your utility company. See this thread:

https://slickdeals.net/f/18239842-select-utility-companies-active-accounts-google-nest-thermostat-from-free-more-shipping-varies?src=SiteSearch

I personally would go with a different brand of thermostat, based on the research I've done.
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Quote from tptiburon :
FWIW - I've asked HVAC techs from 3 different companies what they thought of the Nest, and every one of them said they are a pain to work with if there is ever an issue. They also said they have the most issues with the Nest. (could be that Nest is also the most popular t-stat) Each one has recommended going with Honeywell, just because they are more reliable.
It's great that the other posts all had great experiences. I just wanted to share my experience from the technician point of view.
I ended up picking up the Honeywell Home RENEWRTH9585WF Smart Color Thermostat (Renewed), Silver (RENEWRTH9585WF/U), and they are great! The Almost New condition ones are about $57 if you look on the Amazon Warehouse Deals, and I haven't had any issues in the past year of use.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3Q14...tle_1&th=1
Just wanted to share in case anyone is comparing options.
I have T5 Honeywell model about few years with no problem. The one you show more info and I like it.
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FYI I wouldn't remotely consider these "refurbished." The unit I received came in a brown box with a generic sticker, none of the original mounting equipment except the base itself, some random way-too-long wood screws, and a clearly used base that had paint and drywall all over it and scratches on the glass front of the unit. Used fair condition is about the best I'd label this.
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I too would say these aren't "refurbished" so much as "used". Mine also came in a cardboard box with just the bracket and two screws and the screen was scratched to high heaven. Needless to say for $80 it's going back.
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Quote from DuncanB :
I too would say these aren't "refurbished" so much as "used". Mine also came in a cardboard box with just the bracket and two screws and the screen was scratched to high heaven. Needless to say for $80 it's going back.
Same. Surpised by how much they're scrached too. The one I have installed in my house now is 6yrs old and doesn't have a single sctrach
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Quote from concept1 :
Same. Surpised by how much they're scrached too. The one I have installed in my house now is 6yrs old and doesn't have a single sctrach

Ordered two and same exact story. They're going back. They were scratched super badly. Would not recommend at all. Waste of time.
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Quote from iceage2007 :
Got 2 of the 2nd gen (one for free from electricity company Reliant, TX) since 2010. Still working well.
I just got an email and Nest is deprecating the 1st and 2nd gen models. They will still work, but no updates and no cloud access. 3rd Gen is next people.

I've had zero issues with mine, but I'll probably just get a cheap Honeywell. They offered a 4th gen for $150.
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Quote from tptiburon :
FWIW - I've asked HVAC techs from 3 different companies what they thought of the Nest, and every one of them said they are a pain to work with if there is ever an issue. They also said they have the most issues with the Nest. (could be that Nest is also the most popular t-stat) Each one has recommended going with Honeywell, just because they are more reliable.
It's great that the other posts all had great experiences. I just wanted to share my experience from the technician point of view.
I ended up picking up the Honeywell Home RENEWRTH9585WF Smart Color Thermostat (Renewed), Silver (RENEWRTH9585WF/U), and they are great! The Almost New condition ones are about $57 if you look on the Amazon Warehouse Deals, and I haven't had any issues in the past year of use.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3Q14...tle_1&th=1
Just wanted to share in case anyone is comparing options.
After reading your post, I ordered one @ $58. It camE almost brand new with plastic cover the screen. I think people was buying then return after the rebate from ultility company. Installed. Like the screen color is always on. The T5 is not. Thank you.

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Quote from BoomSchtick :
I just got an email and Nest is deprecating the 1st and 2nd gen models. They will still work, but no updates and no cloud access. 3rd Gen is next people.

I've had zero issues with mine, but I'll probably just get a cheap Honeywell. They offered a 4th gen for $150.
I actually found this thread due to receiving the same email a few moments ago as well. I am trying to decide between the nest or some other brand as I have not had any issues with the nest over the 10+ years I have had the thermostat, but I am getting tired of them deprecating their hardware and the awful home app is enough to make me consider jumping to another brand.

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