"Sometimes placement is trickier than wiring itself..."
Totally agree with this. Had a similar headache myself—mine was near the kitchen doorway, and every time we cooked dinner, the thermostat thought the whole house was roasting. Ended up relocating it to an interior wall away from drafts and heat sources. Tweaking settings can help temporarily, but honestly, moving it solved the issue permanently. Bit of a hassle initially, but worth it in the long run.
I'm dealing with something similar right now—my thermostat is in the hallway near the bathroom, and every time someone takes a hot shower it gets totally confused. I've been thinking about moving it, but honestly, I'm still trying to figure out if it's something I can tackle myself or if I'll end up making things worse. Glad to hear relocating yours wasn't too bad...maybe I'll give it a shot after all. Did you follow any specific guide or just wing it?
I had a similar issue—thermostat was near the kitchen, got thrown off every time we cooked. Ended up relocating it myself:
- Watched a couple YouTube vids first (helpful for wiring basics).
- Took pics of original wiring setup before disconnecting anything.
- Double-checked everything with a multimeter afterward.
Honestly, wasn't too tricky...just take your time.
Nice job tackling that yourself. Wiring stuff always makes me a bit cautious...but sounds like you covered your bases with the multimeter check. Did relocating it completely solve the issue, or do you still notice fluctuations sometimes? I've seen thermostats act up even after moving—usually insulation or airflow quirks. Anyway, solid effort handling it solo.
"I've seen thermostats act up even after moving—usually insulation or airflow quirks."
Good point about airflow and insulation. Even after relocating, thermostats can still give you trouble if they're near drafts or heat sources. I've had clients swear their thermostat was faulty, only to find out it was picking up heat from a nearby lamp or sunlight through a window. Sounds like you're on the right track though, especially with the multimeter check. Keep an eye on it for a few days—hopefully, you've nailed it down. Nice work!
