So, I’ve been wrestling with my smart thermostat lately, and it’s been consistently off by a few degrees.It’s frustrating! I keep thinking I’ve got the perfect temp set for maximum energy savings, but the house never *feels* like it.
I’ve been reading up on calibration,and it truly seems like one of the most common culprits is placement. If your thermostat is near a drafty window, in direct sunlight, or right next to a heat source like an oven, it’s going to throw off the readings.Also, some thermostats use an “average temperature” based on multiple sensors, and if one of those sensors is wonky, it can mess everything up.
Anyone else run into this kind of issue? What are your go-to troubleshooting steps for recalibrating a smart thermostat, besides just trusting what the display says is the right temperature? Maybe some tips for sensor placement or even verifying if the sensor is actually faulty? I’m all ears!