Heatit
Room Sensor Overreading
Thermostat shows much higher room temperature than actual
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Thermostat installed above hidden heat source, Warm air rising from wall cavity, Internal sensor drift, External room sensor near radiator or window
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn OFF power at the breaker before relocating or rewiring sensors.
Steps to troubleshoot:
- 1. Compare readings:
- Use a reliable room thermometer to compare with thermostat reading.
- 2. Check installation location:
- Ensure the thermostat or external sensor is not above a radiator, TV, or other heat source.
- 3. Relocate sensor:
- If using an external room sensor, move it to a more representative location.
- 4. Use floor sensor control:
- Switch to floor sensor control with room limit if room sensor cannot be relocated.
- 5. Replace thermostat or sensor if drifted:
- If readings remain inaccurate, replace the internal or external sensor.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Heatit Internal Room Sensor or External Room Sensor
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