Ideal Excessive Power Consumption

Thermostat batteries drain very quickly (weeks instead of months)

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Possible Causes

Poor RF signal causing repeated retries, Backlight set to always on, Old or low‑quality batteries, Internal fault drawing excess current

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Use only recommended battery types.

Steps:

  • 1. Use quality batteries: Fit fresh, branded alkaline batteries of the correct size.
  • 2. Optimise settings: Reduce backlight timeout and brightness. Disable unnecessary features like constant occupancy detection if not needed.
  • 3. Improve RF signal: Move the RF receiver closer or reduce obstacles to minimise retransmissions.
  • 4. Check for heat: If the thermostat feels warm on batteries alone, an internal fault may be causing high current draw; replace the unit.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5

Required Part

Ideal Smart Thermostat (Battery Model)
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