Stelpro Floor Sensor Not Recognized

Thermostat cannot detect or use external floor sensor (no error code shown)

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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

Floor sensor not enabled in settings, Sensor wired to wrong terminals, Incompatible sensor type (wrong resistance curve), Loose sensor connections

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power at the breaker before accessing thermostat wiring.

Steps to get floor sensor working:

  • 1. Enable sensor mode: In the thermostat configuration menu, select the control mode that uses the floor sensor (floor or floor+air) as per Stelpro instructions.
  • 2. Verify wiring: Ensure the two floor sensor wires are connected to the correct sensor terminals and not to line or load terminals.
  • 3. Tighten terminals: With power OFF, tighten the sensor terminal screws and ensure no copper is exposed.
  • 4. Check sensor type: Confirm that the installed floor sensor is a Stelpro-compatible NTC with the correct resistance curve. Using a different brand sensor may cause misdetection.
  • 5. Measure resistance: Disconnect the sensor and measure its resistance at room temperature. Compare with Stelpro specifications.
  • 6. Replace sensor: If the sensor reading is far from expected, replace it with a Stelpro floor sensor.

Note: Some thermostats will silently fall back to air control if the floor sensor is not detected; always verify configuration after wiring.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Stelpro Floor Temperature Sensor Probe
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