Tuya
Short Cycling Due to Control Settings or Sensor Placement
Thermostat short cycles the heating system: boiler turns on and off frequently in short intervals
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Possible Causes
Differential/hysteresis set too low, Thermostat installed in drafty area, Incorrect cycle rate for boiler type, Oversensitive floor sensor placement
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: No need to open the thermostat for settings changes.
Steps to troubleshoot:
- Enter advanced settings and increase the temperature differential/hysteresis (e.g., from 0.2°C to 0.5–1.0°C) to reduce cycling.
- Adjust cycle rate or minimum on/off time parameters if available, matching the boiler manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Relocate the thermostat away from doors, windows, or vents that cause rapid temperature swings.
- For floor heating, ensure the floor sensor is not directly above a heating cable loop; if it is, consider relocating the sensor if conduit is available.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
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