Room thermostat not working

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Most likely cause & what to check

1

Check the thermostat batteries if it's wireless — replace them as a first step even if the display looks fine.

2

Check the temperature setting — it should be set above the current room temperature to call for heat.

3

Check the programmer/timer has heating scheduled for the current time period.

4

For wireless thermostats: check the signal between the thermostat and receiver. The receiver is usually mounted near the boiler and should have a light showing when heat is called.

5

For wired stats: turn off the power and check the wiring connections at the thermostat are secure.

6

If the thermostat is over 10 years old and showing erratic behaviour, replacement is often the most cost-effective solution. Modern smart thermostats (Hive, Nest, Tado) are DIY-installable.

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