Interesting you mention moving the thermostat closer to your main hangout spot—I get why that'd help, but I've actually had a different experience. When I first installed my smart thermostat, I thought the same thing: put it right in the living room where we spend most of our time. But weirdly enough, it ended up causing more issues than it solved.
See, our living room gets a ton of sunlight during the day, especially in winter. So the thermostat would think the whole house was warmer than it actually was, and then the bedrooms upstairs would feel freezing by comparison. It was like playing temperature ping-pong—comfortable downstairs, chilly upstairs, and vice versa.
Eventually, I moved mine back into a hallway area that's more central to the house layout. It's not perfect, but it seems to balance things out better overall. I guess it really depends on your home's layout and how heat moves around your space. Maybe it's just me, but sometimes the "obvious" spot isn't always the best one...
Have you noticed any uneven heating or cooling since you moved yours? Or is your place pretty evenly insulated? I'm genuinely curious because I've been thinking about adding some sensors or something to even things out a bit more.
Had a similar issue here—moving the thermostat to the living room actually made the bedrooms way too cold at night. My place isn't super well-insulated, so uneven temps are pretty noticeable. Ended up getting a couple of those cheap wireless sensors to stick in the bedrooms, and honestly, they've helped balance things out quite a bit. Might be worth trying before you spend big bucks on something fancier...
"Ended up getting a couple of those cheap wireless sensors to stick in the bedrooms, and honestly, they've helped balance things out quite a bit."
Yeah, those wireless sensors can be surprisingly effective. I had a similar problem—my thermostat was originally placed in a hallway that always stayed warmer than the rest of the house. Bedrooms were freezing, especially at night. I ended up combining sensors with some basic insulation upgrades around windows and doors. Honestly, insulation made a bigger difference than I expected... worth considering if you're still feeling uneven temps.
"Honestly, insulation made a bigger difference than I expected... worth considering if you're still feeling uneven temps."
Yeah, insulation is definitely underrated. I had sensors too, and they helped somewhat, but things didn't really click until I tackled the attic insulation. Turns out my attic was basically a sieve for heat loss—who knew? If you're still noticing uneven temps after sensors, I'd suggest checking your attic or crawl spaces. It's pretty straightforward: peek up there and see if your insulation is thin, compressed, or unevenly distributed. If it is, adding a fresh layer of fiberglass or blown-in cellulose can make a huge difference. Also, sealing up any obvious gaps or cracks around vents and fixtures helps a ton. Sensors are great for fine-tuning, but getting the insulation right first is key. Did you notice any drafts or cold spots around specific windows or doors, or was it mostly just room-to-room differences?
Insulation definitely helps, but honestly, I found weatherstripping and sealing around windows and doors gave me more bang for my buck. My attic insulation wasn't perfect either, but after sealing those little gaps, the drafts practically disappeared. Sensors are nice, but if you're budget-conscious like me, tackling those smaller leaks first might save you some cash and hassle before diving into bigger insulation projects. Just my two cents...
