Chase Hatchery Group

where your thermostat is placed can absolutely impact its accuracy. If it’s in a drafty hallway, far from the main living space, it might not reflect the true temperature of the rooms you spend most time in. I had a similar issue last winter. My living room felt chilly even when the thermostat said 22°C. I found this article helpful: https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/article/2025/05/is-your-thermostat-lying-to-you-heres-how-to-tell/. It breaks down how placement near vents, doors, or even being exposed to electronics or direct sunlight can skew readings. The article also suggests using a standalone room thermometer to cross-check the temperature, which helped me discover mine was off by almost 2 degrees. Eventually, I moved the thermostat to a more central room and replaced the older model with a newer digital one. The change was significant—not just in comfort, but also in how efficiently my heating system worked. Give it a read—it really helped me.