Is it ok to cover a thermostat with a picture?
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Janet Pizaro
on Mar 27, 2018
no the thermostat will not work -
![Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA]()
Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Mar 27, 2018
No. The thermostat needs proper air flow to function properly. -
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Barb Adams
on Mar 27, 2018
Thermostats read the ambient temperature of the air in order to regulate room temperature. Covering the thermostat will restrict air circulation and possibly damage the thermostat by causing it to overheat. -
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Barb Adams
on Mar 27, 2018
I have covered fire alarms with clay or metal sconce covers that have cutouts on the front, open back, top and bottom. This allows air circulation and I believe it would not prevent the thermostat from reading the air. https://www.amazon.com/SW-Ceramic-Kachina-design-Terracotta/dp/B073SJBS2J/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522168140&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=ceramic+wall+sconce+with+open+back -
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Andra
on Mar 27, 2018
I have been told that as long as there is air flow and you remember to dust the actual thermostat (carefully), placing a picture over a thermostat is okay. It may stick out at an awkward angle, however. -
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Mary Gendron
on Mar 27, 2018
Not a good idea. The thermostat senses how cool or warm a room is and heats the room accordingly. If it's covered, it thinks it's warmenogh and won't trigger the furnace to turn on. -
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Jewellmartin
on Mar 27, 2018
No, ma’am. Paint it with markers; or build a feature wall with pictures, mirrors, and tree branches around it and it will not attract attention; or paint the cover the same color as your wall. You could have it moved more out of sight, but that could be expensive, not as efficient, and would leave an area you have to repaint. Best wishes ☺️ -
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Melanie
on Mar 27, 2018
don't know if that is wise but why not get a cool frame make it art -
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Tae
on Mar 27, 2018
Yes -
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Mogie
on Mar 27, 2018
I put a picture frame around a light sconce and it looks great.
Janet Pizaro
on Mar 27, 2018
Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Mar 27, 2018
Barb Adams
on Mar 27, 2018
Andra
on Mar 27, 2018
Mary Gendron
on Mar 27, 2018
Jewellmartin
on Mar 27, 2018
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