Glow-worm
Excessive Power Consumption
Thermostat batteries drain much faster than expected.
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Possible Causes
Poor RF signal causing repeated retransmissions, backlight set to always on, old or low‑quality batteries, internal fault in the power regulation circuit.
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Only battery replacement and settings changes are needed.
Steps:
- Use fresh, branded alkaline batteries and ensure they are within their expiry date.
- Reduce backlight brightness and timeout in the thermostat settings.
- Improve the RF signal by relocating the receiver closer or reducing obstacles between the thermostat and receiver.
- Check for firmware updates that may address known battery drain issues.
Remedy:
- If batteries still drain within weeks, the thermostat may have an internal fault. Replace the thermostat head.
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Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
Required Part
Glow‑worm battery‑powered thermostat head
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