Why You Should Never Lock Away Your Thermostats

For many landlords, the idea of locking away a thermostat feels like the easiest way to stay in control of energy costs. After all, if tenants can’t access it, they can’t turn the heating up too high — right?

Unfortunately, it doesn’t work out that way. Restricting access to heating often leads to bigger problems down the line. Tenants who can’t control the temperature in their own homes may resort to inefficient and expensive alternatives, such as plug-in electric heaters. Not only do these push energy costs up, but they can also create safety risks in shared houses.

There’s also the issue of tenant satisfaction. Feeling too hot, too cold, or powerless to make changes can cause frustration and lead to complaints, disputes, and ultimately strained relationships between landlords and tenants. A locked thermostat can quickly become a symbol of restriction rather than efficiency.

The smarter approach is to provide tenants with a level of control, while still keeping overall oversight as a landlord. This is exactly where TIME:O:STAT shines. Our landlord thermostat lets tenants adjust the temperature when they need to, but it also gives landlords the ability to set limits, track usage, and prevent waste.

The result? Comfortable tenants, fewer complaints, safer properties, and more predictable energy costs.

With TIME:O:STAT, everyone wins.