My kids are having a blast changing the thermostat and it is using too much gas, heh. I was wonder if there was a way to disable the dial (its a old thermostat) so no matter where they moved it, it would always heat to a specific temperature. Also, if that is not a possiablity, maybe there is something new i could get? I dont know. Thanks a million
2007-10-14 15:57:48 · 9 answers · asked by Mike 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
my dad got this box where u put it over the thermostat and u had to have a key to open it
2007-10-14 16:06:37 · answer #1 · answered by Baby B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are covers you can put over them. You see them a lot at large company's so employee's can't change the temperature, heat or cold.
You can purchase the same at your local hardware store. These covers aren't used only for commercial use. It's an inexpensive way to keep little fingers off the thermostat.
2007-10-14 19:46:29 · answer #2 · answered by Eagles Fly 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a clear plastic case that fits over the thermostat and locks, so they can't access it. The college I attend has this installed over the thermostat in some of the rooms, so we can't adjust the temps! Just check with Lowe's or Home Depot.
2007-10-14 16:08:01 · answer #3 · answered by Cindy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You've got a few valid answers; all you need do is award the 10; and shop.
Certainly covers that lock are sold for commercial establishments and will adapt to residential. Metal/ Plastic won't matter. I do suggest the key version as opposed to any combination, or keypad with a code.
2007-10-15 00:16:57 · answer #4 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked at a place that was so hot inside, we kept lowering the thermostat because, we could'nt work, the old women that worked there were always cold. The Company put one of those clear lockable boxes on the thermostat so that nobody could touch it, there are vent holes in the box so that the air temp can be monitored by the thermostat. All we did was insert a straightened paper clip into the vent holes to lower the thermostat lever, they could never figure out what we were doing... DUH !
2007-10-14 19:45:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I used to do that as a kid!! My parents used to tell me put on a sweater (in the winter) or go to someone else's house for air-conditioning (in the summer)
You should get a plastic cover with a lock like they have at schools. It might look gaudy but they'd get the message.
2007-10-14 16:06:09 · answer #6 · answered by Loogie's Mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thermostat For Kids
2017-02-24 04:06:38 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you buy a new one they are lockable and you will have to know a code. Programable for certain times as well to save electricity. Also very easy to install, just match colored wires. But be sure to read directions.
2007-10-14 16:04:45 · answer #8 · answered by Ruthie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you dont want to do a lot of home rewiring or anything, buy one of those small hinge type covers with a key lock, its not gorgeous, but its cheap.
2007-10-14 20:02:14 · answer #9 · answered by jcinsov 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋