When they build a 2-story house, why don’t they put the thermostat on the 2nd floor (where the temperature is more variable due to heat transfer through the roof)?

Question

I always try to keep my 2nd floor below 80° but my thermostat is on my 1st floor, so I have to keep changing the downstairs thermostat just to keep the upstairs temperature constant.

*For example:* On a really hot day, I have to set the downstairs thermostat to 72° if I want the upstairs to be 80° but on a mild day, I can set the downstairs thermostat to 76° to keep the upstairs at 80°F.

If the upstairs temperature is bound to be more variable (I assume due to heat transfer through the roof), why not put the thermostat on the 2nd floor?

In: Engineering

Answer 1

People spend most of their waking time in the home on either the ground floor or in the basement.

As to your temperature issues, you know that there are vent controls on your ductwork that allow you to restrict the airflow to certain areas of the house? You should be able, with trial and error, to adjust those controls to maintain an even temperature thoughout the house year round.