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thecw t1_j1iryxm wrote

Go buy a $20 thermostat at Lowe's and swap it

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petalesdejuin OP t1_j1iudug wrote

We were thinking of doing that but it looks like they painted or caulked it into the wall

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thecw t1_j1j069v wrote

Get a razor blade or a knife and cut it, it's not impenetrable, it's just lazy landlord work. The thermostat pops off its base, and there will be a plate underneath with wires going into it. Take a photo. Put the wires in the same place on the new thermostat.

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12kdaysinthefire t1_j1j99dw wrote

Who cares it’s like -8 degrees outside cut it off the wall and rip it out. You only have a small window to go and buy a new one before stores close.

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