thermostat broke / best way to regulate temps?

[valid]

So my thermostat must be broke, as I have it set for 90, yet my thermometer is recording the temp at 94.

think they'll replace a 4 year old thermostat :I

I would guess not , so I guess I'll have to find another way to regulate the temps until I can get a replacement.
I have a fan that I have used to keep it from getting over 90, but is that bad, do dramatic temp changes like that affect the snakes negatively? (Not that dramatic I guess, only like 4-5 degrees .. but still )

[KORBIN5895]

Some will argue that allowing a higher temp is okay as long as the low end temp is the proper temp.

As for being broken try setting it 4°f lower and monitoring it closely.

What is the brand?

[valid]

Just one of the cheap Hydrofarm ones

[KORBIN5895]

Yeah those are notorious for not being all that accurate. Just play with the dial until you get the desired temps.

[valid]

I have one that works very well - I am just having troubles with the one in my plastic bin :/ $30 is about all I can do for now. Hopefully later this year (after my second job goes through xP) I can get a better one.

[NCHornet]

I have used that same thermostat for years with no issues. But I highly recommend ignoring the digital temp on the stat and only rely on temps in the enclosure from a decent temp gun.

[shaunyboy]

if i have a stat fail,i leave the heat off and replace the stat within 48 hours mate

i also carry a cheap mat stat for emergencys

Microclimate in the uk,will fix any failed stat 5 years old or under,for a £5 postage fee

i had them fix 5 stats a few month ago,i posted them to the company with a £5 note for return carraige,and i got all 5 back fixed,so its worth inquiring to the company what type of repair policy they have

cheers shaun