2024 Thermostat Shortage Explained

Due to an unexpected surge in popularity of home automation systems, thermostats have become the new coveted item for hackers and DIY enthusiasts.

As a result, the 2024 Thermostat Shortage has led to a rise in prices, a decrease in availability, and an increase in creative solutions.

Some people are even resorting to using their smartphones as makeshift thermostats, but let's be real, it's just a Band-Aid solution.

Others have taken to building their own thermostats from scratch, but that's just a recipe for disaster (or a great excuse for a fun DIY project).

So, what's behind this Thermostat Shortage?

According to sources close to the industry, it's all about supply and demand. Or, rather, supply and supply.

The real question is: will the Thermostat Shortage ever end?

We'll be keeping you updated, but in the meantime, we recommend checking out our Thermostat Shortage Workarounds for some creative solutions.

You can also check out our Thermostat Shortage Rationing subpage for some tips on how to make do with what you have.