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    Jan 6, 2013, 06:01 AM
    Why is my thermostate keep sticking .
    I don't not have a programmable thermastate . I have one that one that you turn up by hand . But it keeps sticking is there something that I can do to keep it from sticking
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    Jan 6, 2013, 06:08 AM
    What part is sticking?
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    Jan 6, 2013, 06:17 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by hkstroud View Post
    What part is sticking?
    it keep sticking where the two magnets com together is it the spring part
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    Jan 6, 2013, 12:22 PM
    Sorry, but once this starts to happen, you simply need to replace the thermostat. And yes, the coil spring has worn out. Trust me, once a t-stat has failed, it is not repairable. The good news is you can find quality stats (honeywell is your best bet) for very reasonable prices.
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    Jan 6, 2013, 01:48 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by mygirlsdad77 View Post
    Sorry, but once this starts to happen, you simply need to replace the thermostat. And yes, the coil spring has worn out. Trust me, once a t-stat has failed, it is not repairable. The good news is you can find quality stats (honeywell is your best bet) for very reasonable prices.
    thanks mygrilsdad77 I went and bought digital one and see how that works thanks again
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    Jan 6, 2013, 01:49 PM
    Thanks for the update. Hope the new stat works out great. Take care.
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