1. Location should be on an inside wall to minimize conduction errors
2. Location should not be exposed to direct solar radiation, to prevent radiation
errors
3. Location should not be in the direct flow from the HVAC system
4. The thermal capacitance of the bimetallic thermometer typically yields a time
constant much shorter than required to regulate room temperature
5. Thermostats are typically set 5°C higher in summer primarily to save energy,
but also to accommodate seasonal lifestyle changes