Nest E thermostat mounted too low

[lorimae]

I mounted my Nest E low to the ground, about 2.5 feet from the floor.  I did this because I removed a wall between 2 rooms and put a bar top between the rooms.  This is the wall that had the original thermostat on it.  I decided to just lower it from the original location.  Now i think that my furnace is running longer than it should be.  I just learned about the Nest Sensor.  Could this be a solution instead of rewiring my Nest and moving it to a higher location?

[laurentbourg]

Yes the Nest sensor will help your thermostat get a better assessment of the actual ambient temperature in the location you are trying to heat/cool. Alternatively, you could reduce by one degree your target temperature on your Nest to see if that helps compensate. 

[lorimae]

I will purchase the sensor and place it in a higher location and see if that helps.  Thank you:)

[laurentbourg]

Ok great, definitely don’t hesitate to circle back if further issues.