I'm a little late to this party! I may need to get this thermostat.
Our 2285 factory t'stat was in bedroom area. Not ideal. By the time stat was satisfied, living area was a sauna and bed room too hot for sleeping. I moved the Mach thermostat to living area by extending wires in closet. Chose to put it close to outside wall to keep wires contained in closet wire chase. That spot by wall isn't the best, but it's waaaay better than factory location. Been happy with this change. Now we need just the right artwork to cover factory holes...
Also added an easily closed vent in bedroom to modulate heat. It's closed most of the time.
My pursuit of better heating I also uncovered a problem with bathroom vent. I'd bet the same problem is on most 2285's and other models with vent located in shower base. Hose was totally crushed where it crosses along shower base and joins plastic vent. The space between outside "wall" and shower pan inside is barely bigger than hose diameter. Plastic vent is also about the same depth. As you push vent into place, hose is crushed flat. I MacGyvered a 90 degree connection on side of vent so hose can run straight into vent. Much better.
