How to Hang a Thermometer on Vinyl Siding

Monitor the home’s exterior for 24 hours prior to installation to identify a location that is not in direct sunlight, which causes inaccurate readings. Then look for an area near the top of a wall under the eaves or under a porch railing that gets good air circulation.

Hold the thermometer up to the optimal location and move it around until you find a location that is aesthetically pleasing and that allows you to easily read the dial or digital readout from all areas of the porch or yard. Draw a small pencil mark on the vinyl siding slat to help identify the area later.

Pick up a vinyl siding hook and turn it so that that the larger hook faces downward and toward you. The top smaller hook should face toward the side of the home.

Hold the hook up to the location you marked with a pencil. Place the smaller hook at the bottom edge of one piece of vinyl siding and wiggle it from side to side as you push up. Once the hook slides under the siding slat by 1/4 to 1/2 inch, you will feel it click into place. Tug downward gently to ensure the hook is secure.

Look at the back of the thermometer to locate the hanging loop or wire. Slide it over the larger bottom hook to mount it to the vinyl siding. You may need to attach a piece of 12 gauge stainless-steel wire to the back of the thermometer if the holes are not large enough to fit over the hook.