diff --git a/thermostat.py b/thermostat.py
index ab81434..fea5977 100644
--- a/thermostat.py
+++ b/thermostat.py
@@ -327,6 +327,7 @@ def thermostat_loop():
     time.sleep(load_shedder_interval)
 
 t1 = Thread(target=thermostat_loop)
+t1.daemon = True
 t1.start()
 logging.info("====== Ended successfully ======")