diff --git a/pytec/pytec/gui/model/thermostat.py b/pytec/pytec/gui/model/thermostat.py
index 69ddd40..f6e5bd8 100644
--- a/pytec/pytec/gui/model/thermostat.py
+++ b/pytec/pytec/gui/model/thermostat.py
@@ -57,15 +57,12 @@ class Thermostat(QObject, metaclass=PropertyMeta):
                         "Encountered an error while polling for information from Thermostat.",
                         exc_info=True,
                     )
-                    await self.handle_connection_error()
+                    await self.end_session()
+                    self.connection_error.emit()
                     return
                 self._update_params_task = asyncio.create_task(self.update_params())
             await asyncio.sleep(self._update_s)
 
-    async def handle_connection_error(self):
-        await self.end_session()
-        self.connection_error.emit()
-
     async def get_hw_rev(self):
         return await self._client.hw_rev()