diff --git a/pytec/pytec/gui/model/thermostat.py b/pytec/pytec/gui/model/thermostat.py
index 8a887ac..7e99d3a 100644
--- a/pytec/pytec/gui/model/thermostat.py
+++ b/pytec/pytec/gui/model/thermostat.py
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ class Thermostat(QObject, metaclass=PropertyMeta):
         while True:
             if self.task.done():
                 try:
-                    _ = self.task.result()
+                    self.task.result()
                 except asyncio.TimeoutError:
                     logging.error(
                         "Encountered an error while polling for information from Thermostat.",