diff --git a/pytec/pytec/gui/model/thermostat.py b/pytec/pytec/gui/model/thermostat.py
index d728406..898b750 100644
--- a/pytec/pytec/gui/model/thermostat.py
+++ b/pytec/pytec/gui/model/thermostat.py
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ class Thermostat(QObject, metaclass=PropertyMeta):
                     _ = self.task.result()
                 except asyncio.TimeoutError:
                     logging.error(
-                        "Encountered an error while updating parameter tree.",
+                        "Encountered an error while polling for information from Thermostat.",
                         exc_info=True,
                     )
                     self.connection_error.emit()