How to Lock and Unlock a Honeywell Thermostat

Some models of the Honeywell smart thermostats including the RTH9580WF we discuss in this post, feature a screen lock mode.  This prevents anyone from changing thermostat settings without first entering a pass code.  You create this pass code when you request to lock your thermostat.  Subsequently, the t-stat asks you to enter this password to … Continue reading How to Lock and Unlock a Honeywell Thermostat



Honeywell RLV310A Baseboard Heat Thermostat Review

Covers our experience with the  Honeywell RLV310A baseboard heat thermostat review.  We detail our results with this line voltage yet digital thermostat. At a cost of approximately $30 from Lowe’s home improvement center, the price seemed reasonable. The RLV310A is much quieter. E.g. No clicking sounds as it turns the heaters on and off.  How so?  It … Continue reading Honeywell RLV310A Baseboard Heat Thermostat Review



Honeywell RTH9580WF WiFi Setup Instructions

This post gives Honeywell RTH9580WF WiFi setup instructions for this touchscreen full color smart thermostat.  Use this routine to get your thermostat up and running for the first time in your home. Or this also works to set it up to a different WiFi network. Perhaps you changed the name of your home WiFi network. … Continue reading Honeywell RTH9580WF WiFi Setup Instructions



Honeywell Thermostat WiFi Setup

Why would you need to perform Honeywell thermostat WiFi setup for the RTH8580WF internet thermostat?  Well, you may need to connect your Honeywell RTH8580WF Wifi Thermostat to a different wireless network. Or, perhaps you have changed the name of your home wifi network.  Or, maybe you want to connect to a different WiFi access point … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat WiFi Setup



How to Find Honeywell Thermostat Firmware Version

Here, we show how to find Honeywell thermostat firmware version that this wireless internet thermostat is currently running. Knowing this helps support people help YOU solve issues with remote connections, control from across the internet, and so on.  This can aid them in troubleshooting smart thermostat issues. These include bizarre behaviors, touchscreen lockups, WiFi connection … Continue reading How to Find Honeywell Thermostat Firmware Version



Honeywell Thermostat Says Wait

A Honeywell Thermostat says wait due to at least four different causes.  We’ll cover those here, as well as how to solve these problems. Then later, we will add more as we run into them. Honeywell Thermostat Says Wait: While Booting  To fix this wait message, simply wait, like it says, until the boot / … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Says Wait



Honeywell Thermostat Not Cooling Down

Honeywell thermostat not cooling Down can happen for lots of reasons. For example, poor thermostat placement, to a broken cooling system. Here, we discuss some of these reasons. We then offer troubleshooting methods and fixes to solve these cooling issues. First, we examine what problems happen in the thermostat itself. Then we talk about the … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Not Cooling Down



Honeywell Thermostat Not Heating, How to Fix

A Honeywell thermostat not heating up your home can happen for many reasons. Poor thermostat placement, to a broken heating system. Here, we list some of these causes. We then offer troubleshooting techniques and repair hints to solve these heating issues. First, we look at what might go wrong in the Honeywell thermostat itself. Then … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Not Heating, How to Fix



Honeywell Thermostat Not Reaching Set Temperature

A Honeywell thermostat not reaching set temperature can occur for many reasons.   For example, poor thermostat placement, to a broken heating / cooling system.  Here, we discuss some of the reasons why this happens.  We then offer troubleshooting tips and fixes to solve these issues.  First, we look at what problems happen in the thermostat … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Not Reaching Set Temperature



Honeywell Thermostat Restart Instructions

Follow these Honeywell thermostat restart instructions if your t-stat behaves strangely.  For example, it might freeze, hang, or fail to operate the furnace.  Or, it refuses to connect to WiFi, or sends no data to the Honeywell Total Comfort Connect servers.  Any of these problems a restart often fixes. Honeywell Thermostat Restart Instructions Before doing … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Restart Instructions