This post gives Honeywell thermostat WiFi reset instructions. We show this on the RTH9580WF smart t-stat, and this WiFi reset method does the following. First, it clears out all custom settings. Then, it resets the WiFi network the thermostat connects to, to none. Lastly, it restores the thermostat to factory default state. So, follow the … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat WiFi Reset Instructions
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Honeywell Thermostat Reset WiFi Instructions
This post gives Honeywell thermostat reset WiFi instructions. We show this on the RTH9580WF smart t-stat, and this WiFi reset method does the following. First, it erases out all custom settings. Then, it resets the WiFi network the thermostat connects to to none. Finally, it restores the WiFi thermostat back to factory default state. So, … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Reset WiFi Instructions
Honeywell Thermostat Won’t Connect to WiFi, How to Fix
This piece explains how to troubleshoot and fix, when a Honeywell thermostat won’t connect to WiFi, as we’ve seen on our Honeywell RTH9580WF internet thermostat, although this information applies about as well to Honeywell’s other wireless thermostats, including the RTH8580WF, VisionPRO TH8320WF, VisionPRO 8000, et al. How to Fix the Honeywell Thermostat Won’t Connect to … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Won’t Connect to WiFi, How to Fix
Honeywell Thermostat Heat Not Working Fixes
You might notice your heat not working on your Honeywell thermostat. I.e. The thermostat says that the heat is on yet the heat still does not work. This can happen for many reasons. A broken thermostat, incorrect wiring, tripped circuit breakers, blown fuses, or a broken HVAC system could cause this. Here, we describe some … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Heat Not Working Fixes
How do you Remove the Permanent Hold on a Honeywell Thermostat
Here, we answer the question: How do you Remove the Permanent Hold on a Honeywell Thermostat? Of course this begs the question of why would hold ever be ON in the first place? Well, the hold feature on many programmable thermostats allows the user to override scheduled temperature settings, and set the temperature manually. When … Continue reading How do you Remove the Permanent Hold on a Honeywell Thermostat
Honeywell Thermostat Won’t Turn On Heat Fixes
When a Honeywell thermostat won’t turn on the heat, many reasons may cause this. A faulty thermostat, a broken heating system, power losses, damaged wiring, et al. Here, we list some of these causes, and offer repair tips to solve these no-heat issues. First, we look at what might have happened with the Honeywell thermostat … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Won’t Turn On Heat Fixes
Thermostat Reading Higher than Setting Problem
When a thermostat reads higher temperature than its temperature setting, your home can get too cold in the winter and too warm in summer. Now at least several factors affect the thermostat temperature reading besides actual room temperature. These include aging components drifting out of tolerance in older thermostats. Or, an improperly placed thermostat might … Continue reading Thermostat Reading Higher than Setting Problem
Honeywell Thermostat Says Heat On but No Heat
You might see your Honeywell thermostat that says that the heat is on, and yet you get no heat from the furnace. This can happen for many reasons. A broken thermostat, incorrect wiring, tripped circuit breakers, blown fuses, or a broken HVAC system could cause this. Here, we describe some of these causes, and then … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Says Heat On but No Heat
Locking Honeywell Thermostat Instructions
Some smart models of the Honeywell thermostats like the RTH9580WF discussed here, have a locking mode. This keeps curious fingers from adjusting t-stat settings without first punching in a password. You create this secret code when locking your thermostat. Then, the t-stat asks you to enter this code to again open up access to settings … Continue reading Locking Honeywell Thermostat Instructions
Unlocking Honeywell Thermostat Instructions
Many Honeywell smart home thermostats, have a lock screen mode. This keeps anyone from messing with t-stat settings without first putting in a password. You set this pass code when locking your t-stat. Then, to unlock it, the t-stat asks you to enter this secret code to again have full control over settings such as … Continue reading Unlocking Honeywell Thermostat Instructions