This post explains Reset Honeywell digital thermostat. We demonstrate these on the RTH9580WF model. This method does the following.
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- First of all, it clears out all custom settings.
- Then, it Resets the wireless network settings.
- Finally, it restores the thermostat back to factory default state.
So, follow the steps below, to hard Reset most any Honeywell digital Thermostat.
We suggest these directions when fixing problems. Resetting cuts the chance that faulty settings are causing the t-stat to act funny.
But after doing this, the unit forgets any programmed settings. So you must re enter your wireless network name and password again. Also, your custom schedules, if any, will disappear as well. Resetting returns the home thermostat to the built-in heating and cooling routines. So again, you might want to adjust them again for to your specific needs.
Reset Honeywell Digital Thermostat: Before you Begin
Grab your Manual
Before restoring to factory default settings, gather your thermostat manual that shipped with it. Or, find it online at Honeywell’s web site.
Jot Down the Current Program Schedule
Write down the current daily program schedule currently stored in the thermostat. Do this if you’ve changed it from the default schedule.
Write Down any other Settings Changed from Default
Then, run down through the menus. Jot any settings that you changed prior that let the this thermostat work with your furnace. These include filter-change reminders, wireless network connection info, system type, thermostat name, location, et al.
Reset Honeywell Digital Thermostat: Step by Step
1. First, Tap the Menu button on the Touchscreen
Then, scroll down by pressing the down arrow key, until you see the Preferences button.
2. Then, Tap the Preferences Button
When the Preferences screen appears, scroll with the down-arrow key. Look for the “Restore Factory Defaults” button.
3. Then, Tap the “Restore Factory Defaults” Button
The thermostat then prompts you to confirm that you surely want to restore it.
4. Then Confirm that you Want to Reset
WARNING: Tapping the green Yes button next, erases all user specific settings. So do not Reset until you feel that you can set it up again after. Get help from a climate control specialist if you’re unsure.
If you wish to proceed, then tap the green Yes button. Otherwise, tap the red No button.
When you press Yes, the display then shows the Restoring Factory Default Settings screen for a bit.
Then, after boot-up, the thermostat prepares to get new data from you. While it does this, it shows the Please Wait screen as follows.
5. Enter New Startup Data at the Prompts
Then, the Honeywell digital Thermostat prompts you to enter some initial settings. Finally, this allows it to start up with working default values, as shown next.
After Reset, follow the prompts. They ask for info about your wireless network and HVAC system.
6. Done with Reset Honeywell Digital Thermostat !
At last, you have now restored your thermostat to factory default settings.