Reset Honeywell Thermostat Settings RTH9580WF

A reset of the Honeywell RTH9580WF thermostat settings erases all user changed settings.  Resetting also removes lock screen passwords and screen color changes et al. Resetting restores this Honeywell RTH9580WF touchscreen thermostat to factory default condition.  You reset by following the routine below. We suggest this reset Honeywell thermostat settings action when fixing smart thermostat … Continue reading Reset Honeywell Thermostat Settings RTH9580WF

Honeywell Thermostat Not Turning On Heat

A Honeywell thermostat not turning on heat can happen for many reasons. 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 itself. Then … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Not Turning On Heat

How to Set Honeywell Thermostat Offset

In this piece, we discuss how to set Honeywell thermostat offset. We also talk about the problems that may result due to wrong offset temp setting.  First we define what the indoor offset adjustment on a thermostat is.  Then we show how to set it on the Honeywell RTH9580WF smart thermostat.  Finally, we look at … Continue reading How to Set Honeywell Thermostat Offset

Honeywell Thermostat Screen Locked

Many Honeywell home thermostats have a screen locked mode. This keeps anyone from changing thermostat settings without first entering a password.  First, you set this pass code when locking your t-stat.  Then, to unlock it, the t-stat asks you to enter this secret code. This then grants full control over settings such as WiFi, temperature, … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Screen Locked

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 Waiting for Equipment Message

The Honeywell thermostat waiting for equipment message sometimes appears on Honeywell smart t-stats. So these include the Honeywell RTH9580WF we demo in this example.  These messages can show up when the t-stat has just turned off the HVAC .  But then, sudden temp changes call for HVAC to come back on right away.  These changes … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Waiting for Equipment Message

Honeywell Thermostat Waiting for Equipment

The Honeywell thermostat waiting for equipment condition sometimes happens on these smart thermostats. So these include the Honeywell RTH9580WF which we demo in this example.  This state can appear when the thermostat has just turned off the HVAC .  But then, sudden temp changes call for HVAC to come back on right away.  These changes … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Waiting for Equipment

Reset WiFi on Honeywell Thermostat

This post gives reset WiFi instructions for a typical Honeywell thermostat. For most thermostats, the best way to reset the WiFi  is to just do a factory default reset. So that’s what we’ do here.  We demonstrate this on the RTH9580WF wireless Honeywell thermostat. This method does the following. First of all, it clears out … Continue reading Reset WiFi on Honeywell Thermostat

How to Set Honeywell Thermostat Temperature Limits

The common Honeywell thermostat offers several ways (at least) to cut your heating and cooling costs.  Firstly, on the our test model here, you can set these temp limits.  So this allows control of just how warm and cool the t-stat will make the home. Thus in this post, we detail how to set Honeywell … Continue reading How to Set Honeywell Thermostat Temperature Limits

How to Setup WiFi on Honeywell Thermostat

You might need to setup your Honeywell smart thermostat (t-stat) to the internet, by changing a new WiFi network. Perhaps you moved it, and the WiFi it ran on before is no longer in range. So in this post, we cover how to setup WiFi on a typical Honeywell thermostat, to join your unit to … Continue reading How to Setup WiFi on Honeywell Thermostat