Tag: Honeywell Thermostat

  • How to Lock and Unlock a Honeywell Thermostat

    How to Lock and Unlock a Honeywell Thermostat

    Some models of the Honeywell thermostat, 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 code when you lock your thermostat.  Later, the thermostat asks you to enter this password to regain access.  So here…

  • Honeywell Thermostat Waiting for Equipment

    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…

  • How to Setup WiFi on Honeywell Thermostat

    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…

  • How to Cancel Schedule on Honeywell Thermostat

    How to Cancel Schedule on Honeywell Thermostat

    This piece covers how to cancel schedule on Honeywell thermostat.  Here, we explain how to do it on the RTH9580WF t-stat.  But other models with a screen work in similar fashion. At any rate, you could cancel thermostat schedules by resetting it, which also erases every other customized setting like lock screen passwords and screen…

  • Honeywell Thermostat Restart Instructions

    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: Step by…

  • Restart Honeywell Thermostat

    Restart Honeywell Thermostat

    You may need to know the Restart Honeywell Thermostat procedure if it behaves strangely.  For example, it may freeze, hang, or not work the furnace.  Or, it does not connect to Wi-Fi, or sends no data to the Honeywell Total Comfort Connect servers.  Any of these issues a restart might fix. Restart Honeywell Thermostat: When…

  • Setting Honeywell Thermostat Swing on RTH8580WF

    Setting Honeywell Thermostat Swing on RTH8580WF

    Temperature swing, is the difference between the turn-on and turn-off temps on a thermostat, whether heating or cooling. The swing setting, when the t-stat has it, often ranges between one and three degrees. This post discusses setting Honeywell thermostat swing on the RTH8580WF smart WiFi thermostat. Setting Honeywell Thermostat Swing: Intro Many modern t-stats have…

  • Honeywell Thermostat Not Turning ON Heat

    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…

  • Honeywell Thermostat Not Reaching Set Temperature

    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…

  • Troubleshooting Honeywell Thermostat Not Reaching Set Temperature

    Troubleshooting Honeywell Thermostat Not Reaching Set Temperature

    This piece covers Troubleshooting Honeywell Thermostat Not Reaching Set Temperature problems and how to solve them. Now this problem 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…