Tag: 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 … Continue reading How to Lock and Unlock a Honeywell Thermostat

How to Change Honeywell Thermostat Temperature

In this post, we cover how to change temperature setting on Honeywell thermostat, model RTH9580WF.  Now most Honeywell digital t-stats nowadays allow you to change their current temperatures right from the  Home screen.  They display the  Home  screen by default. So unless the t-stat is in lock mode, you can adjust the current temp. Simply … Continue reading How to Change Honeywell Thermostat Temperature

Honeywell Thermostat Heat Not Working

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

Honeywell Thermostat WiFi Reset Instructions

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

Honeywell RTH9580WF Thermostat Manual

Honeywell provides good manuals for their WiFi smart thermostats. The same is true of the 9000 series RTH9580WF t-stat.  These docs walk you through installation, setup, and everyday use. They write them in non tech, easy to follow language. So these docs are quite helpful.  Thus in this piece, we give current links to all … Continue reading Honeywell RTH9580WF Thermostat Manual

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

How to Calibrate Honeywell Thermostat Temperature

In this post, we show how to calibrate Honeywell thermostat temperature RTH9580WF.  Now why would you wish to calibrate the temp reading on a thermostat (t-stat)?  Well, perhaps your Honeywell t-stat reads warmer or cooler than the room feels.  So you’d like to bring the t-stat temp reading more inline with how it really is. … Continue reading How to Calibrate Honeywell Thermostat Temperature

Honeywell Thermostat Not Following Schedule

a Honeywell thermostat not following schedule, and how to fix that.  If the thermostat is otherwise working normally, it could be that its Schedule Hold   feature is active. So switch this off, and chances are that normal schedule following returns. But why would schedule following ever be OFF? Well, this schedule suspending option on many … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Not Following Schedule