How to Set Honeywell Thermostat Temperature Offset

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



How to Set Honeywell Thermostat Temperature

Most smart thermostats these days allow you to set their current temperature right from a   Home  screen.  These t-stats show the home screen by default.  And unless the screen is locked, you can adjust the temp simply by touching the right areas on the   Home  screen. In this piece, we show how to set Honeywell … Continue reading How to Set Honeywell Thermostat Temperature



How to Set Honeywell Thermostat Temperature Limits

Honeywell WiFi thermostats offer several ways (at least) to cut your heating and cooling costs.  Firstly, on the RTH9580WF, you can set these temp limits.  This allows you to control just how warm and how cool the t-stat will make the home.  Thus tn this post, we detail how to set Honeywell thermostat temperature limits … Continue reading How to Set Honeywell Thermostat Temperature Limits



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 Differential Intro Many modern t-stats … Continue reading Setting Honeywell Thermostat Swing on RTH8580WF



How to Set Temperature Range on Honeywell Thermostat

In this post, we show how to set temperature range Honeywell Thermostat RTH9580WF.  Now why would you wish to change the upper and lower temp limits on a thermostat (t-stat)?  Perhaps you are a landloard wishing to control heating and fuel costs in your tenants’ dwelling. Or, you need to keep your kids from setting … Continue reading How to Set Temperature Range on Honeywell Thermostat



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 … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Not Reaching Set Temperature



Thermostat Reads Higher than Actual Temperature

When a thermostat reads higher than actual temperature, your home can get too cold in the winter.  It can also become  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 positioned thermostat … Continue reading Thermostat Reads Higher than Actual Temperature



Setting Temperature Differential on Honeywell RTH9580WF Thermostat

Temperature differential is the difference between the turn-on and turn-off temperatures on a thermostat, whether heating or cooling. It ranges between one and three degrees on common t-stats. Indeed, many of today’s t-stats let you set this value. They offer this to account for differing home types and locales, types of furnaces. In this piece, … Continue reading Setting Temperature Differential on Honeywell RTH9580WF Thermostat