Honeywell thermostats are known as modern household temperature control devices. Modern, digital, and smart thermostats have made temperature control easier with programmable features and scheduled heating and cooling. You can find multiple models of Honeywell thermostats, including heating and cooling models. Heat pumps, Wi-Fi models, and so on.
Honeywell thermostats usually offer consistent performance, But sometimes a little bit of manual intervention makes the machine more effective. After all, the weather often remains unpredictable, and adjusting the thermostats for one or a few degrees often makes your home more comfortable.
Most of the models come with adjusting settings for fine-tuning the performance. But, if you cannot adjust it according to your requirement, only resetting will help.
Here is the detailed guide on how to reset a Honeywell thermostat. Read on to know more-
Resetting a Honeywell Thermostat
You may need to choose different resetting methods according to their model type and performance. Here are the possible reset functions applicable for all the Honeywell Thermostat-
- Factory Reset
Factory Reset is the most common method of resetting the thermostat. With factory reset, you reset the device completely and return it to its original settings during purchase.
- Wi-Fi Reset
Those who use a Wi-Fi Honeywell thermostat can use this method. This method deletes all the saved Wi-Fi networks from the device memory. Hence, it forgets the Wi-Fi networks.
- Schedule Reset
Schedule reset allows you to erase and delete your thermostat’s schedule and allows you to schedule the temperature controlling system again as per your requirement.
- Model-Specific Resetting
Model-specific resetting refers to resetting the memories of a particular model. You may need to use different reset methods depending on the thermostat model you are using.
Resetting your Honeywell Programmable Thermostat
Follow the Steps
Here is a general step by step guide of Honeywell thermostat resetting guide-
- First, switch off the thermostat to prevent any battery leakage.
- Next, slowly remove the screws to detach the machine from the wall plate. Try to prevent any damage to the screen or the machine.
- After detaching, safely open its battery compartment to remove the batteries. You can use a coin to open the compartment
- Now, reinsert it again in backward motion to connect the negative pole to the positive terminal & vice versa. Keep the batteries in this position for five to ten seconds.
- After this, take out the battery and reinsert them in the right
- Finally, replace the machine in its original place and switch on it. You now have a reset machine.
Resetting your Touch Honeywell Thermostat
Follow the Steps
- If you have a touchscreen or touch panel Honeywell thermostat, click on its menu button. You will find it in the upper-right section of the screen. Now, scroll down till you find p[references menu. Click on it.
- Next, you have to scroll across the sub-menus to navigate the “Restore Factory Defaults” option.
- Now, click on this button. A pop-up message will open to ask for confirmation for a factory reset. You have to click on “Yes”. The device will display some message “ Restoring factory default settings”. The screen will go
- Wait for a few moments till the machine turns on and displays the Honeywell main Logo.
- Now, you have a fully reset thermostat. You have to insert new user information and initial information to start working again.
1. Honeywell 1000 and 2000 Series Thermostats
To Reset the Thermostat, Follow the Steps.
- First, switch off the thermostat and then flip the circuit breaker.
- Next, you need to remove the thermostat from its mounting plate.
- After this, remove the batteries of the thermostat machine.
- Then, reinsert the batteries backwards so that the opposite pokes are connected. For ease of use, you can match the pole with the plus sign of the battery to the minus sign of the battery compartment.
- Wait for five seconds.
- Then, please remove the battery and reinsert them in its right position.
- Now, reattach your thermostat to its plate with screws or other methods.
- Finally, flip its circuit breaker to turn the machine after a total reset.
2. Honeywell – 4000 Series Thermostats
To Start Resetting the Thermostat, Follow the Steps.
- First, turn on the 4000 series thermostat and press the teeth Program selection menu.
- Continue to press it. At the same time, you have to press the Reset button. You can use sharp, smaller objects like paper clips to tap the reset button.
- Hold the Program Selection menu for another second and release You have a fully reset Honeywell 4000S thermostat.
3. Honeywell – 6000WF Series Thermostats
Honeywell 6000WF series models come with Wi-Fi. Hence, you can use three different methods for resetting the machine. You can either reset it manually or reset the Wi-Fi or the thermostat’s schedule.
How to Reset the Machine Manually.
- Press the up and fan button simultaneously. Continue pressing them together.
- In the meantime, change the right number to 1 and that of the left to 90.
- Now, press “Done”. You will have a reset machine.
How to Reset Wi-Fi
- Start by simultaneously pressing the fan button and the up key.
- In the meantime, change number of the right to 0 and that of the left to 39
- Finally, press done.
How to Reset Schedule
- Follow the first step of the previous method.
- Next, while pressing the two buttons together, change the on the left side to 85 while changing that on the right side to 1.
- Now, click done.
4. Honeywell 8320WF & 8580WF Thermostats
How to Reset the Machine Manually
- First press “System”.
- Next, press on the blank box in the center of the screen. Continue pressing it.
- In the meantime, change the number of the right to 1 and that of the left to 0710.
- Now, press “Done”. You will have a reset machine.
How to Reset the Wi-Fi
- Start by pressing and holding the system button.
- Next, click on the blank box that appears in the middle of the display
- In the meantime, change the number of the right to 0 and that of the left to 0900.
- Now, press done.
How to Reset the Schedule
- Follow the first two steps of the previous method.
- Next, change the number on the left to 0165 while changing that on the right to 1.
- Now, click done.
5. Honeywell 8321WF Thermostats
To Reset the Thermostat, Follow the Steps
How to Reset the Machine Manually
- Forst, press the Menu button
- Next, go to “Dealer Information”.
- After this, scroll to navigate the “Date code.”
- After this, press “Done”.
- Now, scroll downwards to find “Installer Options”.
- Here, you have to enter the date code.
- Now, select “Reset to Defaults.”
- Finally, select “Yes”.
How to Reset the Wi-Fi
- First press the “Menu”.
- Now, press the down arrow till you find the Wi-Fi setup.
- Select the Wi-Fo setup menu to reset the whole system.
How to Reset the Schedule
- First, click on the Menu button.
- Next, press the down arrow to navigate to the “Preferences.”
- Select the ‘Preferences” menu
- Now, press the down arrow to find the “Default schedule.”
- Select it to reset the schedule
6. Honeywell – 9000 Series Thermostats
To Reset the Thermostat, Follow the Steps
How to Reset the Machine Manually
- Press its menu button to navigate to “Preferences Section.”
- Now, press the “Restore Factory Defaults”. A new pop-up message will appear in your window to ask your permission for a factory reset.
- Now, click on Yes to rest the device.
How to Reset Wi-Fi
- Start by pressing the Menu option.
- Next, navigate to the Wi-Fi
- Now, you can reset the Wi-Fi from here.
How to Reset the Schedule
- First, click on the “Menu” button.
- Next, navigate to “Preferences”.
- After this, click on “Restore Default Schedule.”
- Your screen will display a pop-up message. Click on “Yes”.
7. Honeywell T5, – T5+, and – T6 Thermostats
To Reset the Thermostat, Follow the Steps
How to Reset the Machine Manually
- Press the Menu button and hold it.
- In the meantime, scroll across the choices section to find the “Rest” option.
- Now, press “Reset”. The device screen will display a message saying, “Are you sure?”. Click on Yes to start the reset function.
How to Reset the Wi-Fi
- Start by simultaneously pressing and holding the Menu option.
- Next, scroll downwards till you find “Reset”.
- Select “Reset”.
- From here, scroll downwards to find the “Wi-Fi” sub-menu. Select it. Your device will reset automatically.
Alternatively, you can also use the app to reset the thermostats.
- First, open the app.
- Next, select the Wi-Fi Reset option from the menu.
- Now, you will have to enter a four-digit PIN from the thermostat machine to initiate the procedure. You will have to be near the thermostat to get the PIN.
- Click on Reset the Wi-Fi.
How to Reset the Schedule
- First, click on “Menu” and continue pressing it.
- In the meantime, scroll to find the sub-menu “Rest”.
- Now, click on “Reset”.
- A new sub-menu will appear. Scroll to find “Schedule”.
- Select it. Now, click done. The schedule will get deleted from the thermostat.
Caution
Many thermostats are directly linked with the electric circuit of your home. Hence, it is always better to remain cautious to prevent any disaster. It’s always better to switch off the machine and disconnect it from the electric circuit.
Also, prevent using the machine with wet hands during working with the thermostat.
Conclusion
Here is the complete guide to reset different models of Honeywells thermostat machines. You can reset the machine as per the instructions related to your device model. In case you cannot reset the thermostat or there is a glitch. It is always better to call an expert for resetting the machine.
