How to turn off the schedule on a honeywell thermostat

• How to Reset a Honeywell Thermostat: All Models
• When to Call a Pro
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Resetting a Honeywell Thermostat: Final Thoughts

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Most of the time, your Honeywell thermostat hangs quietly on the wall doing its job of keeping your home comfortable. The only interaction you may have with it is to adjust the setting up or down a few degrees.

Sometimes though, adjusting the setting doesn’t seem to help. If no matter how much you adjust the thermostat, you can’t get comfortable, you may need to reset it.

Below we’ll show you how to reset your Honeywell thermostat. In fact, we’ve dug through the manuals of the most popular models so you don’t have to. Read on to learn more.

How to Reset a Honeywell Thermostat: All Models

There are several ways you may want to rest your thermostat, depending on its capabilities and the problem you’re trying to remedy. Here are the types of resets you may want to do:

• Factory reset. This is the most common type of reset. It returns the device to the original settings when it came from the factory.
• Wi-Fi Reset. If you have a Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat, this reset will cause it to forget the Wi-Fi network it’s using.
• Schedule reset. This will erase the schedule you are using to control your thermostat.
• Model-Specific Resetting. Depending on the kind of Honeywell thermostat you have, you will use a different technique to reset it. Identify the thermostat model by looking at the front of the unit or checking the manual that came with it.

Caution:  Some of these thermostats are connected directly to household electric current. If you can’t identify the model or aren’t knowledgeable about working with household wiring, call an HVAC pro before doing any work that would expose you to the wiring. 

If you make a mistake, there is a danger of electric shock, which could cause injury or even death. However, most of these resets can be done by simply using the built-in controls without any risk.

Honeywell 1000 and 2000 Series Thermostats

For a round, non-programmable Honeywell thermostat of the 1000 or 2000 series, you can reset the thermostat like this:

1. Turn the thermostat off.
2. Flip the circuit breaker controlling the circuit.
3. Remove the thermostat from the mounting plate.
4. Take the batteries out. Reinsert them backwards. Align the positive battery pole with the plus sign on the negative sign in the battery.
5. Put the negative battery pole with the minus sign on the plus sign in the battery compartment.
6. Wait five seconds.
7. Take the batteries out and replace them in the original alignment, positive to positive and negative to negative.
8. Re-attach the thermostat to the plate.
9. Flip the circuit breaker back on.

This same approach or a similar one will help to reset some other makes and models of thermostats in addition to these Honeywells.

Honeywell 4000 Series Thermostats

The 4000s are white, square programmable thermostats. To reset one:

1. Turn the thermostat on.
2. Press the Program selection.
3. While holding the Program selection, use a slender object such as a paper clip to press the Reset button.
4. Continue holding the Program selection for one second. Then release.

Honeywell 6000WF Series Thermostats

These thermostats are Wi-Fi-enabled. So you can control them from your phone, tablet, or computer. Here’s how to do a factory reset:

1. Simultaneously press the button showing an up arrow and the fan button.
2. While holding these two buttons, change the number on the left to 90, and the number on the right to 1.
3. Press Done.

To reset the Wi-Fi on a 6000 series:

1. Press the up arrow and the fan button and hold them.
2. Change the number on the left to 39, and the number on the right to 0.
3. Press Done.

To reset the schedule on a 6000 series:

1. Press the up arrow and the fan button and hold them.
2. Change the number on the left to 85, and the number on the right to 1.
3. Press Done.

Honeywell 8320WF and 8580WF Thermostats

Reset these Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats to factory defaults like this:

1. Press System.
2. Press and hold the blank box in the center.
3. Change the number on the left to 0710, and the number on the right to 1.
4. Press Done.

To reset the Wi-Fi:

1. Press the System button.
2. Press the blank box in the center of the display and hold it.
3. Change the number on the left to 0900, and the number on the right to 0.
4. Press Done.

To reset the schedule:

1. Press the System button.
2. Press and hold the blank box in the center.
3. Change the number on the left to 0165 and the number on the right to 1.

Honeywell 8321WF Thermostats

The factory reset process is a bit more involved with these models. Here are the steps:

1. Press the Menu button.
2. Go to Dealer Information.
3. Scroll to the bottom until you see the date code.
4. Write down the date code.
5. Press Done.
6. Scroll down to Installer Options.
7. Enter the date code.
8. Select Reset to Defaults.
9. Select Yes.

Resetting the Wi-Fi on one of these is much simpler:

1. Press Menu.
2. Press the down arrow until Wi-Fi Setup appears.
3. Select Wi-Fi Setup.

To reset the schedule on an 8321:

1. Press the Menu button.
2. Press the down arrow until Preferences appears.
3. Select Preferences.
4. Press the down arrow until Default Schedule appears.
5. Select Default Schedule.

Honeywell 9000 Series Thermostats

To reset one of these thermostats to factory defaults:

1. Press the Menu button.
2. Choose the Preferences section.
3. Press Restore Factory Defaults.
4. When asked if you want to do this, select Yes.

The Wi-Fi setup on the 9000 series is even simpler:

1. Press the Menu button.
2. Press Wi-Fi Setup.

To reset the schedule on a 9000 series thermostat:

1. Press Menu.
2. Select Preferences.
3. Press Restore Default Schedule.

Honeywell T5, T5+, and T6 Thermostats

These square Wi-Fi-enabled programmable thermostats can be reset to factory settings like this:

1. Press and hold Menu.
2. Scroll through the choices until Reset is displayed.
3. Select Reset.
4. When asked, Are you sure? select Yes.

You can reset the Wi-Fi network on T5, T5+, and T6 thermostats from your phone or tablet using the Honeywell app. However, it’s easier to do from the thermostat.

1. Press Menu and hold it.
2. Scroll to the left until Reset appears.
3. Select Reset.
4. Scroll until you see Wi-Fi.
5. Select Wi-Fi.

You’ll need to be at your thermostat even if you use your phone or tablet and the app. That’s because you’ll have to get the four-digit PIN displayed on the thermostat during the process and enter it into the app.

You will also need the password for your Wi-Fi network. To reset the schedule on T5, T5+, and T6 thermostats:

1. Press the Menu icon and keep holding it.
2. Scroll until Reset appears.
3. Select Reset.
4. Scroll until Schedule appears.
5. Select Schedule.

Honeywell Smart and Lyric Round Thermostats

These thermostats have a three-step factory reset process:

1. Press the cloud icon and keep holding it.
2. Press the down arrow until Reset appears.
3. Select Reset.

To reset the Wi-Fi on a Smart or Lyric Round thermostat:

1. Press the cloud icon and hold it.
2. Press the down arrow until Wi-Fi appears.
3. Select Wi-Fi
4. Press the down arrow until Setup appears.
5. Select Setup.

When to Call a Pro

If you’ve tried to reset your Honeywell thermostat but it’s still not working, you likely have a bad unit. Or, something else is going on with your HVAC unit. In this case, it’s best to call a pro.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you reset a Honeywell thermostat?

There are several ways you may want to rest your thermostat, depending on its capabilities and the problem you’re trying to remedy. Here are the types of resets you may want to do:

• Factory reset. This is the most common type of reset. It returns the device to the original settings when it came from the factory.
• Wi-Fi Reset. If you have a Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat, this reset will cause it to forget the Wi-Fi network it’s using.
• Schedule reset. This will erase the schedule you are using to control your thermostat.
• Model-Specific Resetting. Depending on the kind of Honeywell thermostat you have, you will use a different technique to reset it. Identify the thermostat model by looking at the front of the unit or checking the manual that came with it.

How do you manually reset a thermostat?

To manually reset a thermostat, first turn off your thermostat using the power control switch. Then, turn off the breaker on your electrical panel. Wait about a minute, and then turn both back on. This should give the system time to reset. If this does not work, you might have a faulty thermostat.

What is wrong with my Honeywell thermostat?

If your Honeywell thermostat is malfunctioning, it's likely not holding the desired temperature. The batteries could be low if the screen is flashing or the buttons don't work. If the screen looks fine, you might have a bad temperature sensor, at which point it's best to replace the entire thermostat.

How do you reset the battery on a Honeywell thermostat?

To reset the battery on a Honeywell thermostat, first ensure that the thermostat is turned off. Then, open the battery door and take out the batteries. Put them back in as indicated on the back. Then, let the thermostat sit for about a minute to give it time to reset.

What is hold on a Honeywell thermostat?

The "hold" button on a Honeywell thermostat locks the temperature to the desired setting (or in some cases the current temperature) until you press the "run" button, which will return the thermostat to its programmed schedule.

Resetting a Honeywell Thermostat: Final Thoughts

If the resetting doesn’t fix the problem, or you don’t want to use one of the methods that could expose you to electricity, you can find an authorized repair shop by calling Honeywell Home support at 855-733-5465.

However, once you’ve identified which thermostat you have, the resetting process is not that complicated. And resetting will often help your thermostat return to quietly doing its job of keeping you comfortable.

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