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Find out how to perform a hard reset on several Honeywell thermostat models
If you've been trying to reset your Honeywell thermostat but noticed there's no reset button, don't worry—there are still ways to reset it. For models without a reset button, you can either access the reset option through the on-screen menu or simply remove the thermostat from the wall and take out the batteries. Continue reading for detailed steps.
Methods to Reset Your Honeywell Thermostat
- For some models, all you need to do is press the Menu button and select the reset option.
- Other models may require a series of button presses to reveal the reset function.
- Some models will need you to adjust numbers on the screen to reset the thermostat.
- If your thermostat is powered by batteries, removing and reinserting them can also reset it.
Steps to Follow
T9 Model
Tap the menu button on the screen. It's located at the bottom and is represented by an icon featuring three horizontal lines.
Select Advanced Setup. You may need to scroll to locate this setting.
Pick Reset > Factory Reset. The reset process will begin immediately and may take a few moments to finish.
EXPERT ADVICE
Victor Belavus
Air Conditioning Expert
Air Conditioning Expert
Don't forget to reconfigure your thermostat's schedule after resetting it. A reset will remove any schedules you’ve set on the thermostat. Be sure to re-enter those settings by selecting the Schedule or Program option on your device.
T10 Model
Tap the menu button on the display. It's at the bottom and shows an icon with three horizontal lines.
Choose Thermostat Information. Make a note of the date code, a four-digit number.
- Once you’ve written down the date code, press the back arrow.
Select
Installer Options. When prompted, enter the date code as your password.
Press Reset > Factory Reset. The reset will start immediately, and it may take a few moments to complete.
T5+/T5/T6 Models
Press and hold the Menu button. Hold it for 5 to 10 seconds until it registers.
Scroll through the options and select Reset. Use the right arrow to scroll between options.
Select Factory Reset. The reset process will begin right away, and it may take a few moments to finish.
Smart/Lyric Round Models
Press and hold the cloud button. While holding the cloud button, tap the i button multiple times.
Scroll and select Reset. Your thermostat will reset immediately. This process might take a few moments.
Smart WiFi 9000 Model
Tap the Menu button. This button can be found at the upper-right corner. It might display Settings instead of Menu.
Select Preferences. You may need to scroll to locate this option.
Choose Restore Factory Defaults > Yes. Your thermostat will begin resetting immediately. This process may take a few moments.
FocusPro 6000 Model
Simultaneously press and hold the up arrow button and the fan button. Hold both buttons for a few seconds until the display changes.
Set the left number to 90 and the right number to 1. Use the controls on the front of the thermostat to modify the numbers as needed.
Tap Done. Your thermostat will start the reset process immediately. It may take a few moments to finish.
VisionPRO 8000 Model
Tap the System button. It's located at the top of the screen.
Press and hold the empty box in the center of the screen. You will find it positioned in the middle of the display.
Modify the numbers as follows. Set the left number to 0710 and the right number to 1.
Tap Done. The thermostat will begin its reset immediately. This process may take a few moments.
VisionPRO TH8321WF Model
Press the System button. This button is located at the top of your screen.
Choose Dealer Information. Note down the four-digit date code.
- Once you have written it down, press the back arrow button to return.
Click on Installer Options. Enter the date code when prompted to do so, as the password.
Tap Reset > Factory Reset. Your thermostat will begin the reset process right away, which may take a few moments to complete.
Battery-Powered Thermostats
Take the thermostat off the wall. To do so, gently but firmly pull the thermostat away from the wall.
Take out the batteries from the back of the thermostat. If your thermostat has the option to power off, ensure that you do so before removing the batteries.
Insert the batteries into the thermostat incorrectly. Keep them in this position for at least 10 seconds.
Reinsert the batteries into the thermostat in the correct orientation. If necessary, power the thermostat back on and place it back on the wall. The thermostat will reset to its factory settings.
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If your Honeywell thermostat is malfunctioning and is over ten years old, a reset might not resolve the issues, as stated by Victor Belavus, an air conditioning expert. "A thermostat older than ten years may need replacing, as older models might not offer the same accuracy or efficiency."
