How do I get my Honeywell Thermostat off wait?

How do I get my Honeywell Thermostat off wait?

First, turn off your thermostat and HVAC equipment. Then locate then controls for your equipment and switch them off. Wait for a few moments (10-30 seconds) before turning them back on, in reverse order.

What does wait permanent hold mean on thermostat?

Permanent Holds allow you to maintain the thermostat at one temperature setting. You can keep the thermostat at one temperature setting until the next scheduled period (Wake, Leave, Return, or Sleep), if you have a Temporary Hold.

Why does Honeywell Thermostat say waiting for equipment?

Your Honeywell Thermostat displays the “Wait” or “Waiting for Equipment” message when it is waiting to activate the HVAC system. You see, your HVAC system needs some to adjust after being switched on, usually a few minutes. If your thermostat activates the compressor too early, it can damage the HVAC system.

Why my Honeywell Thermostat is not working?

A Honeywell thermostat may be malfunctioning generally, and this is the cause of its inability to hold temperature. If your screen is blank and unresponsive, or flashing, it may mean your thermostat’s batteries are dying. Dirt or debris within the thermostat can also cause problems.

Should thermostat be on permanent hold?

It will maintain this new setting until you resume your regular schedule. There are two kinds of hold settings. The “Permanent Hold” option maintains the schedule override until you manually cancel it. On the other hand, the temporary hold or “Hold Until” keeps the new temperature for a predetermined amount of time.

Why is thermostat in delay mode?

A delay is used to protect your heating and cooling equipment from coming on too quickly (known as short cycling), which can cause damage. The thermostat has a built-in compressor protection (minimum off timer) that prevents the compressor from restarting too early after a shutdown.

How do I reset my T6 Pro Honeywell Thermostat?

In order to perform a factory reset an a T6 thermostat:

  1. Press and hold the menu button until the Advanced menu opens.
  2. Go to “Advanced Reset” using left and right arrows.
  3. Press on “Factory”
  4. Press on the tick icon to confirm the rest.

Why does my Honeywell thermostat say wait for longer than 5 minutes?

When your Honeywell thermostat says wait for longer than five minutes, it is likely that you are encountering a voltage issue. You can attempt to reset the thermostat by installing new batteries in it. With fresh batteries at their peak voltage, you have a clearer idea of what may be behind your long wait status.

What does “wait” or “waiting for equipment” mean on my thermostat display?

My thermostat display shows “wait” or “waiting for equipment” or has a flashing “cool on” in display. What does that mean? Each thermostat model has a different display message when a delay occurs. This delay can be up to five minutes under normal operating conditions.

What is the minimum off timer on my thermostat?

The minimum off timer is activated after the compressor turns off. The thermostat keeps the compressor off for a few minutes before restarting, to prevent equipment damage. If the delay lasts longer than five minutes, there may be an issue with the voltage to the thermostat.

What is the compressor protection on the thermostat?

The thermostat has a built-in compressor protection (minimum off timer) that prevents the compressor from restarting too early after a shutdown. The minimum off timer is activated after the compressor turns off.

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