To turn off thermostat hold mode and resume your programmed schedule, simply press the "Run Schedule", "Cancel", or "Run" button on your device. Alternatively, press the "Hold" button again until the hold indicator disappears from your display.
To turn off the "Hold" on your thermostat and return to your regular temperature program, press either the Run, Run Schedule, or Cancel button. For models without a dedicated button, manually adjust the temperature using the arrows, then tap Run or Use Schedule on the screen.
To remove a permanent hold on most Honeywell thermostats, look for the "Run Schedule", "Run", or "Cancel" button on the screen and press it. Alternatively, press the up or down arrows to change the temperature, then tap the "Cancel" or "Run Schedule" button that appears.
Choose Run for everyday efficiency to follow your programmed schedule, and Hold for temporary comfort overrides or vacations.
How Long Does Hold Last? With a Temporary Hold, your thermostat will keep the set temperature only until the next programmed period begins (such as “Wake,” “Sleep,” or “Away”). Permanent Hold, however, lasts indefinitely—hours, days, or even weeks—until you cancel it.
Your thermostat mode depends on the weather, but the fan should almost always be set to AUTO.
Hold the reset button (if present): Some non-programmable Honeywell Thermostats have a dedicated reset button, usually located near the display or behind a cover panel. If your model has one, hold it down for about 5-10 seconds while the power is off.
The temporary hold setting is when you change the temperature setting to a different temperature and it stays at that setting until the next schedule change. The permanent hold setting holds the temperature setting you have chosen for an indefinite time.
Depending on your model, the "Hold" button is either a dedicated physical button (usually labeled Hold on the right side of the faceplate) or a dynamic button on the touchscreen located just below the temperature display.
The cheapest temperature to keep your house in winter is 68°F (20∘C20 raised to the composed with power C𝟐𝟎∘𝐂) while you are home, and lowering it to 61°F–65°F when you are away or sleeping, according to the Department of Energy. Setting your thermostat back 7°–10°F for 8 hours can save up to 10% a year on heating costs.
To turn off the screen lock on a Honeywell thermostat, you must first unlock the device using its passcode, then navigate to the settings menu to disable the lock feature.
To clear settings on a 10-year-old Honeywell thermostat with Set, Hold, and Run buttons, press and hold the Run button for 5-10 seconds to exit programming mode. Use the Hold button to cancel any active holds. If available, remove batteries briefly to reset the unit.
To remove a hold and resume your programmed schedule, tap the Run or Run Schedule button on your thermostat's main screen. If you have a smart touchscreen model, you can tap the indoor temperature to open the control panel, then select Cancel Hold or Run Schedule.
To cancel a temporary temperature hold and resume your regular schedule, simply press the Run, Run Schedule, or Cancel button on your thermostat.
To cancel a hold and return your Honeywell thermostat to its normal programmed schedule, simply locate and press the Run, Run Schedule, or Cancel button.
On a Honeywell thermostat, Run means your system follows its pre-programmed daily schedule of temperatures, while Hold overrides that schedule to maintain a single, fixed temperature until you manually change it.
Using the hold feature saves energy only if you set the temperature to a more efficient level than your normal schedule, such as setting a permanent hold at a low temperature while on vacation. However, constantly using hold to bypass an energy-efficient schedule can lead to higher energy bills.
A permanent hold on a thermostat locks your system at a single, specific temperature indefinitely. It completely overrides your pre-programmed daily schedule and will not revert to its normal cycle until you manually turn the hold off.
A temporary hold on the programmed schedule means you can raise or lower the temperature and hold it until the next scheduled period, at which point the thermostat will resume its programmed schedule. The thermostat will display the word Hold and may show a timer.
Turning on a permanent hold on a Honeywell thermostat forces it to maintain your manually set temperature indefinitely, ignoring any programmed schedules.
For most programmable Honeywell thermostats, you can perform a factory reset by simultaneously pressing and holding the Fan button and the Up arrow for about 5 to 7 seconds. This opens the ISU (Installer Setup) menu, allowing you to select and restore default settings.
Resetting can recalibrate the temperature sensor. Failure to Turn On HVAC System: A thermostat reset reboots its system and attempts to restart normal functioning. This resolves problems where it fails to turn on your AC, heat, or fan.
Program schedule override (Permanent)
Once at the desired setpoint temperature, press and release the HOLD button to cycle through the settings until HOLD PERMANENTLY is selected. Press the SAVE button or wait for the display to time out and return to the Home screen.