The easiest way to override recovery mode is to disable it via the thermostat settings. If you don't want to permanently disable recovery mode, just program it to run on certain days. Give it a day or so to allow the system to adapt to the setting.
Getting Your Thermostat Out of Recovery Mode
If you don't mind being in recovery mode but don't want it on at certain times, you can always adjust your schedule. Simply set the scheduled temperature on your thermostat for one to two hours after the time at which you want the HVAC system to start running.
If this is the case, reset your scheduled temperature for an hour or two after you want the system to start running. Therefore, recovery mode will initiate later and your heating or cooling system may run for less time. You can also disable recovery mode by turning it off from your thermostat's settings screen.
Press up or down to immediately adjust the temperature. This will temporarily override the temperature setting for the current time period.
Let's say you turn off your air conditioning when you go on vacation for a week. When you return home and switch the AC back on, your thermostat will activate recovery mode to let you know the system is running and working hard to bring your cooling or heating to the right temperature.
Access the Menu: Tap the menu icon on the thermostat's touch screen. Hold Down the Weather Button: Press and hold the weather button for five seconds. This will bring up the reset menu. Select Reset Option: Navigate through the options until you find “Factory Reset.” Tap on it to select it.
To cancel or stop the override, simply click the “x” on your thermostat.
Use the Reset Button on AC Unit
Don't worry; the reset button might be able to solve the issue after a sudden disconnection or power outage. You can press the “Reset” button on the air conditioning unit, often shown as a small red button, to bring your air conditioning unit back to life.
If your thermostat is going into recovery mode when you did not set the temperature to change in an hour or two, something may be wrong. In some cases, recovery mode happens because your thermostat has changed its settings. This can be an electrical glitch, user error or a problem with the thermostat itself.
Remove the temporary hold: Once you have found the current temperature setting, you should see an indicator that shows a temporary hold or override. This indicator may be a flame symbol or a clock symbol with a plus or minus sign. Press the appropriate button or use the arrows to remove the temporary hold.
The easiest way to override recovery mode is to disable it via the thermostat settings. If you don't want to permanently disable recovery mode, just program it to run on certain days. Give it a day or so to allow the system to adapt to the setting.
Recovery mode typically occurs when the system has been in energy-saving mode overnight or for several hours at a time.
There is usually a small reset button somewhere on the thermostat. Finding this button may require that the thermostat panel be removed and pressing this button may require something like a paperclip to push. Hold the reset button down for 5 seconds and the thermostat should reset.
Troubleshooting a Programmable Honeywell Thermostat
Put in new batteries; Check the circuit breaker; Check the indoor unit to make sure all the panel doors are closed; Make sure the power is connected to the furnace or air conditioning unit by checking the switch near the indoor unit is up.
For Latest Honeywell Scanners:
Use the single bar code 'DEFALT' command to reset the device. Note: This selection erases all settings and resets the scanner to the original factory defaults.