The "Hold" feature on a Honeywell thermostat pauses your programmed schedule. It maintains a steady, manual temperature instead of automatically adjusting throughout the day.
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.
Comfort, Energy, and Balance
Your thermostat's programmed schedule is designed to save energy by reducing heating or cooling when you don't need it—like while you're asleep or away. Using Hold long-term can eliminate those savings, leading to higher utility bills.
A permanent hold means you have overridden the schedule, and you have to manually resume the schedule. This can also be energy inefficient. A temporary hold may be a better option if you tend to forget things or want to ensure you are in a better position to save energy.
To turn off the schedule on your Honeywell thermostat, the quickest method is to use the Hold feature to lock in a specific temperature indefinitely. For a permanent schedule disable, use the main menu to turn off the program or switch the thermostat type to non-programmable.
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.
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.
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.
To set your Honeywell thermostat to a constant temperature, use the up or down arrows to select your desired temperature, then press the Hold or Hold/Run button until the screen says "Hold" or "Permanent Hold". This overrides the programmed schedule indefinitely.
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During winter, the lower the interior temperature, the slower the heat loss. So the longer your house remains at the lower temperature, the more energy you save, because your house has lost less energy than it would have at the higher temperature.
No, 68°F is not generally considered cold for a house in winter. In fact, experts at the U.S. Department of Energy recommend 68°F as the ideal, energy-efficient temperature for the winter months while you are awake.
Temporary hold lasts until the next scheduled program period.
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.
Understanding the difference between the Set and Hold functions on your thermostat comes down to automated scheduling versus manual control:
The ideal thermostat temperature in the winter is 68 degrees Fahrenheit when you're at home. Energy.gov suggests that 68 degrees is a good room temperature while you're awake at home but recommends lowering it while you're asleep or away.
The U.S. Department of Energy and Honeywell Home recommend the following energy-saving guidelines for optimal comfort and efficiency:
To set a hold until the next scheduled period on your Honeywell thermostat, simply press the up or down arrows to adjust the temperature to your desired level. The thermostat will automatically lock in that temperature and revert to your regular program when the next scheduled time period begins.
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. This overrides your scheduled settings.
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 override a Honeywell Home thermostat schedule, use the up or down arrows to select your desired temperature. The device will offer two main override choices depending on your model:
It takes time for your home to warm up and cool down. If you're not sure how long it takes, try turning the heating on about 30 minutes before you need it. You should turn it off 30 minutes before you'll stop needing it.
The single biggest energy waster in a house is heating and cooling (HVAC), which accounts for roughly half of a home's total energy consumption. The main culprit is conditioned air escaping through poor insulation, leaky windows, and drafty doors, forcing systems to work overtime.
Although comfort is personal and can vary, a generally comfortable temperature for a house is often set between 68 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit. This range is considered ideal for most people to feel comfortable indoors.