On a Honeywell thermostat, Hold acts as a manual override for your temperature schedule. When active, it pauses your programmed settings and maintains your currently selected temperature.
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.
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.
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.
Thermostat Stuck in Hold Mode: Causes and Fixes
Check the wiring connections at the thermostat and HVAC control board for loose or corroded terminals. Verify the fan setting isn't set to 'Auto' if you want continuous operation. Inspect the fan relay for proper function; a faulty relay can prevent the fan from running.
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 "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.
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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
Using your Honeywell thermostat’s Hold and Run functions allows you to easily override your pre-programmed heating or cooling schedule.
Why you might need to reset/reboot your HVAC thermostat
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.
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 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 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.
Choose Run for everyday efficiency to follow your programmed schedule, and Hold for temporary comfort overrides or vacations.
Press and hold the reset button for 5-10 seconds until the display goes blank. This clears any customized settings and restores factory defaults. Reprogram the thermostat settings like clock, temperature, and schedule.
A "Hold" on a thermostat pauses your programmed schedule to maintain a single, steady temperature. It overrides your regular daily settings without erasing them.