Thermostats Error Codes

133 error codes across 3 brands. Find your code, what it means, and how to fix it.

Honeywell

119 codes
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Incorrect keypad lockout password entered — the display flashes dashes to indicate the code was wrong.

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Incorrect keypad lockout code entered — the display flashes dashes when the wrong unlock code is entered.

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Invalid keypad code entered — the screen flashes dashes (--) when an incorrect unlock code is entered.

"Wait" Appears on the Screen

Compressor protection feature is engaged. The system is in a safety delay before restarting to prevent compressor damage.

△!

Triangle symbol with exclamation mark indicating no HVAC partner found.

164

Heat pump needs service — the heat pump is not operating correctly and requires professional maintenance.

168

WiFi radio error — the wireless module is not operating and WiFi features are unavailable.

170

Internal memory error — the thermostat's memory has encountered an error.

171

Set the date and time — the time and date are not properly configured on the thermostat.

173

Thermostat temperature sensor error — the temperature sensor on the thermostat has encountered an error.

175

AC power resumed — AC power to the thermostat has been restored after a power loss.

177

Indoor temperature sensor error — the wired indoor temperature sensor is not connected or has a wiring short.

178

Outdoor temperature sensor error — the wired outdoor temperature sensor is not connected or has a wiring short.

181

Replace air filter (1) — the air filter needs to be replaced.

182

Replace air filter (2) — a second air filter needs to be replaced.

183

Clean humidifier tank and replace water filter — the humidifier requires maintenance.

184

Replace humidifier pad — the humidifier pad needs to be replaced.

185

Replace dehumidifier filter — the dehumidifier filter needs to be replaced.

186

Clean ventilator core — the ventilator core needs to be cleaned.

187

Clean or replace ventilator filter — the ventilator filter needs maintenance.

188

Replace UV bulb (1) — a UV bulb needs to be replaced.

189

Replace UV bulb (2) — a second UV bulb needs to be replaced.

210

Register online for outdoor temperature — registration is required to receive outdoor temperature data.

388

Register online for remote access and outdoor temperature — registration is required for full thermostat functionality.

399

No internet — the internet connection has been lost.

400

No WiFi signal — the WiFi signal has been lost and the thermostat cannot connect.

403

Access forbidden - additional security verification is required to access the requested resource.

405

Low Battery Alert — The batteries are getting low.

407

Critical Low Battery — The batteries are almost depleted.

508

WiFi not configured — WiFi connection has not been set up on the thermostat.

AC LED Off, DC LED Off

Loss of AC power and no DC output — the standby battery is discharged or not present, and no power is available to the system.

AC LED Off, DC LED On

Loss of AC power — the standby battery is supplying power to the system.

AC LED On, DC LED Off

No DC output — the power supply is not providing DC power to the system despite AC being present.

AC LED On, DC LED On

Normal operating conditions — the enclosure power supply is functioning properly with both AC and DC power available.

Aux Heat On

Auxiliary heating system is activated and running.

Aux heat runs in cooling

Auxiliary heating activates when system is in cooling mode, causing conflicting operation.

bAt Lo

Low battery indicator that flashes for one to two months before batteries run out completely. Eventually stops flashing and stays on without flashing when batteries are almost completely dead.

BATT

Low battery warning — batteries need to be replaced soon. The icon appears approximately two months before batteries are fully depleted.

Blank display

The thermostat screen is not showing any information.

bnd

Reverse Binding mode initiated for RF device pairing.

CLER

Clear option for alerts or reminders — allows permanently removing an alert from the display.

Connection Failure

The thermostat failed to connect to the Wi-Fi network during setup.

Cool On

Cooling system is activated and running.

Cool On (flashing) or Heat On (flashing)

Compressor protection feature is engaged — the system is waiting a safe amount of time before restarting the compressor after shutdown.

Cool On (flashing) or Heat On (flashing)

Compressor protection feature is engaged — the system is waiting for a safe restart time before the compressor turns back on.

Cool On flashing

Compressor protection feature is engaged — the system is waiting before restarting the compressor.

Cool On or Heat On is flashing

Compressor protection feature is engaged. The system is waiting before restarting to prevent equipment damage.

Cool runs with a call for heat

Cooling system activates when thermostat calls for heating, indicating reversed operation.

Discharge Air Temp. Sensor Failure

A high-severity alarm indicating the discharge air temperature sensor is not functioning properly or disconnected.

Discharge Air Temperature out of range alarm

A medium severity alarm indicating the discharge air temperature reading is outside the configured acceptable limits.

Display blank

Thermostat display shows nothing, indicating thermostat and heating/cooling system have stopped working.

dor

Door reporting verification mode for entry door status.

Drain Pan Sensor Alarm

A high-severity alarm indicating water has been detected in the drain pan, indicating potential condensation overflow or drain blockage.

E01

During Wi-Fi setup, the router lost power. The thermostat cannot complete the Wi-Fi connection process.

E02

Invalid Wi-Fi password. The thermostat cannot connect to the home network with the entered password.

E1

Sensor error — the thermostat's temperature sensor is not functioning properly.

E2

Communication error — the thermostat is unable to communicate with the HVAC system.

E3

System error — a general system malfunction has been detected.

E42

Router is not issuing an IP address to the thermostat. The thermostat cannot obtain network configuration from the router.

E43

No internet connection. The thermostat cannot communicate with Total Connect Comfort service.

E99

General error. A miscellaneous error has occurred during operation.

Heat On

Heating system is activated and running.

Heat On / Cool On flashing

Compressor protection feature is engaged — Heat On or Cool On indicators flash on the screen.

Heat On / Cool On flashing on the screen

Compressor protection feature is engaged — the system is waiting 5 minutes before restarting to protect the compressor from damage.

Heat On flashing

Compressor protection feature is engaged or startup delay protection is active — the system is waiting before restarting.

HEAT PUMP FAILURE

An issue was detected. Contact a professional to diagnose and service your heat pump.

Heating or cooling system does not respond

HVAC system fails to activate when thermostat calls for heating or cooling.

HOLD indicator

Indicates that a temperature is being held indefinitely, such as when on vacation.

In Recovery

Display indicator showing that the Adaptive Intelligent Recovery feature is active and the system is pre-heating or pre-cooling to reach the scheduled temperature at the scheduled time.

INTERNAL HUM TEMP FAILURE

There is a failure of the sensor in the thermostat.

INTERNAL SENSOR ERROR

There is a failure of the sensor in the thermostat.

INTERNET REQUIRED FOR OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE

To receive outdoor temperature, the thermostat needs to be connected to the Internet.

LO BATT

Low battery indicator — the installed batteries are low and need to be replaced soon.

Low battery icon

Battery power is low and needs replacement immediately.

MEMORY ERROR

There is a failure of the memory chip in the thermostat.

NEED TO REGISTER ONLINE

Sign in to the Resideo App and follow the instructions to add a thermostat.

NO INTERNET CONNECTION

The thermostat is connected to the network but can't reach the Internet.

No-Wi-Fi indicator

The Wi-Fi signal indicator shows no connection in the upper right corner of the home screen.

Pipe Sensor Failure

A high-severity alarm indicating the pipe temperature sensor is not functioning properly or is disconnected.

Pipe Sensor Out of Range

A high-severity alarm indicating the pipe temperature reading is outside acceptable operating limits.

PnG

Ping mode for verifying communication with non-battery powered devices.

POWER RESTORED

There was an interruption in the power to the thermostat, but it has been restored.

Proof of Air Flow Alarm

An alarm triggered when the fan is supposed to be on but proof of air flow is not detected for 60 consecutive seconds. The control system monitors a digital input from a current switch or differential pressure switch.

Proof of Water Flow Alarm

A high-severity alarm indicating no water flow is detected when the water pump or water valve should be operating.

Recovery

Adaptive Intelligent Recovery is active — the system is pre-heating or pre-cooling before the scheduled time.

Red Light is On

Emergency Heat mode is active. The red light indicates the thermostat is operating in emergency heat mode.

REDLINK RF TOOLKIT NOT RESPONDING

The wireless sensor RF network is not operating. Wireless sensor features are not available at this time.

Register at Total Connect

The thermostat has not been registered to a Total Connect Comfort account or registration has been removed.

REPL

Air filter reminder — the thermostat is notifying that the air filter needs to be replaced.

Replace Batt

Low battery warning — batteries are depleted or nearly depleted and need replacement.

Replace Battery

Low battery warning indicator that flashes on the display when batteries are running low and need replacement.

rId

Room ID not set or initialization mode display on startup.

Room Temperature Changing Trend is Reversed with System Mode

A high-severity alarm indicating room temperature is moving in the opposite direction of the active system mode (heating mode but temperature decreasing or cooling mode but temperature increasing).

Room Temperature Changing Trend is Reversed with System Mode

Room temperature is moving in the opposite direction of the system operating mode (e.g., heating but temperature dropping).

SCREEN LOCKED

Screen lock is active — a locked key was pressed or screen is in partial lock mode.

Set Clock (flashing)

Display indicator showing that the clock/time has not been properly set on the thermostat.

SET DATE AND TIME

Date and time are required for features such as scheduling.

SNZE

Snooze option for alerts or reminders — allows deferring an alert for 7 days without clearing it.

Space Freeze Protection Alarm

A high-severity alarm indicating that space temperature has dropped to dangerous levels where freezing could occur.

Space Humidity Sensor Failure

A high or medium severity alarm indicating the humidity sensor is not functioning properly or providing invalid readings.

Space Temperature Out of Range

A high or medium severity alarm indicating the space temperature reading is outside acceptable operating limits.

Space Temperature Sensor Failure

A high or medium severity alarm indicating the space temperature sensor is not functioning properly or providing invalid readings.

Sylk Device Communication Failure

A high-severity alarm indicating the thermostat has lost communication with a connected Sylk device or sensor.

TEMPORARY HOLD

Temporary temperature override is active — the thermostat is holding the manually set temperature until the next scheduled time period begins.

TEMPORARY indicator

Indicates that temperature has been temporarily changed for the current period only. The setting cancels itself at the next scheduled change.

THERMOSTAT MEMORY ERROR

Internal issue with thermostat memory chip.

THERMOSTAT UNKNOWN TIME

Power was lost and the time is not able to update through Wi-Fi either because the thermostat was not registered or there is poor Wi-Fi communication.

triangle with exclamation mark

Caution or alert message indicator on the display.

Triangle with exclamation mark

Caution or alert message indicator — the thermostat is signaling a warning or alert condition that requires attention.

Unknown Time

A medium severity alarm indicating the thermostat's real-time clock is not synchronized or contains invalid time data.

unlock

Keypad lockout is active — the display shows 'unlock' when the keypad is locked and temperature settings cannot be changed.

Updating

The thermostat is installing a software update via Wi-Fi. The display shows the percentage of completion.

WAIT

Compressor protection timer is active — the system is in a safety delay period before restarting.

Water Temperature is Not Suitable for Heating/Cooling

A high-severity alarm indicating the water source temperature is not appropriate for the current heating or cooling operation.

Wi-Fi Setup

The thermostat is in Wi-Fi setup mode and needs to be connected to a home network.

Wi-Fi Setup Connection Success

The thermostat has successfully connected to the Wi-Fi network.

WIFI MODULE ERROR

There is a failure of the Wi-Fi module in the thermostat.

WIFI NOT CONFIGURED

Wi-Fi has not been configured on this thermostat.

WIFI SIGNAL LOST

The Wi-Fi connection has been lost.

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