A Honeywell smart thermostat is an easy way to better manage how you use your HVAC system. But like any utility, you might occasionally run across a problem. With its digital display, Honeywell smart thermostats can show an error code that trained technicians can use to get a better sense of what's going on. Here are some of the most likely error codes you could see on your Honeywell smart thermostat.
Honeywell Thermostat Error e42
You might see this error code in the event that your home’s Wi-Fi connection did not supply an IP address for the thermostat to connect to. This can occur if a router doesn't execute the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP. This process automatically sends out the necessary IP address for your thermostat to connect.
How to Fix Honeywell Thermostat Error e42
You can resolve error code e42 by confirming that your router is enabled for DHCP. If it does, you might also need to power cycle the router and perform the setup process again with the thermostat. This should ensure the DHCP is sent and connects to the smart thermostat.
Honeywell Thermostat Error e02
Error code e02 is displayed whenever the password for accessing your home’s Wi-Fi router was incorrect. After this error code appears for 30 seconds, the thermostat’s digital display will automatically progress to the Wi-Fi setup screen so you can try the password again.
How to Fix Honeywell Thermostat Error e02
All you need to do to solve error e02 is verify you’re typing the correct Wi-Fi password when configuring the thermostat.
Honeywell Thermostat Error 40
Error code 40 can show up when the thermostat is informed that a heat pump or air conditioner’s monitoring system has detected a malfunction. For the most part, this appears if the compressor isn’t turning on despite being instructed to. But this error code could also show up if power is shut off from the outdoor unit for a lengthy period of time. A “High Pressure Fault” error, triggered by obstructed airflow, can lead to this error code. Finally, you could encounter error code 40 if there’s a problem with the refrigerant, the outdoor unit’s fan motor or the motor’s starting capacitor.
How to Fix Honeywell Thermostat Error 40
You can examine the air filter for signs of a clog, as well as the breakers and indoor unit’s blower for ordinary operation. If you reset the thermostat and error code 40 reappears, you should try to contact an experienced technician.
Honeywell Thermostat Error e43
If the Honeywell thermostat presents error code e43, it can’t communicate with the router, and by extension your Wi-Fi. This might happen if the router’s ethernet cable isn’t plugged in or it isn’t communicating with your wide area network (WAN).
How to Fix Honeywell Thermostat Error e43
Reboot the router by unplugging it and leaving it that way for about 30 seconds. The thermostat might also be disconnected if you recently changed the password or the Wi-Fi’s SSID, which is the name you provide it.
Honeywell Thermostat Error e1
Thermostats use sensors to identify the temperature outdoors and indoors. If a sensor fails, you might see error code e1 turn up on your Honeywell smart thermostat.
How to Fix Honeywell Thermostat Error e1
A qualified technician can replace the sensor and restart the thermostat, which should clear error code e1.
Honeywell Thermostat Error 11n
Error code 11n may appear when the thermostat can’t recognize a heating or cooling unit. This may mean that the equipment itself is faulty and unable to communicate with the thermostat. This can happen when the wiring is bad or even if the thermostat has failed.
How to Fix Honeywell Thermostat Error 11n
A qualified technician can use a voltmeter to find out if there’s a faulty electrical connection. When the wiring on your specific HVAC equipment is bad, the technician can replace it. When the thermostat itself is the source of the error code, it should probably be replaced.
Honeywell Thermostat Error e2
If you’ve noticed error code e2 appear on your Honeywell smart thermostat, it might mean several different things. In some cases, one of the sensors that detects the temperature isn’t working properly. In other cases, it means the router was disconnected from power before the thermostat completed the setup process.
How to Fix Honeywell Thermostat Error e2
In situations where the error code is caused by sensor failure, a technician can troubleshoot and replace the impacted sensor. If the problem stems from disconnected power, all you'll need to do is see to it that the router remains on during the setup process.
