Installing a Honeywell T2 Non-Programmable Thermostat

In this video, I'm installing a Honeywell T2 Non-Programmable Thermostat available on Amazon (amzn.to/3VGApPO). It's easier than you think after you turn off the power at your breakbox. This particular thermostat will automatically switch between cooling and heating depending on the temperature in your room if you want it to. The setup was straightforward with plenty of detailed information to keep you on track. In my tutorial video, I walk you through installing this thermostat, programming it, and providing other tips.
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[@kevinha662]

how do you reset this thermostat? The room temp reading is not moving even when the AC is on.

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Hello Kevin, there is no reset button for this thermostat since it is ran by 2 ‘AA’ batteries. I would check your batteries and reinstall those and possibly uninstall and reinstall the unit, making sure your wires are going to the correct letter for your setup. The colored wires may represent something different for your setup. If you have the old thermostat you can refer back to it to see what the previous setup was before you changed it. Since the room temp is not moving on the thermostat when the A/C is on, there is a connection issue or set up issue (You can check your settings - press and hold the ‘Menu’ button for 5 seconds. You will need the guide to review each setting and to make sure they are correct for your home’s A/C unit.) The Quick Installation Guide has troubleshooting suggestions to try, but it seems like something is going on somewhere else in your cooling system. You can find the guide online www.honeywellstore.com/store/images/pdf/rth5160-honeywell-thermostat-manual.pdf

[@jric7057]

Prongs? Are they easy to line up? You really cant see behind can you?

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Yes, the tabs on either side of the thermostat needs to be pushed down and then you can insert the correct colored wire. The wires will lock in place so the tabs will not pop back up completely. They are easy to see, straight forward install.

[@normanguemo]

My current system is with “RH” then with a jumper to “RC”. How do you go by this with HoneyWell thermostat?

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Hello Norman, for this thermostat, since you have a 2 R-wire set up, you would need to set the R-switch to 2 wires by pushing down on the tab on the UWP mounting system. Then you can insert your RC wire into the Rc-terminal and the Rh wire into the R-terminal. There is no jumper needed for this thermostat. I have linked the installation guide for you to follow, page 5, Step 11. www.honeywellstore.com/store/images/pdf/rth5160-honeywell-thermostat-manual.pdf