A Honeywell smart thermostat is a great way to better manage how you use your heating and cooling. But like any technology, you may occasionally run across a problem. With a digital display, Honeywell smart thermostats can provide an error code that certified technicians can use to figure out what's wrong. Here are a few of the most common error codes you might see on your Honeywell smart thermostat.

Error Code e42 for Honeywell Thermostats

You might see this error code if your home’s Wi-Fi internet did not present an IP address for the thermostat to connect with. This can occur if a router doesn't complete the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP. This procedure automatically supplies the needed IP address for your thermostat to connect.

How to Fix Honeywell Thermostat Error e42

You can fix error code e42 by making sure that your router can complete the DHCP. Assuming it does, you usually also need to power cycle the router and complete the initial setup process again with your thermostat. Completing this task should see to it that the DHCP is sent and connects to your smart thermostat.

Honeywell Error Code e02

Error code e02 appears when the password for connecting to your home’s Wi-Fi router is incorrect. After this error code has appeared 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'll need to do to clear error e02 is ensure you’re putting in the correct Wi-Fi password when configuring the thermostat.

Error Code 40 for Honeywell Thermostats

Error code 40 can show up when the thermostat is informed that a heat pump or air conditioner’s monitoring system has recognized a malfunction. For the most part, this happens when the compressor isn’t running despite being directed to. But this error code may also appear if power is shut off from the outdoor unit for an extended period of time. A “High Pressure Fault” error, caused by blocked airflow, can lead to this error code. Lastly, you could experience error code 40 if there’s something wrong 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 regular operation. If you restart the thermostat and error code 40 reappears, you should try to get in touch with an experienced technician.

Error Code e43 for Honeywell Thermostats

If your Honeywell thermostat presents error code e43, it can’t communicate with the router, and by extension your Wi-Fi. This could happen if the router’s ethernet cable isn’t plugged in or it isn’t communicating with the wide area network (WAN).

How to Fix Honeywell Thermostat Error e43

Reboot the router by unplugging it and leaving it that way for around 30 seconds. The thermostat could also be disconnected if you recently changed the password or the Wi-Fi’s SSID, which is the name you give it.

Error Code e1 for Honeywell Thermostats

Thermostats utilize sensors to identify the temperature outdoors and indoors. If a sensor malfunctions, you might notice error code e1 turn up on your Honeywell smart thermostat.

How to Fix Honeywell Thermostat Error e1

A trained technician can swap out the sensor and restart the thermostat, which should resolve error code e1.

Honeywell Error Code 11n

Error code 11n may appear in situations where the thermostat can’t connect to a heating or cooling unit. This might mean that the equipment itself is malfunctioning and unable to communicate with the thermostat. This sometimes happens when the wiring is bad or even if the thermostat has failed.

How to Fix Honeywell Thermostat Error 11n

A licensed technician can employ a voltmeter to assess if there’s a faulty electrical connection. When the wiring on your existing HVAC equipment is bad, the technician can replace it. In situations where the thermostat itself is the source of the error code, it will likely have to be replaced.

Honeywell Thermostat Error e2

If you’ve noticed error code e2 pop up on your Honeywell smart thermostat, it might mean several different things. For example, one of the sensors used to detect the temperature isn’t operating properly. In other instances, it means the router was disconnected from its power source before the thermostat could complete the setup process.

How to Fix Honeywell Thermostat Error e2

If the error code is caused by sensor failure, a technician should troubleshoot and switch out the affected sensor. When 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.