How to Change Batteries on Honeywell Thermostat RTH2300 RTH221
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2016
- Honeywell Thermostat 5.2 Models RTH2300B and RTH221B can be a challenge to open, to access the batteries. ( My thermostat is UPC Code 085267406123. These models of Honeywell thermostats use two AAA alkaline batteries. ) In this video, the thermostat has already been mounted to the wall. So, the process is somewhat different from opening this thermostat, if it has yet to be installed. To see how I opened the brand new thermostat, you could click the following link: • New 5.2 Honeywell RTH2...
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It didn't help me. My problem was with inserting the batteries. Does the two pluses go together or what. I didn't notice when I took the batteries out. Next time don't forget steps.
I'm sorry the video wasn't helpful. It's possible another video I made regarding this thermostat might prove itself to be more helpful. If you skip to 1:47 on ua-cam.com/video/YXSfM8WSzBw/v-deo.html for several seconds you'll be able to see which way the batteries align. I hope this helps. Thank you for commenting, and for the constructive criticism, too!
Also, I've made a third video about this thermostat. It's link is at ua-cam.com/video/j2WR9ibhdqo/v-deo.html The orientation of the batteries are best viewed during the 30-second segment which begins at 11:30 on that video. It's possible that portion of that video might also prove helpful for you. Best wishes!
Thanks for the additional information.
@@deloresmccarthy4833 You're welcome. I'm also building a playlist of the foods I'm finding are especially nutritious for me. The link to the playlist is ua-cam.com/play/PL0XgdPpu-wZcv15DZFLvUZNp5mGYwT49Q.html Thank you for commenting!
If youre just asking about battery orientation, yes the positive sign on the battery goes to the positive sign on the casing, and same with negative sign...(but all batteries are oriented like that)
Thank you for your detailed tutorial I’m a single individual who’s never changed a thermostat battery and thanks to u…. I did it!
Saved a service call in the middle of the winter cold night, and saved a service call fee!!
I'm glad the video helped. Thank you for your kind comments!
Painful...could have made a 45 second video
Haha thinking the same thing
This guy is so fricken slow 😡
Yeah I’m thankful for him showing us, but goodness friend could’ve been 30 sec 😂
Many people similarly felt the video was too long. So, there's also a quicker version at ua-cam.com/video/YXSfM8WSzBw/v-deo.html. Thank you for commenting!
@@Psalm-yg6yi Many people similarly felt the video was too long. So, there's also a quicker version at ua-cam.com/video/YXSfM8WSzBw/v-deo.html. Thank you for commenting!
Isnt it amazing how many people actually watched this and some complained about it....How about we realize that people just want to help us with frustrations that they may have had. Breaking a plate, or something like that....YOU ARE a kind man and tried to help us. May have been long but it sure helped us and a lot of people....Thank you!!
RHINOTACTICAL Thank you! I really appreciate your comments, and your subscription, too!
Isn't it amazing how ppl with no life and all day to jack off like how long this video is. If we wanted to make internet friends they have Facebook for that.
That is a kind - and valid - point. I felt it was a bit long on removing the faceplate and commented to the effect. My intention was constructive criticism. But upon re-reading, I just come off as a jerk. I want to apologize sincerely for that because you're absolutely correct.
I appreciate how in depth you are! As someone who is not handy at all, it helps when I watch videos like this that are detailed!
Pro tip, skip to 7:45 into the video. You just grab the sides on the front plate and wiggle them towards you with a decent amount of force
My God it took forever to get to the explanation would’ve been a great video
Thanks for the view, and for the review, too! Many people have commented the video was too long, so I've uploaded a quicker version at ua-cam.com/video/YXSfM8WSzBw/v-deo.html
It’s 4am and the hottest month of summer where I’m at, I noticed it was getting hot in my room and checked the thermostat to realize that the batteries were low. I had no idea how to fix it without waking my whole family up, but this video helped so much! I changed the batteries and the air is back on and cooling everything down without waking anyone! Thank you for the vid!!!
I am a 73 year old woman. I used the information from your video several years ago. It was so simple to follow I saved it in case I would ever need it again. Today I did. I had no digital readings so assumed I needed a new set. I bought one but didn't open it and then I watched your video again. Oops, maybe it was just the batteries. I had forgotten that factor. Sure enough, easy once again to open and I put in new batteries. Returned the other unit. Just wanted to thank you. :)
Wonderful! Thank you for watching, and for saving, and for commenting!
8 mins to show how to get the cover off? Dude!!
Thank you!!!!!! I had called for service and you saved me some money I really could not afford! I love the way you take your time and don't rush the process.
My thermostat batteries were changed by someone else a year ago but the cover wasn't put back on right. It was only secure on the bottom. I never wanted to touch it, thinking I'd break it. I found your video and got it fixed. Thank you so much!
You're welcome! And thank you for taking the time to comment; comments like this remind me to make time to make more videos.
7:45 for what you came here for
Thank you for watching and taking the time to guide other viewers. Many people complained about the length of the video. So, I've uploaded a quicker version at ua-cam.com/video/YXSfM8WSzBw/v-deo.html. Also, if you know anyone who might be interested in food strategies, I've created a playlist where I share my food strategies, some in general and some related to coronavirus covid-19. The link to the combined food strategy playlist is ua-cam.com/play/PL0XgdPpu-wZcv15DZFLvUZNp5mGYwT49Q.html . Most of all, thank you for commenting!
Dear God the wiggling
Thank you for saving me seven freaking minutes, this guy needs to get on with it
Long video but helped me I was lost about opening the front afraid of breaking the cover.keep up the good work sir.
Thanks for creating and posting this! I was a cold, new home owner and now I have HEAT again!!
You're welcome! I'm glad the video proved helpful. Thank you for choosing mine to rely on, and for commenting about the results!
Thank you! Got the cover plate off easily... now for batteries... GOT IT DONE!!! Yayyy! You da man!!! 👍🏻😃
I watched this video in an effort to figure out a way to change the batteries on my thermostat. It's been years since that dreadful day and this video still haunts my nightmares.
LOL. Thank you for commenting; many people also complained about the length of this video. So, I posted a quicker version to ua-cam.com/video/YXSfM8WSzBw/v-deo.html. Your message added cheer to my evening. So, thank you again for commenting. I hope the shorter video will be less of a frustration!
Holy sh-t dude this truly could have been a 1 minute long video. Still, you did help me out, so thanks!
I thought my furnace died in the midst of this COVID-19 crisis. I found this video, and though I did fast forward in parts, this was immensely HELPFUL as I was able to change the batteries without damaging anything. You remind me of my Dad who always explained things thoughtfully and thoroughly. Details are important, so I want you to know how much I appreciated the time and care you took to produce this video! Thank you.
You're welcome! I'm glad the video was helpful. Thank you for commenting!
Thank you so much, this really helped allot. My husband used to take care of this all the time. But now that we are separated I have to figure out some things that he used to take care of. Like this one. You have no idea the pleasure I felt after having successfully changed it. Thought I was going to struggle, but the wiggle explanation helped allot. Huge thanks for making me feel that I can do it on my own with your help. Sorry I know this is allot, but I think only a woman in my shoes would know the feeling.
Thank you for commenting on how the video helped encourage you to tackle the project yourself. My two latest videos are similarly designed to help encourage viewers to gain some confidence as we face the Coronavirus Covid-19 epidemic. Maybe you might like them also: ua-cam.com/play/PL0XgdPpu-wZdN8FEY3Z99R3wpiEPLB1_i.html
7:45 is when he takes the plate off. I really didn't want to break it since I'm renting so I appreciate the video immensely! Got the plate off and replaced the batteries no problem :)
Thank you for your thoughtful comments. Many people felt the video was too long. So, there's also a quicker version at ua-cam.com/video/YXSfM8WSzBw/v-deo.html. Thank you again, for your thoughtful comment!
Thank you so much...realized when I went into my bedroom at almost midnight last night that the heat wasn't on! I was trying to pry the cover off and not wake up my sleeping husband when I gave up and came to youtube. This was just what I needed. (And on a side note...wow, a lot of rude people have posted and instead of giving it right back to them, you listened to their "feedback" and then replied with patience and kindness and a new video. Nicely done sir!)
Thank you! ☺
OMG OMG OMG *LOL*
You're very welcome! I hope you have a good night, and a Happy Thanksgiving.
VERY useful video! Trying to help a friend fix her thermostat because it wasnt producing heat, but I didnt know how to get to the batteries to change them! Couldnt find anything else on google that was as helpful as this!
I'm glad the video helped. Thank you for your uplifting comment!
Thank you so much for this informative video clip. I woke up to a cold house and thought something was wrong with my furnace. I googled why my thermostat was blank and then UA-camd how to change the battery on my model thermostat. I was able to take care of it myself and my heat came on afterwards. This could have cost me hundreds of dollars had I panicked and called a technician to so call fix my furnace. Thank you again.
You're welcome! I'm glad the video was helpful. And, I really appreciate the time you took to comment!
I love this video. It was very helpful super chill. It was like a meditation. Most the time people talk so fast I can’t figure out what the hell they’re talking about, I have to slow the speed way down. This was perfect.
AWESOME! I'm glad the video was helpful. Thank you for your thoughtful and uplifting comment!
The info pertaining to the actual changing of the battery was accurate and helpful. The extraneous info - changing the lighting, zooming in and out, explanation how the various parts of the heating/cooling, etc, etc, etc - rendered the video really unnecessarily long. Thank you for the bus that were actually helpful.
Bill, lets be Frank, my wife and I enjoyed your video immensely. I also learned how to put new batteries in the thermostat. Thanks!
Debra Gibson I'm glad the video was helpful for you. Thank you for commenting about it!
Took too long to get to the point. Skip to 7.00 mins for actual tutorial.
dear god. Hurry up and show how to replace batteries. I don't need to see your lights and hands moving. just get it on with. geez
Yes, I got a lot of complaints about the length of the video. So, now there's a quicker version ua-cam.com/video/YXSfM8WSzBw/v-deo.html which people might find, instead. Thanks for the feedback.
I️t so long it’s frustrating
nah dont tell him do it his self, them long a$$ vjdeos are annoying. seriously. get to it, my milenial anxiety cannot be waited on. he isnt the only person who drags videos on.crack down on these youtubers
This could literally be a 20 second video.
"Hey guys, check the description for the exact model I'm working with, here. Before you pull off the thermostat cover, make sure your AC is not running. To get the cover loose, wiggle it a little from the lower corners, and you see just like that, it will come off."
tommywhite87able, No shit!
I'm not in the least bit handy and couldn't figure out how to get the darn thing open. Thankfully, I watched this and that did the trick. I appreciate the help.
I'm glad the video was helpful. Thank you for your encouraging comment!
I saw another man do the same model. He
was quicker but he forced the bottom up and similar with the top. It didn't seem right. You never force electric units. Your way works and it works fine. Thanks so much.
About rhe extra time, I would waste way more time if I broke the unit using force.
sheldon tucker Thank you for your considerate comment. I agree it's better to get an effective video uploaded, even if it's not perfectly polished/edited; doing so quickly helps people figure out how to do the project, even if the videographer is still unskilled with video and editing. Thanks again.
THANK YOU!! Got sooo aggravated trying to open this thermostat and appreciated your demo and commentary!
Awesome! I hope the issue which first led you to the video, has been successfully resolved. Thank you for commenting!
Your video came in handy today. Thank you!
Thank you very much. This happened to be the exact thermostat in my new apartment. I noticed that the temperature in the apartment was suddenly dropping and found the message "low batt" and nothing else on the thermostat - and of course it was past 10:00 pm. I went online and your video came up first - the long version. But that is ok, I approach anything electronic very patiently. I knew exactly what to do and was able to get it done - quicker than your video. So now the thermostat is working again as it should. Thank you again.
rsshrout01 Thank you for letting me know that the video was helpful! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you also. It would have been a cold night here otherwise. I understand electricity but am not good with mechanical things so your directions were perfect for me.
THANK YOU for taking the time to do this video. I am grateful. Such a simple activity - replacing the batteries - can be so annoying in this particular unit. Again, I thank you.
Thank you so much for the instructions, I had no idea how to go about replacing the batteries before I watch your video.
Great! I assume the video helped boost your confidence, and the replacement went well. Thank you for commenting!
Thanks for providing the model number. Now I can search online for the user manual. My thermostat is the same make and model. The battery power was low. And I found it very difficult to remove the cover plate from the backing plate. Because the thermostat slightly lifted on one side since it's not completely snug on the wall. However I was confident to follow through. And I've successfully removed that face cover thanks to your detailed information and instructions on how the cover is made and where to place the fingers to remove it, and so forth.
Thank you for commenting about your success with the face cover. I hope the thermostat is now working well, for you.
Thank you I watch this every year when I do mine!!!
A very patient & thorough mini-tutorial for the mechanically-challenged--at least for me. Thank you !
Tom Connor Thank you for your kind comment! I hope you achieved your goal. ☺
Replacement of batteries starts @7:53 For everyone that needs just that part. thanks for the video Super helpful
Thank you for your comment, with the shortcut. Alternatively, I've uploaded a quicker version too, which still shows the important steps of turning off the thermostat, before removal of the thermostat: ua-cam.com/video/YXSfM8WSzBw/v-deo.html. But, for some reason, the quicker version gets much fewer views. Thanks again for watching, and for commenting!
Allthough my model was a bit different this short really helped me actually change the batteries without breaking it!! Very grateful.
The actual demonstration of how to remove the faceplate starts at 7:26
Thank you!!!
Is this really a ten minute video on how to open a themostat cover?
It is. But, many viewers commented the video was too long. So, I made a quicker video which might prove itself to be as helpful. Its link is ua-cam.com/video/YXSfM8WSzBw/v-deo.html. I hope this helps. Thank you for commenting, and for the constructive criticism, too! I'm also building a playlist of meals and snacks. These snacks and meals seem highly effective at helping me navigate myriad daily challenges: ua-cam.com/play/PL0XgdPpu-wZcv15DZFLvUZNp5mGYwT49Q.html
Thank you Frank. My batteries died today and I could not remember how to access them. New ones in and working again.
Great! Thank you for commenting. Stay healthy, especially with this pandemic. I've also created a Playlist regarding some healthful practices and this Coronavirus Covid-19: ua-cam.com/play/PL0XgdPpu-wZdN8FEY3Z99R3wpiEPLB1_i.html
Your instructions... and several wiggles got it done. Thank you!
Your comment encourages me; thank you!
Very helpful! Exactly what i needed to figure out how to open it without breaking! -as we have the exact same model. Thank you for posting!!
I'd rather someone take their time teaching, instead of rushing so much I have to play over and over!!
Thanks!
Thank you. I got so dad gum tired of waiting for maintenance to get around to it. Done. Piece of cake. Thanks again!
Vicky Sheets You're welcome! I'm glad the video was helpful. Thank you for commenting, and for subscribing, too!
isntajerk You betcha!
Thanks for uploading a shorter video! It helped me in 2023 🤙
Dude, you just saved me $100!! Thanks. I mean the whole could have been reduced to 3 minutes but I eventually got what I needed. Thanks!!
I big thumbs up of like for you, sir. Batteries switched. However, editing, my man. Editing. Cut it down by 2/3 and you have an awesome video.
Thanks for the tips! Many people have commented the video was too long, so I've uploaded a quicker version at ua-cam.com/video/YXSfM8WSzBw/v-deo.html
Thank you, Frank!! I have had this problem for a few weeks and your video was the only one that showed my model of thermostat. All the best from California!
I'm glad the video was helpful. Thank you for commenting with positive vibes!
Nice work! I am having an issue with true lower portion fully engaging and clicking flush in place. The pins engage and the system works, but it’s a few mm from
Full closure. There is a bit of corrosive building on the lower pike and I’m wondering if that is blocking it. I didn’t want to force too much. Or could it maybe be the lower hinges coming free that you mentioned at the end?
middle of the night, freezing temps, my batteries ran out, this video saved us!!! Thank you!!!
You're welcome! Thank you for commenting about how the video was helpful!
Thank you for this informative video.
Too many times we want everything fast, but I would have missed to turn off thermostat first.
So glad I saw the whole video.
Dani Girl Thank you Dani, I appreciate your very-positive feedback!
My apartment has a similar model thermostat and this helped me figure out how to change the batteries. Thanks a ton!
Great! Thank you for the positive note!
Very helpful, but this could have been a 1 minute video, versus the 9:56 duration.
Thank you! My roommates and I have been burning up and I looked up this video, popped my TV batteries in the thermostat and the magic happened!
Awesome! Thank you for letting me know.
Thank you so much mister you been of help I appreciate it!! And don't worry about those bad comments don't let them affect you more than our gratitude 🙏
Hey bud how long does it take you to find the G-Spot, I had to actually plug my phone in just to finish watching this video
I'm sorry to learn the battery was near-failure. Many people similarly felt the video was too long. So, there's also a quicker version at ua-cam.com/video/YXSfM8WSzBw/v-deo.html. Thank you for commenting! And, question having been asked: It seems I just happened-upon the gift, unsought, in a passive manner, through free-form feedback, as seems an excellent way to have found it; I highly recommend such interplay.
Thanks man helped me get my thermostat up and running before the big freeze this weekend!
Excellent! Thanks for commenting!
Got it. I lost two cats to heat stroke and lost 10 pounds waiting for the actually part I needed but I got it thanks. Lots of details.
Bjorn Ploopers Thanks for making me laugh! There's also a quicker version at: ua-cam.com/video/YXSfM8WSzBw/v-deo.html
Lmfao :'D
Too many complaints, the video was helpful, thank you
Thank you for commenting that the video was helpful!
Even tho this was 5 years ago!! THIS JUST HELP MEEEEE😭‼️👏🏽❤️🔥
Thank you for this video. I had one installed recently (relatively cheap) and was unable to find a way to open it. You made it quite simple.
aries mammen Thank you! I really appreciate the positivity of your comment! I'm glad the video helped.
Thank you for your informative video. Do you have a video on setting it up manually? Previous temp and new temp both say hold. And now it is staying on the lower temp and not increasing to the new temp. I'm freezing. Thank you again.
1 minute task u made it 10 minutes, thanks anyway :)
A bit longer than necessary but helpful overall. Thank you.
thank you. my kids and i were getting cold. now we have the heat back on. much appreciation.
ballroomdancer02 Thank you for your kind comment. I'm glad the video was helpful. Best wishes to you and your family.
Thanks man. Awesome and thorough video. I liked the pacing and the fact that it wasn't overly slick. Thumbs up.
skip to 7:40
3:08 to 5:05 could be very important to many viewers. It is one example of why I not only advocate watching entire videos, but also, I advocate finding as many videos as can be found, relative to a particular project, before attempting the project. Still, yes, if UA-cam videos had a compromise between "Thumbnail" and "Full Video," such as "Brief Summary of Video," then the spot to which you point would make an excellent "Brief Summary." Thank you for commenting!
I got a lot of complaints about the length of the video. So, now there's a quicker version ua-cam.com/video/YXSfM8WSzBw/v-deo.html which people might find, instead. Thanks for the feedback.
I Wish I could have 10 minutes of my life back, that was excruciating!!!lol
Sko0by Doo I hear what you're saying; a lot of people complained about how long the video was. So, I made a quicker version at ua-cam.com/video/YXSfM8WSzBw/v-deo.html It might be helpful to note the quicker version, like maybe in a Playlist. It's a quick reminder of what works, for many months from now, when today's fresh batteries need replacing. Thank you for watching, and for commenting!
Thank you! This helped me replace the batteries in the same exact thermostat! Bless you!!!!!
Summary:
1. Turn heater/AC OFF
2. Turn fan to AUTO
3. Fast forward to 6:25 where he shows you how to giggle the bottom of the front plate loose.
4. Change AAA batteries
5. Replace.
Thank you. You have a good heart. Btw the positive post of the batteries are both facing my right hand side when I pull the front or faceplate right off the wall and lay down on a table with the batteries visible.
Dude is just trying to be helpful ya’ll don’t have to be so mean about it, wth! Just skip to the part you need or go watch another video and take your nasty hate with you. Thank you sir, I didn’t rip this thing off the wall because if this video 👍
Yah, you big buncha ingrates; what he said! But seriously, thank you for your thoughtful and uplifting comments!
This was very helpful! Thank you, sir. You’re a gentleman and a scholar.
Dude I just needed to watch about fifteen seconds of the whole video to be able to open mine.
Many people similarly felt the video was too long. So, there's also a quicker version at ua-cam.com/video/YXSfM8WSzBw/v-deo.html. Thank you for commenting!
Thank you for your video. Your attention to detail was very helpful.
You're welcome. And, thank you for commenting positively about the attention to detail.
@@isntajerk oh sure!! Because of that I didn't tear up the unit. Thanks again!!
Thank you for your help I followed your instructions and noticed the cut in the plastic underneath so I put one hand to use to hold the backplate down and the other to pull the face plate off. Thank again for your help
Dear Sir Frank: I appreciate your useful and informative video. Thank you for pointing out the fine things in the demonstration. People believe that they can overlook the molehill minutia of certain aspects, only to have a mountain overwhelm them when they err.
Many thanks for your thoughtful comment! My choice it to keep those mountains from growing. You get that!
Thank you so much for explaining how to change batteries! God bless you 🙏
I could't figure out for the life of me how to get the dumb cover off......but thanx to u, I got it done!.......THANX!
You're welcome! Thank you for letting me know the video was helpful.
Thank you so much for the details. Needed this video in 2023. Thank you sir
You're welcome; I'm glad the video was helpful for you. Thank you for commenting!
Thank you so very much ! The battery went dead, and the AC unit turned completely off. I immediately came to UA-cam and there you were. The front cover was difficult to remove, but I just kept on working at it until it came off. Thanks to you my house is cooling again, and we will be able to sleep tonight. THANK YOU FRANK !! You are a life-saver.
You're very welcome! And thank you for letting me know the video was helpful!
I managed to change my Thermostat batteries. Thank you so much, I really appreciated your display.
Ram Shrestha Thank you; I'm glad the video was helpful.
Thanks for your help! You took a while but you were able to help me. THANK YOU!
Thanks for making this video. Every time I tried to take the face plate off, before watching this video, it felt like I was going to destroy it so I would stop. lol
Michael Steele Thank you for commenting. I felt the same way when I first took mine apart. That's why I thought the video might be helpful to others, too.
Thank you! This video just helped me figure out my thermostat!
Appreciate it💓🙏🏻
liked the attention to detail.. very meticulous 👍👍👍 keep it up.
Thank you for your kind comments!
Thank you your directions were great and you saved me money. THANK YOU....
That helped me so much. Thank you!!
Start the video at 7:30 to avoid 7 minutes of nothing necessary
Thank you so much for your time teaching us.
You're welcome. I hope the video helped you get things working properly.
@@isntajerk Yes, I changed the batteries, THANK YOU.
@@usapol Excellent! You're welcome; I'm glad the video was helpful.
Start this video at 7:30 to avoid the wait.
How come I did exactly that and after words the numbers didn’t come out
Thank you! Made my afternoon much better
Followed the video and had the batteries changed in like 50 seconds. Thanks for the info man!!!!
You're welcome! Thanks for the comment, man!!
Is there a longer version of this video, perhaps? I was hoping to be able to call in sick because I’m spending the day replacing batteries.