How To Reset Ritetemp Thermostat Quickly And Easily

Resetting a Ritetemp thermostat to its factory settings can help you to troubleshoot issues with your thermostat, especially if other troubleshooting methods have failed.But keep in mind that resetting a Ritetemp thermostat to its factory settings will remove all settings and programs that you have configured.

In other words this will return it to the default settings. Here’s how you can reset a Ritetemp thermostat to its factory settings:

To reset a ritetemp thermostat on the 8000 series models, locate a small pin hole that houses the reset button. It is located just above the ‘press reset’ label. However, for the 6000 models, you’ll typically remove the upper front cover of your thermostat that also houses the wiring to reset your thermostat.

Option 1. Resetting a Ritetemp thermostat With a reset button

Step 1. Locate the reset button: This can depend on the model of your Ritetemp thermostat. for many models, the reset button is usually behind the top cover of your thermostt as shown below simply presss it for atleast 10s to rese your thermostat.

But for the 8000 series and many other models I have worked with in the past, the reset button will typically be located in a small hole just above the label ‘press reset’.

The tiny hole, usually about the size of a pencil head can be found on either the sides, underneath, on the front or the back of your thermostat.

If you can’t locate it on your model, don’t worry you will still be able to reset it using another model I will explain shortly in this guide.

Step 2: Press the reset button: Use a paper clip or a small pointed object to press and hold the reset button for at least 5 seconds. You should see the display screen flash, indicating that the thermostat has been reset to its factory settings.

However, note that the response on your thermostat screen can be different, depending on the model.

Step 3: Confirm the reset: After resetting the thermostat, you will need to reconfigure all of the settings and programs.

Confirm that the thermostat has been reset to its default settings by checking the display screen, which should show the initial setup ‘settings’ wizard.

That’s it, you are done resetting your ritetemp thermostat.

What happens when you reset a Ritetemp thermostat?

When you reset a Ritetemp thermostat to its factory settings, it erases all the custom settings and programs that you have set on the thermostat. This means that you will need to reconfigure your thermostat according to your preferences, such as setting the time, temperature, and schedule.

How do you erase all settings and programs on a Ritetemp thermostat

If you want to erase all the settings and programs on your Ritetemp thermostat without resetting it to its factory settings, you can perform a hard reset.

To do this, follow these steps:

Remove the batteries from the thermostat.

Press and hold down the “+” button for at least 5 seconds.

While still holding the “+” button, replace the batteries.

Release the “+” button.

After performing a hard reset, your thermostat will be cleared of all settings and programs. You can now reconfigure the thermostat according to your preferences.

Option 2: How to Reset your Ritetemp thermostat On Other Models

If you can’t locate the pin hole on your rite temp thermostat there is still one more way you can reset it. This is done by using opening the upper front cover and accessing the interior reset butoon and also by another a technique called battery swap. To reset your thermostat using this technique you’ll need to remove the thermostat from the wall so you can have access to the batteries.

For the 6000 series models you won’t need to remove the thermostat from its base. Simply remove the lower cover of your thermostat then follow the other steps outlined below

Method 1

Remove the thermostat from its wallplate sub-base,
Remove the batteries,
Hit every key or button, letting it sit for 15 minutes to drain any remaining power from the thermostat)

Reinstalling the batteries.

Method 2

If method 1 doesn’t work. You can try removing batteries from your thermostat and insert them the other way for about 5 seconds before removing them and re-inserting them properly . This also drains any power that would be there.

Final thoughts

After following the instructions provided in this guide, you should be able to reset your Ritetemp thermostat to its factory settings. If your thermostat was experiencing issues, this reset should help to troubleshoot and resolve the problem.

However, if your issues persist even after resetting your thermostat, there may be other underlying problems that require further attention. In this case, it may be necessary to call a professional technician for help or to contact Ritetemp’s customer support for additional guidance.

In any case, resetting your thermostat can be a useful first step in troubleshooting issues and restoring your thermostat’s functionality. We hope that this guide has been helpful in guiding you through the process of resetting your Ritetemp thermostat and resolving any issues you may have been experiencing