We all desire to come home to some cool temperatures at home after a long day. During winter, you will likely need Ecobee to heat your room. What to do if Ecobee is not turning on the heat?
There are several reasons why Ecobee is not turning on the heat. You may have set your desired temperatures lower than your room temperatures. Your furnace may also be having some issues. More reasons causing this defect are well-discussed below!
Reasons Why Ecobee Won’t Turn On Heat
While approaching winter, you want to ensure your Ecobee is working properly.
- If you have set the wrong temperatures within the Ecobee thermostat, there will be a problem.
For an Ecobee thermostat to function properly, have your room temperatures lower than the desired one. If you set the thermostat temperatures below room temperature, your Ecobee will not turn on the heat.
- Improper settings within the thermostat.
A wrong move with the thermostat settings will lead to Ecobee not turning on heat.
- Your furnace may be overheating
An overheating furnace is another danger facing an Ecobee Furnace. If the temperatures become too high, your Ecobee will not function properly.
- If the furnace is off
It is okay to have your furnace off if you do not need the heat. However, the heater should always be on when you require your Ecobee thermostat to turn on the heat.
Troubleshoot: Ecobee Not Turning On Heat. Below is What You Should Do!
Change Heat Settings
- As we have seen above, the room temperature should be lower than the heat set point on your Ecobee. Therefore, you need to change the heat setting using the app or thermostat interface.
- Set the thermostat on auto mode.
- On the display screen, increase or decrease temperatures. Make sure the temperature remains above the current temperature.
Change or Regulate Thermostat Settings
- As an Ecobee user, you have control over how it functions. You can make modifications to the settings such as;
- Changing the minimum difference between current and desired temperatures
- Regulating when the auxiliary heat should stop working
To adjust, follow these directions;
- Go to menu and select settings
- Secondly, click on installation settings
- An option ‘thresholds’ will appear
- Choose the settings you wish to change
Prevent Your Furnace From Overheating
- Clear the vents. Make sure that the vent is clear of blockages.
- Maintain the air filter. You should maintain the air filter by cleaning and changing it regularly.
- Ensure your evaporator coil is clean at least once every year.
- Do not leave your Ecobee running for long hours during winter.
Switch on The Furnace.
- For one reason or another, you may have switched off the furnace. The Ecobee thermostat cannot function when the heater is off. Therefore, you need to turn the heater on by;
- Locate a switch ‘HEAT COOL OFF’ on your Ecobee and choose heat.
Change Fan Control
Customers have confirmed that changing their fan control worked for them. Sometimes, Ecobee cannot talk to the heater to turn on the heat. In this case, changing the fan control settings helps.
Contact Ecobee Customer Service
If the above methods do not work, your thermostat may be experiencing some internal problems. There might be a defect with the wiring. For more guidance, we recommend you contact Ecobee customer service.
How To Deal With An Overheating Furnace
A furnace has three parts. All of these parts are responsible for regulating the amount of heat in a thermostat. If they are not maintained, these parts cause an overheating furnace.
Let us find out how we should maintain a furnace.
1. Vents
Leave the vents open for air to flow in and out. Check whether these vents are free from blockage and that nothing is blocking the air passage.
2. Air Filter
An air filter is an essential part of a furnace that requires regular changing. Changing the air filters prevents congestion allowing them to do their primary function perfectly.
3. Evaporator Coil
Regularly inspect the evaporator coil to confirm it is in its perfect state. If it is spoilt, your furnace may restart severally to overheating.
4. Blower Fan
Look out for obstructions in your blower fan to avoid defects.
How Do I Know that My Ecobee is Now Working?
Turn on the heating mode to test whether your Ecobee thermostat is now turning on the heat. Then, spot the flame icon turning orange on display. Your Ecobee thermostat is still having defects if you do not see the orange flame. If this occurs, you should consult customer care.
Conclusion
If your Ecobee is not turning on the heat, follow the above steps to find a solution. A solution may take just regulating the desired temperature or maintaining the furnace. You might have to call Ecobee customer service for help if the heat is not on.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I switch off my furnace?
It would be advisable t switch it off during hot months.
Why is my Ecobee flashing orange but not turning on the heat?
Your Ecobee thermostat is connecting with another device.
