Troubleshooting Braeburn Thermostat Troubleshooting Guide
In this piece, we are going to feature the different problems most Braeburn thermostat owners face and how to fix them. Our troubleshooting guide, though useful, is not a replacement for professional HVAC maintenance. Before tinkering with the core parts of your system, ensure that you consult your insurance documents to avoid voiding the warranty of other components in your air conditioning system.
Apart from the Braeburn thermostat troubleshooting tables, we will also give you links to user and service manuals. These are a treasure trove if you want to dig deeper into troubleshooting your Braeburn thermostat.
How to Reset Braeburn Thermostat
Braeburn thermostats have a reset button gently recessed on the front panel of the thermostat. You will need a paperclip or safety pin to depress the button and reset your thermostat. This button reverts your Braeburn thermostat to factory settings forcing you to restart configuring and programming it from start.
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Braeburn Builder 1005 Thermostat Troubleshooting
| Issue | How to Fix |
|---|---|
| Heating or cooling doesn't turn on | Check to see if OFF is on display. This indicates that the system is turned off at the thermostat. Move the system selector switch to the ON position. Compressor protection features may be in effect due to compressor short cycle conditions. Heating or cooling system may be malfunctioning. Call a professional service technician immediately to verify system operation. |
| Thermostat turns heating or cooling system on too often or not often enough. | Increase or decrease temperature differential setting as appropriate to provide the desired performance level. |
| Low battery indicator is shown in thermostat display. | Replace batteries immediately to maintain proper system operation. |
| OFF is shown in thermostat display and heating or cooling system will not start | This indicates that the system is turned off at the thermostat. Move the system selector switch to the ON position. |
| Thermostat display is blank. | It is possible that the batteries are drained and not providing power for the thermostat to control the system. Replace batteries immediately to maintain proper system operation. If you replace the batteries and the display does not appear, call a professional service technician to verify thermostat and system performance. |
| Thermostat will not allow me to program a setpoint temperature higher than 90° F (32 e C). | This is above the normal thermostat temperature setting range of 45’ to 90 F (7 to 32° C). |
| Thermostat will not allow me to program a setpoint temperature lower than 45° F (7* C). | This is below the normal thermostat temperature setting range of 45 to 90 F (7 to 32° C). |
| Fan continues to run all the time whether the system is on or off. | Check that the fan control switch is in the AUTO position. This will allow the fan to run only when the heating or cooling system is turned on and running. Check thermostat wiring to make sure that the fan control wiring is connected to the correct terminals on the wiring terminal block. |
| The room is too warm or too cold. | verify the current setpoint and make any modifications that are necessary. |
| HI is shown in the thermostat display where the room temperature is normally displayed | The temperature sensed by the thermostat is higher than the 90˚ F (32˚ C) upper limit of the thermostats display range. The display will return to normal after the sensed temperature lowers within the 45˚ to 90˚ F (7˚ to 32˚ C) display range. This condition could occur from the system being turned off during an exceptionally warm period or upon installation when the thermostat has been stored for a long period of time in a warm vehicle or location prior to being installed. The thermostat is equipped with a mechanical high temperature safety switch that will turn off the thermostat should the temperature exceed 99˚ F (37˚ C) |
| LO is shown in the thermostat display where the room temperature is normally displayed. | The temperature sensed by the thermostat is lower than the 45˚ F (7˚ C) lower limit of the thermostats display range. The display will return to normal after the sensed temperature rises within the 45˚ to 90˚ F (7˚ to 32˚ C) display range. If the temperature in the controlled space seems to be normal, wait for the thermostat to acclimate to the correct room temperature. This condition could occur from the system being turned off during a cold weather period or upon installation when the thermostat has been stored for a long period of time in a cold vehicle or location prior to being installed. The thermostat should be allowed to war |
Braeburn 140404 Thermostat
| Issue | How to Fix |
|---|---|
| Cooling is disabled when Emergency Heat has been selected on a heat pump system | Selecting emergency heat from a thermostat in heat mode will disable compressor cooling in all zones. The zone panel will display the following message when Cooling has been disabled. To enable cooling, turn Emergency Heat Off at the panel and/or the priority thermostat calling for emergency heat and make a call other than emergency heat from the priority thermostat |
| Plenum HI Run Delay HI Limit | Displayed when the Plenum Temperature is exceeded during equipment heating operation. All heating stages will be turned off and the fan will be turned on until the plenum temperature returns to the normal range. Service the system immediately to prevent potential damage |
| Plenum LO Run Delay LO Limit | Displayed when the Plenum Temperature is too low during equipment cooling operation. All cooling stages will be turned off and the fan will be turned on until the plenum temperature returns to the normal range. Service the system immediately to prevent potential damage |
| Plenum Sensor Bad | Displayed when an error has been detected with the plenum sensor. This error must be corrected by servicing the zone panel plenum sensor. If the sensor is not operating correctly, the zone panel will not call for additional stages of heating or cooling |
| Outdoor Sensor Bad | Displayed when an error has been detected with the outdoor sensor. This error must be corrected by servicing the zone panel outdoor sensor. If the outdoor sensor is not operating correctly, the zone panel will not use outdoor balance point control for heating calls |
| Invalid Address on Expansion Panel | Displayed when an invalid address has been set on an expansion panel. This message will appear when an expander is powered up and wired to the communication terminals. To locate the expander panel with the invalid address, view the expander panel status LED. The status LED will be flashing red |
| Duplicate Address on Expansion Panel | Displayed when a duplicate address has been set on an expansion panel. This message will appear when an expander is powered up and wired to the communication terminals. To locate the expander panel with the duplicate, view the expander panel status LED. The status LED will be flashing red |
Braeburn 3300 Thermostat Troubleshooting
| Issue | How to Fix |
|---|---|
| Thermostat does not turn on heating or cooling system | 1. Check if OFF is in display. This indicates that the system is turned off at the thermostat. Change the system to HEAT or COOL. After the compressor short cycle protection period expires, the system should start. Compressor protection feature may be in effect due to compressor short cycle conditions 2. Heating or cooling system may be malfunctioning. Call a professional service technician immediately to verify system operation |
| Thermostat turns on heating instead of cooling or cooling instead of heating | Check thermostat wiring to make sure that the heating and cooling stages are connected to the correct terminals on the wiring terminal block |
| Thermostat turns heating or cooling system on too often or not often enough | Increase or decrease temperature differential settings as appropriate to provide the desired performance level |
| Low battery indicator is shown in thermostat display | Replace batteries immediately to maintain proper system operation |
| Thermostat display is blank | It is possible that AC power is not present at the thermostat and/or the batteries are drained. Check fuse, circuit breaker and thermostat wiring as appropriate to verify AC power is available. Replace batteries before reprogramming thermostat |
| The room is too warm or too cold | Review current set point and change as necessary |
| Fan runs intermittently or when system is off | Fan switch is in Recirculate Mode (CIRC). |
Braeburn 229100 Thermostat Troubleshooting
| Issue | How to Fix |
|---|---|
| No Humidifier Operation in "ON" position | 1. Set thermostat to operate both furnace burner and blower. Operation may be necessary for system power. 2. Check voltage at humidifier control terminals. There shouldn't be voltage for Power Humidifier. Voltage should be 20-30 VAC for most others 3. Inspect humidifier wiring. |
| Humidifier operation in "ON" position only | 1. Humidity level in the home is higher than knob setting. Humidifier control will not operate the humidifier until humidity level is reduced. |
| Humidifier operation continuous | 1. When the humidity in the home is less than the knob setting, the control will operate humidifier until the humidity is higher. Reduce knob setting. 2. Use "ON" position. Verify that the humidifier operates. 3. Remove wires from control terminals. If humidifier continues to operate, check solenoid valve. |
| Humidifier turns on and off repeatedly | 1. Check voltage at humidifier control terminals. There should be no voltage for a Power Humidifier. Voltage should be 20-30 VAC for most others. 2. If mounted on return air duct, make sure humidifier control is at least 24" upstream of humidifier's air discharge. |
Braeburn 1010 Thermostat Troubleshooting
| Issue | How to Fix |
|---|---|
| Thermostat does not turn on heating or cooling system. | Check to see if OFF is shown in display. This indicates that the system is turned off at the thermostat. Move the system selector switch to the HEAT or COOL position. After the compressor short cycle protection 5-minute period expires the system should start within a minutes time. Compressor protection features may be in effect due to compressor short cycle conditions. Heating or cooling system may be malfunctioning. Call a professional service technician immediately to verify system operation. |
| Thermostat turns on heating instead of cooling, or cooling instead of heating. | Check thermostat wiring to make sure that the heating and cooling stages are connected to the correct terminals on the wiring terminal block. |
| Thermostat turns heating or cooling system on too often or not often enough. | Increase or decrease temperature differential setting as appropriate to provide the desired performance level. |
| OFF is shown in thermostat display and heating or cooling system will not start. | This indicates that the system is turned off at the thermostat. The thermostat must be in HEAT or COOL modes of operation to control the heating or cooling system. Move the system selector switch to the HEAT or COOL position. |
| HI is shown in the thermostat display where the room temperature is normally displayed. | The temperature sensed by the thermostat is higher than the 90˚ F (32˚ C) upper limit of the thermostats display range. The display will return to normal after the sensed temperature lowers within the 45˚ to 90˚ F (7˚ to 32˚ C) display range. Turn on the cooling system or use other methods to lower the temperature accordingly. This condition could occur from the system being turned off during an exceptionally warm period or upon installation when the thermostat has been stored for a long period of time in a warm vehicle or location prior to being installed. The thermostat is equipped with a mechanical high temperature safety switch that will turn off the thermostat should the temperature exceed 99˚ F (37˚ C) |
| LO is shown in the thermostat display where the room temperature is normally displayed | The temperature sensed by the thermostat is lower than the 45˚ F (7˚ C) lower limit of the thermostats display range. The display will return to normal after the sensed temperature rises within the 45˚ to 90˚ F (7˚ to 32˚ C) display range. If the temperature in the controlled space seems to be normal, wait for the thermostat to acclimate to the correct room temperature. If the room seems to be colder than usual, turn on the heating system to raise the temperature as needed for comfort within the room. This condition could occur from the system being turned off during a cold weather period or upon installation when the thermostat has been stored for a long period of time in a cold vehicle or location prior to being installed. The thermostat should be allowed to warm up prior to installation to allow proper heating control once installed. |
| Thermostat will not allow me to program a setpoint temperature higher than 90° F (32° C). | This is above the normal thermostat temperature setting range of 45' to 90‘ F (T to 32" C). |
| Thermostat will not allow me to program a setpoint temperature lower than 45° F (7° C). | This is below the normal thermostat temperature setting range of 45' to 90‘ F {T to 32" C). |
| Fan continues to run all the time whether the system is on or off. | Check that the fan control switch is in the AUTO position. This will allow the fan to run only when the heating or cooling system is turned on and running. Check thermostat wiring to make sure that the fan control wiring is connected to the correct terminals on the winng terminal block. |
| The room is too warm or too cold. | make any modifications that are necessary. |
Braeburn 3000
| Issue | How to Fix |
|---|---|
| Thermostat turns on heating instead of cooling or cooling instead of heating | Check thermostat wiring to make sure that the heating and cooling stages are connected to the correct terminals on the wiring terminal block. |
| Thermostat turns heating or cooling system on too often or not often enough | Increase or decrease temperature differential settings as appropriate to provide the desired performance level |
| Low battery indicator is shown in thermostat display | Replace batteries immediately to maintain proper system operation |
| OFF is shown in thermostat display and heating or cooling system will not start | This indicates that the system is turned off at the thermostat. The thermostat must be in HEAT or COOL modes of operation to control the heating or cooling system. Move the system selector switch to the HEAT or COOL position |
| Thermostat display is blank | It is possible that AC power is not present at the thermostat and/or the batteries are drained. Check fuse, circuit breaker and thermostat wiring as appropriate to verify AC power is available. Replace batteries before reprogramming thermostat. If AC power is present call a professional service technician to verify thermostat and system performance |
| Fan runs intermittently or when system is off | Fan switch is in Circulate Mode |
| HI is shown in the thermostat display | The temperature sensed by the thermostat is higher than the 99' F (37 C) upper limit of the thermostats display range. The display will return to normal after the sensed temperature lowers within the 40 to 99 F (4‘ to 37 C) display range. Turn on the cooling system or use other methods to lower the temperature accordingly. This condition could occur from the system being turned off during an exception- ally warm period or upon installation when the thermostat has been stored for a long period of time in a warm vehicle or location prior to being installed |
| LO is shown in the thermostat display | The temperature sensed by the thermostat is lower than the 40 F (4 C) lower limit of the thermostat's display range. The display will return to normal after the sensed temperature rises within the 40 to 99 F (4 to 37 C) display range. Turn on the heating system to raise the temperature as needed for comfort within the room. This condition could occur from the system being turned off during a cold weather period or upon installation when the thermostat has been stored for a long period of time in a cold vehicle or location prior to being installed. The thermostat should be allowed to warm up prior to installation in order to provide proper heating control once installed |
| Cannot program a set point temperature higher than 90* F (32‘ C). | This is above the normal thermostat temperature setting range of 45 to 90 F (7 to 32 C) |
| Cannot program a set point temperature lower than 45“ F (7" C). | This is below the normal thermostat temperature setting range |
| Thermostat will not allow me to change the set point | The keypad is locked. Press either the Aor vkey and the backlight key at the same time to unlock |
| Fan continues to run all the time whether the system is on or off | Check to make sure the fan control switch is in the AUTO position. This will allow the fan to run only when the heating or cooling system is turned on and running. |
If the above troubleshooting guides didn’t address your issue, you can go to our manual download page to grab the manual for your specific Braeburn thermostat brand. This will often help you figure out the problem. Let us know in the comments section below if there is an error we didn’t handle.