How Do I Change My Differential Setting on My Honeywell CT3600 Thermostat?

Written By
Alan Sembera
Alan Sembera
Published: Dec 12, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Open the thermostat cover to expose the keypad.

  2. Press and hold down the up key, down key and "i" key at the same time until the setup screen appears on the digital display. These keys are on the upper right of the keypad.

  3. Make sure the number on the left is 4. If it is not, press the "Time" forward button until it reads 4.

  4. Press the up key to change the number on the right. Your options will be 1, 3, 6 or 9. These numbers represent cycles per hour.

  5. Press the Run Program key to exit setup.

Tips

Honeywell recommends these settings for cycle rate: 1 for a gravity or steam system; 3 for hot water, a high efficiency furnace (90 percent or better), or a single stage heat pump; 6 for a gas or oil forced air furnace; and 9 for an electric furnace.

Warnings

Certain heating systems may not work properly if the rate cycle is increased to more than the recommended rate.

Alan Sembera

Alan Sembera began writing for local newspapers in Texas and Louisiana. His professional career includes stints as a computer tech, information editor and income tax preparer. Sembera now writes full time about business and technology. He…

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