How to Fix Ecobee Calibrating Heat Cool Disabled?

Are you troubled because of Ecobee calibrating heat cool disabled message appearing on your screen? f yes, then worry not as here we can help you resolve this issue easily. In this guide, we have explained all the possible solutions that you can apply to fix this problem. 

If you find that your Ecobe is calibrating, then that is probably happening because it is reading the temperature of your home. To resolve this issue, you need to wait for at least 5-20 minutes based on the performance of your Ecobee and ensure that your HVAC system is not restricting the power to your thermostat. Before you go ahead and follow the solutions mentioned in this guide, you should wait for 5-20 minutes. 

In order to get a proper reading of your home's temperature, it calibrates once in a while. One must not interfere when the checking process is going on. 

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Why does Ecobee Calibrating Heat or Cool Gets Enabled or Disabled?

You should not be scared if your thermostat is calibrating. It is going to check the temperature of your house and it is not going to take more than 20 minutes. After that, you can turn off your household's heat and cooling.

However, you must do it on a temporary basis. In case Ecobee is still unresponsive after 20 minutes, then may be you are facing this problem because of the below-mentioned reasons. 

1) Sensor Issue

You may face this problem because of a sensor issue. The sensor of your thermostat can scan the temperature of your device. However, if there is any problem with the sensor, then it won't be able to take the reading. 

2) HVAC Power Issues 

There is a chance that the HVAC is cutting the power supply of your thermostat, which is why it is not able to complete the calibration process. 

3) Outdated Firmware

Ecobee requires a restart whenever it calibrates. Therefore it may be happening because of outdated firmware. 

4) Furnace Overheating 

Overheating of the furnace can also lead to this problem. This impacts the reading of your thermostat the most. 

5) Condition Obstructions

In case the water starts accumulating on your conditioner, it may force the thermostat to calibrate for a longer duration than normal.

How to Fix the Ecobee Heat and Cool Disabled Issue?

Calibrating is important for scanning the temperature. However, when it goes on for a long period, it becomes quite frustrating. This is the time when you should determine the cause of the problem and take immediate action. Below, we have mentioned the necessary steps that you need to follow to fix this problem. 

1) Configure Calibration

There is a chance that the configuration of calibration is not done properly. Below are the steps that you need to follow to complete Ecobee's configuration in the right way. By performing the steps below, you will be able to fix Ecobee calibrating heat cool disabled issue. 

Step 1: Go to the man Menu of your thermostat. 

Step 2: Go to the Installation Settings tab and then tap on it. You can easily find it below the "Settings Menu".

Step 3: Search for the tab "Thresholds" and then choose "Temperature Correction". 

Step 4: Adjust the temperature that is perfect for the configuration. 

2) Reconnect the Power Wire

Once you are done configuring the calibration of your thermostat, the next thing that you need to do is to reconnect the power wire. This method is also called a power cycle or hard reset. This method discharges your device.

Below are the steps that you need to perform in order to reconnect your Ecobee power cord. 

Step 1: First of all, you need to find a 24V C wire that is red in color that goes in from the side of your thermostat.

Step 2: Disconnect the wire for at least 5 minutes. 

Step 3: Reconnect the C wire and then test your thermostat. 

Please ensure that when you reconnect the wire and power on your thermostat, one more calibration will start. If it goes on for more than 20 minutes, then go ahead with the next solution. 

3) Clean the Drain Pan of Your A/C

In case your A/C drain pan is full of dirt, it may affect the ability of your thermostat to scan the temperature. Hence, the calibration process will continue for a longer duration. Now, you need to ensure that your A./C drain pan is clean.

It is important for you to clear your system firmly. Please ensure that you clean all your A/C drain pans and test calibration after that. This will fix your Ecobee calibrating heat cool disabled issue. 

4) Factory Reset Your Thermostat

If you have tried out everything else and none of the above-mentioned solutions are helping you out with your problem, then you must factory reset your device by applying the steps mentioned below. 

Step 1: First of all, you need to go to the Menu of your thermostat. 

Step 2: After that, go to the Settings button. 

Step 3: Go down and find Reset. 

Step 4: Select the option of "Reset all settings". 

Step 5: Choose a Reset option. 

Step 6: Wait for the thermostat to complete the reset process. 

Calibration may not happen once the reset process gets completed. However, your thermostat will start working properly after the second reboot and resolve Ecobee calibrating heat cool disabled issues.