The Honeywell room thermostat takes the guesswork out of temperature control by recommending and enacting temperature adjustments based on a combination of user preferences and outside weather conditions. If your Honeywell thermostat is not working after replacing the battery, then you will want to try a few troubleshooting options to resolve the problem. Thermostat batteries can last anywhere between 1-5 years depending on the manufacturer and model of your thermostat. Thermostats can be tricky, and this guide aims to make the task of changing a thermostat battery a bit easier.