Ever feel like the controls on your thermostat might as well be hieroglyphics? We hear you. Whether you have a programmable thermostat or a smart model, setting a schedule can be confusing. But it’s a ...

From seasonal fluctuations to how to handle your AC when you’re out of town, these cost-saving thermostat tips help you find ...

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Did you know that heating and cooling your home are responsible for up to half of your energy consumption? What's more, if you're not careful, it's easy to waste a lot of that delightfully conditioned ...

In 1906, a young engineer named Mark Honeywell saw an opportunity in the business of Albert Butz. Butz had invented the modern home thermostat, the remote device that, when the home’s temperature ...

Don't spend the winter shivering. Set your thermostat to the right temperature to stay comfortable and save money all season long.

Tired of manually adjusting the temperature in your home? Sick of those costly energy bills in the summer and winter months? It sounds like a Nest Thermostat could be a worthwhile investment.

The BCC100 isn’t quite as sophisticated as the competition from players like Honeywell and Nest Labs, but it can control humidifiers and dehumidifiers that the budget models from those manufacturers ...

Q. I moved into my new house three years ago and have yet to figure out how to program what I think is an automatic thermostat. I have a master’s degree but still have no idea what to do. Can you help ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Ever feel like the controls on your thermostat might as well be hieroglyphics? We hear you. Whether you have a ...