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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

First, remove the thermostat cover and make sure the subbase is mounted level on the wall. If it’s not, the mercury switch inside won’t work properly, which can affect the accuracy of the temperature ...

TEMPERATURES RISING, SO ARE ENERGY BILLS. BUT ACCORDING TO THE EXPERTS, THERE ARE WAYS TO STAY COOL AND STILL SAVE MONEY. BEN: AN AIR CONDITIONER COULD BE THE ONE ITEM YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT THIS ...

The Amazon Smart Thermostat can be enrolled in a variety of Energy Savings Incentives Programs. These vary by location, but they essentially work to lower your energy bills by allowing the utility ...

After speaking with energy experts and tracking my own savings, I've found out how much a smart thermostat can save you even during a hot summer.