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 ...

A programmable thermostat is essentially a “set-it-and-forget-it” product that lets you control when your home’s heating or air-conditioning system turns on according to a preset schedule.

Honeywell took the idea a step further and in 1906 unveiled the first programmable thermostat. The “Jewell” featured a built-in clock that allowed users to choose the times of day when their ...

A new thermostat doesn't have to cost hundreds. Here's how to find a solid programmable model for $30 or less.

Typically, only about 10 percent of people who have a programmable thermostat actually create a schedule to, for example, turn down the heating when nobody's at home.

CR's experts test smart thermostats for a living, so they know about all the pitfalls that come with adapting them to your existing HVAC system.

One of the ways to lower your A/C bill is to program a thermostat through summer and winter.

Use a programmable thermostat Invest in a smart or programmable thermostat to maintain consistent temperatures and reduce heating when you’re asleep or out of the house.