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 on it can be confusing.

“Programming your thermostat can feel daunting,” says John Galeotafiore, who oversees the testing of thermostats and other home products for CR.

Programmable thermostats are capable of controlling the entire heating, ventilation and air conditioning system — from heating to indoor air quality and energy management.

But if you establish your own schedule, it will override the Nest’s learning capabilities and control your HVAC system pretty much like any other high-end programmable thermostat.

A programmable thermostat also can cut summer air-conditioning costs even more. Some thermostats automatically switch to a summer time-temperature schedule when cooling is needed. A year-round ...

A programmable thermostat can reduce your HVAC bills by approximately $180 every year, but the cost of the simplest thermostat you can install starts at only $25.

Do not connect mains voltage to your breadboard – it is absolutely not designed to handle anything over about 15V. You’ll need your boiler’s instructions for a wiring diagram of where to attach a ...

Venstar®, a leading thermostat and energy management systems supplier, today announced that it has added "Home" and "Away" buttons to its ColorTouch® touchscreen programmable thermostats, ...

Programmable thermostats on their own can save users from 3 percent to 5 percent annually, according to CPS. It says the demand response program can save customers an additional 2 percent or 3 ...