According to Energy Star, the average U.S. household spends over $900 per year on cooling and heating. A properly programmed thermostat can help you lower those energy costs and make setting the right ...

It’s never too late to start thinking about your home’s energy consumption and how you can improve its efficiency. Since the U.S. Department of Energy calculates that heating and cooling account for ...

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 ...

Smart thermostats, in particular, have become some of the most effective ways to balance comfort with efficiency. They learn ...

Want to trim your heating costs this winter? Learning how to effectively use your house’s thermostat can help you slash those utility bills. Learning how to effectively use your house’s thermostat can ...

According to Georgia Air, the magic number for fall is 68 degrees. It strikes the right balance between comfort and energy ...

With a polar vortex bringing snow to the South for the first time in a longtime, there's a good chance many are clashing over what temperature to keep their homes. The debate over the ideal thermostat ...

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 ...