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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Smart thermostats are one of the simplest home device upgrades you can make to save money without needing a lot of tech knowledge or constant monitoring. But I've found a frequent question pops up ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. You can save up to $180 in energy costs per ...

Ever since Nest introduced its $249 Learning Thermostat in 2011, pricey Wi-Fi-enabled temperature controllers have been trending in the smart-home industry. But not everyone wants a super fancy ...

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 ...

Smart thermostats automate themselves, give you app controls, and plenty more fun tricks-- but it's all in service of saving on your energy bills. For buyers who may be spending upward of $250 for a ...