According to the Department of Energy, installing a programmable thermostat can help you save between 5% and 15% on your monthly heating and cooling bills. The work takes less than an hour, and with ...

It's a fact: Programming a thermostat's temperature to automatically change when you're away or sleeping -- lower in the winter and higher in the summer -- saves you money. In fact, the EPA estimates ...

Installing a smart thermostat may sound like a daunting and intimidating process, but Consumer Reports is here to show you just how simple it can be. Our experts install and test smart thermostats for ...

Heating and cooling a typical U.S. dwelling uses more energy and drains more energy dollars than any other system in the home. Typically, 44 percent of the residential utility bill goes for heating ...

On paper, a smart thermostat sounds like a great deal-- offering potential savings while making home heating and cooling easier to manage through AI and remote sensors. In practice, a worry frequently ...

BALTIMORE (WJZ)-- Experts recommend installing a programmable thermostat. Mary Bubala reports. The average household spends more than $2,200 a year on energy bills. But you can save, on average, $200 ...

One of our astute readers of The News recently pointed out that contractors should consider putting a protocol into place as far as thermostats are concerned. According to this reader, “There is the ...

Programmable thermostats are a great investment. In the first year after installation, you can reduce your energy bills by more than you paid for the thermostat. The Earth Day celebrations are over, ...