Setting the thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit keeps the home warm enough to counteract any heat loss through the windows, ...

But there's a magic number that the U.S. Department of Energy says is optimal for home heating in the winter: 68 degrees when ...

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Programmable thermostats can save you by money by automatically adjusting your home's temperature when you're away or asleep. But as Consumer Reports found back in October 2007, the devices often have ...

FIX THIS - There is a way to become more energy efficient. Switching out your regular thermostat to a smart programmable thermostat can save you hundreds of dollars each year. Because you can program ...

Programmable thermostats, which now make up about half the U.S. sales of all thermostats, could be more trouble for some than they're worth. A study led by Alan Meier, a senior scientist at Lawrence ...

Q: I recently moved into a new house and received my first power bill. I was shocked at the amount and was sure there had been a mistake. I was wrong. A friend suggested I replace my thermostat with ...

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 ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A new program in Texas is giving free smart thermostats to those who qualify. The devices can help you save on your power bill, but only if they are used correctly and one study ...