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 ...

With wind chills as low as the negative single digits sweeping through Milwaukee this week, you may be wondering how to set your thermostat for the winter. Perhaps you're tempted to crank up the heat ...

These are the optimal temperatures to set your thermostat in the summer and winter to save the most on energy bills.

As snow dusts parts of Texas this week, keeping your home warm becomes even more important. Whether you're facing a temporary cold snap or preparing for extended chilly days, there are several simple ...

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 ...

Unless you live alone, there's a good chance you've clashed with partners, roommates or family members over just how warm your home should be in the winter. It's a debate as old as the HVAC system ...

Finding the ideal thermostat setting becomes an urgent question for many Americans as temperatures fall each winter. The instinct to raise the temperature on the thermostat sets in the second you get ...

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 ... it will ...

If you’re seeking relief from the blistering summer heat, resist the urge to dramatically turn down your thermostat. “Definitely don’t do that,” said Jennifer Amann, senior fellow in the buildings ...

Matter has the promise of finally uniting the smart home under one standard, and slowly, that promise is coming to reality. Currently, Google is rolling out an update to its Nest Thermostat that adds ...

The ideal temperature will depend on the season, time of day, and whether you’re home or away. One of the main elements in creating a comfortable environment for guests in your home is nailing the ...