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 ...

(NewsUSA) - From smart phones to programmable thermostats, today's electronics come equipped with advanced operating systems that make life easier and more efficient. The challenge is knowing how to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: When my heating system constantly runs in this cold weather, I’m reminded of a device my family in England has. It is set to turn heat off at 10 p.m. and come back on at 6 a.m. Is this ...

The X2S Smart Thermostat is an easy-to-use Energy Star certified thermostat. It’s not the most modern-looking device, but it ...

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 ...

Q. I moved into my new house three years ago and have yet to figure out how to program what I think is an automatic thermostat. I have a master’s degree but still have no idea what to do. Can you help ...

CHICAGO - Amid the hottest time of the year, consumer advocates joined with ComEd and the Illinois Commerce Commission Tuesday to make Chicago-area consumers aware that cooling an empty home, while ...

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 ...