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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Don't spend the winter shivering. Set your thermostat to the right temperature to stay comfortable and save money all season long.

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 ...

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 ...

No one likes paying for things they don’t use. That’s why we don’t leave the lights on throughout the house when we’re sleeping and why we turn off the TV when no one’s watching it. Yet despite their ...

From seasonal fluctuations to how to handle your AC when you’re out of town, these cost-saving thermostat tips help you find ...

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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 ...

Looking to move energy savings beyond light bulbs, a coalition of utilities, environmental groups and government agencies announced a new Chicago-area heating and cooling program Thursday that they ...