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 ...

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

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...