Q. Electricity and heating fuel prices are soaring. I need to conserve energy. Will a programmable thermostat really help me save money? How can you maximize energy savings when using one? A. You bet ...

It’s no secret that programmable thermostats are a great way to save money on your utility bills. But people often forget to program their thermostats, which means they’re missing out on the potential ...

A thermostat is the brains behind your home’s heating and cooling system, whether that system has a heat pump, furnace, boiler, central AC, or a combination. By monitoring and controlling the ...

If your wallet is already feeling the pinch from your monthly energy bill as we head into the colder months, you’ll be happy to know that you can keep those expenses down using a simple device called ...

CR’s recommended thermostats—from brands like Emerson and Honeywell Home—are easy to program, and they can help you trim monthly utility bills Programmable thermostats are generally easier to use than ...