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 ...

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 ...

In 1906, a young engineer named Mark Honeywell saw an opportunity in the business of Albert Butz. Butz had invented the modern home thermostat, the remote device that, when the home’s temperature ...

While smart thermostats have a lot of features, at its core, the main use is to regulate your home's temperature with air conditioning and heat. In this way, a smart thermostat is much like a "dumb" ...

TEMPERATURES RISING, SO ARE ENERGY BILLS. BUT ACCORDING TO THE EXPERTS, THERE ARE WAYS TO STAY COOL AND STILL SAVE MONEY. BEN: AN AIR CONDITIONER COULD BE THE ONE ITEM YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT THIS ...

EAST ST. LOUIS – Ameren Illinois announced an initiative Wednesday to put 300,000 smart thermostats in customer homes and businesses. “When the Future Energy Jobs Act was passed, we made a bold ...

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 ...