Good news if you’re in the market for your first smart thermostat: You don’t have to break the bank for a feature-rich model.

Heat pumps are quickly overtaking traditional heating systems in American homes, as they are more efficient and environmentally friendly. But without a proper control system, they could spike a ...

Find the disconnect switch to your air handler or furnace, and switch it off. This will be located near the unit. Shut off the circuit breaker at your home’s electrical panel if you can’t find the ...

Chart shows that it took more electricity to heat a home with a heat pump when the thermostat was changed during the day (“on-off”) vs. constant temperature Credit: US Department of Energy—Courtesy ...

The heat pump which cools [Chris LeBlanc’s] home lacks the sort of control he was looking for. It’s just got a timer, which switches it off automatically. He wanted to the ability to schedule the ...

Honeywell's version didn't work all that well. Rather than relying on an algorithm to adjust the heat and A/C like the Nest, the Lyric used geofencing tied to the location of your phone. (You set a ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Whew, it's hot this week. Much of the country is in a typical July weather pattern, and our thermostats are sweating almost as much as we are. It's a perfect time to answer viewer ...

The Climate Technology Corp. (CTC) 43168 digital/programmable, multistage heat pump thermostat is available. According to the company, the thermostat is the perfect complement to the 43154 ...

(NEXSTAR) – With frigid temperatures, ice and snow in the forecast for much of the U.S. this week, heaters practically everywhere are going to be working overtime. If you’re not feeling the warmth, ...