Programmable thermostats are widely used during cold weather months in order to trim energy bills down, but if you're not making use of your thermostat during summer, you may be spending more money ...

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As the mercury heads south for the winter, heating costs move in the opposite direction. With a programmable thermostat, you can save money by setting the heat to turn down automatically during the ...

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Programmable thermostats are a great investment. In the first year after installation, you can reduce your energy bills by more than you paid for the thermostat. The Earth Day celebrations are over, ...

Programmable thermostats, which now make up about half the U.S. sales of all thermostats, could be more trouble for some than they're worth. A study led by Alan Meier, a senior scientist at Lawrence ...

Ever since Nest introduced its $249 Learning Thermostat in 2011, pricey Wi-Fi-enabled temperature controllers have been trending in the smart-home industry. But not everyone wants a super fancy ...

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 ...

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 ...