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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, ...

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 ...

If you don’t have a home-control system, the Nest is the smartest investment you can make when it comes to managing your home’s interior climate. Heating and cooling accounts for more than 40 percent ...

American Standard’s Gold ZM Control, also known as the 900 Family 7-day Digital Programmable Comfort Control, regulates proper moisture levels through the humidifier or air conditioner, depending on ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Does your home's heating and cooling only go up, down, or off? Installing a programmable thermostat can save you a lot of cash and frustration. Microsoft's Hohm team shows you how easy it is in a ...