According to Energy Star, the average U.S. household spends over $900 per year on cooling and heating. A properly programmed thermostat can help you lower those energy costs and make setting the right ...

If you have a programmable or smart thermostat, you may be wondering what some buttons on it are for. Here's when and how to use the 'hold' button on yours.

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 ...