She and other experts say cranking down your thermostat will only ... States weathering record-breaking high temperatures ...

Simple energy guidelines can get anyone started with a smart thermostat: In the cold months, set it to at most 68 degrees ...

According to the US Department of Energy, you should avoid installing your thermostat near windows or doors, heat sources or direct sunlight. You should also avoid putting lamps or TVs near your ...

When you're out of the house for an extended amount of time, FPL recommends setting your thermostat to 85 degrees with the fan on "auto." Older adults are more prone to heat stress, according to ...

One thing I loved about my old apartment was that it came equipped with a smart thermostat. If I was too cold to get out of bed, I just turned on the heat with my phone (same deal for the AC in the ...

Your thermostat has no control over how quickly your home heats up so turning it up high will make your central heating system work overtime. This results in it taking longer to heat your house ...

As [Kerry] points out, even a tenth of an ohm increase in resistance in a 15 amp circuit would dissipate 20 watts of heat, and from the toasty look of the thermostat it had been a lot more than that.