Smart Thermostats
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Away Mode vs. Vacation Mode: The Setting Mix-Up That’s Quietly Spiking Your Bill
Away Mode and Vacation Mode sound interchangeable, but mixing them up can quietly spike your energy bill. Mike Foti, Sarah Smith, and Tom Johnson…
Why Some Smart Thermostats Need a C-Wire and Others Don’t — The Install Question That Trips Up DIYers
The C-wire trips up more DIY thermostat installs than any other wiring question. **Brian H.**, Lisa M., and Tom R. break down why some…
Why Your Smart Thermostat's 'Learning Mode' Might Actually Be Learning the Wrong Habits
Smart thermostats promise to learn your habits and save energy — but if your routine is erratic, the thermostat might just be learning to…
Multigenerational Households: Three Generations, One Thermostat: How to Stop the Temperature Wars at Home
With over 60 million Americans living in multigenerational homes, how do you stop the thermostat from becoming a daily battleground? John W. McCaffrey, Lisa…
Pets & Pet Dander: Living With Dogs or Cats? Your HVAC Filter Is Probably Losing That Battle
With 70% of U.S. households owning a pet, is your standard HVAC filter actually catching the dander, hair, and allergens your furry friends leave…
Zoning Systems: One House, Five Temperatures
Tired of the family thermostat wars? Mark McClain, Jessica Liu, and Roberto Martinez explain how zoning systems let every room run its own temperature—and…
Your Thermostat Is Smarter Than You're Using It: 5 Settings Nobody Turns On
Your thermostat probably does more than you realize. HVAC technician Michael B. Wertz, energy analyst Dr. Amanda Reed, and building scientist Carlos Mendez reveal…
Smart Thermostats: How Much Can You Actually Save in a Year
Smart thermostats promise real savings — but how much can you actually expect in a year? HVAC technician Dan Hounshell, energy analyst Jessica Green,…