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  1. baseboard heat

    The Best Thermostat for Hot-Water Baseboard Heat Is Usually Not the One You Think

    Hot-water baseboard systems usually need a low-voltage hydronic thermostat, not an electric baseboard thermostat. Here is how to choose the right one.
  2. Energy Efficiency

    Don’t Turn the Heat Off: Set It Back the Right Way

    Turning the heat completely off is rarely the best winter strategy. For most homes, a smart setback saves energy while protecting pipes, finishes, pets,…
  3. frozen pipes

    The Safe Thermostat Setting for a Winter Vacation

    For most well-insulated homes, 55°F is the lowest practical thermostat setting before a winter vacation. Older homes, exposed plumbing, heat pumps, pets, plants, and…
  4. Air Conditioning

    AC Fan Set to Auto or On? The Practical HVAC Answer for Most Homes

    For most U.S. homes, Auto is the right everyday AC fan setting. On can help in specific situations, but it costs more, loads filters…
  5. Energy Efficiency

    Why Your Thermostat Stopped Working: 7 Problems to Check Before Replacing It

    A thermostat problem is not always a thermostat failure. Here is how to separate bad settings, power issues, wiring problems, poor placement, and HVAC…
  6. Air Conditioning

    The Right Summer AC Setting for Comfort, Cost, and a Healthy Home

    For most homes, 78°F is a smart summer AC starting point when people are home and awake, but comfort depends on humidity, health needs,…
  7. energy savings

    Best Winter Thermostat Settings for Comfort, Savings, and Safe Heating

    For many homes, 68°F while awake is the right winter starting point, but the best thermostat setting depends on your heating system, insulation, schedule,…
  8. energy savings

    The Best Winter Thermostat Setting: What Pros Recommend and When to Adjust It

    For most homes, 68°F while awake and at home is the right winter thermostat starting point. The better answer is knowing when to lower…
  9. energy savings

    The Best Winter Thermostat Setting Is 68°F, But Your HVAC System Matters

    The best winter thermostat setting for most homes is 68°F while people are home and awake, with a lower setting overnight or while away.…
  10. Energy Efficiency

    What Temperature Should You Set Your Thermostat? A Builder’s Guide to Comfort, Cost, and Efficiency

    For most U.S. homes, start around 78°F for cooling when occupied and 68°F for heating when awake, then adjust for humidity, insulation, heat pumps,…