It's about to get hot. Like really, really hot. And as the temperatures rise this week, that means air conditioners will be taxed to the limits. It also will mean soaring electric bills, along with ...

When extreme heat hits, it's tempting to crank the air conditioning as low as it will go. But while that might offer short-term relief, it can lead to sky-high energy bills and put unnecessary strain ...

Learn the best practices for programming your thermostat to be more efficient and reduce energy bills. Keeping your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer is a constant battle between your ...

The dog’s sprawled belly-up on the cool tile, the box fan is doing its best impression of a jet engine and you’re eyeing the thermostat like it personally betrayed you. Because every time you touch it ...

If you’re seeking relief from the blistering summer heat, resist the urge to dramatically turn down your thermostat. “Definitely don’t do that,” said Jennifer Amann, senior fellow in the buildings ...