To turn on the heat or wait -- that is the question. Obviously, if you're feeling chilly, you might turn it on, but there are also other things to consider.

This is why tweaking thermostat settings during the day is an easy way to maximize energy savings. Some of us make a game of ...

When it gets cold out, most people are tempted to crank the heat up, but there are more economical ways to heat your house during the winter months.

Want to stay warm without driving up your energy bill? Timing is everything. Learn the best times of day to turn on your heat ...

October's cool temperatures and first frost have arrived for most of the Northeast and so has the time to look at your thermostat and turn on the heat in your home, for you — or your tenants in New ...

Experts generally recommend turning on the heat when indoor temperatures fall to the mid-60s. The U.S. Department of Energy ...

October's cold temperatures have crept in as the first frost has arrived for most of the Northeast and so has the time to look at your thermostat and turn on the heat in your home. You may be ...

In the winter, experts recommend that you set your thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit when you're home, and 60 to 65 degrees when you're asleep or away.

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Spring may be here but that doesn't free us from chilly nights, and some that are downright cold. If the temperature whiplash ...

Chart shows that it took more electricity to heat a home with a heat pump when the thermostat was changed during the day (“on-off”) vs. constant temperature Credit: US Department of Energy—Courtesy ...