Hand holds a phone with the Nest app next to a Nest thermostat on a screen indicating HVAC running time - oasisamuel/Shutterstock For many homeowners, smart thermostats are worth the hype, as they let ...

In early July, when temperatures were rising to the 90s, my smart thermostat, a Nest Gen-4 model, shut down completely in the worst timing possible. None of the quick fixes I had used when testing ...

The budget-friendly Energy Star-certified Google Nest Thermostat is polished and pretty, but it isn’t a true smart thermostat, at least not like its older sibling, the Google Nest Learning Thermostat, ...

Heat pump not performing? Before swapping parts, here’s how to use simple techniques — like the touch test — to confirm a ...

The thermostat isn’t on the right setting ... An inspection by an HVAC technician can catch any serious problems before they get worse and leave you hot and bothered. The technician will check all the ...

Instead of first reaching out to support, some problems with today’s smart home devices can be resolved by looking through available documentation. To simplify that journey, Google has released two ...

According to Energy Star, the average U.S. household spends over $900 per year on cooling and heating. A properly programmed thermostat can help you lower those energy costs and make setting the right ...

Engine overheating is a severe problem that many drivers encounter after years of vehicle ownership. Usually, it is due to some cooling system component becoming faulty or the coolant itself being ...

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Nick Statt is a Senior Producer on Decoder. Previously, he reported on the technology and gaming industries for more than a decade. Some users of Nest thermostats can no longer control the devices ...

Air conditioning is an essential part of modern-day living, especially during the hot summer months. So when an issue arises with this essential function, like your AC constantly running, it can be a ...

Colder temperatures are coming to Delaware soon. These tips will help you keep your house warm while saving money on energy bills this winter.