Find the disconnect switch to your air handler or furnace, and switch it off. This will be located near the unit. Shut off the circuit breaker at your home’s electrical panel if you can’t find the ...

The $130 Nest Thermostat-- not to be confused with the $250 Nest Learning Thermostat-- is Google's latest smart thermostat. While the newer model is priced significantly lower than the flagship ...

That way you can make sure that everything is off. You’ll need to remove the faceplate of your old thermostat to get at the low-voltage wiring and backplate. It should pop right off with a little bit ...

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Upgrading your thermostat to a smart thermostat is a great way to save money on your monthly utility bills, but it’s not a decision to make lightly. Beyond sifting through dozens of products and ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

A thermostat is the brains behind your home’s heating and cooling system, whether that system has a heat pump, furnace, boiler, central AC, or a combination. By monitoring and controlling the ...

The thermostat is wrapped in a white plastic housing with a prominent semireflective black face. Most of the front side is taken up by a 3.5-inch touchscreen. The display is easy to read from most ...