For many homeowners, smart thermostats are worth the hype, as they let you control your heating and cooling efficiently from anywhere. One of these models, the Google Nest, is present in millions of ...

What is the best temperature setting for a thermostat in the winter? The U.S. Department of Energy recommends this setting.

The makers of the system claim its "operating recommendations" were not followed.

As North Texas braces for its first major cold blast of the season, HVAC experts say these simple steps can help prevent heater breakdowns and keep homes warm.

The frigid temperatures this week have led to numerous calls for no heat, as furnaces run too long and break down ...

Poor insulation has a similar effect. If your home lacks adequate loft, wall or floor insulation, it can lose heat quickly, ...

However, the bedroom heater is constantly on and changing the temperature on the thermostat has no effect. Even if I set the thermostat temperature way below the ambient room temperature, the heater ...

EAST BUFFALO — An East Buffalo woman contacted 7 Problem Solvers regarding a broken boiler in the home she rents. Terri Johnson said it had been like this for close to two weeks, and her landlord has ...

Part 1 in this series covered defrost cycle problems in heat pumps. Now, let's discuss the second major winter issue: heat pumps stuck in one mode. The customer calls and says the system won't switch ...

12:13, Mon, Nov 10, 2025 Updated: 12:29, Mon, Nov 10, 2025 A boiler expert has shared the “correct” temperature to set your thermostat to this winter to ensure your home heats up faster. Beating the ...