“Programming your thermostat can feel daunting,” says John Galeotafiore, who oversees the testing of thermostats and other home products for CR.

Consumer Reports has tested all kinds of thermostats over the years, so we've learned how to decipher a variety of systems. “Programming your thermostat can feel daunting,” says John ...

Programmable thermostats are capable of controlling the entire heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system — from heating to indoor air quality and energy management.

New research reaffirms that we have a lot of trouble with thermostats -- and could probably be saving a lot more energy at home.