Heat pumps are quickly overtaking traditional heating systems in American homes, as they are more efficient and environmentally friendly. But without a proper control system, they could spike a ...

The Climate Technology Corp. (CTC) 43168 digital/programmable, multistage heat pump thermostat is available. According to the company, the thermostat is the perfect complement to the 43154 ...

The heat pump which cools [Chris LeBlanc’s] home lacks the sort of control he was looking for. It’s just got a timer, which switches it off automatically. He wanted to the ability to schedule the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Now, the massive industrial conglomerate / prototypical thermostat maker Honeywell is rethinking the way it tackles home automation with Lyric. It’s a $279 Wi-Fi thermostat (available today to ...