Once the doorbell has parted ways with the wall, use your screwdriver or fingers to carefully detach the wires from the back. There will be two to three wires. If the wires are short, use a bit of ...

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Smart thermostats are usually easy to install, but it's important to know how your system is wired before you begin. Always make note of your wiring before you remove your old thermostat ...

The best smart thermostats we've tested can control your home's heating and cooling with your phone or voice—and might help you save on energy costs. PCMag.com is a leading authority on ...

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Fortunately, most water heater types are adjusted similarly. For instance, most newer gas and electric water heaters have a thermostat behind an insulated access panel. Electric water heaters ...

Smart thermostats offer greater flexibility than other heating controls, allowing you to remotely control your home's temperature and heating schedule. Used properly, they can potentially save you ...

If your home's HVAC system uses a heat pump, it's likely that there is an emergency heat or EM heat setting on your thermostat. As its name implies, this functionality works as a backup heat source ...