Other devices, including Nest thermostats, can be installed without a C wire but steal power from the furnace control circuits to provide enough power to keep the internal battery charged.

Residents are experiencing higher electricity bills due to increased air conditioning use. Experts recommend setting thermostats to 78 degrees while home and higher when away. JEA provides ...

According to the National Weather Service, average temperatures this month are hitting a high of 91.3 degrees and a low of 71.3, conditions that have most residents reaching for the thermostat and ...

According to the National Weather Service, average temperatures this month are hitting a high of 91.3 degrees and a low of 71.3, conditions that have most residents reaching for the thermostat and ...

Residents are experiencing higher electricity bills due to increased air conditioning use. Experts recommend setting thermostats to 78 degrees while home and higher when away.

Raising the thermostat 2 degrees and using a ceiling fan can lower air conditioning costs by up to 14%, according to Energy Star. Remember to switch off the fan when not in the room.