I recently moved into a newer home and one of the first things we needed to do was turn on the water heater. The good news was that most newer homes with a gas water heater use an electric ignition ...

Set your water heater to 120°F—it’s hot enough to stop bacteria but safe, efficient, and easy on your bills. Go lower and you ...

(NEXSTAR) – As the temperatures drop, the energy bills go up. But how you set your thermostat can help keep the cost of heating your home down. There are two main heater strategies: set it and forget ...

The U.S. Department of Energy recommends setting your thermostat to 68 degrees during the winter when you are home. Setting the temperature lower while you are asleep or away can help save on heating ...

Unless you live alone, there's a good chance you've clashed with partners, roommates or family members over just how warm your home should be in the winter. It's a debate as old as the HVAC system ...