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 ...

When you're home during the colder months of the year, running the heater is probably a no-brainer. But having the heater on most of the day can equal an expensive electrical bill. If you want to stay ...

Once upon a time, dryers had a timer and a temperature setting. You took a look at your load of laundry, guessed how long it ...

Because most people sleep best in a cold bedroom, nighttime is actually the perfect time to save a bit of money on heating costs when temperatures drop during winter.

What is the best temperature to set thermostat in winter to save money and what does auxiliary heat mean? Here's what temp setting experts recommend.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If your refrigerator isn’t keeping food at the right temperature, the signs are hard to miss. Milk starts ...

Western North Carolina is in for some frigid temperatures soon. Here's the best temperature to set your thermostat to and how ...

High heat = heavy-duty drying. Use the “Regular” or “Heavy Duty” setting for sturdy items like towels and jeans. Medium heat = wrinkle-fighting. “Permanent Press” settings apply medium heat with a ...

You've packed your bags and are ready to head out the door for a trip. Pause right there: This is the time to reset your thermostat before starting that much-needed vacation. There's no one at home to ...

On the first official day of summer, as the outside temperature in Phoenix climbed to a moderate 104 degrees, my partner eyed me cautiously and broached the question he knew I was dreading. “I think ...