The end result: A mild-mannered smart device from brands like Ecobee, Google Nest, Honeywell and Amazon has an incredible ability to address energy issues and save us all money — without overwhelming ...

The heat pumps are Wi-Fi enabled and can be controlled either from the app or from a touch thermostat on the indoor unit. The heat pump also doesn't block the view of the window. Because it ...

Heat pumps are taking the world by storm ... Many of them don’t have remotely located thermostats to monitor temperature in an area, and rely on crude infrared remote controls as the only ...

This is because when a heat pump is in its heating mode, setting back its thermostat can cause the unit to operate inefficiently, thereby canceling out any savings achieved by lowering the ...

These range from simple fixes like relying more heavily on fans, or extensive upgrades, like installing a heat pump. One of the easiest ways to save is by properly setting your thermostat.

Consumer Reports' tests reveal the best AC controllers to remotely control window ACs, portable ACs, heat pumps, and mini-splits.

The company said its product will be equipped with the Balance smart thermostats and the Heat Pump Optimizer X management system from Germany-based Tado. “This new integrated solution is managed ...