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Upgrade Your Thermostat for Winter With This Ecobee Deal for $120

Though it's been formally rebranded as the Essential and now runs $140, the OG Lite is still available refurbished straight from Ecobee. During the brand's fall sale, it's just $120 with free shipping—and it comes with the same three-year warranty as a new model.

If you've been wanting to upgrade your thermostat but missed Prime Day and don't want to wait until Black Friday, you may want to take a peek at this sale, which ends Wednesday, October 21.

Refurbished versions of the Enhanced ($170) and Premium ($220) thermostat models are available as well, plus packages that include Ecobee security accessories. I have tried most of the brand's add-ons and find Ecobee to be a bit buggy as a security and smart-home ecosystem (not the best, but also not the worst); however, I do heartily recommend the smart thermostat alone.

If you already have an Ecobee...

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What Can a Roborock Robot Vacuum and Mop Do? 5 Common Scenarios, Plus Models to Shop - CNET

Quick Answer:Every Roborock robot vacuum and mop at Best Buy vacuums and mops, empties debris into a dock and uses an anti-tangle brush design. The difference is how much the dock and mop do for you. The Q series, like the Q10 VF+, covers the basics with a self-emptying

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Should You Buy a Frigidaire Refrigerator at Best Buy? What to Consider - CNET

Quick Answer:For most households, a Frigidaire refrigerator from Best Buy is a solid buy. Make sure to pick the line that matches your needs. Frigidaire is the core line for dependable, practical refrigeration. Frigidaire Gallery steps up finishes, organization and convenience features. Frigidaire Professional adds premium build, design and

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Wordle Hint Today: Answer for Oct. 16, #1945 - CNET

Looking for today’s Wordle answer? We’ve got Wordle hints first, then today’s answer for NYT Wordle No. 1,945 for Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Today’s Wordle features fairly common letters, but that final letter might trip you up. Read on for hints and the answer. CNET

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Connections Hint Today: Answers for Oct. 16, # 1,223 - CNET

Here are today’s Connections hints and answers for NYT Connections No. 1,223 on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Geography experts, this one’s for you. Both the green and the blue groups involve countries. We’ll give you a hint for each color group first, then reveal today’s

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