Do I Need a Zoned Home?
A zoned heating and cooling system separates your home into two (or more) zones which are altered by their own thermostat. Are some spaces in your home more comfortable than others? Do you have hot and cold spots? There are a number of factors that can play into this, but a zoned home comfort system just may be the one solution you need. Zoning will not only keep you more cozy, but when paired with programmable thermostats, it could also help you save on your heating and cooling costs.
How Does It Work?
After the zones of your home have been determined, zoned heating and cooling works using dampers that are installed into your ductwork. These dampers control air flow through your entire home. Each zone of your home has its own thermostat installed to better personalize and control your comfort. All of the individual thermostats are connected to a control panel that operates your HVAC system.
Is A Zoned Home Right for Me?
A simple way to note the importance of zoning is to imagine you controlled each light in your home with a single switch. That would be incredibly inefficient and wouldn’t make much sense. The same is true for having one thermostat taking care of your entire home. With a zoned heating and cooling system you have control of every zone of your home. Zones are normally mapped out by identifying the areas in the home that have similar heating and cooling needs.
Even in homes that are properly insulated and constructed well can suffer from hot and cold spots. Some typical architectural features that cause this are multiple stories, large windows and vaulted ceilings. As we all learned in science class, heat rises. That means that your top floors are destined to be warmer than lower levels. It only makes sense to have a specific thermostat for different levels of your home. Zoned homes can also be adjusted to your family’s personal comfort desires.
A zoned home will not only save you on bills, but it can keep you and your family more comfortable.
If you’re buying a new system or if you’re interested in retrofitting your current system our professionals are here to help you every step of the way. If you have any questions about zoned homes or anything related to your family’s comfort, our professionals are just a phone call away. Give us a call at 520-200-1048.