Do I Need a Zoned Home?
A zoned heating and cooling system splits your home into two (or more) zones which are set by an individual thermostat. Are some spaces in your home more cozy than others? Do you have hot and cold spots? There are many factors that can play into this, but a zoned home comfort system just may be the one fix you need. Zoning will not only keep you more comfy, but when teamed with programmable thermostats, it can also help you save on your heating and cooling costs.
How Does It Work?
After the zones of your home have been mapped out, zoned heating and cooling runs by using dampers that are installed into your ductwork. These dampers control air flow throughout your home. Each zone of your home has its own thermostat installed to allow you to personalize and control your comfort. All of the individual thermostats are connected to a control panel that runs your HVAC system.
Is A Zoned Home Right for Me?
A simple way to envision the importance of zoning is to imagine you controlled every light in your home with a single switch. That would be incredibly inefficient and impractical. 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 finding the areas in the home that have similar heating and cooling needs.
Even in homes that are appropriately insulated and constructed well can be impacted 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 likely to be warmer than lower levels. It only makes sense to have a separate thermostat for different levels of your home. Zoned homes can also be adjusted to your family’s personal comfort needs.
A zoned home will not only save you on bills, but it can keep you and your family more comfortable.
If you’re installing a new system or if you’re interested in retrofitting your current system our experts 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 experts are just a phone call away. Give us a call at 209-257-3156.