Do I Need a Zoned Home?
A zoned heating and cooling system divides your home into two (or more) zones which are controlled by their own thermostat. Are some areas in your home more comfortable than others? Do you have hot and cold spots? There are many factors that may 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 teamed with programmable thermostats, it can also help you save on your heating and cooling bill.
How Does It Work?
After the zones of your home have been mapped out, zoned heating and cooling works using dampers that are installed into your ductwork. These dampers control air flow all around your home. Each zone of your home has its own thermostat installed to ensure you can modify and control your comfort. All of the individual thermostats are tied in 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 all the lights of your home with one switch. That would be incredibly inefficient and not practical at all. The same is true for having one thermostat controlling your entire home. With a zoned heating and cooling system you have control of every zone of your home. Zones are typically mapped out by determining 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 discovered 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 an individual 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 money, 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 pros 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 309-517-7511.