An HVAC zone control system can help ensure that everyone in the family is comfortable. This is true even if residents need to maintain different temperatures in their home areas or zones. Atomatic Mechanical Services has provided consultations and installation for zoned heating and cooling for many years.
With conventional furnaces and ductwork, air circulates through the air ducts and into each room until the thermostat reads the proper temperature. Before the heat is turned off, it can sometimes take longer to get certain rooms heated up to temperature.
For example, if residents have vents in a room furthest from the furnace and thermostat, or if they are in a part of the house that gets very little natural light, these areas tend to stay cold throughout most of the winter, while other areas of the home are warmer.
HVAC zone control systems
With HVAC zone control systems, residents create their home’s heating and cooling zones with individual thermostats throughout the house. They will have a zone valve placed somewhere in the ductwork that automatically closes if temperatures reach the desired setting.
This is similar to how an air handler works at a hotel, where each room is set to the perfect temperature control for that guest’s comfort. Among other things, zoning the HVAC system provides equal heating and cooling capability to every room in the house.
Benefits of zoning
Zoning enables individual control of each room’s temperature for maximum comfort and energy savings
Zoning enables individual control of each room’s temperature for maximum comfort and energy savings. With a zoned system, residents can close off the dampers on unused rooms without affecting the other zones. Additionally, when someone changes the thermostat in one zone, it will not affect the temperature in other areas.
An additional perk of a zoned heating system and air conditioner is that its ductwork helps keep the home’s indoor air clean. To avoid spreading germs and other irritants, the ducts for each zone are separated so that only the air in that particular zone circulates through the vents. This way, residents can avoid making other family members sick when one person is ill.
Save money and minimize energy use
Managing the thermostat might be challenging if the home has multiple floors. This is especially true if users have family members who like to move the thermostat up and down constantly or have family members who struggle with mobility.
An HVAC zone control system could help them save money and minimize energy use in their multi-floor dwelling! Homes with high ceilings and large windows are usually susceptible to heat loss. So, users may need to raise the thermostat temperature to reach the desired current temperature, causing their bills to go up as well.
More control over the home
On the flip side, large rooms with more sunlight require cooler temperature settings to keep the heat at bay. In all these cases, zone control systems provide a great solution to adjust to individual temperatures throughout the home.
With a zone-controlled system in the home, residents will enjoy more control over their home and experience a comfortable climate throughout their entire household. Say goodbye to more temperature disparities between one area of the home and another, and say hello to monthly savings.
