Zoning your HVAC system is a good idea when you need more conditioning in certain parts of your home than you do others. Zoning has been used in offices and other business environments for many years but is now becoming more popular for homes because of the multiple benefits. Zoning gives you the freedom to heat or cool certain parts of your home instead of just heating the whole thing. By zoning you can save up to 30% on your energy bills, you will be more comfortable, it can be quieter, and it can also be more efficient. With traditional heating and cooling systems you often get cold and hot spots but with zoning you can eliminate that. Newer homes being built are often hard to heat and cool with a traditional system because of all the new things people put in homes like large windows, multiple levels, and new designs.
A zoning system is one that has more than one thermostat to control multiple dampers in your home to heat and cool the areas you use more than others. There are three components of a zone system that work with your existing system and they are dampers, multiple thermostats, and a control panel. If you are building a new home that is the perfect time to get zoned because its easier and cheaper to do it on a new build than an existing home but you can also add zoning to the home you live in now. You can have 2,3, or 4 zones. Zoning is suggested in homes that have multiple levels, has large glass windows, has large open areas in home, has rooms in a finished basement or attic, and has rooms with an exposed floor.
Call Bartlett Heating and Air today to learn more about any zoning needs you might have from one of our NATE certified technicians!
