When it comes to HVAC systems, bigger isn’t always better. In fact, smaller systems can deliver the same amount of heat and cooling in a smaller space. They do this by incorporating zone control technology. Zone control is a method of operating an HVAC system that provides heat and/or cooling to only certain areas. It’s the process of controlling one or more heating, ventilation and cooling devices from a single thermostat so that different areas of your house have different temperatures at different times of the day. The result is an energy-efficient home with smaller, cost-effective heating and cooling zones that make it unnecessary for the entire house to be heated or cooled at once. With these benefits in mind, let’s take a closer look at having HVAC zoning systems at home.
Benefits of Having Multiple Zones
- A smaller HVAC system can be used. If you install an HVAC system in each zone, you will not have to use a larger HVAC system to service the entire house. This can save money on the installation cost of the HVAC system as well as energy costs over the lifetime of the unit.
- Less energy is required to heat or cool the zones. Rather than trying to maintain the temperature in the whole house, the HVAC system only has to heat or cool a single zone. This can significantly reduce the amount of energy required to maintain the temperature in your home.
- You can set different temperatures in different parts of the house. If you have an HVAC system with multiple zones, you can set different temperatures for each zone. This can allow you to use the HVAC system to maintain the indoor temperature in different areas of the house so that you aren’t trying to keep the temperature consistent throughout the entire house.
- You can save money by using a programmable thermostat. If you use a programmable thermostat in each zone, you can set different temperature schedules for each zone. This can help you reduce your energy bills by keeping the temperature low when you are away from the house and raising the temperature when you are at home.
Zone control allows you to regulate heat and cooling in specific areas of your home, and it can significantly reduce the amount of energy required to maintain the temperature in your home. You can use HVAC zoning systems to regulate temperature in different rooms, different floors in a building or even different buildings on the same property.