What You Need To Know About HVAC Zoning
A zoned HVAC system separates your Matthews, North Carolina, home into separate areas, or zones, where temperatures are managed individually. This gives you a new level of power over your home comfort. Customize your heating and cooling in an innovative way by incorporating zoning in your home.
How Zoning Works
To add zoning to your HVAC system, you’ll likely need to upgrade both your ductwork and your thermostat. Inside the ductwork, you’ll need dampers that open and close to direct air to different parts of the home. These dampers effectively separate your home into different zones.
Your thermostat is then responsible for monitoring temperatures throughout the house and managing those preset zones. You will need a system with multiple sensors, as you will maintain temperatures independently in each zone.
How to Customize Home Zoning
There are a few options for customizing your zoned HVAC system. The first thing you need to do is identify each zone. A zoned system works best in homes with clearly defined rooms. If you have an open floor plan, you will need to treat open areas as a single zone. Closed spaces, such as bedrooms, can be zoned independently.
Next, you need to determine how you will manage temperatures in each zone. You can use your programmable thermostat to input preset temperatures that vary based on the time of the day and day of the week. You can also set up a system with motion sensors that will heat or cool the space based on the activity level there.
The Benefits of a Zoned System
Zoning gives you a new level of control over your HVAC system. You can end the ongoing thermostat wars in your home by allowing family members to manage temperatures individually in each bedroom. With zoning, you can also minimize unnecessary energy use. This cuts back on your utility bills and extends the life of your system.
If you’re interested in adding zoning to your home, give Union Services a call at 704-233-7029. We’ll help you upgrade your system for personalized comfort.