When my pal and I replaced our furnace and air conditioning system, I was willing to spend more to replace to zone control.
I felt that the extra cost was worth it and would be reuseed by significant energy savings.
The HVAC duct now includes a series of dampers that direct airflow to certain rooms of the house. The dampers are electronically controlled by the temperature control to open and close to achieve ideal comfort, and zoning is more efficient than simply shutting off the air vents in each because the dampers give a better seal. There are individual temperature controls in each room that allow customized settings. Raising or lowering the temperature setting in a single room no longer affects the whole house. My associate and I aren’t forced to heat or cool empty areas to the ideal temperature, each family member can customize the temperature in their bedroom to their preference. We’re able to target those rooms that tend to feel overheated or freezing. It’s especially nice to have smart temperature controls that are accessible from our smartphones. Whether we’re at home, at labor or away on holiday, it’s extremely easy to make fluctuations to temperature. Along with conserving energy, zone control improves comfort, trims costs and reduces wear and tear on the furnace and air conditioning system. I’m hoping the heating and cooling equipment will be more reliable and last longer. The up-to-date zoning system is especially helpful because each family member has honestly strong opinions on the temperature of their bedrooms. Plus, my pal and I have a big household that is divided into many rooms, several that my pal and I rarely or never use.