All
elements of a zoned home integrate easily into today’s central
heating and cooling systems.
How will zoning make me
more comfortable? Zoning lets you choose
the comfort temperature you want, where you want, when you want
it. You might keep areas where you relax, such as the living room
and family room, a bit warmer. But you might want bedrooms, a
recreation room and your kitchen a bit cooler. With zoning, you
can have it your way
Which types of homes
benefit most from zoning? Every home has at least two
zones - the living area and the sleeping area. Both zones are
seldom used at the same time. Ranch homes, ramblers, split-level
and multi-story homes all need zoning. Many homeowners create
personalized comfort zones for their family room, recreation room,
guestroom, home office and kitchen.
Does zoning work with
programmable thermostats? Yes, zoning works particularly well
with programmable thermostats. Most people choose to heat or cool
only the occupied zones of their home to save energy. A
programmable thermostat can also save up to 30% on heating and
cooling costs. Finally, programmable thermostats offer "set it and
forget it" convenience by automatically raising or lowering the
temperature.
Will I save energy with
zoning? Yes. When used with programmable thermostats, which
automatically adjust the comfort temperature in a zone, zoning can
save up to 30% on heating and cooling costs when compared with
central, non-setback systems.
During parts of the year
some areas of my home need heating, while others need air
conditioning. Can zoning address that? Yes, it can. The
newest generation of zoning control panels can juggle
the demands of one zone calling for cooling, while another calls
for heating. Both pieces of equipment can not run at the same
time, but new zone panels can automatically sort out these
conflicting demands and run your heating or cooling equipment as
needed to provide optimum comfort in all zones.
Zoning sounds attractive,
but can my older home be zoned? Yes, older homes can be
zoned with simple modifications to the ductwork and some wiring
for additional thermostats. Since many older homes may require
significant ductwork modifications when replacing heating/cooling
equipment, it is an ideal time to add zoning. Even if you're not
ready to replace equipment right now, True Temp can usually
recommend an economical way to add zoning.
