Central HVAC Zoning Relies on Specialized Equipment

For Stockbridge, GA, homeowners, HVAC zoning can cut energy costs while improving indoor comfort. Whereas ductless systems are inherently zoned systems, central systems with ductwork must be converted to allow for HVAC zoning.

Why Install Central HVAC Zoning?

Because heat rises, a two-story house can have temperature variations of up to seven degrees between the upstairs and the downstairs. You can solve the problem by adding an upstairs zone and a downstairs zone to your central HVAC system.

That way, you can maintain the desired temperatures upstairs and downstairs alike. You can zone other locations as well including rooms that are infrequently used or have inconsistent temperatures.

The primary advantage of a multi-zone system is the energy-savings it provides. The U.S. Department of Energy tells us that zoning can reduce energy costs by up to 30 percent.

What’s Involved in a Zoning Installation?

Zones are created by installing a network of motorized mechanical dampers in the ductwork of a central HVAC system. These dampers control the flow of treated air that’s routed to each zone and are activated by communicating thermostats and a zone controller.

Rooms calling for treated air receive what they need to condition the spaces they serve. Nevertheless, sending treated air back to the return duct can overwork your air handler and cause your evaporator coil to be inefficient.

Zoning Works Best with Variable Speed HVAC

Variable speed HVAC delivers precise heating and cooling loads to each zone without causing static pressure in the ducts. You can heat and cool the rooms you use without wasting energy on unoccupied spaces.

The system can be instructed to maintain different temperatures in different zones. You can also program energy-saving temperature schedules for the entire system.

Jones Climate Control puts you in control of your climate with zoning solutions. Visit us online to learn more.