Do You Have A Building Or Remodeling Project? Zoning System Options

If you're getting ready to add on to your home or remodel the existing area, you may want to consider a zoning system for your heating and cooling needs.  Many homeowners notice that some areas or rooms of their homes feel too cold or too hot.  For example, keeping your downstairs den at a comfortable 72 degrees often means that it's 80 degrees upstairs.  

How can you deal with this? No time is better to make updates to your heating/cooling system than while you're remodeling or building on.  You will experience a comfortable home where temperatures are constant, instead of "hot spots" in the summer months and cold areas in winter.

Here's some information about zoning systems you may find useful:

    •Multiple thermostats are used to control temperatures in various areas throughout your home.  These thermostats are wired to a control panel; each thermostat is capable of reading the temperature for its specific zone.  Dampers within the ductwork then open or close according to the setting on the thermostat for that zone.
    •You have the control to choose temperature settings for different areas or rooms, meaning a bedroom can be cooler for sleep while the family room is still comfortable for those staying up a bit later.
    •Zoning systems can save you substantially on energy costs; in fact, many homeowners save up to 30 percent on heating/cooling bills.  Since you aren't trying to cool your entire home from one thermostat, you won't have to set it at 60 degrees in summer months to cool the upstairs.  Have rooms that aren't used? Don't heat or cool them.  You're in complete control.
    •Choose from conventional, communicating and wireless systems depending upon your needs. Conventional zoning systems work with conventional gas, electric, oil or heat pump systems.

If you're tired of hot and cold spots, and are building or remodeling your home, give some thought to zoning systems.  Increased comfort, decreased energy costs!

Since 1976, Comfort Services has been providing exceptional heating/cooling services to customers in the Midlands of South Carolina.  Have questions about heating/cooling your home?  Contact us; we're glad to help.