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If you’re looking for a great way to save money on heating and cooling, you might want to consider an HVAC zoning system. Many homeowners invest in traditional systems simply because they don’t know much about zoning systems. Make sure you’ve researched every option before choosing the right system for your home.
An HVAC zoning system is a system that allows you to regulate the temperature in specific rooms or areas of your home. It uses dampers to redirect air flow, allowing you to control what portions of the building receive the most heating and cooling.
Zoning systems come in several different configurations, including regular HVAC systems and ductless mini units.
Zoning systems are modern, efficient, and can save you money in the following four ways.
1. They are energy efficient.
Because you can choose which rooms receive heating and cooling, less energy is wasted. For example, if you live alone and know you’re probably not moving from your bedroom all day, you can stop any energy from being directed to the empty rooms.
2. Zoning systems could lower your utility bills.
An additional perk from saving energy is lowering your utility bill. Because you can heat one or two rooms rather than the entire building, you only have to pay for one or two rooms. While the upfront cost of a zoning system is more than a traditional system, it provides a great return on investment.
3. Your HVAC system could have a longer lifespan.
Traditional systems often overwork themselves to regulate the temperature in a home. Zoning systems have less work to do, so they generally last longer. A longer lifespan means less money spent on replacements. Again, that’s a win for the homeowner!
4. You may need fewer repairs.
If you invest in a quality zoning system, constant repairs are unlikely. You get to sit back and enjoy energy-efficient heating and cooling at a lower cost.
Zoning systems are particularly beneficial for homeowners who do the following:
1. Spend the majority of their time in one part of the house.
As already mentioned, if you live alone or have a big home, zoning systems are great for cutting back on energy waste.
2. Travel or work a lot.
On the other hand, if you are gone a lot, zoning systems make it easy to save money while ensuring you come home to a warm or cool room.
3. Struggle with uneven temperature regulation in their home.
Depending on how your home was constructed, some rooms may tend to run hot or cold. Zoning systems allow you to work with that and keep everything even.