When you are considering purchasing a new HVAC system, the budget is likely to be a primary consideration. While you may wish to save a few dollars, you may regret choosing a system without multiple zones in the long term. Multiple zone systems allow you to have greater control with the temperature in your home. Your home is divided into several “zones” that can be independently controlled. On a basic system, the zones could be a simple as one upstairs and one downstairs, but more sophisticated systems have the provision for smaller zones and even more control. Before you dismiss the idea of a multiple zone system, you should be aware of these three fantastic benefits.
The Perfect Comfort Where Needed:
Depending on the sun exposure and location of your home, you may find that your home has certain rooms that are warmer than the rest of the home. Although this makes it more pleasant at some times of the year, it can be problematic at other times of the year, especially if the thermostat is affected. With a simple system, you may be forced to pump additional cold air around the home to keep those sunny areas cool in the summer heat. Fortunately, multiple zone systems can easily compensate for this. You can maintain the temperature at the perfect comfort level throughout the home with different settings for each zone.
Keep Everyone Comfortable:
Every household has seen arguments over the thermostat. There is always, at least, one family member who likes the temperature a little warmer or cooler. This can mean that there is never a perfect temperature to suit everyone. Fortunately, with multiple zones, you can adjust the temperature in each zone. This means that one family member one zone can enjoy their perfect temperature while others enjoy a warmer or cooler atmosphere in another zone. You can also tailor your system to perfectly suit your preferences. For example, you may like to keep the temperature cooler in sleeping areas, while having living areas slightly warmer to ensure that you feel completely comfortable around the clock.
Save Energy by Isolating Unused Rooms:
Most homeowners have a room in their property that is not used as frequently as the rest. Whether this room is a den, garage or basement, you can create a separate zone. This means that you can save energy by only heating or cooling that zone when you need it. For example, you may only use a finished basement as a guest suite or for entertaining. By isolating this area as a separate zone, you can either turn off the air or maintain a more energy-efficient temperature when it is not in use. When the area is needed, you can quickly turn on the zone control to achieve the desired temperature. This can not only save you a great deal of money on your energy bill, but it is more environmentally friendly as you are not wasting energy on areas that don’t need heating or cooling all of the time.
Installing a new HVAC system is a considerable purchase, but by choosing a system with more innovative features such as multiple zone controls, you can ensure that your home feels completely comfortable, and you also save money on your energy bills.