Getting your entire home comfortable throughout every room can be a hassle as balancing all the temperatures in the house is tricky. Many homeowners wonder what they can do to get the temperatures just right without the headache. This is where an HVAC zoning system comes in to play. In the article below, we discuss the basic things a homeowner should consider when looking into integrating an HVAC zoning system into their home.
If you have any questions about whether an HVAC zoning system may be right for your St. Louis home, or have any other HVAC related inquiries, connect with us at 314-993-1110. Galmiche & Sons has been proudly serving the St. Louis area for many years, and we look forward to addressing all your heating & air conditioning needs!
What are HVAC Zoning Systems?
Often, the HVAC system installed in your house is designed to condition the entire home equally. However, there may be places that need heating or cooling while others do not. A zoning system is the perfect solution to avoiding wasted energy by helping to heat and cool only the parts of the house that need it. During installation, the house is divided into zones that share thermal properties. Separate thermostats are then wired into a central control panel. Automated zone dampers are then used for individual zones depending on the need for conditioned air.
When Do You Need an HVAC Zoning System?
Below is a list of some of that circumstances that might make an HVAC zoning system suitable to meet your family’s comfort preferences:
- Storied houses
- Raised or vaulted ceilings in specific areas of the house
- Rooms that are hardly used
- Rooms with many windows in a certain area
- Different temperature preferences among the household members
Pros and Cons of HVAC Zoning Systems
Having an HVAC zoning system installed in your house poses both advantages and disadvantages. Some of the advantages of HVAC zoning systems are:
- Increased comfort– Given that every zone has its own thermostat, it is much easier to maintain comfortable temperatures throughout the house.
- Lower utility bills– When you use an HVAC zoning system together with a programmable thermostat, you will notice a reduction in the utility bills since the HVAC system does not have to work so hard to keep the temperatures comfortable.
- Increased lifetime– There will be less wear and tear on the system, so the overall lifetime of the system will be increased.
The only real disadvantage of having an HVAC zoning system is the cost of installation. Another concern may be that troubleshooting any potential problems with the system may be slightly more complicated due to the various components involved. However, at Galmiche & Sons, our professional technicians are well versed in dealing with such systems, and we keep our customers in good hands.
Contact Us to Learn More About HVAC Zoning System Installation
Overall, the advantages of HVAC zoning systems outweigh the disadvantages for most homeowners. If you would like to have one installed in your home, contact the experts at Galmiche & Sons in St. Louis, today. We can be reached at 314-993-1110 and look forward to seeing to all your heating & air conditioning needs.
