Not every area of your home or office space requires the same, consistent level of heating and cooling. Certain spaces need to be at a different temperature than the rest of the house, to ensure that it does not become too moldy or dry. For example, the kitchen, bathroom, and living room all are exposed to different conditions. In these cases, it helps to install a HVAC zone control system in your home. This is also called HVAC zoning system or zoned HVAC system.
What is HVAC Zone Control?
A HVAC zone control system is a specialized HVAC appliance which help property owners maintain the right heating and cooling conditions in different zones of their building. Essentially, the HVAC zoning system allows you to control and customize the temperature and humidity in a specific region of your home.
The truth is, many people do not have – or are unaware of – the HVAC zone control system. But having the HVAC zone control system in your property can make it a more comfortable place to live/work in. Additionally, you will be preserving the structural strength of the building by preventing any damage that may occur due to excess heating or cooling.
How does HVAC Zone Control Work?
An HVAC zoning system acts as a sort of smart siphoning device, which transfers cooled air from where it is not needed to where it is. This siphoning is done through air ducts in the walls, which are connected to the HVAC zoning control system.
Through this mechanism, the zoned HVAC system is able to maintain control over the temperature inside each zone in the building. So for example, if your living room is really cold because it is getting a greater flow of cooling, but, your bedroom on the second floor is not getting sufficient cooling and is starting to get stuffy. The zoned HVAC system will be able to recognize the problem and correct the temperature fluctuations in each zone.
Components of HVAC Zone Control Systems
A HVAC zoning system comprises of three main parts:
- Thermostat: The thermostat tracks changes in temperature in different zones of the property and modifies the temperature setting of your HVAC device accordingly.
- Electronic dampers: As the thermostat adjusts the temperature in a zone, the electronic dampers ensure that the cooling or heating present is distributed equally across the zone. That way, all areas inside the zone reach a consistent temperature and not just the corner where the HVAC device is installed. These electronic dampers are installed in your ducts and the positioning of the dampers depends on the size of the room and other HVAC requirements.
- Control panel: The brain of the HVAC zone control system, the control panel passes the signals between the thermostat and the dampers. This panel ensures that the other components of the zoned HVAC system are working in-sync.
Benefits of HVAC Zoning
HVAC zone control systems offers distinct advantages to property owners:
- You will be able to customize your temperature preferences by creating zones and setting up custom heating/cooling settings for each zone.
- You will be able to reduce energy consumption when it is not necessary and reduce your HVAC bills. In fact, some studies show that a HVAC zone control system can help you make up to 35% energy savings during each use.
- You will be able to prevent loss of heating or cooling by controlling the temperature in different areas of the building. Plus, this also ensures there is an even temperature in each zone, no matter what time of the day/night it is.
- Your HVAC system will not be overburdened or kept unused – thereby remaining efficient and functioning for a long time.
- Frequency of HVAC repairs and HVAC replacement will reduce tremendously.
Get a HVAC Zone Control System Installed in Your St. Louis Property Today
At Galmiche & Sons, we are a premier heating & air conditioning company based out of St. Louis. We know how beneficial a HVAC zoning system can be for your residential or commercial space. Our team has installed zoned HVAC systems in properties across St. Louis. Get in touch with us today to schedule a call with our HVAC experts or to book HVAC zoning system installation.
