Exploring the Benefits of Zoning Systems in Your HVAC Setup

Zoned heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems divide your home or office into defined spaces to precisely control indoor comfort. Instead of a single thermostat that controls the entire system, each zone has its own controls. In your home, you may prefer a cooler kitchen and a warmer bedroom. In offices, you can opt to control the temperature and humidity in a server room or data center separately from the rest of the workspace.

HVAC Zoning Defined

The heating and air conditioning professionals at Assurance Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, install zoned systems for residences and offices. In ducted HVAC systems, we install dampers that open and close within the ducts to direct or restrict air to each zone. Separate thermostats control the indoor climate of each zone, allowing you to set different temperatures for each room or activity area.

If you are installing a new system or need to augment a ducted system, ductless mini-split heat pumps and air conditioners offer a convenient, energy-efficient alternative. Residential ductless systems connect as many as eight individual indoor air handlers or blower units to an outside compressor. Each blower has its own controls, allowing you to customize the temperature and fan speed for each space. You can turn off the unit when you leave the room without affecting comfort in other zones.

Advantages of Zoned Spaces

Zones enhance comfort, energy efficiency and indoor air quality.

• Zoning saves energy by tailoring the temperature for each area.
• Conventional HVAC systems with only one thermostat may result in uneven heating and cooling. Zoned spaces reduce the likelihood of temperature variations within rooms, enhancing comfort.
• Zoned systems improve indoor air quality. In ducted systems, air flows into designated spaces according to damper settings. With ductless systems, air is not transferred between rooms.

The NATE-certified technicians at Assurance Heating and Air Conditioning work on all brands of heating and cooling equipment. We will come to your home or office to discuss your indoor comfort needs and evaluate the space. Our recommendations consider your budget and lifestyle. We will custom-design a zoned system that enhances energy efficiency and comfort.

Our residential and commercial services are backed by a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. We also offer 24-hour emergency repair services.

For more information about the benefits of designing zoned spaces, call Assurance Heating and Air Conditioning today.