A well-designed zoning system reduces the load on your HVAC system, and provides customized cooling and heating for your home, which is sure to please your household’s occupants.
Use the five tips below to learn the basics of zoning system design to help you achieve optimal performance and comfort. Common situations for zoned systems It is common for homes to have hot and cold spots. This is particularly true for multilevel homes, homes with unbalanced air circulation, homes with sprawling floor plans, and homes that need to be sealed up for better energy efficiency. It’s wise for an HVAC pro to perform an energy evaluation prior to designing and installing a zoning system. Designing a zoning system A zoning system is simply a network of thermostats that signal automatic duct dampers to adjust airflow in their respective zones to reach their target temperatures efficiently. The following are five key guidelines your HVAC expert should adhere to:
If you have questions about zoning systems, and any other HVAC matters, contact Russell’s Heating & Cooling. We serve homeowners in Hampton Roads area of Virginia and the surrounding area. Our goal is to help educate our customers in Chesapeake, Virginia and surrounding areas about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about zoning systems and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide. Image courtesy of Shutterstock