Tuesday, 2 August 2011

Zoning Systems: Huge Savings Potential

By Ray LeCroy


A huge issue that quite a few homeowners experience in their houses, is that they possess some locations or zones in which the temperature levels fluctuate out of control. Either the spaces are way too warm, or too cold, and it never seems like you will get your living area to a comfortable temperature without turning up the heating unit or air conditioning unit. If you own a house similar to this, or would like extra tips on how to save energy, you will need a zoning system.

Zoning systems are devices that regulate the level of temperature in certain sections of your house. They operate extremely well at presenting sufficient levels of comfort in your household and can help you save a ton of money on your power bills at the same time.

A zoned air conditioning system allows you to separate your house into several zones, and these areas can be controlled using a programmable thermostat. The thermostat presents you with the ability to program each area, or section of your house, to a temperature level of your liking. In essence, a zoning system manages your HVAC system (whether it is your air conditioning unit, or your heater) by controlling dampers inside your ductwork. These dampers will close and open so that you can send the proper level of tempered air to the preferred sector in your house.

By having total control over the temperature of each and every portion of your home, you will end sending conditioned air to areas of your house that almost never get used. That air may then be redirected the rooms or specific zones that you often use. By using your zoning system properly, you'll save yourself a ton of electrical power and, as a result, lower the amount you are having to pay on your monthly utility bills considerably. In some circumstances, homeowners who have installed zoning systems for energy savings have reduced the price of their bills by as much as 30 percent.

Even though a zoning system isn't going to influence how proficiently your HVAC system will perform, it will improve upon the entire productivity of the whole system by presenting you with a way to have more control over where you can direct the hot and cold air it generates. It is also quite probable that, through the use of a zoning system, you'll be able to make use of an air conditioner/furnace which is manufactured for a smaller household, and still get ideal comfort levels. Since smaller sized systems cost less, and are not as difficult to install and maintain, you will be able to save yourself even more money by adding a zoning system to your home.




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