Hochstedler Energy Systems, Inc.: Zoning control

Many times your family inhabits one part of your home much more than other parts. Also, heating and cooling needs vary depending on how much each room in the home gets used by how many people and where in the home it is located.

An upstairs bedroom may need more cooling even though the main floor is comfortable. Setting the thermostat lower to cool the upstairs may over cool lower levels making some people uncomfortable. Zoning controls can keep this from being a problem.

When a home is zoned, each area of the home has it's own thermostat and dampers in the ductwork that work together to make all rooms comfortable. If cooling is required in zone one but not in zone two, the thermostat in zone one will start your unit and open the dampers only in the areas that need the cool. Heating mode works the same way.

Ask your salesman if zoning is necessary for your living space.

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