How Zone Controls Can Transform Your Home

Zone controls are a game-changer when it comes to maximizing your comfort in your Lincoln home while taking back control over your energy use and expenses.

Instead of trying to set one temperature for your entire home, you can now create specific zones with precise control over each area’s temperature. Keep an area at whatever temperature you want—and it won’t affect the temperature anywhere else!

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What Are Zone Controls?

Zone controls, also known as zoned heating and cooling, allow you to control the temperature of specific rooms or areas without interfering with the temperature anywhere else in your home.

With a zone control system, you can choose the specific temperature for any designated room when you are using them while also potentially reducing your energy use and expenses.

How Do Zone Controls Work?

Zone controls operate on a relatively simple principle: they regulate heated or cooled airflow to specific areas of your home based on individual temperature settings.

You need the thermostat(s), a control panel, and ductwork zone dampers to set up a zone control system. Here’s a basic breakdown of how they work:

Control Panel: The central control panel connects both thermostats and dampers. Adjusting a thermostat for a specific temperature zone triggers the corresponding dampers to either open or close. This process regulates how the entire heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system functions, enabling you to set different temperatures for distinct areas within your home for heating or cooling.

Thermostats: Each zone has its thermostat, which communicates with the HVAC system. You can independently set the temperature for each zone. When a zone’s thermostat senses that the temperature has deviated from your desired setting, it signals the HVAC system to activate the appropriate heating or cooling.

Dampers: These are motorized valves installed in the ductwork of your HVAC system. Dampers control the flow of air to each zone. When a zone needs heating or cooling, a designated damper opens, allowing conditioned air to enter.

Is a Zone Control System Right for My Home?

Consider a zone control system if precise temperature control and optimal comfort are your goals.

Zone controls may be particularly beneficial for multi-level homes. You can choose to make each level of your home a zone and adjust the temperature by floor, or you can choose each room of your home. Instead of overworking your HVAC system to maintain one temperature for your entire multi-story home, you can save money by adjusting only the zone you are in and leaving all other zones at the same consistent temperature.

The Benefits of Zone Controls

A zone control system provides a list of benefits you can enjoy, including:

• Energy Savings: Zone controls are incredibly energy-efficient. You can significantly reduce your energy consumption by heating or cooling only the areas you need.
  
  According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), heating and cooling account for 43 percent of the average home’s utility bill. Since reducing energy use means lowering your utility costs, just imagine how much you could decrease your bill by adding zone controls throughout your home!

• Increased Comfort: With zone controls, you can say goodbye to hot and cold spots in your home. Each zone can be tailored to your preferences, ensuring everyone is comfortable.
  
• Extended Service Life of Your HVAC Equipment: With a zone control system, you don’t have to force your HVAC system to keep your entire home at a specific temperature—you can increase or decrease the temperature in different areas to alleviate some pressure on your system. Since your HVAC system doesn’t have to work as hard when using zone controls, it can potentially last longer and potentially have fewer issues.
  
• Environmentally Friendly: Reducing energy consumption saves you money and reduces your carbon footprint. It’s a win-win for both your wallet and the planet.
  
• Customized Scheduling Options: Many zone control systems allow you to create schedules for different zones. This means you can have the bedroom warmer at night and the living room cooler during the day without manual adjustments.
  

Ready for a Zone Control System In Your Home?

Optimize the comfort of your Lincoln, IL, home by adding zone controls! MB Heating & Cooling can help you achieve your desired level of comfort from any room! To get started, call us at 217-544-HEAT or request service online.