Centralized forced air heating has a lot of advantages, which is why it is the most popular type of home heating in the country. However, it does have a number of drawbacks as well. One of the biggest disadvantages to using centralized heating is that it cannot change the level of output it directs to each room of the house. A central heating system can only be on at full blast, or off. There is no in-between area. This leads to a lot of wasted energy on places like empty rooms. Fortunately, there is a way to deal with this problem. Let’s take a look at zone control, and how it can help your heating system this fall.
How Zone Control Works
A zone control system is a group of dampers installed in the ducts of your home. These dampers split your home into zones, each of which has its own thermostat linked to the appropriate damper. When one of those thermostats detects a need for heat, it opens the damper and turns on the heater. This allows that zone to receive the heat it needs, without affecting the rest of the house.
Benefits of Zone Control
With zone control, you never have to worry about wasting energy on areas that don’t need heating. If you’re only using one part of your home, you can keep warm and comfortable without worrying about the other rooms. The other members of your household can set their own ideal temperatures, as well, without bothering you. Zone control will make your home more energy efficient and comfortable at the same time.
If you’d like to install a zone control system in your home, call Roznovak’s Services. Our zone control technicians serve the entire Round Rock, TX area.
