How Do Zone Control Systems Work?
Imagine if every time you turned on a light switch, every electrical device in your home came on. Or if every time you washed your hands, every faucet, shower, tub, and toilet opened up.
Now you can zone your heating and cooling so that you no longer have to heat or cool your entire home every time you adjust the thermostat.
The great news about installing a zone control system is that you decide the location and size of each zone with guidance from our Just Right team. You can define a zone as a room, several rooms, or even an entire floor in your multi-story Salt Lake City home.
Is Your Home a Good Candidate?
A zone control system could be particularly beneficial for you if:
- You have a multi-story home.
- Your floor plan is large or wide.
- The foundation of your home is a concrete slab.
- You have large glass windows.
- You renovated by finishing an attic, basement, or garage.
- You added a new room or square footage to your home.
Whatever you decide, we will help you achieve the ultimate comfort in your home.
Key Benefits of Zoning
Lower Energy Use
Condition only the spaces you occupy; U.S. DOE studies show zoned HVAC can cut heating and cooling costs by up to 30 percent.
Personalized Comfort
Each zone has its own thermostat, so bedrooms can stay cool for sleeping while living areas stay cozy for guests.
Longer System Life
Fewer start-and-stop cycles place less wear on compressors, blowers, and heat exchangers, helping equipment last longer.
Improved Indoor Air Quality
Limiting airflow to unused rooms cuts dust circulation, and targeted filtration in sensitive zones keeps allergens lower.
Faster Temperature Changes
Smaller zones reach set points more quickly, so you feel the effect minutes after adjusting the thermostat.
Just Right Plumbing, Heating & Cooling has served over 20,000 Utah homes with a 4.9-star Google rating. Our NATE-certified technicians will:
- Inspect your HVAC equipment and duct design.
- Map out ideal zone boundaries with your input.
- Install dampers, thermostats, and a smart control panel.
- Test, balance, and calibrate every zone for flawless performance.
Zone Control System Installation
Zone controls systems—or zoning—takes advantage of the air ducts traveling through your home. Our experts will strategically place mechanical dampers in the ductwork. Each zone you create will be equipped with a thermostat that connects to a central control panel.
When you adjust each thermostat, the control panel opens or closes dampers to distribute hot or cold air where it is needed.
Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our Just Right professionals. They’ll carefully review your home heating and cooling needs and make an expert recommendation on a zone control system specific to your unique environment.
Zone Control System Maintenance
Zone Control System Repairs
Zone Control Frequently Asked Questions
Why Does My Home Have Hot and Cold Spots?
A single thermostat only measures the temperature in the room where it is located. That means one room may reach the desired temperature, but others may require additional heating or cooling. This especially holds true in larger homes with multiple floors.
If My Home Has No Ductwork, Can I Still Create a Zone Control System?
Yes. Ductless systems, or mini splits, can be used in single rooms or multiple rooms throughout your Salt Lake City home. A whole-house system can create multiple zones with mini splits in your larger home, providing tremendous comfort and cost savings.
What Are Some Zoning Tips?
Use a programmable thermostat with your zone control system to maximize your comfort and energy savings. Every degree makes a difference. Programming your thermostat to match the times you are away from home or asleep at night saves a significant amount of money and reduces the stress on your HVAC system.
Will zoning save money?
Most homeowners see double-digit reductions in heating and cooling costs because the system no longer treats the entire house at once.
How many zones can I create?
We typically recommend two to eight zones, depending on square footage, floorplan, and family preferences.
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