What is a zone in air conditioning?
What is a zone in air conditioning?
Zoned air conditioning is achieved when a ducted air con system is divided into areas (or “zones”) which can be cooled or heated independently. It consists of a series of ducts in your roof, which channel air to the various zones in your home.
Can you zone an existing HVAC system?
The good news is that you can add zones to your existing system, even if you just have a single air handler or furnace connected to a single compressor or heat pump.
Does a 2 story house need 2 AC units?
Two units allow for an easier time balancing the desired temperature in your home. Generally, one area of your home will be warmer or more difficult to cool than another. In a two-story home, the upstairs area is often warmer, as warm air rises. Having two AC units in your home can help balance out the temperature.
What is 2 zone air conditioning?
A dual zone air conditioning system is a network of thermostats and duct dampers that regulates the amount of cooled air each zone (one or more rooms) receives throughout the day.
How do zone controls work?
A zone control system uses thermostats to connect to a central control panel to open and shut dampers distributed throughout your ductwork, thus blocking or releasing hot or cold air. You set the temperature for each zone via each thermostat, and the zone control system does the rest of the work for you.
How much does it cost to add a second AC zone?
An HVAC zoning system costs $1,700 to $4,500 on average, depending on the number of zones and whether it’s adding to a new or existing heating and cooling system. Adding a second zone to an existing HVAC costs $1,700 to $2,800, plus $350 to $500 per additional zone.
How does a dual zone AC work?
A zoned HVAC system splits your home into “zones” using motorized dampers, controlled by external thermostats, which are placed in the ductwork. This allows you to turn off cooling (or heating) to one section of the home while still providing other sections of the home with cooling or heating.