Summer can be brutal, but knowing your home is the perfect temperature can bring a little extra joy to the hot and hazy days. Zoned cooling makes it easier to maintain the comfort and preferred temperatures you desire, especially if you share the space with others.
Learning more about this cooling option is beneficial if you’re considering implementing it into your home.
Do Zoned Systems Cool as Well as Non-Zoned Systems?
They can when used correctly. Zoned systems can be a great asset for staying cool and comfortable during mild summer days and when the heat outside is unbearable. In addition to providing comfort, they can ensure everyone under your roof is safe from the hot weather, especially if they have health conditions that affect how they regulate temperatures.
Just keep in mind that zoned systems won’t create drastic temperature differences. For example, one room won’t be 15 degrees cooler than another. But for consistent cooling in every room and to keep bedrooms a few notches cooler at night while you sleep, they’re very effective.
Are Zoning Systems Ducted or Ductless?
Both options are available, and you can even have a combination of the two, depending on your setup. For example, if you have a ducted system in the main house but your detached garage isn’t currently air-conditioned, we can install a zoned system in the latter without needing to add ductwork. Let us know more about your preferences, and we can assess your setup and provide professional recommendations.
Are There Any Filters to Clean?
There are filters in ducted and non-ducted systems, but you only need to clean the filter in the latter. Ducted systems have one main filter you need to change every one to three months. There’s no cleaning involved; you simply swap out the dirty filter for a clean one. Non-ducted systems have filters you should clean weekly, eliminating the build-up of hair, dust, dirt, and other debris that can clog your system and cause it to work inefficiently.
What Other Maintenance Needs to Be Done?
In addition to changing or cleaning the filters, you should perform various types of maintenance to keep the zoned cooling system in good shape, especially throughout the summer. For example, do frequent self-inspections and pay close attention to any noises it makes and odors it gives off. Contact us immediately if it’s making odd noises or producing strange smells, as it usually means something is wrong with the system. There also shouldn’t be any physical damage like cracks or corrosion.
How Often Do They Need to Be Professionally Inspected?
Our professional technicians should inspect your zoned system twice per year. We suggest scheduling an appointment in spring so we can get it ready for the heavy summer usage period. Make another AC tune-up appointment in autumn to ensure it’s prepped and ready for winter.
Benefits of Zoned Cooling for Summer
Many homeowners appreciate the numerous benefits of zoned cooling throughout summer, when it can be challenging to stay cool and comfortable as the outside temperatures soar. The system’s several advantages make it an easy choice, especially for homes with multiple residents and properties with more than one detached structure.
Personalized Comfort
The customizable comfort is undoubtedly the biggest benefit of zoned cooling. It makes it easy for everyone in the home to adjust the temperature to what they want in individual spaces. Even rooms next to each other can be set at different temperatures. This is particularly helpful in specific situations, such as if one person gets sick and needs the room warmer, even when it’s hot outside, while everyone else wants a chilly environment.
Fewer Disagreements
In many houses, summer is a time when guests visit and kids temporarily return home from college. As wonderful as it may be, the novelty of all this togetherness can eventually wear off when comfort is concerned.
It will likely come as no surprise to learn that disagreements over what the thermostat should be set at are common in many households. Being together under the same roof can be more pleasant as everyone will get what they want, at least regarding the temperature. Zoned cooling eliminates those arguments since everyone can set their room to their preferred setting.
Cooling for Multiple Detached Structures
If a property has multiple detached structures, such as a garage or shed, those non-air-conditioned spaces may be completely unusable during the summer if they get hot enough. Installing zoned cooling means we can make these spaces usable for you during the summer and throughout the rest of the year, regardless of the outdoor temperatures.
This can extend your usable living space and provide a little more breathing room if you have multiple people staying at your home instead of everyone having to stay in the air-conditioned main house. For example, you can turn the shed into a workshop or reading nook packed with blooming flowers and make the garage a workout space.
Energy Efficiency
A major problem with standard ducted systems is that you’re cooling rooms through the summer that no one is even in. You’re then repeating the process with heating during winter. This wastes significant energy, especially if you have large open spaces like an attic or basement that people rarely use.
It’s not just a waste of energy but also puts unnecessary strain on your system. The units are designed to last 10+ years, even with frequent use, but you can increase the chances of a longer lifespan if you take good care of them. The more energy your system uses, the more likely it’ll need a repair or replacement sooner rather than later.
Lower Utility Costs
Zoned systems can come with cost-saving benefits. Installing a ductless zoned system or retrofitting a ducted system has an upfront cost, but you could start enjoying monthly financial perks, especially the longer you live in the home. It could eventually end up paying for itself over time.
Cooling only certain rooms means you’re cutting back on usage, which can help decrease your monthly utility bills. The savings can extend into winter as you put on the heating. While there are no guarantees about results, our team can learn more about your typical cooling usage and provide insight into the savings you might see in the short and long term.
Improved Sleep
Ask anyone what their preferred sleeping environment is, and chances are they’ll mention the room’s temperature, such as that it needs to be warm or as cool as possible. Having the room at your ideal temperature is crucial for sleeping comfortably throughout the night and waking up refreshed in the morning. This is particularly important during the summer if you’re a hot sleeper and need to sleep in a cool environment.
Your quality of sleep impacts many aspects of your well-being, including your mood, productivity, and focus. Being able to set your bedroom at your perfect temperature can make a significant difference in how you feel and how well you function on a daily basis.
Contact Us Today
Start reaping the benefits of zoned cooling systems. Air Care Heating & Cooling in Shawnee, KS offers cooling installation, maintenance, and repair services to ensure your system works when you need it most. Schedule your appointment now through our website.
