Do you have any idea how professional air conditioning technicians determine the right zones to install ducted air conditioning in your home? Read this blog to find out more and check if you house or commercial space has the right install!
Some say that air conditioning is a marvellous invention that has made our lives so much better. But sometimes if the air conditioning installation isn’t done efficiently with a proper knowledgeable technician, issues may come up!
Are you constantly adjusting the temperature in the remote control, trying to find that sweet spot of comfort? Are you feeling limited to have just one control for the house? Wasting more power and energy to have cool or heat all spaces in the house or commercial space, when you are actually only using an area? Or do you have people with different needs that want different areas of the house or commercial space with different temperatures?
Maybe it’s time to consider installing a zoned ducted air conditioning system!
But what is a zoned ducted air conditioning system? And how can you the zones for your home?! Don't worry, we've got you covered – read on!
A zoned ducted air conditioning system is one of the most popular types of air conditioning systems these days! This amazing system is quite discrete (not to mention quiet!), as usually an outdoor unit is located outside of the house/commercial space or in the roof and an indoor unit is connected to a series of hidden ducts that run throughout the home. Imagine not having to deal with the hassle of installing multiple window units or portable air conditioners!
The system is relatively easy to install within a day or two, depending on the size of your building and how difficult it is to access. It is more applicable in large homes and buildings, and it allows you to specifically control the temperature in different areas or ‘zones’, independently.
This means that instead of having to keep the entire house or commercial space at the same temperature, you can have full control and set different temperatures for different rooms or areas of your home, depending on your preference and/or needs! Have you ever imagined having the perfect temperature in every part of your home? Now you can!
For instance, a room in the house or commercial space that gets sunlight most of the day will tendencially get warmer, in comparison to one that doesn’t. In that case, you may want to set the temperature lower in that room, than the rest. On the contrary, if you have a room that is mostly protected from the sun and is naturally cooler, you can set the temperature for that room higher so that you are more comfortable.
As a company, we have years of experience working in different climates and areas, and when it comes to Melbourne weather we understand that we can be so unpredictable that it can be hard to know how to run your air conditioning more efficiently, with all the temperature and climate change! Having a split system can be of great use here as you will be able to heat or cool only the rooms that you need - this can be especially beneficial if you have rooms that are rarely used or if you have rooms that tend to get too hot or too cold! When you have the house tailored to comfort level and at the same time be in greater control, you’ll be able to save energy and money on your energy bills!
Another benefit of a ducted AC system is that your indoor air quality can improve massively, and you can create a healthier and more comfortable living environment for yourself and your loved ones!
At Evidiair, we are lucky to get to work with some of the coolest (pun intended) technology around! From advanced thermostats to high-efficiency air conditioners, don't sweat it (pun intended yet again), you will be in good hands! So, how do we determine the zones for your home? Here are some general steps we tend to follow:
Identify the rooms or areas to be included in each zone: A zone is the region of the building, roughly determined by either a physical barrier (like a wall!) or an imaginary perimeter – usually we see a zone translating into a room, the kitchen, the living room, … but it can also be half of the living room, a section of the bedroom, etc! The very first step that needs to be done is to determine the area of the house or commercial space for each zone. Factors that come into play here are not just the physical barriers but how actually big the area is, the amount of sun exposure and also the usage and purpose of that area. For example, you might want to keep two bedrooms in two separate zones but include your living room and kitchen in the same zone!
Measure the square footage of each zone: We always offer free quotes for your air conditioning installation and when we visit your home or commercial space, based on what you tell us that you want and how much control you want for your spaces, we will give you different options with highly competitive pricing. Once we know your preferences, we will immediately do calculations and estimate the square footage of each zone, so that we can determine the size and power of the air conditioning unit that you need for each zone. We want people to be comfortable in all sorts of weather and we have had clients telling us that other companies that quoted them an unnecessarily bigger or more powerful unit just for them to make money, so make sure you check in with us for a truthful quote for your needs!
Consider the layout of the house/commercial space: In addition to the actual area that you would like for each zone, the way that your house/commercial space is designed can affect not just the number of zones needed but also may mean that you will need different air conditioning sizes and potencies in the different zones! With an open floor plan, it is preferable to determine larger zones so that more area can be covered while if the building is smaller and with multiple divisions, using smaller zones will be better to control the temperature in each room.
Determine your energy goals: Lastly, but not the least, we strive to stand out from the competition by going the extra mile and making sure that we have happy customers with our work, so we always share pros and cons of the systems we are installing. Ducted systems may cost more to install and may also be expensive to run versus other types of air conditioning units, such as window units or split systems, so it is quite important to proactively think of energy efficiency goals when determining the zones for the home. We recommend having more zones and smaller ones so that you can control the temperature better in each zone, and this will help to reduce your energy consumption and lower your energy bills.
Our amazing and skilled team of experienced technicians at Evidiair, is constantly up to date on the latest advances in the field, so you can us trust us when it comes to having the knowledge and proficiency to install a range of air conditioning systems, including zoned ducted air conditioning systems! Contact us today for a free quote so that we can help you to create the perfect temperature in every room of your house or commercial space!