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Understanding Commercial HVAC Zoning Systems and Their Benefits

With many factors like natural light or room size affecting the temperature of a given space, some employees may be perfectly comfortable while others are left shivering or sweating at their desks. Relying on a single temperature to accommodate everyone in a commercial building risks conflict over thermostat controls. However, HVAC zoning systems can regulate the temperatures of each area to optimize comfort and conserve energy.

Continue reading this article to learn more about commercial HVAC zoning systems, including the following:

  • How HVAC zoning works
  • Where is HVAC zoning used?
  • The benefits of using HVAC zoning systems

How Does HVAC Zoning Work?

HVAC zoning operates similarly to standard heating and cooling systems, with one key difference. Instead of pumping the same amount of air through each vent in a given structure, it uses motorized dampers within the ductwork to open and close based on the master inputs, with each room containing its own thermostat. You are now able to tailor the temperature for every room according to the preferences of the occupants, while also saving energy by shutting off the airflow to unused spaces.

Where Are HVAC Zoning Systems Necessary?

HVAC zoning systems can be used in both commercial and residential facilities, but some areas might be better candidates than others. Here are some environments that could benefit the most:

  • Offices with many different spaces
  • Buildings or homes with multiple levels that vary in temperature
  • Gyms or exercise facilities whose commercial air conditioning connects to another area
  • Facilities with large open rooms and high ceilings
  • Buildings with many large windows
  • Sunrooms or spaces exposed to massive amounts of natural light

Contact a commercial HVAC service if you’re uncertain about installing a zoned HVAC in a specific space.

Commercial HVAC companies are specialized experts in the heating and cooling industry, providing solutions to keep facilities at optimal temperatures. There’s no better HVAC provider in the New Hampshire area than SAM Mechanical, who can handle any repairs, replacements, or installation requests you may have to stay comfortable year-round.

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The Benefits of HVAC Zoning Systems

Installing a zoned HVAC system into your commercial building brings forth a variety of benefits to both your company and the people that work for it, such as the following:

Improved Energy Efficiency

Commercial HVAC systems consume large amounts of energy when pumping air throughout a building, especially during the summer and winter months. With a zoned HVAC system, you can set individual spaces to their own specified temperatures to keep occupied rooms comfortable, saving energy from being wasted on unoccupied areas and cutting your monthly bill in the process.

Increased HVAC Longevity

Reducing energy expenditure extends the life of your commercial heating and cooling systems. By not controlling the temperature of the entire building, you lower wear and tear on your system, giving it a longer longevity than that of a general HVAC unit. This also helps curb the cost of maintenance repairs and potential replacements.

More Comfortable Employees

HVAC zoning doesn’t just impact costs and equipment; it also keeps employees comfortable and happy. With more consistent and reliable temperatures throughout a building, they can work without sweating in one area and freezing in another. Furthermore, creating a welcoming environment where staff and customers can thrive increases productivity and improves public perception.

Customizable Systems

Simply being able to tailor specific temperatures to specific areas is an advantage in and of itself. While typical systems would only be able to regulate an entire building, HVAC zoning gives users the freedom to customize their environment to best suit themselves. Do you naturally run hot but don’t want to freeze out the rest of your team? Adjust the temperature of your office precisely, and the problem is solved.

Environmentally Friendly

By reducing the power needed to heat or cool your entire building with customized temperatures, your HVAC zoning system conserves more energy and contributes to the environment’s well-being. The electricity used to power these units releases excess carbon dioxide into the atmosphere to increase the greenhouse effect. However, using energy-efficient systems like HVAC zoning reduces these gasses.

Easy to Use

HVAC zoning systems are just as easy to use as standard units. Modern smart technology has made them even more accessible by allowing smartphones and watches to adjust temperatures on the fly. This can even be done when you’re away from the facility, making it convenient to turn off systems that aren’t being used if you forgot to do so.

Quieter Systems

Standard single-space HVAC systems work extra hard to ensure air and heat pumps throughout large areas. The effort of doing so can sometimes produce loud, low rumbling and rattling when starting up and sustaining constant airflow. Because HVAC zoning pumps air to isolated rooms or zones, rather than an entire building, they don’t need to work as hard, and their noise is muffled by default. This allows you to enjoy desired room temperatures in peace and quiet without disrupting the occupants.

Let SAM Mechanical Services Handle Your HVAC Needs

If being able to control the temperature of each individual space within a facility sounds appealing, you’re going to need to partner with HVAC professional commercial services that have the skills and knowledge to set your zoning systems up correctly. With over thirty years of experience in every area of HVAC solutions, SAM Mechanical Services is prepared to take on the challenge.

With competitive pricing, flexibility, superb customer service, and efficient work operations, our team aims to provide clients with the services they need to run their businesses comfortably. We work with clients every step of the way using our design-build model, allowing us to collaborate and inform you on everything from the beginning of the design process until the end of the project.

Save time, money, and stress by contacting SAM Mechanical Services for your next HVAC requirements—we’re available 24/7.

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