Making your house comfortable in winter is a top priority; however, this can be quite difficult if one is completely unaware of the functions of different types of machinery and devices. While looking for the right HVAC, you may have a huge range of options to pick from.
Below, we will help you identify the differences between smart vents and zone heating so that you can pick the right one for your house.
HVAC Systems
Both smart vents and zone heating are methods through which people have access to utilising room-by-room temperature and climate control. Truly it might seem like a miracle to have both, but the truth remains that both have different technologies and work in different manners. So, understandably, the benefits and repair methods are altered as well.
Smart Vents
Anyone who is looking for an effortless and efficient system, should opt for smart vents. These are automated air registers that can do the job of controlling the temperature of every room on its own. It is, however, important to note that smart vents are only useful for those who have had an HVAC technician fit in an HVAC system.
Through these vents, one can have an automatically regulated house with different climates in different rooms. This happens as the vents will close and start the flow of air on their own from the HVAC system.
Zone Vents
Zone vents, on the contrary, are quite different from smart vents and work in the same way as intelligent zoning does. It can be incorporated in smart vents as well, but can only be made possible after an HVAC technician makes certain adjustments and alterations. To understand how it works, it is crucial to know that the zone system will divide the household into different areas or zones, and each zone will have a different climate.
Size of the House
Smart vents are the right choice for all those people who have a small home, while zone heating is much more preferable for people with large houses. If a larger house does have smart vents, then there might be a need to install them twice or even thrice. Our Heating Experts can easily guide you on these intricacies after conducting an analysis.
Installation
For houses that already have a smart framework, smart vents are the right choice as they can fit in with ease. Zone heating, on the other hand, is not a smart technology and can be implemented with ease in both houses with an HVAC system, or one without as well. Smart vents can be installed with an HVAC service while zone heating is a bit more complex, as some changes to the existing ductwork might be required. This also makes it more expensive.
Service and Maintenance
Like all other smart devices, smart vents won't require as much attention by your HVAC technician once the basic installation is done while zone heating is different. Since the machinery is complex and there are more parts, it requires a service more often.
Whichever device you pick, make sure to get a go-ahead with a professional from Heating Experts to avoid any trouble later on. Furthermore, stay updated on all HVAC service needs for smooth functioning. Call us at 1300 100 040.