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If you had to calculate the ratio of thermostats to rooms in your home, what would it be? This might seem like an inconsequential figure, but it can reveal a lot about the efficiency of your HVAC system. For example, it is common for older homes to have only one thermostat, as well as hot spots, cold pockets, and higher utility bills. Fortunately, home zoning can fix all of these problems. Below, the knowledgeable technicians at Arnica Heating and Air Conditioning share a few scenarios where homeowners can benefit from upgrading to a Mitsubishi Electric® zoned ductless system.

3 Situations That Call for a Zoned Ductless System

1. A Home That Has More Than One Level

It might be possible to manage the temperature of a small, single-level home using just one thermostat, but structures that are two levels or more call for at least one thermostat per level. Depending on the configuration of the rooms, you may want to establish multiple zones on each level for optimum efficiency. You can set a different temperature in each zone based on comfort, foot traffic, and frequency of use. 

2. A Home With a Finished Basement

ductless systemIf it feels like the basement is always a few degrees cooler than the rest of your home, it’s not because of faulty insulation. Hot air rises, which means the lower levels of a home are always slightly cooler than the upper levels. This scientific principle is especially noticeable in extreme temperatures. For example, the basement is probably cool and comfortable all summer long, but no one wants to spend time there in the winter. If you have a finished basement, a zoned ductless system will keep it at a comfortable temperatur regardless of any external factors.

3. A Home With Vaulted Ceilings

Much like finished basements, vaulted ceilings can also illustrate the phenomenon of rising hot air. When you set the temperature of the entire house using a single thermostat, rooms with vaulted ceilings will feel a few degrees cooler, because all the warm air will fill the space above your head. Depending on where the thermostat is located, this may force the HVAC system to work overtime, pumping additional air into the room to stabilize its temperature.

If you want to install a zoned ductless system in your home, turn to Arnica Heating and Air Conditioning in New York. With locations in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island, they are proud to serve clients throughout the entire city.  Visit their website to contact the location nearest you, or call (212) 393-1130 to learn about current deals on a Mitsubishi Electric ductless system. 

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