# Maximizing Energy Efficiency and Comfort Needs by Upgrading to a Zoning System > If it’s difficult to satisfy everyone's heating and cooling preferences at the same time, consider upgrading to a zoning system. [![zoning system](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/home-comfort.jpg)](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/home-comfort.jpg)If it’s difficult to achieve comfortable temperatures from one room to another in your household, or to satisfy everyone's preferences at the same time, consider upgrading to a zoning system. You’ll get a leg up on your energy bills, indoor climate control and perhaps find some peace of mind by eliminating squabbles over thermostat settings. [![zoning system](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/home-comfort.jpg)](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/home-comfort.jpg) ## **How Zoning Systems Work** A zoning system is an add-on feature to the ductwork consisting of motorized duct dampers, a [programmable thermostat](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-blog/programmable-thermostats-selecting-right-one.html) in each zone (one or more rooms) and a centralized control panel. Each thermostat monitors temperatures in its respective zone, and signals the duct doors to open or close as needed to reach and maintain the programmed temperature. ## **Why Zone Your Home?** Upgrading to a zoning system affords homeowners the luxury to control temperatures, individual comfort preferences and energy usage throughout the home any time of day. Some of the common criteria and situations where a zoning system makes good energy-saving sense include, but are not limited to, the following: - There are guest rooms and other areas which are seldom used. - The home has multiple floors of living space. - Different zones of the home are used at different times of the day (e.g. bedrooms are located upstairs, a family room downstairs or in the basement, and perhaps a home office). - Retrofitted spaces or room additions require independent heating and cooling. - Expansive windows, tree shading and sun orientation create temperature fluctuations at different times during the day. The first step for [upgrading to a zoning system](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-blog/create-optimal-home-zoning-system.html) is to contact an experienced HVAC contractor that will take the time to correctly evaluate your home's design, heat gain/loss properties, occupant energy-usage habits and many more calculations and statistics. This will all be done according to industry protocol using [Manual J](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-blog/manual-j-why-your-contractor-should-know-it.html) from the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). For maximizing energy savings and individual comfort needs in your household, [call Rodenhiser Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning](http://rodenhiser.com/call-rodenhiser.html) for more information about upgrading to a zoning system. 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