26/08/2026
DUCTED ZONING: HOW TO USE YOUR ZONES EFFECTIVELY
Zoning allows a ducted system to direct heated air to selected areas of the home. Used well, it can improve comfort without heating every room to the same level at the same time.
ON/OFF ZONES AND TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED ZONES
On/off zones open or close a damper to control airflow to the rooms in that zone, but they do not measure room temperature. With this type of zoning, system temperature is measured at the main controller or a separate sensor. Where a common or constant zone is used, the sensor is generally located within that area.
Temperature-controlled zones have their own sensor and can adjust the damper and airflow as the zone approaches its set point.
MYAIR ZONING
MyAir is the primary residential zoning platform we install. With individual sensors, it can monitor each zone and adjust airflow towards the selected set point.
The sensors are often wireless and can be moved to suit your comfort requirements. Place them where they can measure the occupied area without being directly affected by supply air, sunlight or another heat source.
USING YOUR ZONES EFFECTIVELY
- Match zones to your routine. Living areas may need heating during the day or evening, while bedrooms may only need heating closer to bedtime or when occupied.
- Use the zone controller rather than manually closing ceiling outlets. The controller coordinates the motorised dampers and programmed airflow settings.
- Depending on the design, minimum airflow may be managed through a constant zone, bypass zone, controlled damper positions, variable fan control or a combination.
DOES SWITCHING OFF ZONES SAVE ENERGY?
It can reduce unnecessary heating, but the saving is not proportional to the number of zones switched off.
The result depends on the size of the active zones, heat loss, temperature setting, system capacity and zoning setup.
Zoning is most effective when it matches how the rooms are used and is allowed to operate as designed.
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