Subject: Re: House heating/cooling systems

From: [email-masked] (Donald J. Dickson)
Date: 16 Sep 1996 13:34:17 -0400

Peter von Kaenel ([email-masked]) writes:
> Hi,
> 
> 
> 	I'm not sure if this is the correct news group or not, so
> here goes.
> 
> 	At what size should you consider moving to a dual zone
> heating/cooling system in a house?  I am currently looking at
> a 2600 sq foot colonial in central NJ in a new development.  It
> comes standard with a single zone system, but can be upgraded
> to two zones for $4000.  At that size, is two zones a good idea?
> The house has a two story entry way and family room.  Is it even
> possible to create two zones in such a house?
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> Peter
> 

Hi Peter
You will have trouble creating 2 distinct zones if there is free air flow
between levels. If your second zone is with rooms that can be closed off
then it should work okay.

Cheers,
DonDickson