Zone Heating Zone heating systems are economical, comfortable, and versatile. These systems use individual heaters and thermostats in each room or zone, providing independent control of temperature in each area. A zone is a portion of the house, an enclosed air space separated from other areas by walls and doors. Zone heating systems can cost significantly less to operate than central forced air systems. Savings result from the greater degree of control these systems allow.
Homeowners have the option of maintaining certain zones at lower temperatures, saving energy.
Temperatures can be set back for times rooms are not in use. Zonal systems save energy when compared to ducted systems because they don't have the duct leakage common to forced air systems. Forced air systems with closable registers allow for some independent temperature control. For many homes a heat pump is the most efficient way to heat with electricity. However, for homes that use little heat or where the cost of power is low, a standard electric resistance heating system may be more economical.