Indoor air quality refers to the quality of the air within enclosed spaces, such as homes, offices, or buildings. It encompasses various factors, including the presence of pollutants, humidity levels, temperature, and ventilation. Good indoor air quality implies clean and fresh air that is free from contaminants and odors, maintaining a comfortable and healthy environment for occupants. Poor indoor air quality can result in health issues, such as allergies, respiratory problems, and discomfort. Regular monitoring, proper ventilation, adequate filtration, and minimizing the use of pollutants can help ensure better indoor air quality and promote well-being. Henson Heating & Cooling offers a wide variety of options to help improve air quality in your space.
What is a zoned system?
A zoned heating and cooling system break your home into different areas or “zones”, each controlled separately by a thermostat. Zoning your home allows for several benefits including elimination of hot and cold spots and individual control of different rooms’ temperatures.
How does a zoned system work?
The secret to a zoned heating and cooling system is electronically controlled dampers in your ductwork. Dampers are like valves that control the flow of your heated and cooled air throughout your home.
When an area needs more air from your heater or air conditioner, the thermostat tells the damper to open up and let more air through. Likewise, when an area has reached its desired temperature, it closes the dampers and sends the air to the rest of your home.
Why would I want a zoned system?
There are several reasons Midwest Nebraska homeowners zone their heating and cooling system, including:
More even temperature distribution
The most common use of a zoned system is to eliminate hot and cold spots. For example, most two-story or multi-level homes suffer from uneven heating and cooling. Because heat rises, the upper levels are always warmer than the lower levels.
Different comfort levels for different family members
Another common use of a zoned home heating and cooling system is to meet the temperature demands of different family members without fighting over the thermostat.
What is a zoned system?
A zoned heating and cooling system break your home into different areas or “zones”, each controlled separately by a thermostat. Zoning your home allows for several benefits including elimination of hot and cold spots and individual control of different rooms’ temperatures.
How does a zoned system work?
The secret to a zoned heating and cooling system is electronically controlled dampers in your ductwork. Dampers are like valves that control the flow of your heated and cooled air throughout your home.
When an area needs more air from your heater or air conditioner, the thermostat tells the damper to open up and let more air through. Likewise, when an area has reached its desired temperature, it closes the dampers and sends the air to the rest of your home.
Why would I want a zoned system?
There are several reasons Midwest Nebraska homeowners zone their heating and cooling system, including:
More even temperature distribution
The most common use of a zoned system is to eliminate hot and cold spots. For example, most two-story or multi-level homes suffer from uneven heating and cooling. Because heat rises, the upper levels are always warmer than the lower levels.
Different comfort levels for different family members
Another common use of a zoned home heating and cooling system is to meet the temperature demands of different family members without fighting over the thermostat.
A zoned system lets you control the temperature of each area independently. If someone in your home likes it much colder or warmer than the rest of the household, this can be an ideal solution. A zone is installed in their bedroom, letting them change their temperature without affecting the rest of your home.
The REME HALO is an in-duct air purifier that uses RGF’s Reflective Electro Magnetic Energy technology. It is installed in the supply side plenum of the HVAC system. This technology produces hydro-peroxide plasma and uses ultra-violet light to purify surfaces and the air inside your dwelling.
Today, many communities across the country in virtually every climate zone have successfully installed geothermal.
Geothermal is more accurately called geothermal exchange. It’s simple, proven technology that has been around for over 40 years. It is nothing more than a large heat exchanger similar to the coils you see in the back of your refrigerator. The coils are placed inside bore holes deep in the ground or laid horizontally where space allows.
Since the ground temperature stays about 52 degrees year round it makes for a an easy and virtually free transfer of heat. In the winter when the air temperatures are below freezing, the geothermal furnace does a heat exchange with the warmer ground, rather than using energy to force feed heat. In the summer, the pump reverses and dumps excess heat from the house into the cool ground. As a bonus, some of this excess heat can help heat water for virtually free.
A geothermal furnace is generally no more expensive than a conventional furnace. However, drilling the bore holes does add to the up front capital cost. This additional cost is paid back quickly through the 60-80% energy savings.
By supplying the geothermal bore holes for the ground loops at scale in a new development, geothermal becomes exceptionally more affordable on a first cost basis. Many of the incentive, financial, permitting and logistical hurdles are removed when designed at the neighborhood scale. When amortized as part of development costs, geothermal becomes an attractive option with a diversity of financing possibilities.