Zone Control Systems

Do some areas of your Charlotte, NC, home have inconsistent temperatures even as you adjust your home’s only thermostat? If so, then read on. You could most likely benefit from a zone control system.

A zone control system gives you control over the temperature in each room in your house using only single zone unitary HVAC equipment. The zone control system warms or cools the rooms you use the most at the time you use them. It works in tandem with your thermostat(s) to provide only the necessary heating or cooling energy each room in your home needs at the time. There are only a few required basic items to zone your home: thermostats, a control panel, and zone dampers in your ductwork. Although zoning doesn’t affect the efficiency of your heating and cooling system, a zone control does make the most efficient use of your system.

How Does It Work?

A zone control system uses thermostats to connect to a central control panel to open and shut dampers distributed throughout your ductwork, thus blocking or releasing hot or cold air. You set the temperature for each zone via each thermostat, and the zone control system does the rest of the work for you. There are many factors affecting the indoor temperature in your home, such as appliances, higher or cathedral ceilings, shading, wind chill, and cooking. Zoning solves these problems by allowing each zone’s thermostat to individually adjust to the desired heating or cooling level.

What Is a Zone?

A zone can be anything you design it to be: an entire floor of your house, a group of rooms, or just one room.

How Do I Know If I Need a Zone Control System?

Determining if you need a zone control system isn’t too tricky. We at Panther Heating and Cooling are happy to help you make that assessment. But to get started, if you can answer yes to one or more of the following conditions in your home, your home is more than likely a candidate. Does your home have:

More than one level or story?
A rambling floor plan that extends far beyond your main living space?
A concrete slab as your foundation?
Large glass windows?
Finished rooms in the attic or basement, or rooms over the garage?
Large open areas?

Answering yes to any of the above home conditions indicates you should call us at (803) 327-2700 so one of our experienced technicians can talk with you about your options for a zone control system.

A wonderful characteristic of a zone control is you can begin your home with only one zone and then retrofit the application. Of course, you can always start a new home with a zone control system as well.

Benefits of a Zone Control System

The two biggest benefits of installing this kind of system are energy efficiency and money savings. Pairing a zone control system with a programmable or smart thermostat will give you more control over your home’s heating and cooling than you ever thought possible. No longer will you be overheating or overcooling areas in your home to accommodate the other too-warm or too-cool areas or because certain rooms aren’t used by anyone in your home at different times of the day. High energy efficiency is a guaranteed way to save money.

Another benefit, and perhaps the most gratifying benefit, of the system is the increased comfort you’ll feel in your home. Gone will be the days of hot or cold spots. Your home will be as you’ve always dreamed it should be––home sweet home. Give Panther Heating and Cooling a call today.

Customer Reviews

Tiffani Price

1/31/2023 - Google

We have always been pleased with the quality of service received from Panther. Techs are knowledgeable and friendly. We feel our HVAC service contract is a good value. Twice yearly cleaning keeps our system operating efficiently and reduces the chance of unexpected repair bills.

Patricia LeClaire

12/11/2022 - Google

Terry was on time, very professional and knowledgeable. He arranged to have a service mgr come to my home to provide an estimate for an updated system in my home. The original unit has been working hard for 15 years, nearing the end of its life span. I appreciated Terry’s knowledge and sound advice. Thank you, Mike and team for all of these years of service to my home. Happy Holidays and looking forward to another 15 years of excellent service!

Jeannie Marion

11/10/2022 - Google

We have used Panther for all our heating and cooling needs for nearly 30 years - including installing and maintaining humidifiers and dehumidifiers. Technician Bobby Foard usually comes to our house and is always punctual, personable and very knowledgeable. He keeps us informed every step of the way and leaves us with a detailed description of work done. We have also been impressed with the quality of other contractors they work with when needed to complete a job - i.e. plumbers, electricians, mold remediation, etc. In short, I would highly recommend Panther!!

Kim Hajas

10/27/2022 - Google

Panther installed my whole house system 3 years ago. I had annual service yesterday, and Brett did a thorough job and was very professional. During the service, it came to our attention the unit had pulled away from the house creating a gap. Panther immediately sent out their install team to correct the problem.

Edgar and Enrique serviced the call and did an excellent job, even better than I had hoped. They replaced the metalwork and neatly caulked with care and precision. Panther is the team you want when it comes to HVAC and their team members make it a pleasure.

Mandy McMehan

10/14/2022 - Google

BEST EXPERIENCE!! These people are amazing! I could list every attribute that makes them a true GIFT to the Rock Hill area but just trust me - you can't go wrong with this team! Thank you to every point of contact I had as you cared for my many needs! This is Ben, C.B., and Justin - true professionals with expertise and real kindness. You guys obviously have a great bossman and mentor! My heart is warm....thank you ALL!!

Mike Skube

8/31/2022 - Google

Bobby Foard has been our technician with Panther for the past several years. He has done or overseen many repairs and installation of our equipment. He is very experienced, keeps up with the latest innovations, and knowledgeable. He is always punctual and follows thru on all projects. He keeps us informed during the work and when done explains what he did and why and the next steps to possible follow-up. He is very caring and personable. On a scale of one to ten in all areas, Bobbie is definitely a 10!

Tonia Barnes

8/19/2022 - Google

There are so many heating and cooling services to choose from and I am SO GRATEFUL I chose this company. They are knowledgeable, professional, honest, and just overall good people serving their community in the best way. Our technician, Terry, went above and beyond calling for parts, getting us warranties, coordinating with the manager to ensure we were getting the BEST deal and service possible and communicated with us from beginning to end. We had major leaks in our system that needed repair & our refridgerant literally ran out a day before parts could be installed and our home immediately started to climb to over 83 degrees. They arranged for us to take our 1 and 2 year old babies and stay at a nice local hotel for the night! They have truly been a blessing and we will continue to use them for our heating and cooling needs for years to come! And congratulations Terry, you will be an AWESOME father!!

Ashley Crane

8/16/2022 - Google

First time using Panther after our AC stopped working. Our tech Bryson was amazing. He came out immediately on a Sunday. Our issue was complicated, so he returned first thing Monday AM to contact our machine’s manufacturer to ensure the correct problem was dealt with and to see if our repair would be covered under warranty. Panther went above and beyond to drove out of town to collect the needed part, so the repair could be done same-day. We were so grateful for such fast service that we felt comfortable signing up for a service plan with Panther. Thanks for everything Panther and especially Bryson!

Matt M

7/26/2022 - Google

We’ve been customers of Panther for years and continue to give them high recommendations. The Technician arrived as scheduled, was very polite and professional, and did impeccable work on systems. These are good Rock Hill people (our kids went to school together) and are now in the second generation of their family providing excellent service. Many thanks to Panther!

amyj623

7/22/2022 - Google

We have used Panther Heating and Cooling many years. They replaced our upstairs and downstairs units in June 2022.

* Estimate was clear and easy to understand
* Scheduled installation quickly (the very next day!)
* Installers were extremely polite and very clean (it didn't even look like they had even been there)
*Service calls and repairs are scheduled quickly and they are always on-time or early

Need Zone Control Systems Service?

Contact the experts at Panther Heating and Cooling.

Call us at (803) 327-2700