72 Degrees of Hickory Blog

This week's 72 Degrees WHKY Player of the Week is Will Jenkins. He is a second time winner in the 2011 season! Will had a stellar game with 321 yards and four touchdowns on 16 carries. He also had a kickoff return for 23 yards. On the defensive side of the ball, Will had five tackles and a fumble recovery for a touchdown. Nice game, Will!

The heating and cooling zone that is...if you haven't heard of it, then maybe you should. Zoning your home for efficient heating and cooling is as practical these days as programmable thermostats.
 
What is zoning? Well, it is an improvement to your home's heating and cooling system. Essentially, it allows you, the homeowner, to be in control of the temperatures throughout your home, rather than vice versa. You can set the 'zone' for that particular area of the home to higher or lower based on the needs of the area. For instance, the nursery of a baby's room may need to stay warmer, while you may want a home gym space to feel cooler. Is there a spare bedroom that never gets used? Perfect. You can keep that room at a different temperature than an area of the house that does get used frequently. The best part? A heating and cooling zoning system will save you energy and money. No need to do costly construction or installation either. Click here to learn if a zoning heating and cooling system is right for you and your home.

It's that time of the year to start preparing for cooler temperatures. Energy costs are certainly increasing across the country. Have you inspected your furnace? If it is an older heating unit, you may want to consider adding a newer furnace. There are many benefits to adding a new furnace to your older home. Studies show that a newer furnace can reduce heating energy bills by as much as 40%.What's more, newer models run more efficiently, which is better for the environment overall. They are generally quieter models as well, making it much more pleasant for you and your family. Many new heating systems exist to help reduce your heating costs. Although there's an initial investment, the energy savings over time will more than pay for the newer model.
 
If you'd like to consider your heating options, give an expert a call. We're happy to assess your current model and offer you upgrade choices that will best meet your needs.

Absolutely. Zoning allows you to only heat and cool certain areas of your home, according to your needs. For instance, a home office or the baby's room may need different cooling needs than a utility room or bedroom. Zoning just allows you to divide your home into categories based on their individual heating and cooling needs similar to your lighting. Not only does a zoning system save on your energy bills, but also allows you to make every room's temperature just right. This makes everyone in your home happy!
 
To find out more about a zoning system for your home, click here.