Have you ever found a room's perfect temperature, only to have the heating system suddenly switched off by someone else? This is one reason why zoning systems have become increasingly popular over the years. By allowing separate temperature controls in your Greater Tulsa Metropolitan area home, you'll have greater control over your comfort level.Physics makes a whole-house approach impracticalDue to the basic laws of physics, it is not possible to maintain the temperature of an entire home by using a whole-house heating or cooling system. Why? For the simple fact that heat rises, which means that the upper levels of your home will always be warmer than the lower levels. This is especially prevalent if you have a multi-story house with a basement. All you have to do is walk from your second floor down to the basement, and the difference will hit you like a cold slap in the face.Zoning systems solve the physics problemIt isn't good enough to set a temperature for your entire household. Your thermostat will turn on and off depending on the temperature in the room it's installed in, but won't adjust for any of the other areas of the house. Zoning systems work by the utilization of multiple thermostats, each assigned to a "zone." By dividing certain areas of your home into zones, you can easily maintain the desired temperature in each room.Zoning systems also solve the "people problem"Each person has a different idea of the ideal temperature. Some may like a constant feeling of warmth, while others might prefer that the heat goes off for a bit so they can cool off. No matter the preference, a zoning system will provide each member of your household with much better control over their individual comfort level. This means that one spouse can be just as comfortable reading a book upstairs as the one watching TV downstairs.For more expert advice about zoning systems, or for questions relating to home comfort, please contact the friendly professionals at Air Assurance Heating, Air Conditioning & Geothermal. We have been servicing the Greater Tulsa Metropolitan area since 1985.Our goal is to help educate our customers in the Tulsa and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma area about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). Image courtesy of Shutterstock