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Zoning is the more profitable solution.

Just like all good businesses, HVAC contractors are always looking for an “edge” over

their competition. Whether you are attempting to maintain your profitability against

stiffened competition in a tightening new construction market or looking for creative

ways to secure new business, Zoned Comfort Control is the answer.

Zoned Comfort Control has been around for many years. Even before zone dampers and

controls, HVAC contractors provided “zoned” heating and cooling by installing multiple

systems to generate a greater level of comfort and energy-savings for homeowners.

However, the economics of the multi-system approach prove inferior and have grown

worse with the new federal mandate for 13 SEER equipment.

Not everyone has embraced or fully understands the benefits of Zoned Comfort Control.

Perhaps they are simply under the impression that they are making more profit by selling

two systems. However, the reality is that you can accomplish improved comfort and

energy savings through installing Zone Comfort Control at a lower cost, with greater

profit, than installing two separate systems. In addition, you will provide the consumer

with an HVAC system that costs less to maintain. Here is an example:

*Cost of ductwork not noted is equivalent in both systems. Zoning may require

additional branches which are accounted for.

APRILAIRE ZONED COMFORT CONTROL PRODUCT GUIDE

Two 2 1/2 To n Systems

One 5 Ton System, Zoned

Cost/Unit System

Cost

Cost/Unit System

Cost

(2) Furnaces

(1000 CFM each)

$798 $1,596 2000 CFM Furnace $1,034 $1,034

Two 2.5 Ton AC unit $711 $1,422 5 Ton AC unit $1,248 $1,248

(2) Evap Coils

(std Orifice/cap tube)

$222 $444 (1) Evap Coils

(std Orifice/cap tube)

$366 $366

(2) Line Sets $50 $100 (1) Line Set $50 $50

(4) Mounting Pads

(Furnace & Cond

Unit)

$20 $80 (2) Mounting Pads

(Furnace & Cond Unit)

$20 $40

(2) Gas Lines $300 $600 (1) Gas Line $300 $300

(2) Sets of Vent Pipes $350 $700 (1) Set of Vent Pipes $350 $350

(2) Humidifiers $350 $700 (1) Humidifier $350 $350

Equipment

(2) Air Cleaner $250 $500 (1) Air Cleaner $250 $250

6" Branch

Ductwork*

20 (10' Each) $150 $3,000 24 (10' Each) $150 $3,600

Dampers

NA Two - 14" Round Dampers $110 $220

Zone Control

Panel

NA Zone Control Panel $95 $95

Wire,

Transformer,

etc

NA Transformer $50 $50

Labor

(32) Hours $35 $1,120 (24) Hours $35 $840

Total

$10,262 $8,793

$1,469Zoning difference vs. two systems

Asavingsofmorethan

14%

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