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The Benefits of Zoning Your Ducted Air Conditioning

Understanding air conditioning zoning and controller options.

Zoning your ducted air conditioning system gives you individual comfort control and the opportunity to reduce energy consumption and running costs. With the right zoning controller, every person in the home can enjoy climate control that suits their needs, only where and when it’s needed.

What Is Air Conditioning Zoning?

Zoning divides your home into separate areas (zones) that can be controlled independently for airflow or temperature. This allows for:

  • Personalised comfort in each room

  • Greater energy efficiency

  • Reduced strain on your AC system

  • Lower energy bills

Zoning can even allow individual control of airflow volumes for fine-tuned comfort.

 

Air conditioning zoning diagram showing different volumes of conditioned air around the house. Why Zoning Makes Sense

Without zoning, your AC system sends the same amount of conditioned air to every room, regardless of:

  • Room size

  • Whether the room is being used

  • Sunlight exposure

  • Occupants’ comfort preferences

With zoning, you get to choose which rooms receive airflow, and how much.


Real-Life Comfort, When and Where You Need It

Australian homes using ducted reverse cycle systems can benefit significantly from zoning:

  • Cool or heat only the areas in use

  • Avoid wasting energy on empty rooms

  • Match airflow to each room’s design or size

  • Let different family members choose their own comfort settings


 Zoning = Flexibility and Savings

  • Reduce the air conditioner capacity needed at installation

  • Save on upfront system costs

  • Lower ongoing power bills

  • Improve system efficiency and lifespan

 

What Is a Zone Controller?

A Zone Controller is the interface that lets you manage the airflow and temperature in each zone. It adjusts the motorised dampers inside your ductwork that control air distribution.

Common Zone Controllers:

  • ZoneSwitch: A simple, modern on/off zone controller

  • ZoneTouch 3: Offers airflow adjustment in 5% increments

  • AirTouch 2 Plus / AirTouch 5: Smart controllers offering advanced control, timers, app support, and zone-by-zone customisation

    ZoneSwitch zone controllers by Polyaire and ZoneMaster.


Smart Zone Control with AirTouch

AirTouch 2 Plus & AirTouch 5 Offer:

  • Zone airflow control (adjust by percentage)

  • AC unit settings (mode, set point, fan speed, timers)

  • Smartphone app control (from anywhere)

  • Modern touchscreen interface

Options for AirTouch 5 or AirTouch2 Plus Smart controllers.


Intelligent Temperature Sensors (ITS)

For precise temperature-based zoning, upgrade to AirTouch 5 with Intelligent Temperature Sensors (ITS).

Air conditioning zoning for a different temperature in each zone.

Benefits:

  • Monitor real-time temps in each zone

  • AC responds only where cooling/heating is needed

  • Avoid over-conditioning rooms already at comfort level

  • Boost energy savings even further

Solving the Common Zone Problem

Traditional zoning systems require a large always-open "common zone" to prevent excess air pressure. This can waste energy by conditioning unused areas.

How AirTouch and ZoneMaster Help:

  • Use Spill Zone safety to protect your system when many zones are turned off

  • Minimise or remove the need for large common zones

  • Improve both comfort and efficiency

AirTouch console and app for zone control.

A Safer, Smarter Choice

With AirTouch and ZoneMaster, you get:

  • Greater safety with the Spill Zone feature

  • Advanced zone customisation

  • Energy-smart zoning

  • Easy control from console or app

  • A system that adapts to your home and lifestyle