When every one of us upgraded our heating system & air conditioning system, I was willing to spend more to upgrade to zone control. I felt that the extra cost was worth it & would be reclaimed by significant energy savings. The ductwork now includes a series of dampers that direct airflow to particular rooms of the house. The dampers are electronically controlled by the thermostat to open & close to achieve ideal comfort, zoning is more efficient than simply shutting off the air vents in each because the dampers provide a better seal. There are individual thermostats in each room that allow customized settings. Raising or lowering the temperature setting in a single room no longer affects the whole house. Both of us aren’t forced to heat or cool empty areas to the ideal temperature! Each family member can customize the temperature in their bedroom to their preference. We’re able to target those rooms that tend to know overheated or cold. It’s especially nice to have smart thermostats that are accessible from our smartphones. Whether we’re at home, at work or away on trip, it’s severely easy to make changes to temperature. Along with conserving energy, zone control improves comfort, trims costs & reduces wear & tear on the heating system & air conditioning system. I’m hoping the heating & cooling device will be more reliable & last longer. The new zoning system is especially helpful because each family member has undoubtedly strong opinions on the temperature of their bedrooms. Plus, every one of us have a large home that is divided into many rooms, many that every one of us rarely or never use.