Hot upstairs, cold downstairs? Master bedroom too hot while the living room is fine? We measure airflow at each register to diagnose imbalances before recommending solutions.
Book Comfort Audit — $89Upstairs bedrooms are 5-8°F warmer than downstairs. Heat rises, but poor airflow balancing makes it worse. You end up overcooling the first floor to keep the second floor tolerable.
Cooling empty guest rooms to 72°F while someone sleeps upstairs at 78°F. No independent control means you condition the entire house to satisfy one room.
Family members fight over the thermostat. One person is freezing while another is sweating. A single thermostat can't accommodate different comfort needs in different areas.
If you have existing dampers in your ductwork, we adjust them to redirect more airflow to hot rooms and less to over-cooled rooms. Simple, no-cost solution when dampers exist.
$0–$200
Often included during routine maintenance or Comfort Audit
Add branch ducts to under-supplied rooms. Enlarge undersized ductwork. Install dampers where none exist. Fixes structural airflow problems without full zoning.
$400–$1,500
Cost varies based on attic accessibility and scope of work
Install motorized dampers, zone controller, and multiple thermostats. Control each floor or area independently. Set different temperatures for different zones. Dramatic energy savings.
$2,500–$4,000
2-Zone System
$3,500–$5,500
3-Zone System
$4,500–$7,000
4-Zone System
For extreme cases, install separate AC systems for upstairs and downstairs. Complete independence, but requires significant investment and two equipment sets.
$10,000–$20,000
Only recommended when single-system zoning won't work
We'll measure airflow and recommend the right solution for your home
Airflow balancing adjusts dampers and duct sizing to deliver the right amount of conditioned air to each room. Rooms should receive airflow proportional to their size and heat load.
Two-zone systems run $2,500-$4,000. Three-zone systems run $3,500-$5,500. Four-zone systems run $4,500-$7,000. Cost includes motorized dampers, zone controller, and installation.
Yes. Zoning lets you cool or heat only occupied areas. Most homeowners save 20-30% on energy costs by not conditioning unused rooms.
Yes, if your system has a variable-speed blower or compatible equipment. We test your current setup during the Comfort Audit to confirm compatibility.
Start with a Comfort Audit. We'll test airflow in every room and show you the most cost-effective path to balanced comfort.
