I am fortunate to be able to handle my entire workload from home.
As long as I have access to the internet, I can complete my job.
This allows me to wear my pajamas, set my own hours and avoid fighting rush hour traffic. However, once I started spending all day at home, I needed to make some changes to my heating and cooling system. I was unwilling to pay to maintain the entire house at the ideal temperature when I’m confined to a single room. I contacted a local HVAC contractor and invested into a zoning system. There is a thermostat in each room, allowing me to set independent temperatures. With a zoning system, I can enjoy ideal comfort in my office without affecting the rest of the house. I can target higher or lower temperatures to the bedrooms at night and solve the problem of the living room always feeling a little overheated. My heating and cooling system is now far more energy efficient. I don’t heat or cool rooms that are empty, which reduces the workload of the system. It conserves energy and saves money on my utility bills. Plus, the house is definitely more comfortable. Zoning caters to personal preference. My kids can turn the temperature up or down in their bedrooms without getting into an argument. Because we aren’t putting as much strain on the furnace and air conditioner, I can expect fewer malfunctions and a longer lifespan from the system. I like that I don’t need to get up from my desk in the middle of a workday to make adjustments to temperature. Through a smart thermostat, I have access from an app on my smartphone and laptop.