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James · 06-26-2008, 01:03 AM

Is there a way to make a dual stage Heating/Air system?

My thermostat is downstairs, and during the day I set it to 74-76 in the summer. When I get home I turn it down to 70 and when I go to bed I turn it to 69.

If I don't turn it down, it stays at 72 downstairs, which means its about 80 upstairs in our rooms. I can't sleep like this.

What I'm wondering is has anyone ever heard of/seen/done a dual floor heating/air unit? Where I can put in two thermostats and keep both floors at the same heat/cool level? With all my windows being new downstairs, all the cool air sticks around and it feels VERY nice down there, but upstairs doesn't see much cool air and since heat rises, I get fucked over when I'm trying to get to sleep.

Bob Vila · 06-26-2008, 10:43 AM

You'll need to add another zone, assuming your C/A runs through your exisiting heating ducts, it would be simply having a plumber come out and add another zone to your heating/cooling system.

briansol · 06-26-2008, 03:21 PM

move the thermostat upstairs

applefestival · 06-26-2008, 04:48 PM

I know that when I was in Europe there was a little clock plug-in you could buy and you could set a schedule. Not sure if you'd be able to find something like that here.

James · 06-26-2008, 05:36 PM

I have a programmable tstat, but I'm too lazy to use it, easier just to turn it up and down in the morning and evenings since I walk by it anyway.

With zoning it out, would I have to put in a second tstat then?

06-26-2008, 01:03 AM	#1
James Slacking off in the house Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In IN Posts: 217 Rep Power: 2	Furnace/Central Air. Is there a way to make a dual stage Heating/Air system? My thermostat is downstairs, and during the day I set it to 74-76 in the summer. When I get home I turn it down to 70 and when I go to bed I turn it to 69. If I don't turn it down, it stays at 72 downstairs, which means its about 80 upstairs in our rooms. I can't sleep like this. What I'm wondering is has anyone ever heard of/seen/done a dual floor heating/air unit? Where I can put in two thermostats and keep both floors at the same heat/cool level? With all my windows being new downstairs, all the cool air sticks around and it feels VERY nice down there, but upstairs doesn't see much cool air and since heat rises, I get fucked over when I'm trying to get to sleep. __________________ 1927 2200 sq feet 3 story renovation project. Done Washing Machine - 10.27.07 Windows Install - 02.13.08 (New) Gas Oven - 11.22.08 Needs to be Done Put in the (new) dryer Uh... Alot more.

06-26-2008, 10:43 AM	#2
Bob Vila Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In a house Posts: 105 Rep Power: 2	You'll need to add another zone, assuming your C/A runs through your exisiting heating ducts, it would be simply having a plumber come out and add another zone to your heating/cooling system. __________________ Bow to my presence...

06-26-2008, 03:21 PM	#3
briansol Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central CT Age: 28 Posts: 432 Rep Power: 10	move the thermostat upstairs __________________ 1997 2050sqft Split Level

06-26-2008, 04:48 PM	#4
applefestival Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	I know that when I was in Europe there was a little clock plug-in you could buy and you could set a schedule. Not sure if you'd be able to find something like that here. __________________ custom valances \| custom window treatments

06-26-2008, 05:36 PM	#5
James Slacking off in the house Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In IN Posts: 217 Rep Power: 2	I have a programmable tstat, but I'm too lazy to use it, easier just to turn it up and down in the morning and evenings since I walk by it anyway. With zoning it out, would I have to put in a second tstat then? __________________ 1927 2200 sq feet 3 story renovation project. Done Washing Machine - 10.27.07 Windows Install - 02.13.08 (New) Gas Oven - 11.22.08 Needs to be Done Put in the (new) dryer Uh... Alot more.

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