Trane HVAC - Does It Merit It's Trusted Name?

Trane HVAC units are a significant reason central heating has come such a long way since the days of only fans.

Trane

With 90 years of professional expertise, Trane has been the leader in providing air solutions to homes and offices around the world. Almost no one disputes this. In fact, some would say that Trane is indeed all about air.

Trane HVAC units can make even the most uncomfortable, humid days much more bearable inside the house. And regardless where you live, humidity can be a killer (both figuratively and literally).

Those who live in a climate that is intensely hot in the summer (think Arizona) or year round need to be able to rely on the availability of cool air on demand. And as weather conditions change - as they do in most parts of the world - you need an efficient system to accommodate temperature fluctuations.

Indoor climate control is critical, especially when health considerations are brought to bear. Historically, Trane HVAC units are up to the task.

So What is an HVAC?

HVAC - which means "Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning" - is a climate control unit for the home.

Those are its three fundamental functions for thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and efficient operational costs. They are an essential part of our homes, not to mention office buildings and schools.

One Stop Climate Control Shop

A Trane HVAC is a "packaged" system that provides a full solution. It is comprised of an evaporator, condenser and compressor working in unison.

These units have been developed to provide all necessary heating and cooling equipment in a central location.

Trane offers four types of these packaged systems: heat pump, air conditioner, hybrid fuel, and gas/electric.

Energy Efficiency

Over the past few decades, HVAC manufacturers have attempted to make their systems more energy efficient. This is both desirable to the customer and financially helpful to the manufacturers. The improvements have also been driven by energy costs spinning out of control and environmental concerns.

The Trane company and their HVAC units have been at the forefront of these developments, making some of the most energy efficient HVAC units on the market.

Each packaged system has its own benefits and even quirks.

Criticisms

Though not common, some Trane customers complain about multiple TXV value failures on their systems within a relatively short period of time.

More frequently, however, is feedback from those who seem to experience what is known in the industry as the "dirty sock syndrome." This is where bacteria that accumulates on heat pump inner coils release an unpleasant odor as temperatures outside go under 40 degrees.

All in all, though, Trane has managed to maintain its earned reputation as a leader in producing a high quality HVAC system.