SIMPLIFYING THE COMPLICATED
There are plenty of things you can do to make a lasting difference
when it comes to home energy management, but unfortunately, it’s easy
to end up buying a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system
that is too large (or too small) for your home, which means you could
be paying to heat and cool space that isn’t even there. Heating and
cooling your home can often be complex and confusing. With all the
acronyms, terminology and choices, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed
when trying to find the system that best fits your home’s needs. Trane
believes that “greening” your home shouldn’t be a complicated process
and welcomes the opportunity to help your home be more energy
efficient all year.
TOTALLY INTEGRATED HOME COMFORT
Trane high-efficiency products can provide much-needed relief from
rising utility bills and energy costs, while also helping you do
something positive for your community and the environment. The average
household will pay $2,300 this year on energy costs, with heating and
cooling accounting for the majority of that total. (Source: Alliance
to Save Energy)
Below are some ENERGY STAR qualified systems to help you
with your energy management:
- The Trane XC95 is one of the market’s most
efficient gas furnaces and attains up to a 95
percent AFUE rating, which is nearly 20 percent higher
than the government minimum standard. By installing an efficient
furnace, you can save up to 40 percent on home heating costs.
- The Trane XL20i is among the highest energy
efficient air conditioners available today and its SEER of up to 20.00 exceeds the minimum
efficiency of 13 SEER set by the Department of Energy. A SEER rating
of up to 20.00 can mean a savings of up to 60 percent on a family’s
annual cooling costs, if the system it’s replacing is 10 years or
older*.
PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTATS
Programmable thermostats like the Trane XL800 are designed to maximize the
performance of your home comfort system with reliable and accurate
temperature control. The average annual savings for programmable
thermostats is about $100, and they often pay for themselves in two
years or less.
APPLIED EFFICIENCY
Many of Trane’s high-efficiency products meet the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency. An HVAC unit may be rated as a 20
SEER device in the box, but when the unit is installed in a home, what
the system actually delivers in terms of efficiency may be different
due to certain variables in the home. Efficiency can go down due to
factors such as improper air flow, mismatched coils and leaking ducts.
It’s important to make sure your HVAC system is installed properly so
you are getting the most efficiency possible from your system. Your
local Trane Comfort Specialist can help you make sure you get the most
from your system.
Rated efficiency applies to HVAC systems that are rated in
laboratory conditions assuming the refrigerant charge and system
airflow is 100 percent accurate. Applied efficiency is what the system
actually delivers once it’s charged and installed Some quick facts on
system efficiencies:
- 70 percent of HVAC systems do not have the correct air flow,
which impacts energy efficiency (according to the Environmental
Protection Agency).
- Almost 74 percent of HVAC systems have
an improper amount of refrigerant, which can impact performance by
up to 15 percent. This can result in higher energy costs, reduced
reliability and faster wear and tear because systems do not operate
at maximum efficiency.
Trane’s technology is designed to achieve maximum efficiency,
reliability and comfort, delivering the efficiency its ratings promise
and customers expect. Trane has designed the Trane ComfortLink™
Communicating System that harnesses the power of digital communication
to go far beyond heating and cooling to ensure your system is working
as efficiently as possible. This special technology is built into
specific Trane products, allowing them to “communicate” with each
other. The interface enables all communicating components in the air
conditioning and heating system to be automatically and properly
charged, configured and calibrated. The system is designed to run its
own self-diagnostics to ensure the proper airflow for heating and
cooling modes, as well as the correct heat source configuration,
blower timings and humidity control.
*Potential energy use comparing an 8-SEER system to a 20-SEER
high-efficiency system. Actual energy savings will vary depending on
many factors including your lifestyle, system settings, maintenance,
climate and installation.
