Trane heat pumps are reliable, intelligent, and versatile appliances to heat and cook your household. Heat pumps perform similar to air conditioning machines when hot inside the house. If the temperature gets hot, the heat pump will function identical to an air conditioner and remove heat from your home.

Heat pumps aren’t just versatile but also energy efficient. It means that you can use them to increase the level of comfort in your home and save energy at the same time. As a matter of fact, when it comes to owner satisfaction and reliability, Trane heat pumps were rated Top Tier Excellent.

How do heat pumps work?

The heat pump is a mechanical-compression cycle refrigeration system that you can reverse to cool or heat a specific space. The heat pump works as a heat transporter that moves warm air from one area to another, where you need it. Even if it feels cold, there’s heat energy present. If it’s cold outside, the pump will take the available heat out and take it inside. When it’s warm, it will switch directions and work as an air conditioner, taking the heat inside the house and removing it.

Heat pumps give the best results in moderate climates; you will need a secondary heating source when low temperatures. You can use the Trane heat pumps as the main component of a pairing system for home comfort throughout the year.

What does the heat pump consist of?

The heat pump includes two primary components: the indoor air handler and an outdoor unit that resembles a central air conditioner. However, the unit is known as the heat pump.

The outdoor unit consists of a compressor. The latter circulates refrigerant that collects and emits heat while traveling between the indoor and outdoor units.

How is the heat pump different from the air conditioner?

Air conditioners and heat pumps use the same technology to cool your household and have similar energy-efficient features. The technical differences are minor and air conditioners and heat pumps will cool the space in the same way. There will be no significant differences in energy costs, comfort quality, and energy efficiency.

The primary difference between the air conditioners and heat pumps is that the heat pump is also made to heat a space—it’s something that air conditioners cannot perform. To obtain a similar performance, you will have to pair the air conditioner to a furnace: complete central heating and cooling.

Heat pumps are different from gas furnaces. How?

The heat-producing method is the main difference between gas furnaces and heat pumps. The heat pump will use electricity to move heat from one space to another, whereas the gas furnace will burn fuel to generate heat. As a result, the heat pumps are more energy-efficient than gas pumps. A Trane heat pump (the Traven XV201) is the most efficient model, rated at 20.00 SEER and 10.00 HSPF.

Energy efficiency and environmental impact also differentiate heat pumps from gas furnaces. As the heat pumps use electricity, they don’t emit harmful emissions. It’s not the same for gas pumps and we all know about the negative impact of emissions on climate.

Moreover, the heat pumps can also provide excellent space in the summer, which gas furnaces cannot perform. With a heat pump, you won’t need to buy an air conditioner to cool down your household in the summer.

Trane heat pumps features compared to other brands

If we look at consumers’ opinions on Trane heat pumps, they highly appreciate the units. The efficiency is one of the main benefits that consumers prefer Trane heat pumps over other brands. The Trane heat pumps present some of the highest SEER ratings out there. The newest models stand out with SEER ratings between 18 and 20.

Some models from other brands will present SEER ratings higher than Trane heat pumps, but not many are as quiet as Trane models. Professionals agree that Trane heat pumps are the most silent models out there. Trane heat pumps come with variable speed compressors, which ensure quiet operation. The noise level for Trane heat pumps is a whopping 54db, which is the lowest noise level on the market. If you don’t know what it sounds like, we inform you that the 54db noise level is comparable to that of a refrigerator.

The specific features

Here are some of the essential features of the Trane heat pumps:

• Specific louvered panels that ensure protection for the coils
• Two-stage cooling and tree stage heating (for some models)
• Sound insulation on high-end units
• Complex diagnostics on the control board for effortless troubleshooting

Trane heat pumps stand out with the TruComfort feature. It’s a patented feature that helps the heat pumps precisely adjust the temperature by 1/2°. The feature also eliminates the temperature fluctuation that alters the level of comfort.

Another function specific to Trane heat pumps is the Trane Communicating System. It’s present with the high-end units and it involves a monthly fee. Some clients choose to set up a Wi-Fi Colour Touch thermostat ($200-$300) instead of the Trane Communicating System.

The Trane series

To make an idea about the Trane series out there, here are some details to consider:

Trane XR series

The Trane XR series is the low-priced heat pump product line that combines reliable efficiency with competitive rates. You can buy single-stage units with efficiencies as high as 17SEER and 9.7 HSPF.

Trane XL series

The XL series consists of models with inverter compressor technology, an adjustable speed blower, and Comforting II Communicating technology. Efficiencies vary between 17 and 18 SEER, respectively 9.5-9.6HSPF. The XL18i model comes with a Two-Stage Climatuff compressor.

Trane XV series

The units in the XV series come with the same features as those in the XL series, but they also come with an adjustable speed blower and variable speed compressor. They will accurately identify changes in the outdoor temperature. As a result, the devices self-adjust in increments of 1/10thof one percent, so the indoor temperature remains within a one-half degree of the thermostat setting. Models from the XV series stand out with 21SEER and 10 HSPF efficiencies.

How do you choose a Trane heat pump?

You will need to contact an HVAC contractor to size your system with a “Manual J” calculation. Where you live, window types and directions, the amount of insulation the house has, etc., are some aspects that he will consider for the calculation. He will recommend you the right-sized heat pump; it can range from 1.5-ton to 5-ton.

We suggest you spend time finding the proper balance between the furnace and energy costs. Keep also in mind that you will have to use a particular two-wire connector in some models—it’s a proprietary thermostat.

The installation quality will impact the performance of your Trane heat pump. We don’t recommend you compromise on the contractor quality. Check up the latest tax credit and rebates and ask for a minimum of 3 bids before making the final choice. Obtain three free estimates for the local contractor and make sure that it considers the tax credit and rebates. Never go with unqualified contractors to install your Trane heat pump.

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