| Clean
Air |
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| I
thought pollution was outside. Why should I be
worried about my air indoors? |
| We
spend 90 percent of our time every day indoors. Plus,
today's efficient, airtight homes are excellent
at conserving energy, but that also makes them
better at trapping potentially irritating
particles inside the home. With the rising
number of people who suffer from allergies and
asthma, indoor air quality has become more and
more important to our general health and
well-being. |
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| What
kinds of things are in my home air that might be
affecting my family's health and comfort? |
A
wide range of particulate matter can be in your
home's air, including:
•
Dust
• Animal hair and dander
• Mold spores
• Smoke
• Bacteria |
•
Pollen
• Dust mites
• Lint
• Cooking grease |
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| What
does Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) mean? |
| Clean
Air Delivery Rate (CADR) is recognized by the
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) as a fair and objective
measure of various air cleaner technologies.
CADR provides the number of cubic feet of clean
air a unit delivers each minute. A higher CADR
means a greater amount of clean air is being
delivered to your home. |
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| I
keep my home very clean. Could the air in my
home still not be clean? |
| Yes.
Consider that the average home generates 40
pounds of dust for every 1500 square feet of
space. While regular home cleaning is an
excellent measure to reduce exposure to
irritants and pollutants, it's simply impossible
to remove enough of the material by hand to make
your home's air as comfortable as it can be. |
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| What
can Trane do to help make my home's air cleaner? |
| The
best thing you can do is to remove as many of
the particles from your home's air as you can.
That's why we've introduced the revolutionary
new TRANE
CleanEffects™ air filtration system. It
works as part of your total home comfort system
to remove up to an industry-leading 99.98
percentof
the airborne allergens from your home's filtered
air. There is no other system you can buy that
matches the effectiveness of TRANE CleanEffects. |
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| How
is TRANE CleanEffects™ different from the air
cleaners I see advertised on TV? |
No
other air filter can even come close to the
effectiveness of a TRANE
CleanEffects™ Take a look at this table
and see:
TRANE CleanEffects also generates a minimal
amount of ozone, less than 5 PPB (parts per
billion), well below the 10 PPB FDA voluntary
emission limit for medical devices and
significantly below some ionic-type room
appliances that may reach hundreds of PPBs.
Also, since the unit is not typically placed in
your home's living areas like room-size cleaners
are, there is no annoying noise that can make it
difficult for you to relax. |
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| Getting
Started |
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| Why
is a matched system so important? |
A
matched system is important for a variety of
reasons. One is comfort. When all your
components are properly sized to your home, you
can control exactly how much heating or cooling
you need so you can relax.
Also, a properly sized matched system enables
every component to perform as designed, meaning
proper cycle times are maintained, humidity is
controlled, and system sound is minimized.
Another reason matched systems are important is
efficiency. Most systems people buy are too
large for their homes, meaning they pay to heat
and cool space that isn’t even there. A
matched system outlined by a dealer who has
completed a load calculation for your home
provides just the right amount of heating and
cooling you need so you get the most value for
your utility dollar. |
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| What
are the advantages of units with variable speed
fans? |
| Variable
speed fans operate on a simple principle: they
are able to spin at different speeds depending
on the heating and cooling needs of your home.
Usually, they operate at lower speeds,
delivering a steady, reliable stream of warm or
cool air to your home. This helps control
humidity levels, utility costs and system noise.
When conditions become more extreme, the fan
speed increases so that the system can meet
increased demand, guaranteeing that on even the
hottest days or coldest nights, you’re comfort
needs will be met. |
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| How
does a whole-home air cleaner like TRANE
CleanEffects work as part of my system? |
| TRANE
CleanEffects is designed to perfectly fit as a
component of your total home comfort system.
Unlike many air cleaners that are situated in a
single room of the house, CleanEffects is
installed and operated through the same duct
work that your furnace or air conditioner might
use. So even though it’s attractively
designed, it operates out of sight of most
living spaces to provide up to 99.98 percent cleaner
air throughout your entire home. |
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| What
is a SEER rating and how does it impact my
energy costs? |
SEER
means Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. Like its
"mpg" counterpart in the automotive
industry, the SEER gives an indication of the
performance efficiency of the system. The higher
the SEER, the more efficient the unit. And, the
more efficient the unit, the lower the operating
costs.
Experts at the Trane Home Comfort Institute say
that by purchasing a system with a high SEER,
you'll use less energy to cool your house,
resulting in lower electric bills. In many
cases, these savings are enough to partially or
fully offset the cost of the new equipment
within a few years. |
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| What
do all those rating numbers mean? |
The
federal government requires all air conditioning
and heating equipment to be rated for
efficiency. The higher the rating, the more
efficient the model.
Gas furnaces are rated for AFUE
(Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency). This
defines the amount of heat used to warm your
home from the burned fuel. A 90% furnace will
use 90% of the available heat to heat your home.
10% of the heat is vented outdoors. Many older
gas furnaces are only 60% efficient. The other
40% is vented outdoors. You can see that a new
high-efficiency furnace will require much less
fuel to heat your home.
For air conditioning, the rating is SEER
(Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio). This rating
is based on general design criteria such as the
compressor and outdoor coil. SEER ratings are
for comparison purposes only, so that homeowners
will know how they can compare different brands
of products with similar efficiency ratings. The
rating for the outdoor unit will reference a
general efficiency range, such as 14 SEER. The
actual efficiency rating for a specific system
will depend on the combination of the outdoor
unit and the indoor coil. These ratings are
available from your dealer and the
Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute's
Energy Guide. A variable-speed indoor blower
unit will increase the efficiency rating of the
system, as well.
Heat pumps are rated by SEER for cooling
efficiency and by HSPF
(Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) for
heating efficiency. As with other ratings, the
higher the HSPF, the less energy it will take to
warm your home. |
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| Why
should I choose Trane heating, air conditioning
and air cleaning equipment? |
Increased
efficiency, reliability, and control of your
home's indoor environment are the main reasons
for choosing a new Trane heating and air
conditioning system. Our split system air
conditioning units and heat pumps all have fully
louvered panels to protect the outdoor coil from
damage, as well as powder paint finishes and
weather-resistant screws. We are the only
manufacturer to offer all-aluminum outdoor
coils, the patented Spine Fin™ coil. Our Spine
Fin outdoor coils provide greater heat-transfer
capabilities, thus resulting in higher
efficiencies and greater resistance to corrosion
than traditional copper/aluminum coils. Our
XL19i model is among the highest SEER ratings
(cooling efficiency) systems in the industry. (*ARI
Directory listings for XL19i)
Trane's gas furnaces feature self-diagnostic
controls, a heavy steel 40"-high, insulated
cabinet, hot surface igniter, multi-port in-shot
burners, one-piece heat exchangers with no
welds, durable pre-painted finish, and some of
the highest efficiencies in the industry, making
Trane an obvious choice.
We are also the variable-speed airflow experts.
Our variable-speed furnaces and air handlers can
do things other manufacturer's products can't,
such as superb humidity control with Comfort-R
Enhanced Mode. This feature allows the coil to
get cold faster and the furnace blower to slowly
ramp up and down, or to operate at 50 percent of
cooling speed in the FAN ON position. This
provides greater air circulation and filtration,
even temperature distribution, humidity control,
and quiet performance. Variable-speed motors are
the most efficient motors as well, increasing
the overall efficiency of your heating and air
conditioning system.
And when it comes to cleaner air, our
revolutionary new TRANE CleanEffects is the
industry's most effective whole-home air
filtration system, capable of removing up to
99.98 percent of the allergens and harmful particles
from your family's air. |
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| I
need a new outdoor unit, but my indoor unit
works fine. What are the advantages of replacing
my whole system at the same time? |
| We
recommend that your replace the indoor coil or
air handler when replacing the outdoor unit.
Both of these components are integral to the
closed refrigerant loop and together determine
the capacity and efficiency of your system. If
you do not replace the indoor unit, there will
be no test data available for the new
combination to establish the expected capacity
or efficiency of your system. Also, the indoor
system may be partially blocked by particles
that will decrease efficiency, and you may be
faced in the near future with replacing the
indoor unit after it fails and having to pay to
have the closed refrigerant system opened again.
It would be expensive and be another opportunity
for contamination. You end up paying more. If
your whole system is replaced, you will be less
likely to need service in the near future. |
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| What
noise factors do I need to consider when
selecting an air conditioner or heat pump? |
| The
industry sound rating numbers are complicated
and often difficult to understand. Sound rating
is just one of these areas. A difference of 6
decibels (such as between 72 dB and 78 dB) is
technically a four-fold increase in compressor
sound when rating air conditioners or heat pump
units. However, it takes a difference of 10
decibels to double the loudness. It is also
noted that it takes approximately 3 decibels for
the average human ear to discern any difference
in loudness at all. In many cases, the sound
rating isn't as significant a determiner of
sound difference to listeners as is the sound
characteristics or quality. One type of sound
with a lower sound power rating may be more
offensive to a homeowner than another with a
higher sound power rating. There are other
important considerations, such as location, when
considering the effects of sound. Our overall
product line offers homeowners significant
choices. |
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| How
much will my new air conditioning system cost? |
That
depends. There are many factors that must be
considered. These include:
- The
efficiency of the equipment
- The size of
your home
- Is the
ductwork installed and in good condition?
- Do you need
a thermostat or electronic air cleaner?
In most cases,
replacing your whole system, including both
indoor and outdoor components, will result in a
more efficient, longer-lasting system but will
also cost a little more. Please contact Corley
Controls at 704-598-2677 for equipment
recommendations and your total investment based
on a load calculation performed on your home. |
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| Will
anything help control the humidity in my house? |
Humidity
is a problem in many areas. The best way to
control excessive humidity is to have a system
that runs longer at lower speeds. Variable-speed
air-handling equipment runs at very low speeds,
which keeps the air circulating against the
cooling coil and removes much more moisture than
conventional systems. At these low speeds, the
variable-speed motor also uses much less
electricity than conventional motors.
Our two-stage XL19i outdoor air conditioning
unit will operate at a low speed, removing more
moisture and allowing greater comfort than a
single-stage air conditioning unit. Our
variable-speed indoor blower units also have Comfort-R™
Enhanced Mode that runs a very cold coil and
enables the blower to slowly ramp up and down.
This will wring-out extra moisture from the
indoor air. |
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| Customize
Your System |
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| What
is a load calculation and why is it so
important? |
A
load calculation determines what the proper size
system is for your specific home. It factors in a number of criteria
used to determine what size components you
should include as part of your total comfort
system, things like square footage, number of
windows, and year-round weather concerns.
A load calculation is important so that your
system operates at maximum efficiency, with
optimum performance. Most homes have systems
that are oversized, so you end up paying more
than you should to heat and cool your home.
Also, systems that are improperly sized tend to
cycle too quickly or too slowly, and that can
lead to maintenance problems, uneven
temperatures, and an inability to control
humidity. A properly sized system based on a
correct load calculation can help ensure you
enjoy long-lasting, reliable comfort whatever
the season. |
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| What
size system do I need for my home? |
It
is important that new or replacement equipment
is not sized by "Rule of Thumb" or by
duplicating the existing equipment capacity. The
only accurate way to determine the correct
capacity of heating and air conditioning
equipment for your home is to have a load
calculation performed on your home. This will give
us the
heat gain and heat loss design data for your
home. These figures can then be used to select
the appropriately sized air conditioning or
heating system for your home, based on
equipment-performance data.
Many factors determine the size (capacity)
system your home requires. Some of these are:
- square feet
to be cooled and heated
- climate
- humidity
- number of
windows
- insulation
factors
- which
direction your home faces
- heat
producing appliances, and
- the number
of people who will be in the home
Oversized air
conditioning systems will not remove adequate
moisture from the indoor air due to short
cycling. Also, oversized systems quickly cool
the indoor air temperature, but they do not run
long enough to remove the humidity.
That leaves you feeling stuffy and
uncomfortable. Control of your home's climate is
rarely achieved with oversized systems and
electricity consumption is higher than with a
properly sized system.
An oversized furnace is similar to an oversized
air conditioning system. The furnace run time is
short, creating uncomfortable air stratification
and less air filtration. Also, the frequent
cycling of the unit on and off can cause undue
wear and tear on internal working components.
An undersized air conditioning system will not
adequately cool your home on the hottest days
and an undersized furnace will not adequately
heat your house on the coldest days.
Contact Corley Controls at 704-598-2677 for
a load calculation on your home and a
recommendation of the best system to meet your
family's needs. |
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| How
do I verify the size of my air conditioner or
heat pump? |
The
capacity in tons of a Trane outdoor unit can be
determined by dividing the 7th and 8th digit of
the model number by 12. So if the model number
is 4TTX4036A1000A, take 36 and divide by 12,
equalling 3 tons.
This is only for Trane models. Other companies
use a different method based on their model
number nomenclature. |
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| Does
Trane provide financing options for equipment
purchases? |
| If
you don't have ample cash or credit available at
the time of purchase, Corley Controls has some
options that can help. When you call for an
appointment, ask about the payment options we
have available. Once financing
is out of the way, your decision will be a
little easier. |
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| How
much will my new system cost? |
That
depends. There are many factors that must be
considered. These include:
- The
efficiency of the equipment
- The size of
your home
- Is the
ductwork installed and in good condition?
- Do you need
a thermostat or electronic air cleaner?
In most cases,
replacing your whole system, including both
indoor and outdoor components, will result in a
more efficient, longer-lasting system but will
also cost a little more. Please contact Corley
Controls at 704-598-2677 for equipment
recommendations and your total investment based
on a load calculation performed on your home. |
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| Products |
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| The
air coming from the registers feels cool when my
new heat pump is set for heating. Is there a
problem? |
| While
a heat pump is perfectly capable of effectively
heating your home, the temperature of the air
coming out of the registers confuses some
people. The air is heated to about 90 to 95
degrees, depending on the outdoor temperature.
This temperature is approximately 20 to 25
degrees warmer than the indoor air temperature
and will warm your house. It is, however, below
body temperature (98.6 degrees) and can feel
cool when someone puts their hand in the
airflow. |
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| What
is a hot surface igniter? |
Unlike
older-model gas furnaces that used a standing
pilot light to ignite the burners on the
furnace, many of today's models use an
electronic ignition system. This includes a Hot
Surface Igniter, sometimes referred to as a glow
plug or glow stick. When there is a call for
heat, the igniter receives electrical current in
order to heat its surface and ignite the burners
in the furnace.
Some hot surface igniters are fairly fragile and
can be damaged during transit or installation.
Trane's Silicon Nitride Igniter, used on the
XV/XL/XR models, is more durable.
Cracks in a hot surface igniter are not
necessarily visible. After installation, the
glow pattern should be checked by your local
independent dealer for inconsistencies, and
replaced if necessary. Cracks will not
necessarily prevent the igniter from working,
but will shorten its life.
It is important that the correct original
equipment manufacturer's igniter be used when
replacing an igniter. There are many igniters on
the market. However, many do not have the
correct voltage or warm-up time as the original
design. |
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| What
are the differences in Trane's single-stage,
2-Stage, and variable-speed gas furnaces? |
| A
single stage furnace will deliver the same
amount of heat and airflow no matter what the
temperature is outside. A 2-stage furnace with a
2-stage thermostat will begin in first stage
(low burner, low airflow) and only go to second
stage if the indoor temperature drops during
first stage. This makes the furnace run longer,
providing greater air circulation, temperature
distribution, and air filtration. This also
provides a more consistent indoor environment.
The second stage will only come on when the need
is there and then it will be able to run longer
and maintain the comfort level. The more your
system starts and stops, the less control you
will have of your home's environment - and the
less efficiently it works, partly due to duct
heat loss. The advantage of Trane's 2-stage,
variable-speed furnace is it has Comfort-R™
Enhanced mode. This allows the coil to cool
quickly and the blower to slowly ramp up and
ramp down or operate at 50 percent of the
cooling air speed in the FAN ON position. This
provides greater humidity control, quieter
operation, and maximum air circulation,
temperature distribution, and air filtration. |
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| What
is an air handler? |
| The
major components enclosed in an air handler's
cabinetry are the blower and motor, controls,
heater compartment, and an evaporator coil. This
is why it is also sometimes referred to as a fan
coil. A standard air handler, like the single
stage furnace, delivers the same amount of
airflow no matter what the temperature inside.
Trane's variable-speed air handler has Comfort-R
Enhanced mode, like our variable-speed gas
furnace, allowing the coil to cool down quickly
and the blower to slowly ramp up and ramp down
or to operate at 50 percent of the cooling air
speed in the FAN ON position. This provides
greater humidity control, quieter operation,
maximum air circulation, temperature
distribution, and air filtration for greater
control of your home's indoor environment. |
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| What
are the differences in Trane XB and XLi heat
pump and air conditioner units? |
| Our
XLi outdoor product lines have higher air
conditioning efficiencies (SEER) ranges than the
XB line. Some of the enhanced features include
Trane's patented WeatherGuard™ top that
provides maximum protection for the outdoor
condenser coil, a compressor sound enclosure for
quiet performance, a two-speed condenser fan
that improves both efficiency and sound levels,
and twice the original limited warranty as the
XB outdoor product line. |
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| I
am interested in a programmable thermostat for
my home comfort system. What thermostat should I
select? |
| We
recommend TRANE Programmable Comfort Controls
such as the XL800 or XL600 series thermostats.
Please contact Corley Controls at 704-598-2677 for assistance with purchase and
installation of energy-saving controls. |
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| What
is a heat pump? |
| The
heat pump is an air conditioner that reverses
the process of removing heat from the inside of
the house in summer to absorbing the heat from
outside air and moving it inside in winter. It
is effective by itself down to temperatures
around 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. At that
point, either a gas furnace or an air handler
with supplemental electric heat will kick in and
help heat your home. The Auxiliary Heat light on
your thermostat will light. The heat pump will
continue to operate along with the electric
auxiliary heat. It will shut off when a gas
furnace is energized. Emergency heat is a manual
override option in the event your heat pump
needs service. |
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| What
is the purpose of auxiliary heat? |
| Under
normal operating conditions, the auxiliary heat
is brought on automatically by the thermostat
when the indoor temperature drops during heat
pump operation. There are also times during
cold, wet weather when the outdoor coil may ice
up and your heat pump will go into a defrost
cycle. This is nothing more than reversing the
process back to cooling mode. Cooling mode makes
the outdoor coil hot and melts any ice. The
defrost cycle should only last a few minutes and
then return to heating mode. During the defrost
cycle, your comfort system is in cooling mode
and the supply air is cool. To offset this cool
air, the auxiliary heat will be energized during
defrost. A mist or fog may be visible from the
outdoor unit during defrost. |
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| Is
a heat pump the right choice for my home? |
The
heat pump is effective in many geographies,
particularly here in the Carolinas. In
all electric applications, the heat pump may
consume less energy than an electric furnace or
air handler using resistance heat. Why? Because
it can deliver the same amount of BTUs as
electric heaters using less electrical input
than the electric heat. In moderate climates the
savings that natural gas yields may not be as
advantageous as in colder climates, since there
is less frequent use of the furnace in milder
climates. Of course, the heat pump can be
matched with a gas furnace where preferred. The
heat pump can operate in the milder temperatures
when the gas furnace may tend to short-cycle.
To determine which system would serve your
specific needs best, Corley Controls will perform a load calculation on your
home and then estimate the cost of operation for
the different combinations of equipment. |
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| The
True Trane Difference |
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| Why
should I choose Trane heating, air conditioning
and air cleaning equipment? |
Increased
efficiency, reliability, and control of your
home's indoor environment are the main reasons
for choosing a new Trane heating and air
conditioning system. Our split system air
conditioning units and heat pumps all have fully
louvered panels to protect the outdoor coil from
damage, as well as powder paint finishes and
weather-resistant screws. We are the only
manufacturer to offer all-aluminum outdoor
coils, the patented Spine Fin™ coil. Our Spine
Fin outdoor coils provide greater heat-transfer
capabilities, thus resulting in higher
efficiencies and greater resistance to corrosion
than traditional copper/aluminum coils. Our
XL19i model is among the highest SEER ratings
(cooling efficiency) systems in the industry. (*ARI
Directory listings for XL19i)
Trane's gas furnaces feature self-diagnostic
controls, a heavy steel 40"-high, insulated
cabinet, hot surface igniter, multi-port in-shot
burners, one-piece heat exchangers with no
welds, durable pre-painted finish, and some of
the highest efficiencies in the industry, making
Trane an obvious choice.
Trane is also the variable-speed airflow experts.
Their variable-speed furnaces and air handlers can
do things other manufacturer's products can't,
such as superb humidity control with Comfort-R
Enhanced Mode. This feature allows the coil to
get cold faster and the furnace blower to slowly
ramp up and down, or to operate at 50 percent of
cooling speed in the FAN ON position. This
provides greater air circulation and filtration,
even temperature distribution, humidity control,
and quiet performance. Variable-speed motors are
the most efficient motors as well, increasing
the overall efficiency of your heating and air
conditioning system.
And when it comes to cleaner air, our
revolutionary new TRANE CleanEffects is the
industry's most effective whole-home air
filtration system, capable of removing up to
99.98 percent of the allergens and harmful particles
from your family's air.
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| Find
a Deal |
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| Can
I buy heating and air conditioning equipment
directly from Trane? |
Trane
does not sell products directly to consumers
or businesses. They sell products to regional
distributors who sell them to local independent
Trane dealers. As an independent dealer, Corley
Controls installs
the equipment as a complete system for homeowners.
Contact Corley Controls at 704-598-2677 for
equipment recommendations, including your total
investment cost based on a Load Calculation
performed on your home.
If you are interested in quiet, efficient home
comfort, ask us about variable-speed
airflow. We can also
"estimate" the annual energy savings
from higher efficiency equipment. Ask about our
limited factory and extended warranties and
financing options. |
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| For
Trane Owners |
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| How
often should I change or clean my filters? |
| Filters
should generally be replaced every month when
the system is running. Replace filters with the
same kind and size as the original filter. If
your filter is not disposable, follow the
manufacturer instructions for cleaning. If
you're using a high-density filter such as an
electrostatic filter, check with Corley Controls
at 704-598-2677. We can raise the
external static pressure of your system.
However, if the
external static pressure exceeds the design
criteria of your system, it can negatively
impact the performance and life of your
equipment. |
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| Where
is my filter located? |
| Your
air filter should be located in either the
blower compartment of the furnace, in an
attached filter case, or in a return air grille
in a wall of your home. If you cannot find the
air filter, contact Corley Controls at
704-598-2677 for assistance. |
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| Where
can I purchase filters? |
| If
you are unable to find the appropriate-size air
filter at your local hardware outlet, they may
be able to cut-to-fit filters that will also
work, or you can contact Corley Controls at
704-598-2677. |
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| What
services need to be performed for preventative
maintenance on my heating and air conditioning
equipment? How often should this maintenance be
performed? |
| We
recommend preventative maintenance before
the winter heating season and before the summer
cooling season. We offer service agreements that may
include reduced rates on labor and parts and
provide priority response.
Service/maintenance
agreements may include cleaning indoor and
outdoor coils, tightening electrical
connections, checking supply voltage and
operating current, checking refrigerant charge,
measuring temperature differential at supply and
return registers, cleaning blower wheel and
motor, inspecting and adjusting burner, checking
heat exchangers, cleaning drain lines and pan,
checking ductwork for leaks and insulation, and
checking thermostat.
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| How
do I verify when my Trane equipment was
manufactured? |
The
first letter of the serial number gives the year
of manufacture as follows:
9=2009
8=2008
7=2007
6=2006
5=2005
4=2004
3=2003
2=2002
Z=2001
R=2000
P=1999
N=1998
M=97
L=96
K=95
J=94
H=93
G=92
F=91
E=90
D=89
C=88
B=87
S=86
Y=85
X=84
W=83
U=82(seventh digit)
T=81(seventh digit)
O, A=80(seventh digit) |
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| Should
I cover my outdoor unit in the winter? |
| We
have a cover for our split outdoor products.
The Trane Innerflow System is designed to custom
fit our outdoor products and to provide adequate
ventilation during the winter season, so that
condensation is not introduced into the control
box, potentially causing problems with the
electrical controls and components. |
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| How
close to the outdoor unit should I plant shrubs
or flowers? |
| Manufacturers
generally agree that plants should not be closer
than 18 inches. Air conditioners need intake and
exhaust air to operate efficiently. If air
cannot circulate, the unit could build up heat
and require service. |
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| What
are the average life expectancies for heating
and air conditioning equipment? |
| The
average expected life of an air conditioner is
approximately 15 years. The average expected
life of a heat pump is approximately 10 to 12
years, since it operates year round. The average
expected life of a gas furnace or air handler
may be longer. Units in corrosive environments,
such as, but not limited to coastal
installations, will tend to have shorter lives. |
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| Is
there any advantage to setting my thermostat fan
to "ON" so the fan runs constantly? |
| Continuous fan mode during
COOLING operation may not be appropriate in
humid climates. If the indoor air exceeds 60
percent humidity or simply feels uncomfortably humid, it
is recommended that the fan be used in AUTO
mode. |
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| I've
heard a lot about new refrigerants. Do I need to
think about them when buying a system? |
We
do not advise homeowners to choose home comfort
systems based on the refrigerant they use. The
Clean Air Act does not allow ANY refrigerants to
be vented into the atmosphere. They must be
reclaimed, recycled and reused.
Units using the current refrigerant, R-22, will
always be serviced with R-22.
They will not need to be changed to a different
refrigerant. The scheduled phased-out of R-22
allows for plenty of refrigerant to be available
to service all cooling units and heat pumps that
use R-22 for the life of the equipment. We do
offer limited lines of high efficiency comfort
systems using R-410A refrigerant.
As the HVAC industry gradually and confidently
transitions to a new refrigerant, we encourage
homeowners to maintain their focus on purchasing
energy efficient home comfort products that best
meet their comfort needs. Purchasing
higher-efficiency air conditioning and heating
systems and better sealing our homes will not
only improve comfort and reduce energy costs,
but will also improve our environment. |
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| Why
do my lights flicker when my air conditioner
turns on? |
| Light
flicker associated with the starting of
appliances usually does not pose any safety
problems and does not damage appliances. Proper
wire connections and grounding are necessary to
reduce flicker. Contractors and homeowners
should check with their local utility regarding
the appropriate wire size and transformer
servicing the home. In cases where light dimming
is related to the starting of a central air
conditioner, and the previously discussed steps
have not resolved the situation, manufacturers
offer start assist kits that can be purchased
which may help reduce flicker. |
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| How
much coverage do I have under the Manufacturer's
Limited Warranty? |
Trane's
XR split system outdoor product lines carry an
original limited warranty that covers the
compressor and outdoor coil for ten (10) years
(parts only) and internal functional parts for
five (5) years (parts only). Your installing
independent Trane dealer is responsible for any
warranty part replacement labor for the first
year.
Trane's XLi split system outdoor product lines
carry an original limited warranty that covers
the compressor and outdoor coil for ten (10)
years (parts only) and internal functional parts
for ten (10) years (parts only). Your installing
independent Trane dealer is responsible for any
warranty part replacement labor for the first
two years.
Trane 80 percent gas furnaces have an original
limited warranty that covers the heat exchangers
for twenty (20) years (parts only) and internal
functional parts for five (5) years (parts
only). Your installing independent Trane dealer
is responsible for any warranty part replacement
labor for the first year.
Trane 90+ percent gas furnaces have an original
limited warranty that covers the heat exchangers
(parts only) for the lifetime of the original
owner or twenty (20) years for a successive
owner and internal functional parts for five (5)
years (parts only). Your installing independent
Trane dealer is responsible for any warranty
part replacement labor for the first year. |
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| What
is the difference between a Manufacturer's
Limited Warranty and an Extended parts and labor
Warranty? |
| A
limited warranty covers specific parts (i.e.
compressor, coil, electronics, etc.); therefore,
the warranty language limits it. Extended
warranties are generally purchased in addition
to the limited warranty. Extended warranties
cover all parts and may also include the labor
for the service call. An extended warranty
protects you from unexpected and unbudgeted
service calls for the duration of the warranty. |
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| How
long will it take to receive my Extended
Warranty from Trane? |
| If
you purchased a factory extended warranty, we
will submit your
application to the regional Trane wholesale
distributor. The distributor, in turn, submits
it to the Trane Extended Warranty Department.
You should receive your warranty within 45 days
of installation. If you do not receive a written
extended warranty or for further assistance,
please contact us at 704-598-2677. |
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