Ultimate Control

More than a thermostat, the Comforlink and ComfortLink II controls are a state-of-the-art and smart interface to manage comfort, security, and energy -efficiency.  Stay tuned for more information regarding these thermostats.

ENERGY SAVINGS

Many factors can influence the potential savings on your energy consumption, including efficiency rating, lifestyle and having the right-sized system for your home.

When properly selected, higher efficiency Trane matched systems give you improved comfort at reduced operating costs by using fewer energy resources. With a proper load calculation for the right-sized system and one of Trane’s many high-efficiency products that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR guidelines, you can keep your utility bills down and reduce energy costs.

TROUBLESHOOTING - I HAVE NO COOLING

Check the following:

You may have a tripped circuit breaker.

Recommended Action: Check your home circuit breaker box and reset circuit breaker.

Your thermostat/control may be off or set incorrectly.

Recommended Action: Check to make sure your thermostat/control is on and set to cool. Reset to your desired temperature.

Your indoor unit is running but the outdoor unit is not.

Recommended Action: Air coming through your vent will be warm. Check temperature setting on thermostat/control. If no change, contact your local HVAC technician. In the meantime, try turning off your thermostat/control for 1 to 3 hours to see if it will reset itself.

Troubleshooting 101 - " I HAVE NO HEAT "

If you find yourself without any heat, check the 

following:

Your gas could be turned off.

Recommended Action: Check gas valve at gas company meter, check shutoff valve at furnace and check for other shutoff valves. 

Your system could be turned off or your unit unplugged.

Recommended Action: Check your thermostat and heating unit to assure that they are both plugged in. Refer to your use and care guide.

Your thermostat may be off or set incorrectly.

Recommended Action: Make sure your thermostat is on and set to heat. If thermostat is on, reset thermostat to your desired temperature.

You may have a tripped circuit breaker.

Recommended Action: Check your home circuit breaker box and reset circuit breaker.

When Should I Do Furnace Maintenance?

The old adage is true: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Below you’ll find our Preventative Maintenance Checklist, which is our proven method to keep your system in the pink and your home in constant comfort.

• For a system that heats and cools: perform maintenance in the spring and fall.
• For furnace maintenance only: perform maintenance at least once a year, before the heating season.

Heating & Furnace Maintenance

• Locate the thermostat on an inside wall away from windows and doors.
• Set the thermostat as low as comfort permits. Each degree over 68°F can add 3% to the amount of energy needed for heating.
• People generate heat. So lower the thermostat a degree or two when expecting a large group of guests.

Insulation

• Make sure your home is properly insulated. This is the single most important step in conserving energy. Thermal insulation should be specified in terms of thermal resistance (R-values). R-30 (10") is recommended for ceilings, and R-11 (3-1/2”) for exterior walls and floors over unheated areas. In colder climates, consider additional insulation.
• Infiltration of humid outside air is your heating and air conditioning system's worst enemy—it could account for 15% to 30% of air conditioning energy requirements. Find the places where air can sneak into the home and plug them with caulking, weather-stripping or plastic. Also, weather-strip and caulk around all entrance doors and windows.
• Cut heat transfer through your windows by 40% to 50% with double-glazing (two panes of glass separated by a sealed air space) and low-e glass.
• Use wood- or metal-frame storm windows even if single-glazed windows are high quality. The extra layer of glass and the layer of still air will cut heat transfer considerably.
• Install storm doors at all entrances to your house.
• Keep all windows and doors closed.
• Remember that by increasing the glass area, you increase the amount of heat added in summer and lost in winter.
• Make sure fireplaces have tight-fitting dampers, which can be closed when the fireplace is not in use. Invest in a humidifier to conserve energy in winter. The air in your home won't be as dry, so you stay comfortable at a lower temperature setting.

How can I save on my energy bill?

The Benefits of Conserving Energy

Household energy use contributes to air pollution, including 20% of all U.S. emissions of carbon dioxide. It also accounts for 26% of all U.S. emissions of sulfur dioxide and 15% of nitrogen oxides. By reducing your personal energy use, using more energy-efficient appliances and heating and cooling equipment, and constructing more energy-efficient homes, we can reduce pollution and save energy at the same time.

Regular Seasonal Maintenance

Performing a preventative maintenance before the summer cooling and winter heating seasons begin will increase the life of your system, improve energy efficiency, reduce pollutants and save money.

A dirty furnace filter can restrict airflow and increase energy use in your home. Keeping your furnace clean, lubricated and properly adjusted can save about 5 percent on heating costs. To increase the efficiency of your furnace, replace or clean filters once a month during operating seasons

How Can I Get the Most Out of My Cooling System?

Here are some things you can do around the house to optimize the operation of your system, as well as the comfort inside your home.

Cooling System Maintenance

• Set the thermostat as high as comfort will permit.
• Make sure attics are adequately ventilated to relieve heat buildup. If necessary, improve airflow by adding or enlarging vents.
• When building a new house or renovating an old one, choose light-colored roof shingles to reflect more of the sun's heat.
• During moderate weather, don't use the air conditioner unnecessarily.
• Draw blinds or drapes to block the sunlight during the hottest part of the day.
• Install awnings over windows exposed to direct sunlight.
• In the cooling season, don't run kitchen and bath exhaust fans longer than necessary.
• Don't place lamps, TV sets or other heat-producing devices beneath a wall-mounted thermostat. Rising heat from that equipment may cause the air conditioning system to overcool your house.