There are many Trane heaters on the market today, making it easy to find the right model when you need one for your home. Most homes today are equipped for a gas furnace. If you don’t have gas, then the odds are likely that you will have an oil furnace. When looking for a new furnace, there are several key considerations to factor into your decision.
Annual fuel utilization efficiency, or AFUE, is the standard rating system for furnace efficiency. If you have a furnace that is more than fifteen years old, it probably has an AFUE of about 65%. Today, the EPA requires 78% efficiency, or better, for all new furnaces. What this annual fuel utilization efficiency rating means is what percentage of the fuel used is converted to energy to heat your home. The new furnaces of today have an AFUE of up to 97%, making them much more efficient than older models. This improved efficiency can generate significant savings in your energy bills.
There are some disagreements on just what is the right level of fuel efficiency, but many experts seem to agree that an AFUE of 80% is sufficient. This partly depends on the climate of where you live and how long you intend to stay in the house. You pay a premium for higher fuel efficiency, and if you don’t need more than 80%, it might not make sense to pay the extra for that added efficiency.
The XV95 Gas Furnace offers one of the highest efficiency ratings in the industry with an AFUE of 96.7%. Additional positives of this furnace include a variable speed fan that adjusts to allow for a consistent flow of warm air, and two-stage gas heat that provides more control to adjust for comfort, and to help maintain a constant temperature in your home. This also provides greater fuel efficiency, making this furnace relatively cheap to operate. The negatives of the XV95 are that it is more expensive to purchase, and installation can be more complicated due to the potential need for modifications or new venting.
The XL90 Gas Furnace is also considered a very high efficiency system, with an AEFU of 92%. As a multi-stage furnace, the two-stage heating allows for a consistently gentle warmth in your home. The result of this high efficiency will be lower energy costs over the life of your furnace. The lower energy costs will help to offset the fact that the XL90 is more expensive to purchase. Another negative is that the break-even point for this furnace will take longer to achieve as you try to repay your initial investment. An additional expense could be new venting to accommodate the system.
If you live in a milder climate, do not have enough money for one of the higher efficiency models, or will not be staying in your current home for at least five years to recoup your investment, then the XT80 Gas Furnace could be the model for you. With an annual fuel utilization efficiency rating of 80%, it is likely still more efficient than your current furnace. The XT80 will be less expensive than a system with an AFUE over 90%, and is likely to be easier to install. You will get less efficiency with this model compared to the others listed here, and as a result will experience higher operating costs, since you will have to pay for more gas.
If you do not have gas as the fuel for your furnace, then you likely have oil. If this is the case for your home, then you should consider the XV80 Oil Furnace. A sealed-vent furnace, the XV80 is as efficient as many gas models, with an annual fuel utilization efficiency of 85%. It has a variable speed fan that operates in a quiet manner while warming your home. The biggest negative of an oil furnace is the cost of fuel. With the rising oil prices of today, you will pay more to operate an oil furnace than a gas one.
This is just a sampling of some models of Trane Heaters that are available for your home. If you are in the market for a new furnace, you should consider things like how much efficiency you require, what type of heating you want, how long you will be in your home, and how much you are willing to spend for a new system. Armed with that information, you can begin to research the models available that meet your requirements, make a selection, and being enjoying the new warmth of your home.
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