Y
ou’ve winterized your outdoor
faucets, replaced your tires
and made sure you have
everything needed for snow
removal, but what about your
HVAC system? A properly maintained and
serviced HVAC system by an independent
Trane dealer is crucial for continued
reliability, efficiency and longevity.
However, it is often an area of winter-
proofing maintenance that is neglected.How do you prepare and maintain your
HVAC system during the winter? It starts
b y changing y our f il t er s and cr ank ing up
your system earlier on, to ensure it is
running properly before the season gets
cooler. You also want to check the vents
throughout the home to make sure they
are clean and unobstructed.Additionally, this is when you should
contact a professional to perform a
seasonal maintenance check. Spending
money on something that appears to be
working properly might seem pointless,
but Trane comfort specialists can look
for less obvious problems to ensure the
unit keeps running at peak efficiency.
Unfortunately, a lot of homeowners waituntil extreme temperatures strike to even
think about their HVAC system, which can
leave them scrambling to repair or replace.
It is important to be proactive and not wait
until your HVAC leaves you stranded in the
cold. Deciding when to repair or replace
your HVAC is no small or easy decision. A
new unit can be expensive but spending
money on an old inefficient HVAC is not a
wise financial decision. It is important to
look at the age of the unit when evaluating
the cost of repair. Most HVAC system
components will last an average of 13-20
years with regular maintenance. If you are
near the end of this estimated life cycle, it
ma y be mor e ec onomic al t o r eplace i t w i t h
a system that has higher energy efficiency
ratings and is more reliable.When replacing, Trane offers a line of gas
and heat pump models that exceeds the
industry standards. The Trane S9V2 Gas
Furnace provides consistent
temperatures and low noise
through the use of a 2-stage gas
he a t f e a t ur e. T his model als o bur ns
efficiently with a 96% AFUE,
meaning you waste less gas heating
your home. This Energy Star rated
furnace meets even the strictest
of building codes, and at only 34”
tall is ideal to retrofit into your
current space.If your home uses a heat pump, the Trane
XV20i is the beacon of efficiency in a
crowded market. This variable speed heat
pump is one o f t he indus t r y ’s mo s t e f f icien t ,
with ratings up to 20.00 SEER or Seasonal
Energy Efficiency Ratio (California requires
a minimum of 14 SEER) and 10 HSPF or
Heating Season Performance Factor
(anything over 8 is considered high
efficiency). The Trane TruComfort™
technology automatically adjusts itself to
avoid temperature swings. With nothing
overlooked, it’s also a quieter unit,
m e a s u r i n g 4 d e c i b e l s l o w e r t h a n
its competitors.PREPPING YOUR HVAC FOR WINTER
RELIABILITY AND EFFICIENCYTrane’s units work with most
major brands of thermostats
but upgrading to their new
thermostat gives you total
control from anywhere. On
average the thermostat could
save you 10-20% in heating
and cooling costs with its
advanced adaptive thermostat
technology. Plus, the XL824B
also works as a smart home
hub, allowing control over
doors, locks, lights and more.HEATING UP
THE SEASON
Trane XV20i Variable
Speed Heat PumpTrane XL824B ConnectedTrane S9V2 Gas FurnacePOPULAR MECHANICS STUDIO FOR TRANE® RESIDENTIAL