Trane Heaters For Your Home

There are several factors to take into consideration when making a decision on a new furnace. First and foremost is whether you are looking for a gas or oil furnace. If you do not have gas service to your home, then you most likely will have an oil furnace. When selecting a new furnace for your home, there are many Trane heaters to choose from.

Annual fuel utilization efficiency, or AFUE, is the measure of how much fuel is converted by the furnace to produce heat. This is the common rating system for furnace models, allowing you some guidance in evaluating the efficiency of various units. A furnace that is at least fifteen years old today likely has an AFUE of only 65%, where newer furnace systems will have a rating in the range of 80% up to 97%. There is a requirement by the Environment Protection Agency that a furnace must have a minimum annual fuel utilization efficiency of 78%. This means that your furnace is converting at least 78% of the fuel used into heat for your house. By selecting a unit with a higher AFUE you can save money by reducing your fuel bill.

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.

The XT80 Gas Furnace may be the compromise between very high efficiency and high price. At an AFUE of 80%, it is less expensive to purchase and install, but is less fuel efficient. The lower price will allow you to recoup your investment in a shorter period of time, but you will pay the price of higher fuel bills to accommodate the lower efficiency. The XT80 might be the ideal solution for those who do not intend to stay in their present home for a long time, and for those who live in more moderate climates who do not require the higher levels of fuel efficiency. A negative of the XT80 is that it is less fuel efficient, so your operating costs will be higher on a monthly basis as you pay for more gas.

Most homes that do not have a gas furnace will have an oil furnace. If this is your situation, you would consider the XV80 Oil Furnace. Contrary to what you might believe, an oil furnace can be just as efficient as a gas model, with consistent warmth and comfort you can depend on. With an AFUE of 85%, it is likely still more efficient than your old furnace. The XV80 is very quiet, and achieves its efficiency through a variable speed fan. With an oil furnace you will need to pay attention to your oil usage in order to maintain enough in the tank to operate your system. You will find that the cost of oil is higher than the cost to operate a system with gas.

This has given you a high level view of just a few of the models of Trane heaters that are available. What you have to consider are what factors are most important to you in making the decision to purchase a new furnace. Key points to consider in your decision process should include the level of efficiency you require, and how much you are willing to pay for that efficiency. You should also factor in how long you think you will remain in your home, what you are able to pay for the new furnace and whether one justifies the other. Once you have made these buying criteria decisions you can begin the evaluation and selection of a new heat source for your house.

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