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Trane Gas Furnace Reviews - There are six specific models of gas furnaces with efficiency ratings ranging from 80% AFUE to 97.3% AFUE. Trane is one of the biggest HVAC manufacturers in the US and one of the only HVAC manufacturers who produce their own compressors for air conditioners and heat pumps. Other HVAC manufacturers use compressors manufactured specifically by a compressor manufacturer like Copeland or Bristol.
Trane Gas Furnace Reviews | Consumer Ratings
Some of the features of various furnaces are:
- Variable-speed ECM blowers in selected furnace models
- Two-Stage gas furnace operation in selected furnace models
- Modulating gas furnaces are available
- Stainless steel secondary heat exchangers in selected gas furnace models
- Silicon nitride hot surface igniters in selected gas furnace models
- Limited lifetime warranties on gas furnace heat exchangers on selected models and 20-year limited lifetime warranties on other gas furnaces
- Optional Extended Warranties are available. We always recommend purchasing the extended warranty if it comes with labor and especially if you purchase top-tier systems.
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Trane Gas Furnace Top AFUE Rating
- Trane Warranties as Compared to Other Brands 93%
- Trane Quality as Compared to Other Brands 95%
- Consumer Opinion based on Field Experience 77%
- Trane Efficiency Compared to Other Brands 93%
- Overall Trane Opinion from a Technical Perspective 89%
Trane Gas Furnace Model Comparison Guide
| Trane Gas Furnace Model Comparison Matrix | ||
|---|---|---|
| XC Series (Premium Model) | XV Series (Mid-Range Model) | XB Series (Economy Model) |
| Up to 97.3% AFUE | AFUE UP TO 96% | AFUE UP TO 92% |
| Trane Warranties vary with available extended parts and labor warranties for additional costs (recommended) | Warranties vary with available extended parts and labor warranties for additional costs (recommended) | Trane Warranties vary with available extended parts and labor warranties for additional costs (recommended) |
| Efficient and quiet ECM variable-speed induced draft blower motor | Variable Speed ECM blower motor | PSC multi-speed motor |
| Fully modulating | Two-stage gas heating | Single-stage operation |
| Tranes heavy gauge, two-tone powder-painted cabinet | Heavy gauge, two-tone powder-painted cabinet | Galvanized steel cabinet |
| Induced draft blower information not indicated. In this model we recommend a variable speed induced draft blower. | The Induced draft blower information not indicated. For this model we recommend an induced blower with two speeds operation. | Single-speed draft inducer |
| Trane uses aluminized steel primary heat exchanger. Secondary heat exchanger information not indicated. Make sure it is stainless steel. | Aluminized steel primary heat exchanger. Secondary heat exchanger information not indicated. Make sure it is stainless steel. | One-piece heat exchanger |
| Trane Warranties vary but make sure you read the warranty especially the part about the heat exchanger. Most manufacturers offer lifetime limited warranties for heat exchangers. | Warranties vary but make sure you read the warranty especially the part about the heat exchanger. Most manufacturers offer lifetime limited warranties for heat exchangers. | Trane Warranties vary but make sure you read the warranty especially the part about the heat exchanger. Most manufacturers offer lifetime limited warranties for heat exchangers. |
| Meets ENERGY STAR Gas Furnace qualifications | select models are Energy Star qualified | N/A |
| Trane advanced diagnostics not indicated | Advanced diagnostics not indicated | Advanced diagnostics not indicated |
| ComfortLink II communicating capability | Conventional control | Conventional control |
Warranties
Trane has different warranties for different equipment. Some important notes about any HVAC warranty for any equipment. Most HVAC manufacturers only offer a limited parts warranty. This means, under warranty, you will have to pay for labor if something goes wrong. We always recommend you purchase the additional labor warranty if available. This is especially true if you purchase premium models. They are more complex and will require a skilled technician for troubleshooting the problem. Another important point for warranties is heat exchangers. Many manufacturers give either a 20-year or lifetime limited warranty on heat exchangers. Read all the fine print and make sure to register the warranty within the time frame required by the manufacturer.
Gas Furnace Pricing, Efficiency, and Return On Investment (ROI) Factors
| Pricing Versus Efficiency Return On Investment | ||
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | Pricing Range for Initial Purchase and Subsequent Repairs outside of Warranty | ROI (Return On Investment) |
| 95% AFUE Plus | $$$$$ | 5 to 7 years depending on efficiency %* |
| 90% to 95% AFUE | $$$ | 7 to 10 years depending on efficiency %* |
| 80% to 90% | $ | Over 10 years* |
| *Many factors depend on ROI such as house insulation, personal usage preferences, ductwork integrity, and other essential efficiency factors. The furnace AFUE rating is a high factor in the return. | ||
Trane Pricing Estimate Averages
It is difficult to quote any exact prices for the installation of HVAC equipment. The reason is contractors have different methods of bidding and every job is different. There are also regional differences in pricing for various reasons. Additionally, pricing changes frequently and we want our readers to get up-to-date information. This is the reason why we refrain from publishing any pricing in our reviews. However, these are the published prices on Trane’s website:
Trane Gas Furnace Pricing Estimate Averages
| S9V2 | $3,500 - $6,000 |
|---|---|
| S9X2 | $3,200 - $5,200 |
| XC80 | $2,500 - $4,500 |
| XV80 | $2,500 - $4,000 |
| XL80 | $2,000 - $3,600 |
| XT80 | $2,000 - $3,200 |
| XR80 | $1,800 - $3,000 |
Trane History
In 1910 James Trane and his son Reuben began manufacturing a low-pressure heating system to heat homes. They have a long history of innovation dating back to its founder and his son including changing the concept of air conditioning for large buildings when in 1938 they introduced the Turbovac which was the HVAC industry’s first hermetic centrifugal refrigeration machine.
A Trane gas furnace can be integrated easily with a Trane central air conditioner system offering you home comfort for all seasons. Likewise, a high-efficiency gas furnace will save energy lowering operating costs and utility bills. As a homeowner, it is very important to hire a good HVAC contractor to install your new furnace for your home.
Additional Models Reviews
The following are reviews we have done on specific Gas Furnace models. If the gas furnace you are seeking is not listed please email us the specific model number and any information you may from Trane and we will do a technical review for you.
For more on Trane and its latest models and efficiency ratings please see the Trane website.
The user requested Trane Gas Furnace reviews. Read our technical reviews for:
Trane XC Communicating Gas Furnace Review
Questions from our readers:
Is Trane a Good Furnace?
Of course, with any brand, the best decision you can make is selecting a reliable, quality contractor. The contractor over the brand is the idiom to abide by.
High Performance HVAC Trane Gas Furnace Reviews | Consumer Ratings
have a trane xv95 furnace has a whistling noise 80.000btu square ft is 1794 can you give me ant suggestions it is a down flow
Without looking at it I couldn’t say. Maybe something with the duct work???
After ten years with our Trane furnace, it has stopped working three time and each time it has been expensive to fix and required buying new parts. I’m not happy with my Trane furnance.
That is because Trane makes crummy furnaces.
Reviewed by Admin Transfer September 05, 2011
Trane Furnace Reliability
Reviewed by Greg Weber November 06, 2009
Trane Furnace Reliability
We are currently shopping for a new furnace. After 22 years with our Trane furnace, we are now seeing only our second problem. The first repair was the blower motor which had bad bearings and squealed loudly after approx. 10 years of operation. I fixed that myself for about $55. Now after 22 years we had the furnace fail to ignite while we were away on a trip. I cycled the safety switch that is on the front opening panel and got the furnace to come on. Perhaps the flame sensor is going bad? With the current tax credit, it makes sense to purchase a new high efficiency unit. Living in Minnesota with its occasional -20F days means that I need reliability. We are strongly considering the Trane furnace.
Reviewed by Admin Transfer September 05, 2011
Premium Product
Reviewed by Larry March 28, 2011
Premium Product
From a technician perspective and someone with 29 years in the trade. I have to hand it to TRANE they have kept the product top quality when so many others are building down to a price point. TRANE still uses top quality parts more rigid cabinetry innovative designs and user friendly features like and easy cam lock system to access the on board filters. No wrestling to change filters means you may change them more often.The A/C and Heat pumps have an all aluminum coil that wont loose efficiency like many copper / aluminum coils can and they still are the only brand that builds their own compressors. You will pay a little more for a TRANE but you get what you pay for. Choose a dealer wisely even some Trane guys are hacks use the guy who explained every thing and has good ratings if you don’t know what that means you haven’t met them yet.
Submitted by Natilie on 2013/11/06 at 10:51 am (Admin Transfer from old site)
Considering purchasing the Trane XV95, Model TUH2B060A9V3B to replace our old Lennox Pulse Furnace that was installed in 1983. Lennox Secondary heat exchanger is leaking condinsation, So I guess it is time. Any thoughts on this Trane Furnance?