How to Select a New System
Whether you’re building a new home or retrofitting your current home, there are several issues to consider when designing the benefits you want into a new system:
New System Guide
A new system decision is impacted by many factors. This guide will present your options and your answers will help us design the best system to meet your needs. So let's get started!
The following questions will guide you through these points of consideration.
What type of space do you need to heat and / or cool?
- Whole House
- Specific Room(s)
Which energy source do you want to use to heat your home?
- Electric Only
- Electricity and Natural Gas / Propane
- Electricity and Oil
What type of system would you like in your home?
Consider your answer to the question above first. 
Heating and Cooling Systems
To help us with your evaluation, we need to know what type of system you have in your home. Review the system types below and choose the one that best represents the system you have in your home.
How long do you expect to stay in this home?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 - 5 years
- 6 - 10 years
- Over 10 years
Length of Residency
If you’re moving within the next year or two and believe investing in a new home comfort system will improve the value of your home, you should consider making the investment. If you plan to live in your current residence for many years, it may be wise to invest in your future comfort.
Are you interested in the advantages of a Hybrid Heat® Dual Fuel system?
- Yes
- No
Maximum Comfort & Efficiency for Maximum Savings
Save throughout the year with a Hybrid Heat® Dual Fuel system.
With a traditional heating and cooling system, if you wanted to save more, you had to use less. But a Hybrid Heat® Dual Fuel system combines the benefits of intelligent control for both gas and electric heating to create an intuitive system that can actually react to changing conditions. No matter what the temperature is outside, a Hybrid Heat® Dual Fuel system will automatically select the most efficient fuel source for your home, which means you'll stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Hybrid Heat System
Split Systems are the most typical type of heating and cooling system. The Hybrid Heat system differs from a traditional split system by replacing the air conditioner with a heat pump. Heat pumps cool your home on hot days and provide efficient heating in moderate temperatures.
Are you interested in a variable speed system?
- Yes
- No
Advantages
Systems with variable speed blower motors have significant advantages over single speed systems.
Greater Comfort
- Reduced room temperature fluctuation
- Better humidity control
- Quieter operation due to motor ramping up and down slowly vs on/off
Improved Indoor Air Quality
- Air cleaners only filter the air when the blower is on - variable speed can run continuously for just pennies a day
Save Money
- Lower energy bills
- Improves system heating & cooling performance
- Energy Star rated
Choosing the OUTDOOR sound level that best fits your needs:
- Quietest - less on/off cycling
- Quieter operation
- Quiet operation
Noise Level: Outdoor Unit
The quietest OUTDOOR units have two speeds (high and low) and run on low speed about 80% of the time with longer run cycles for dramatically reduced sound levels and less on/off disturbance.
Choosing the INDOOR sound level that best fits your needs:
- Variable Speed – Quietest
- 2-Speed – Quieter
- Single Speed – Quiet
Noise Level: Indoor Unit
The quietest INDOOR units have a variable speed motor and run on low speed about 80-90% of the time for whisper quiet operation. They also have longer run cycles and gradual ramping up/down for less on/off disturbance.
Comparative Sound Ratings
(Decibels)
- Variable Speed – Quietest
- 2-Speed – Quieter
- Single
What level of system efficiency are you interested in?
Consider the system type above before answering this question.
System Efficiency and Savings
The average homeowner spends about $1,900 annually on energy bills. Heating and cooling accounts for as much as half of a home's energy use.
Would you like to manage your financial risk with an Extended Warranty?
- Yes
- No
Would you be interested in an Annual Service Agreement to protect your system?
- Yes
- No
Choosing the level of thermostat functionality you are interested in:
Premium
Trane® LINK UX360
Trane® LINK UX360
The Trane® LINK UX360 utilizes Trane Link Connectivity. That means, you can easily access and control your smart thermostat from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. This communication system lets you take your comfort into your own hands.
Features
- Wi-Fi Connectivity
- Upgradable Software
- Trane Diagnostics
- Enhanced Air Flow Control
Best
Trane ComfortLink™ II XL1050 Thermostat
Trane ComfortLink™ II XL1050 Thermostat
Trane ComfortLink™ II XL1050 Zoning Control with built-in Nexia Bridge combines zoning technology and a home automation hub to remotely control your home, comfort, and energy use. It's easily accessible from a smartphone, tablet, or computer, which makes adjusting the temperature for your family's comfort a breeze.
Features
- Adjust Home Temperature Remotely
- Upgradable Software
- Trane Diagnostics
- Built-in Bridge for Z-Wave Devices
Better
Trane XL850 ComfortLink™ II Thermostat
Trane XL850 ComfortLink™ II Thermostat
This exceptional thermostat combines a colorful touchscreen with a smart home hub, accessible via smartphone, tablet, or laptop, for the ultimate smart comfort experience. With the XL850’s built-in bridge for Z-wave® devices, you have the ability to monitor and control over 200 devices in your home from virtually anywhere.
Features
- Compatible with ComfortLink™ Communicating and Variable Speed systems
- Create up to six daily heating and cooling schedules
- Indoor relative humidity display
- One-touch installation set up with six preset configurations
- Built-in Nexia Bridge
- Upgradable software
- 5-day weather forecast & weather radar
- Filter, maintenance, and humidifier reminders
Good
Trane XL824 Smart Thermostat
Trane XL824 Smart Thermostat
The XL824 comes equipped with Trane Diagnostics. When you opt-in to remote diagnostics, your dealer can access real time data about how your HVAC system is performing and will be alerted if there's a problem. Plus, if you grant your dealer remote access, they can even tap into your system to help troubleshoot problems remotely.
Features
- Compatible with virtually all Conventional (gas/electric), Heat Pump and Dual Fuel systems
- Supports up to 5 heating and 2 cooling stages
- Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) or wired Ethernet connection
- Compatible with conventional 24-volt HVAC systems
- Indoor relative humidity display
- Built-in Nexia™ Home Intelligence Z-Wave Bridge. Connect over 200 Z-Wave devices to Nexia™ Home Intelligence
- Upgradable software
- 5-day weather forecast & weather radar
- Filter, maintenance, and humidifier reminders
Would you like to independently control the temperature in specific areas of your home?
- Yes
- No
Zoning
Zoning is a way of dividing a home into areas with similar heating and cooling needs and independently controlling the temperature in each area according to their needs and occupancy.
Much like multiple light switches that independently control lighting in different rooms, with zoning, multiple zone thermostats or sensors control temperature in different areas of the home.
Are you a candidate for zoning?
- Are different family members comfortable at different temperatures?
- Are any rooms used for special purposes, such as a home office or exercise room?
- Are any rooms seldom used, such as a formal dining room or guest bedroom?
- Do you have any rooms that have unique cooling and heating requirements, such as a sunroom or bonus room?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you should consider a zoning system.
Would you like your system to have a humidifier to maintain comfortable, energy saving humidity levels during the dry heating months?
- Yes
- No
Problematic Dry Air
Too little moisture in your home can cause the following conditions:
It is recommended that indoor humidity levels be maintained in the 40-60% range.
Would you like your system to effectively control humidity for greater comfort, better air quality and lower energy bills?
- Yes
- No
Too much humidity can create a breeding ground for:
All of these can aggravate allergies and asthma.
Controlling Humidity
- Your home comfort system should provide both comfortable temperatures and comfortable humidity levels.
- It is recommended that indoor humidity be managed to be in the 40-60% range.
Humidity System
- A system with variable speed blower
- A thermostat with humidity control
Selecting the level of air filtration that best fits your needs:
Premium
Trane CleanEffects® Whole Home Air Cleaner
Trane CleanEffects® Whole Home Air Cleaner
Setting the standard in air quality, the Trane CleanEffects™ Air Cleaner uses revolutionary technology that supplies your home with a cleaner, healthier environment, allowing you to breathe easier - literally. Remove up to 99.98% of airborne particles with our air cleaner for your home and say goodbye to worrying about breathing in harmful bacteria or allergens.
Features
- Industry-leading clean air delivery rate of 1,200
- Low operating costs, with no replacement filters to buy
- Cleaning indicators easily visible on the outside of the unit
- Easy-to-clean filters. Just vacuum or rinse once every 3 to 9 months (depending on usage).
- Easy installation
- Quiet operation
- Trane CleanEffects™ Air Cleaner was designed to fall well below the 50 parts per billion (ppb) FDA emission limits
- A Trane air cleaner is the industry benchmark supported and verified by third parties.
- Minimal pressure drop. Delivering more clean air by volume to your living space.
- Up to 100 times more effective than a standard 1″ throwaway filter
Best
Trane QuikBox™ Air Cleaner
Trane QuikBox™ Air Cleaner
Protect your family and your investment with Trane’s QuikBox Air Cleaner. Air purification has never been so efficient, effective, and cost-friendly. Designed to work with your existing Trane system, the filter and cabinet optimize your system’s performance while keeping your home free from dust and allergens. Available in seven sizes to match your existing Trane equipment for easy installation, each filter lasts approximately nine months and can be replaced by you or a certified Trane technician.
Features
- Available in a variety of sizes
- 4.7in pleated filters
- Easy to replace
- Get a filter that’s designed to match perfectly with your Trane HVAC system for optimal performance.
- Up to 20 times more effective than a standard 1in throwaway filter
Would you like to bring in fresh air and exhaust stale air without the wasted energy and discomfort of an open window?
- Yes
- No
A ventilator will help to dilute:
Ventilator Benefits
- Odor dilution
- Introduction of fresh, outside air
- Reduces energy loss to a minimum
