Trane 22-5150-03-497 manual Extra Energy Tips, Important Service Information

Extra Energy Tips. (cont.)

Heating

11.Locate the thermostat on an inside wall away from windows and doors.

12.Set the thermostat as low as comfort permits. Each degree over 68°F can add 3% to the amount of energy needed for heating.

13.People generate heat. So lower the thermostat a degree or two when expecting a large group of guests. Otherwise your home may be wastefully overheated.

Cooling

14.When possible, locate any window air conditioning units on the north or shady side of the house.

15.Set the thermostat as high as comfort will permit.

16.Make sure attics are adequately ventilated to relieve heat build-up. If necessary, improve airflow by adding or enlarging vents.

17.When building a new house or renovating an old one, choose light-colored roof shingles to reflect more of the sun’s heat.

18.During moderate weather, don’t use the air conditioner unnecessarily.

19.Draw blinds or drapes to block the sunlight during the hottest part of the day.

20.Install awnings over windows exposed to direct sunlight.

21.In the cooling season, don’t run kitchen and bath exhaust fans longer than necessary.

22.Don’t place lamps, TV sets or other heat- producing devices beneath a wall-mounted thermostat. Rising heat from the equipment may cause the air conditioner system to overcool your house.

Water heating

23.Keep your water heating system properly maintained. Once or twice a year, drain a

bucket of water out of the bottom of the tank as it may be full of sediment.

24.Add an extra layer of protection with a water heater insulation kit. It will keep the heat from being lost through the walls of your tank.

25.Locate water heaters as close to the points of hot water as possible. (The longer the supply pipe, the more heat lost.)

26.Repair leaky faucets promptly. A steady drip of water can waste many gallons per month and the energy used to heat it.

27.Running water is wasted water. When you shave, use a sink stopper. When you handwash dishes, use a dishpan.

Clean and check

28.It is recommended that an annual “clean and check” be performed on heating / air conditioning equipment. Call your local Trane service professional for details.

Important Service Information.

It’s always a good idea to keep records which will save you time and money. If it’s necessary to have your air conditioner repaired, the service man will want to know if your unit is still under Warranty. To save time, take a few minutes to record the following information here:

Outdoor Model Number ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Indoor Model Number ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Thermostat Model Number ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Date of Purchase ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dealer _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Service Information

Call your installing dealer if the unit is inoperative. Before you call, always check the following to be sure service is really required: a. Be sure the main switch that supplies power to the unit is in the ON position.

b. Replace any burned-out fuses or reset circuit breakers. c. Be sure the thermostat is properly set.

Service Phone ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Trane Company

Unitary Products Group

6200 Troup Highway

Tyler, TX 75707

An American-Standard Company

Since the Trane Company has a policy of continuous product improvement, it reserves the right to change the specifications and design without notice.