Trane Central Air Conditioning Problem Solver, Extra Energy Tips, Insulation, Heating, Cooling

The Problem Solver

Before you call for service, check the following:

Problem	Possible cause	Remedy
Insufficient heating	a. dirty filters	a. clean or replace
or cooling	b. air not circulating	b. check supply registers and
	freely	return grills for blockage
	c. blocked outdoor coil	c. clear away leaves or other
		debris
Failure to operate	a. power off	a. make sure main switch is
		in ON position
	b. open circuit breaker	b. reset circuit breaker, or
	or burned-out fuses	replace burned-out fuses
	c. improperly adjusted	c. check setting, adjust
	thermostat	thermostat
No Heating or	Blower door removed	Close door securely to
Cooling – Blower	or ajar	restore power to blower
does not operate
Unusual Noise		Call your local servicer

Reduce the burden of unexpected repair bills with a Trane Extended Warranty.

Trane offers the finest quality products and manufacturer’s warranties on the market. But, like all good things, the Trane- provided limited warranty on your new comfort equipment will come to an end. To keep you protected, Trane offers the Extended Warranty Program. It picks up right where your Trane limited warranty leaves off. And, it offers years and years of reliable protection at a low cost. Ask your dealer for program details.

The Trane Extended Warranty provides:

1.The opportunity to supplement your Limited Warranty for five or ten years.

2.Coverage that may include parts only or parts and labor for the duration of the agreement. Be certain you read the Extended Warranty for complete details and exclusions.

3.Service work performed by servicers knowledgeable of the operation of Trane equipment.

Extra Energy Tips

Insulation

1.Make sure your home is properly insulated. This is the single most important step in conserving energy. Thermal insulation should be specified in terms of thermal resistance (R-values). R-30 (10") is recommended for ceilings, R-11 (3-1/2) for exterior walls and floors over unheated areas. In colder climates, consider additional insulation.

2.Infiltration of humid outside air is your heating and cooling system’s worst enemy — it could account for 15 to 30% of air conditioning energy requirements. Find the places where air can sneak into the home and plug them with caulking, weather- stripping or plastic. Also, weather- strip and caulk around all entrance doors and windows.

3.Cut heat transfer through your windows by 40 to 50% with double glazing (two panes of glass separ- ated by a sealed air space) and low-e glass.

4.Use wood- or metal-frame storm windows even if single-glazed windows are high quality. The extra layer of glass and the layer

of still air will cut heat transfer considerably.

5.Install storm doors at all entrances to your house.

6.Keep all windows and doors closed.

7.Remember that by increasing the glass area, you increase the amount of heat added in summer and lost in winter.

8.Make sure fireplaces have tight- fitting dampers which can be closed when the fireplace is not in use.

9.Invest in a humidifier to conserve energy in winter. The air in your home won’t be as dry, so you stay comfortable at a lower temperature setting.

Heating

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

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

12.People generate heat. So lower the thermostat a degree or two when expecting a large group of guests.

Cooling

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

14.Make sure attics are adequately ventilated to relieve heat buildup. If necessary, improve air flow by adding or enlarging vents.

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

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

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

18.Install awnings over windows exposed to direct sunlight.

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

20.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 over cool your house.

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