Trane And Tempstar

Modulating Furnaces With Variable Speed and Communication

Trane and Tempstar sell these models, which are the top-of-the-line options. The modulating furnace keeps your home at a steady temperature no matter how cold it is outside. The variable-speed blower delivers good continual airflow. The furnace can also successfully dehumidify your home in the summer. Communicating technology allows you to control the blower speed from your thermostat and the system continually calibrates all components of the system. If there is an error in the system, an alert is sent to the thermostat. Air conditioning units can also be added with ease.

Trane’s model boasts a quiet startup and shutdown. According to Hetter Heating and Cooling, Trane’s option also has something called “Charge Assistant”. This guarantees that the system will be delivered from the factory to your home with the exact specifications listed. They also have a variety of thermostats. Trane’s “Comfortlink Communicating” thermostat gives you complete control so that your furnace is always operating at maximum efficiency. Their “Energy Command” thermostat, which is compatible with Nexia, allows you to access the system from a smartphone.

Additional specs for Tempstar and Trane modulating furnaces include:

Tempstar

• 97% Efficient
• 10 Year Warranty on Parts
• 12 Year No Hassle Warranty

Trane

• 96-97% Efficient
• 10 Year Warranty on Parts
• Quiet Operation

Two-Stage Furnaces With Variable Speed

Trane and Tempstar offer models in this category. This gas furnace has two stages. In the first stage, the furnace runs at low capacity so that the temperature stays even inside your house. The furnace will only run in the full capacity mode when it is very cold outside.

Additional specs for two-stage furnaces with variable speed consist of:

Tempstar

• 2 Versions - 1 at 96%, 1 at 80% Efficiency
• 10 Year Warranty on Parts
• 12 Year No Hassle Warranty

Trane

• 2 Versions - 1 at 96%, 1 at 80% Efficiency
• 10 Year Warranty on Parts
• Quiet Operation

Two-Stage Furnaces with an ECM Blower

The high-efficiency ECR blower is comparable to the variable speed option but without the airflow control. Additional specs:

Tempstar

• 96% Efficient
• 10 Year Warranty on Parts
• 7 Year No Hassle Warranty

Trane

• 2 Versions - 1 at 95%, 1 at 80% Efficiency
• 10 Year Warranty on Parts
• Quiet Operation
• Compact Cabinet Design

Single Stage Furnaces with an ECM Blower

Both Tempstar and Trane offer single-stage furnaces. When heat is needed, these furnaces come on at full capacity. This means that there may be temperature fluctuations throughout the home. Other specs include:

Tempstar

• 2 Versions - 1 at 96%, 1 at 80% Efficiency
• 10 Year Warranty on Parts
• 2 Versions - 1 with a 3 Year No Hassle Warranty

Trane

• 80% Efficient
• 10 Year Warranty on Parts

Prices can vary significantly, depending on where you live. Whatever your needs are, and your budget allows, Trane and Tempstar offer excellent options.