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Trane Air Conditioner Troubleshooting

Trane Air Conditioner Troubleshooting – What can be handled at home and what not? Trane Air Conditioner if installed by a professional or company experts and that too perfectly can give you smooth and efficient result. It is hassle free and energy saving as well, but as with any electrical item there comes a time when your air conditioner would need fixing or troubleshooting. At that time, before calling the professional first see that you check it thoroughly using the Trane Air conditioner Troubleshooting steps.

How to do Trane Air Conditioner Troubleshooting

Trane air conditioner troubleshooting has two sides, one is simple that can be taken care at home and if the problem is huge then you may need to contact the professionals. Check the manual so that you better understand what you are going to do. Here let’s have a look at both one by one.

The simple troubleshooting tips which can be used at home and can rectify minor problems are:

Thermostat control is a major player, though you may say that it is set right, do check it before calling professionals, it could be wrongly set due to which unit is not working properly.
If there is no Airflow, first check the filter whether they are clogged, clean it as instructed in the manual.
When you are checking for clogged filter, inspect the coil as well. See that it shouldn’t be dirty or frozen. If there is water underneath unit or the coil is cold from outside then shut the unit for some time so that it can defrost, but do call the technician to do a check-up in this case.
There could be a trip in the circuit breaker. A usual problem seen in older homes as the wiring doesn’t support the new equipment and cause overload. If the unit has stopped completely think whether the breaker is connected to equipment directly or it goes back to main breaker box of the house, whether tripped circuit is happening in whole house or just with the equipment, Was there any storm that caused the failure in circuit recently? These questions will help you in troubleshooting the unit and will let you know what is amiss in the system. Though before you reset your circuit breakers, inspect for any damage that may have happened because of winds or some natural causes. Rectify them before resetting.

Problems which will require professionals or technician help for Trane air conditioner troubleshooting are:

When your Outdoor unit doesn’t function right but indoor unit is working fine.
If you see the unit is using electricity to extreme level.
When there is too much of system cycling happening.
Your system requires professional help if thermostat is not functioning properly and can’t be set.
Unit is continuously running.
Drip Pan is spilling over.

Some of these Trane air conditioner troubleshooting can be rectified at home but some requires professionals to correct it, depending on the nature of problem that has occurred you can troubleshoot your air conditioner. These steps can help you save lot of your efforts, time and money.

Trane Warranty Guide

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This article is about our detail guide to Trane Warranty. How to register and what is covered and what isn’t. And a review on Trane extended warranties and whether they are worth the money.

Trane warranty can save you a good deal of money down the road. It should covered components malfunction and fail due to a manufacturing defect.

Air conditioning systems typically last 15 to 20 years, so a longer warranty term is effective for a significant portion of the system’s expected service life. If your A/C units is covered by trane warranty, the cost of the new component will be covered, but you may have to pay for the labor service cost.

Register Your Warranty

Trane warranty must be registered within 60 days, in order to get full coverage. You can do registration warranty by online or by phone. Otherwise, you get only the Base Limited Warranty which is much shorter, usually just five years.

Read our guide about how to register your trane warranty here Trane Registration

Types of Trane Warranties

BASE LIMITED WARRANTY

Every Trane residential unit comes with a Base Limited Warranty. This warranty covers parts that break due to manufacturer defect, but it does not cover the cost of labor. The Base Limited Warranty can range from 1 year to 20 years depending on the product.

Base Limited Warranty terms can be found in your Owner’s Manual. If you register your product within 60 days of installation, either by phone or online, then it becomes a Registered Limited Warranty.

REGISTERED LIMITED WARRANTY

If you register your new Trane product within 60 days of installation, the Base Limited Warranty is lengthened and becomes a Registered Limited Warranty at no additional cost.

This trane warranty covers parts that break due to manufacturer defect, but does not cover the cost of labor. The Registered Limited Warranty can range from 5 years to lifetime depending on the product.

Trane Registration can be completed online or by phone. If the product is not registered within 60 days of installation, Trane’s Base Limited Warranty terms will apply. Registration is not required for all states and provinces.

EXTENDED WARRANTY

The Optional Extended Warranty offers you even more protection and covers the cost of parts and labor. To purchase an Optional Extended Warranty, please contact your local Trane dealer.

For how to check if your units is under warranty, check our guide here Trane Warranty Lookup

An extended warranty starts when your standard warranty expires. The better plan is to have your system cleaned and serviced every few years and start putting away money for major repairs and replacement.

Extended warranties are also called Extended Service Agreements or ESAs. Most are third-party warranties provided by HVAC dealers.

When you plan to selling your home, potential buyers might like having an extended warranty on a air conditioning system that is 10+ years old. But that’s only if the extended warranty you purchase has a transfer clause.

Trane extended warranty require annual service contracts. Not only do you pay upfront, but you’ll have annual expenses. Most service contracts cost $100 to $250 for every maintenance calls per year, based on the equipment covered and the plan features. The service contract must be purchased from the company that sold and installed your Trane units.

Replacement A/C units is not covered by trane extended warranties, it only cover repairs. If your Trane AC or furnace breaks in 14 years, you might prefer get a new unit. It could be more efficient, so energy costs will be lower.

Those are the pros and cons of extended warranties and all you need to know about Trane Warranty. Trane known to has the quality in their heating and cooling products and back it up by offering an HVAC leading warranty program.

How do I Register my Trane Warranty?

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Trane warranty registration is quick and easy. Registration can be completed online or by phone. Things you need to prepare in the registration process is trane serial number, trane model number and the installation date of your Trane A/C units.

Trane model numbers and serial numbers are needed to register a new product or look up an existing warranty. Information on locating your product’s serial number can be found here.

Trane heating and air conditioning warranty programs offer years of a “worry-free” protection. It gives you comfort that brings you peace of mind. Trane is very famous for innovative heating and cooling products with industry-leading warranty coverage.

Different Types of Trane Warranties

BASE LIMITED WARRANTY

Included with every Trane residential unit (some exclusions may apply). Covers manufacturer defects from 1-20 years depending on the product.

Talk to your dealer what the Base Limited Warranty covers for the model you’ve selected and if upgrading it with an Optional Extended Warranty is right for you. Ask your dealer for full warranty information at time of purchase.

REGISTERED LIMITED WARRANTY

One of the strongest manufacturer’s limited warranties on parts available. FREE when you register your product within 60 days of installation.

If the product is not registered within 60 days of installation, Trane’s Base Limited Warranty terms will apply. For complete, detailed information on your specific product’s warranty coverage, visit the product page, or contact your independent Trane dealer.

OPTIONAL EXTENDED WARRANTY

Purchase additional coverage on parts and labor in 5, 10 or 12 year increments.

An extended warranty protects your investment for the long run, and it’s a small price to pay for your peace of mind. Your independent Trane Heating & Air Conditioning Dealer can help you find the extended warranty that best fits your needs

Please note that routine maintenance is required as recommended in the owner’s manual to ensure proper performance of the equipment. Repairs that are required due to lack of routine maintenance are not covered by the Extended Service Agreement.

WARRANTY TRANSFER

Selling our buying a house? You may be able to transfer an existing warranty. Your reliable Trane system may help you sell your home, with the purchase of a Registered Limited Warranty Transfer Option.

The Registered Limited Warranty transferability option is available for a $59 fee during the initial 60 day Product Registration period. If purchased outside of the Product Registration Period, a $99 fee will apply; however, this option is available up to ninety (90) days following the sale of your home. Transferability restrictions may vary by state.

Already Registered? Find information on your warranty here.

If you need more help regarding trane warranty registration, contact a Trane Comfort Specialist. Their service continues well after your air conditioning system is installed.

Trane Warranty Lookup

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Heater, air conditioners, furnaces and or humidifiers should all include their own warranties. In some cases there are going to be different coverage for varied parts of the models. The first place to search for details on your trane warranty lookup is your owner’s manuals. If you’ve lost those, usually you are able to find them online by searching the age model number of your Trane unit.

Trane used to run their warranty, but then they stopped around 2012 or 2013. They now use a third party warranty that is damn near worthless. In the end the company should take care of all issues (non maintenance related) for the 10 years and its that companies responsibility to deal with the 3rd party warranty company.

Trane Warranty Registration

By register the trane product units online helps to prevent a system from not being covered. It also allows the manufacturer to have a direct line of communication with you to inform you about purchasing an extended trane warranty that the dealer may not have let you know about.

For complete, detailed information on your specific products warranty coverage, please read below or visit Trane Warranty Registration page.

How to register and claim warranty for your Trane product?

Registering your trane products provides you any one of the most effective manufacturer’s limited warranties on parts offered. You will require the serial number, model number and installation date for every product getting registered.

You can register your trane warranty online by the link below: https://www.trane.com/residential/en/for-owners/warranty-and-registration.html

This registering of warranties online is becoming the standard in the HVAC industry.

How do I find out if my Trane units was under warranty?

In these modern times, you will find websites for all the different trane heat pump or air conditioner that you enter your serial number and it will give you trane warranty lookup details. You may also call a local distributor and they should be able to tell you.

How do I transfer ownership of a Trane product warranty?

You will need to contact trane customer service, and they will ask for the new homeowner’s information as well as a transfer fee.

Trane Warranty Covered & Terms

Warranty terms vary depending on which Trane® product you purchase, but here is an overview of what is covered:

Air conditioners compressor, outdoor coil, internal functional parts
Heat pumps compressor, outdoor coil, internal functional parts
Furnace heat exchanger, internal functional parts
Coils internal functional parts
All-in-one Systems heat exchanger (where applicable), compressor, coil, internal functional parts
Air Handlers internal functional parts
Air Cleaners internal functional parts (excludes filters)
Humidifiers internal functional parts
Controls and Thermostats internal functional parts

How to Find the Trane Tonnage from Model Number

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Finding the Trane Tonnage of your heating and air conditioning system is needed when you decide to replace your Trane AC unit. Error in doing AC size analyzing can result in oversized and/or undersized. This is bad because it will cause problems in the future. We will help you to find the size of your trane tonnage from model number unit.

Trane tonnage is used to determine the cooling capacity of your AC unit. In determining the capacity of heating and air conditioning system, the term btu (British Thermal Units) is used. One ton of cooling is equivalent to 12,000 Btu/hr. This means the rate of heat transfer needed to freeze 1 ton of water in 24 hours. With a simple understanding of BTU to tonnage then interpreting the trane tonnage from model numbers will be easy.

Trane uses model numbers incorporate the BTU equivalent into their unit model numbers, or reference the tonnage. They have model numbers that tell everything from the size of the unit to whether the system has had major upgrades.

Trane Model Number Location

The easiest way to look Trane tonnage model number is on the AC unit itself. Go to the condensing unit on the outside and look for the data plate stamped on the actual side of the compressor. Find the model number. Within this string of letters and numerals, you should find an even, two-digit number.

The capacity in tons of a Trane outdoor unit can be determined by dividing the 7th and 8th digit of the model number by 12. So if the model number is 4TTX4036A1000AA, take 36 and divide by 12, equaling 3 tons. Lets decode this trane serial number as the example above:

First letter: The model number starts with 4. This number represents the type of refrigerant the unit uses. 2 stands for R-22 and 4 stands for R410A.
Second letter. T stands for Trane.
The third letter represents the product type. T stands for split cooling.
The fourth letter equals the product family.
The fifth number is for unit’s Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. A single number represents the SEER: 0 = 10, 1 = 11, 2 = 12, 3 = 13, 4 = 14, 5 = 15, 6 = 16, 7 = 17, 8 = 18, 9 = 19.
The six letter. Zero indicates the system’s connections are brazed or soldered.
The seven and eight number indicate tonnage. How many BTUs the unit produces in thousands. For example: 36 = 36,000 BTUs.
The nine letter represents the age. Any type of major modifications done to the system since it was originally manufactured explained here. Click here for more information on how to know the age of trane from serial number.
Number ten indicates the power supply voltage. 1 = 200-230/1/60 or 208-230/1/60, 3 = 200-230/3/60, 4 = 460/3/60.
The position eleven, twelve and thirteen. These numbers represent any secondary function.
Position fourteen stands for minor design modifications
The last letter is the unit part’s identifier code.