Keep Your Houston Home Cool with Trane’s XL15i or XL15 Air Conditioners

For a great combination of Cost and Efficiency the Super Efficiency Air Conditioners from Trane such as the XL15i and XL15 are a real value with a SEER rating of 16.5 and 17.0. These two models include some of Trane’s quality features like a Climatuff compressor, Exclusive Spine Fin coil, and you can add Trane CleanEffects to your system for advanced air filtration that removes more dust, pollen and other irritants from conditioned air for a cleaner, healthier, more comfortable home.

The XR15 which has a SEER rating of up to 17.00 makes it an excellent choice for home comfort and for earning energy-efficiency tax credits and increased energy efficiency may substantially lower your home cooling costs. With a warranty of 12-years on compressor on the XL15i ( 10 years on the XL15), 10-year on outdoor coil, and 10-year on internal functional parts basic maintenance should be all that is required for at least that time. The following graph compares the Cost / Efficiency of both the XL15i and XL15 and compares them to the XL16i from their Ultra Efficiency Air Conditioner series.

Trane Standard Efficiency Air Conditioners XB13 and XB14

Trane is without a doubt a leader in residential Air Conditioners with a long history of reliability and performance. There is a model designed for every application and cooling requirements with their collection being divided into three classifications including Standard Efficiency Air Conditioners XB13 and XB14, Super Efficiency Air Conditioners XL15i, and Ultra Efficiency Air Conditioners XL16i and XL20i which Air Depot reviewed in a previous post.

The Standard Efficiency Air Conditioners XB13 and XB14 are a great way to get a really great Cost / Efficiency combination with many of the quality features of their higher priced units. Some of the features include louvered panels and aluminum made outdoor coil, WeatherGuard fasteners, Climatuff compressor and a corrosive-resistant base pan backed by a 10-year limited warranty on the compressor and a 5-year limited warranty on the outdoor coil and internal parts.

The graph here shows the general Cost / Efficiency comparison between the Trane XB13 and XB14 which as you can see both have a really beneficial ratio. A qualified Air Conditioning specialist like Air Depot of Houston can help you choose the perfect Heating and Cooling system for your home based on size and personal requirements.

Air Conditioner Covers Help Maintain Peak Performance

Air conditioning manufacturers make durable, high quality products that are designed to withstand the elements such as snow, wind, rain, sun, and extreme temperatures. However, an air conditioners filters, coils and fins require regular maintenance for the unit to operate effectively and efficiently throughout its years of service. Air conditioner covers are an integral part of regular maintenance especially here in Houston where the conditions can be extreme. Air Conditioner covers are the best way to keep the coil clean all year around and home owners will benefit by saving money over the life span of the equipment on additional repairs.

Some of the benefits of having an Air Conditioner cover include:

• Equipment maintains proper temperature and removes heat more efficiently
• Power usage will be lower resulting in lower bills
• Clean coils ensure peak performance
• Compressor operates and max efficiency and operates less as a result

Reduce Residential Air Conditioner Noise with a Sound Blanket

One thing that many home owners would like to do is reduce the noise produced by their Air Conditioners which is often a high pitched sound that echoes between surrounding homes only making it worse. Sound Blankets are a popular solution for reducing Air Conditioner noise from air conditioners or heat pumps. The sound blanket fits inside the cabinet and wraps around the compressor — the noisiest component of an air conditioner or heat pump. The use of a sound blanket will not adversely affect the compressor’s performance. In fact, sound blankets are a conventional form of noise reduction for air conditioners and heat pumps and most manufacturers use them frequently to reduce noise levels. The Brinmar sound blanket shown in this video is a cost-effective solution to noise reduction as compared to relocating or replacing your Heating and Cooling equipment or building a sound barrier.

Tips to Keep Your Air Conditioner Condenser Clean

One way to ensure peak performance from your residential Air Conditioner is to make sure it is as clean and free from corrosion and debris as possible. In this video you will see a few important steps and even some care products you can use to get your condenser up to par. Air conditioners are often in spots where dirt and grime are present and enough buildup over time can reduce your Air Conditioners cooling capabilities.