Trane is an HVAC manufacturer founded in 1885 by James Trane in La Crosse, Wisconsin, now a brand of Trane Technologies. Trane produces residential air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, air handlers, commercial rooftop units, CenTraVac centrifugal chillers, and building automation systems. Trane has been independently rated the most trusted residential HVAC brand in North America for over twelve consecutive years.
Trane Product Lines
- Residential Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps: Split system residential cooling and heating in standard through high-SEER2 configurations.
- Residential Gas Furnaces: Standard and high-AFUE furnaces in upflow, downflow, and horizontal configurations.
- Residential Air Handlers: Indoor air handlers for matching with Trane outdoor units.
- Commercial Rooftop Units: Single-package rooftop HVAC for light through large commercial buildings.
- Commercial Chillers: CenTraVac centrifugal chillers for central plant cooling in large facilities.
- Building Controls: Trane Tracer building automation and energy management systems.
Why Contractors Specify Trane
Trane has been independently rated the most trusted residential HVAC brand for over twelve consecutive years. CenTraVac chillers earned the EPA Best of the Best energy efficiency award. Full product coverage from residential split systems through large commercial chillers.
How to Choose a Trane Product
For residential, match the outdoor unit tonnage to the Manual J load calculation and select efficiency tier. For commercial rooftop units, size to the building cooling load. CenTraVac chiller selection is performed by Trane engineers using selection software.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Years in business? Founded 1885, over 140 years of continuous HVAC manufacturing.
- Who owns Trane? Trane Technologies, formed in 2020 from the Ingersoll Rand climate business.
- What is CenTraVac? Centrifugal water chiller for large commercial facilities, EPA Best of the Best rated.
- Residential and commercial? Yes, full range from residential split systems through commercial chillers.
- Warranty? Varies by model and registration; check the specific product specification sheet.