Trane’s Best Packaged HVAC Systems
Not every home has the space for a traditional split HVAC system. An indoor furnace unit or air handler can take up a lot of space – crowding out something else. That’s where a packaged system, or an HVAC package unit, comes in.
By Anne Fonda
What is a Trane packaged system? In an HVAC packaged system, the entire heating and cooling system is contained in one single boxed cabinet that sits outside your home. If you want to get the most space out of your small home, a Trane packaged system may be just what you need to comfortably heat and cool your home all year long.
Trane’s packaged units are built with industry-leading technology to deliver exceptional performance. We also offer some of the best HVAC warranties in the business. While traditional split systems usually get all the love, today we’re taking a look at Trane’s best packaged units.
Best gas-electric packaged units
If you’re looking for the heating capability of a gas furnace paired with cooling power in a compact package, the XL15c Gas/Electric Packaged System is a sure winner. It’s the most efficient of our furnace and air conditioner packages.
Features of this packaged gas/electric unit include:
- Up to 15.2 SEER2
- AFUE 81%
- Variable speed blower motor with Comfort-R™ for precise humidity control
- Two-stage ClimaTuff™ compressor
- Composite Vortica™ blower
- All-Aluminum Spine Fin™ Coil
- Estimated energy savings of up to 40% over an older comparable system
- Certain models may be eligible for federal tax credits of up to 30% of the project cost, up to $600
A gas-electric packaged system is suitable for smaller homes in colder climates. This packaged system is available in several capacities, including 2-ton, 2.5-ton, 3-ton, 3.5-ton, 4-ton, and 5-ton.
Best heat pump package unit
We have several heat pump packaged units to choose from, but we’ll say the best is the XL15c Heat Pump Packaged System because it’s the most efficient.
The top features of this heat pump packaged system include:
- Up to 15.2 SEER2
- Up to 7.5 HSPF2
- Variable speed blower motor with Comfort-R™
- Composite Vortica™ Blower
- Two-stage Climatuff® Compressor
- All-Aluminum Spine Fin™ Coil
- Electronic Demand Defrost
- Up to 38% energy savings when compared to an older comparable unit
This Trane heat pump packaged unit comes in several capacities, including 2-ton, 2.5-ton, 3-ton, 3.5-ton, 4-ton, and 5-ton. Heat pump packaged systems are best suited to areas with a milder winter.
Best dual-fuel heat pump package unit
If you like the energy efficiency of a heat pump but need a boost for heating in the winter, the XL15c EarthWise® Hybrid Dual Fuel Packaged System is calling your name. With a dual-fuel heating system, the electric heat pump heats until the temperatures drop too low, and then the gas furnace kicks in to keep everyone warm. The heat pump also cools your home in the summer, just like an AC unit would.
The top features of this packaged dual-fuel system include:
- Up to 15.2 SEER2
- Up to 7.5 HSPF2
- AFUE 81%
- Two-stage ClimaTuff™ compressor
- Four heating stages
- Variable speed blower motor with Comfort-R™
- Composite Vortica™ blower
- All-Aluminum Spine Fin™ Coil
- Up to 38% estimated energy savings over a comparable older unit
This unit is available in 2, 3, 4, and 5-ton capacities.
Best packaged air conditioner
If a ducted cooling system is all you’re looking for, the XR13.4c Air Conditioner Packaged System may be a good choice. This package unit air conditioner packs a lot of cooling power in a compact cabinet.
Top features of this air conditioner packaged system include:
- Up to 13.4 SEER2
- Single-stage
- Durable ClimaTuff™ compressor
- All-Aluminum Spine Fin™ Coil
- Composite Vortica™ Blower
- Estimated energy savings of 28% over a comparable older system
This air conditioner package unit is available in multiple capacities, including 2-ton, 2.5-ton, 3-ton, 3.5-ton, 4-ton, and 5-ton.
Choosing the right packaged system for your needs
Just like with a traditional split system, size matters. Choosing the right packaged system for your needs starts with precise sizing by an HVAC professional experienced with packaged units.
No matter how efficient a unit is, if it’s incorrectly sized for your home, you’ll have problems with even heating and cooling, and potentially problems with humidity control.
Let your HVAC professional guide you through the best heating and cooling options available as a packaged unit. If you’re in a colder climate, the furnace/AC unit or dual-fuel heat pump/furnace option might be best. If you’re in a warmer climate, the heat pump packaged system might be a good option.
Discuss your heating and cooling needs with HVAC companies in your area, and you’ll find Trane systems are highly regarded.
Schedule a free quote on an HVAC package unit
Not sure which type of packaged system is right for your home? Your local Trane dealer can help you sort through your options. If you’re replacing an existing package unit, a newer system will be more energy efficient - saving you money in heating and cooling costs.
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Anne Fonda
Content Writer, Trane Technologies
A Content Writer with Trane Technologies, Anne Fonda researches topics and writes for Trane® and associated residential HVAC brands. She works in collaboration with Trane Technologies subject matter experts, offering easy-to-understand, informative content on complex topics. Her goal is to help consumers make informed decisions on the products and services they need.
She has written for HVAC and other service provider websites for over 16 years. Before transitioning to web content writing, Anne had a 14-year stint as an award-winning journalist. She graduated cum laude from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism.
When she’s not working, Anne enjoys playing word games, reading, gardening, spending time with family, and visiting gardens and museums.
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