Carrier vs. Trane: Which is Better?
Carrier vs. Trane: both air conditioning manufacturers are popular in the Lancaster area, but which is better for getting you through Pennsylvania’s four seasons?
We’ve created a guide to help you make this decision. Below is a quick guide to the most important things to consider when comparing Carrier and Trane brands.
Please note: RSC Heating and Air Conditioning proudly services customers in Lancaster, Lebanon, York, Dauphin, Chester, and Berks PA areas only. This post is an informative guide to Carrier and Trane product offerings.
Energy efficiency
The first step to understanding the energy efficiency of your air conditioner is to understand the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER).
This standard is an industry metric for measuring energy efficiency. Each SEER unit is calculated by the cooling output for a typical cooling season over the total electric energy input.
Basically the higher a SEER rating, the more energy efficient the product is. For the Lancaster area an air conditioner with a SEER rating of 13 would be efficient. The higher the rating the more you will be saving on your utility bill.
Carrier air conditioners are available with SEER ratings as high as 21; whereas the most efficient Trane unit only has a SEER of 20. While a difference of 1 unit may not seem like a lot, over time it adds up to significant savings on your utility bill, especially when coupled with the superior dehumidification capabilities of the Carrier HVAC unit.
Since humidity in the Central PA area can get dense, the dehumidification of Carrier units means you can enjoy the same level of comfort at a higher thermostat setting, saving you even more money.
Carrier vs. Trane: Sound level
The XL20i, Trane’s top-of-the-line air conditioner, produces a nominal sound level of 72 dB. By comparison, models in Carrier’s Infinity® series operate at noise levels as low as 65 dB — a considerable difference on a day-to-day basis.
Overall Trane’s XB16 and XB300 models — two of the brand’s more modestly priced entries — are sound rated to 79 and 82 dB, respectively. In contrast, the Carrier Comfort series of products operate at noise levels as low as 72 dB. To put these numbers in perspective, 80 dB is twice as loud as 70 dB; long-term exposure to 80 dB sounds can potentially cause hearing damage.
Opting for the lower decibel unit is our suggestion as we would hate to disturb the peacefulness of Lancaster county.
Heating power
When considering a new air conditioning unit for your central PA home it is important to include the availability of heat pumps for each model. Adding a heat pump to your home provides extra warmth in winter and can reduce your costs during the sticky Pennsylvania summers.
Choosing an efficient heat pump is essential as it can make or break your heating bill. When comparing Carrier and Trane heat pumps, Carrier is the clear winner, offering up to 86% more heating power than the competition.
Carrier Zero Percent Financing
Another significant advantage for Carrier is our zero percent financing program for new Carrier HVAC system installations.
RSC has won the Carrier Presidential Award over 12 times. We believe that these residential HVAC systems are some of the best that money can buy. That’s why we partnered with Wells Fargo North America to be able to offer zero percent financing on these top-of-the-line home HVAC units.
To find out more about Carrier heating and air conditioning installation in Lancaster, Lebanon, York, Dauphin, Chester, and Berks, PA regions, contact RSC Heating and Air Condition today!
