Is Trane a good brand of furnace?

Yes, Trane is a good brand of furnace and is considered one of the most reliable premium furnace brands in US along with Carrier and Lennox. Trane furnaces including S9V2 two-stage variable speed, S9X2 two-stage, XC95m modulating, and S9B1 single stage are made in Trenton, New Jersey and other US plants with heavy-duty construction. Based on HVAC dealer surveys and Consumer Reports predicted reliability, Trane furnaces have first-year service call rates around 8 to 10 percent, which is among lowest in industry and similar to Carrier at 8 to 10 percent and better than Lennox at 9 to 12 percent and Goodman at 10 to 13 percent. Key strengths that make Trane a good brand of furnace include heavy-duty aluminized steel heat exchanger with lifetime warranty on many models, variable speed blower motor that is very quiet at 65 decibels and efficient, ComfortLink II communicating technology that precisely controls temperature within 0.5 degrees, excellent build quality with heavy gauge cabinets, and 20-year heat exchanger warranty plus 10-year parts warranty when registered. Trane furnaces last 18 to 22 years with proper maintenance, longer than average of 15 to 20 years. Common complaints include higher upfront cost of 4,500 to 8,000 dollars installed versus Goodman at 3,000 to 5,000 dollars, and proprietary parts that cost more. For homeowners wanting durable low repair rate and staying long term, Trane is excellent choice.