The Trane XL19i air conditioner carries a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating of up to 19.5 making it one of the most efficient ACs on the market. As with most high efficiency air conditioning units, the XL19i contributes to lower energy bills, promotes a quiet operation, and is equipped with materials that will last over many years.
Last May, my Carrier A/C failed. Turns out I needed to replace the A/C as well as the furnace. I purchased a Trane XL19i A/C unit for outside, and a XV80i furnace for inside. Everything has been working great. However, I recently discovered packrats living in the outdoor unit. To my astonishment, there is a huge opening where the cables/tubes connect the unit to the house. My old Carrier didn't have such an obvious design flaw. I suspect any animal smaller than a cat could take residence inside the A/C unit. The packrats did some damage, but nothing too severe. Keep in mind that damage due to a packrat would probably not be covered under warranty since no components failed. Instead, you'd be charged and advised to get an exterminator to fix the design flaw. I promptly patched the hole with some screen and spoke with my local dealer. I was surprised how unconcerned they were with this issue. They really didn't care, and recommended I find an exterminator. If you buy a Trane, patch the giant hole!
Some consumer comments from sites like doityourself.com seem to think that it costs more to run the XL19i than other brands. Other comments relate to installation problems. When having your unit installed, it is advised that a professional completes the task to avoid future problems.
Trane XL19i Model Numbers
The XL19i is available in different models which vary in efficiency and capacity.
Model Number
SEER
BTUs per Hour
2TTZ9030A1
19.5
34,400
2TTZ9036A1
19
37,800
2TTZ9036C1
19
41,000
2TTZ9048A1
17.5
49,000
2TTZ9060A1
17
59,000
2TTZ9060C1
17
63,500
XL19i Warranty
Trane offers the following limited warranty:
Outdoor coil -10 years
Internal functional parts – 10 years
12 year limited warranty on the compressor
To benefit from the warranty as stated as above, you must register your unit within 60 days of installation. If not, the Base Limited Warranty will be applied.
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