Problem solver, Extra energy tips, The problem solver extra energy tips – Trane 2TWB-SVU01A-EN User Manual

Page 5: Insulation, Heating, Cooling

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Before you call for service, check the following:

Problem

Possible cause

Remedy

Insufficient heating

a. dirty filters

a. clean or replace

or cooling

b. air not circulating freely

b. check supply registers and return

grills for blockage

c. blocked outdoor coil

c. clear away leaves or other debris

Failure to operate

a. power off

a. make sure main switch is in

ON position

b. open circuit breaker or

b. reset circuit breaker, or replace

burned-out fuses

burned-out fuses

c. improperly adjusted

c. check setting, adjust thermostat

thermostat

Blue auxiliary heat

When outdoor temperature

Monitor light. If it stays on continuously

light on

falls, intermittent lighting

when above 30°F, or if it comes on

is normal

when 50°F outdoors, call for service.

No Heating or

Blower door removed

Close door securely to restore power

Cooling – Blower

or ajar

to blower

does not operate

Unusual Noise

Call your local servicer

The Problem Solver

Extra Energy Tips

Insulation

1. Make sure your home is properly

insulated. This is the single most
important step in conserving
energy. Thermal insulation should
be specified in terms of thermal
resistance (R-values). R-30 (10")
is recommended for ceilings, R-11
(3-1/2) for exterior walls and floors
over unheated areas. In colder
climates, consider additional
insulation.

2. Infiltration of humid outside air is

your heating and cooling system’s
worst enemy — it could account for
15 to 30% of air conditioning energy
requirements. Find the places where
air can sneak into the home and
plug them with caulking, weather-
stripping or plastic. Also, weather-
strip and caulk around all entrance
doors and windows.

3. Cut heat transfer through your

windows by 40 to 50% with double
glazing (two panes of glass sepa-
rated by a sealed air space) and
low-e glass.

4. Use wood- or metal-frame storm

windows even if single-glazed
windows are high quality. The
extra layer of glass and the layer

of still air will cut heat transfer
considerably.

5. Install storm doors at all entrances

to your house.

6. Keep all windows and doors closed.

7. Remember that by increasing the

glass area, you increase the amount
of heat added in summer and lost
in winter.

8. Make sure fireplaces have tight-

fitting dampers which can be closed
when the fireplace is not in use.

9. Invest in a humidifier to conserve

energy in winter. The air in your
home won’t be as dry, so you stay
comfortable at a lower temperature
setting.

Heating

10. Locate the thermostat on an inside

wall away from windows and doors.

11. Set the thermostat as low as comfort

permits. Each degree over 68°F can
add 3% to the amount of energy
needed for heating.

12. People generate heat. So lower the

thermostat a degree or two when
expecting a large group of guests.

Cooling

13. Set the thermostat as high as

comfort will permit.

14. Make sure attics are adequately

ventilated to relieve heat buildup.
If necessary, improve airflow by
adding or enlarging vents.

15. When building a new house or

renovating an old one, choose
light-colored roof shingles to reflect
more of the sun’s heat.

16. During moderate weather, don’t use

the air conditioner unnecessarily.

17. Draw blinds or drapes to block the

sunlight during the hottest part of
the day.

18. Install awnings over windows

exposed to direct sunlight.

19. In the cooling season, don’t run

kitchen and bath exhaust fans
longer than necessary.

20. Don’t place lamps, TV sets or other

heat producing devices beneath a
wall-mounted thermostat. Rising
heat from the equipment may
cause the heat pump to over cool
your house.

Reduce the burden of
unexpected repair bills with
a Trane Extended Warranty.

Trane offers the finest quality products
and manufacturer’s warranties on the
market. But, like all good things, the
Trane-provided limited warranty on your
new comfort equipment will come to an
end. To keep you protected, Trane offers
the Extended Warranty Program. It picks
up right where your Trane limited
warranty leaves off. And, it offers years
and years of reliable protection at a low
cost. Ask your dealer for program details.

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