NOTE: The Ductless Multi Head has Two Indoor Units, One Outside Unit and Two Thermostats.

NOTE: The Ductless Single Head has One Indoor Unit, One Outside Unit and One Thermostat

BTU is short for British Thermal Unit, a unit of measurement that shows just how much energy your air conditioner uses to remove heat from your home within an hour. It may seem overly technical, but BTU is an important metric that can help you determine the kind of air conditioner you need for a home your size.

Please refer to the Mini Split AC Sizing Chart below for more information about which BTU is best for you.

The XL16c is only available in 2, 3, 4, or 5 ton.   Please select the appropriate square footage that will result in one of these tonnages.

Square Feet --------- Corresponding Tonnage

901   -  1200 -------------------  2

501   -  1800 ------------------> 3

2101 - 2400 ----------------->   4

2401 - 3000 ----------------->   5

If you are unsure how many square feet are in your home, please follow these steps:

• Click on the Citrus County link below
• Tab over to the Street # field and enter your street number.
• If your street name has a direction in it, choose the appropriate direction from the dropdown, i.e., N, S, NW, etc.
• Tab over to the Street Name field and enter your street name.
• If your street name has a suffix, i.e., Pt, Ln, Rd, Trl, Loop, Ave, tab over to Suffix1 and choose the appropriate street name suffix.  Do not enter suffx as part of the street name.  It has to be entered into this separate field.
• Press the ENTER key.
• A list containing your property detail will appear.
• Click on the desired row.
• Scroll to the bottom of the screen and you will see a description of the various areas of your house, i.e., Main Area, Porch, Garage.
• To the right of the description you will see the number of square feet.   Return to the fastacestimate.com screen and put this number in the field called Square Feet in My Home.

Property Appraiser Search: Citrus County

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How to calculate the right size central air conditioner for your house

To get a ballpark size estimate for your house.  First, the old-school equation:  ((House square footage times 25, divided by 12,000) – 0.5) = required tons.  So for instance, a 1,500 square foot home would look something like this

1) 1,500 X 25 = 37,500

2) 37,500 / 12,000 = 3.1

3) 3.1 – 0.5 = 2.6   So you’d need a 2.5 or a 3-ton sized central air conditioning unit.

 

Energy Efficiency Considerations

Select a central air conditioner with as high a SEER2 as is practical within your budget. The annual cooling efficiency of a central air conditioner is affected by the manufacturer's choice of features and components. The SEER2 of central air conditioners ranges from a minimum of 10.0 to a maximum of about 23.0.

An ENERGY STAR^® qualified central air conditioner must have a SEER2 (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating of at least 14 or greater.  More efficient compressors, larger and more effective heat exchanger surfaces, improved refrigerant flow and other features are largely responsible for recent improvements in the efficiency of central air conditioners.

Advanced reciprocating, scroll and variable-speed or two-speed compressors, when combined with the current best heat exchangers and controls, permit SEER2s as high as 23.0. Central air conditioners with the highest SEER2s always use variable-speed or two-speed high-efficiency compressors.

 

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A higher SEER2 rating means greater energy efficiency. The minimum standard SEER2 is 13 for air conditioners. Most modern air conditioners have a SEER2 that ranges from 13 to 21. Trane air conditioners range from 14.5 SEER2 up to 22 SEER2. It’s important to remember the efficiency of your system can also depend on the size of your home your current ductwork and other variables.

SEER2 stands for a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio 2, and it is a measure of how efficiently an air conditioner or heat pump cools. It is calculated by dividing the cooling output in BTUs by the electrical energy input in watt hours. A higher SEER2 rating indicates a more efficient unit.

 

XR14

The heating and cooling reliability you expect from Trane and the energy efficiency you deserve is available with these 2.5-ton to 5-ton heat pumps. The XR14 electric heat pump offers up to a 16.00 SEER2 rating when matched with Trane variable speed air handlers, furnaces and Comfort Coils™.

The following XL624 thermostat comes standard with this AC unit:

 

XR15

The heating and cooling reliability you expect from Trane and the energy efficiency you deserve is available with these 2.5-ton to 5-ton heat pumps. The XR15 electric heat pump offers up to a 16.00 SEER2 rating when matched with Trane variable speed air handlers, furnaces and Comfort Coils™.

The following XL624 thermostat comes standard with this AC unit:

 

XR16

Highest efficiency available with single stage compressor. Maintains temperature within 1.5 degrees of thermostat set point. The heating and cooling reliability you expect from Trane and the energy efficiency you deserve. Higher efficiency and utility rebates may apply.

The following XL824 thermostat comes standard with this AC unit:

XR17

The XR17 central air conditioning unit comes with the reliability you’ve come to expect from Trane and the energy efficiency you deserve. Designed with you in mind, this central air conditioner’s two-stage cooling technology helps provide even cooling to every room in your home. This unit provides better humidity control. Utility rebates may apply.

The following Honeywell T6 thermostat comes standard with this AC unit:

XV18

The XV18 has higher efficiency with 750 stages of comfort variable speed compressor which provides lower humidity, reduced sound, enhanced filtration, and nearly eliminates temperature fluctuations. This unit is one of the industry’s most efficient variable speed air conditioners. On the hottest of days it cools your home with precision, keeping you cool and comfortable throughout the day. This unit provides the best humidity control. Utility rebates may apply.

The following XL850 thermostat comes standard with this AC unit:

XV20i

The XV20i air conditioner is one of the industry’s most efficient systems, with ratings up to 21 SEER2. With Trane TruComfort™ technology, the 21-SEER2 air conditioner automatically adjusts itself while maintaining constant and consistent speeds to avoid temperature swings.

 

The following XL1050 thermostat comes standard with this AC unit:

 

NOTE: The unit you selected is not available in the above tonnage.   The correct tonnage for this unit must be 2, 3, 4, or 5.  An estimated price will be generated using the next higher tonnage.

You only need to change the Aprilaire 2210 filter annually and it does the whole house.  You are no longer required to replace multiple 1" filters.

 

CONNECTED CONTROLS AND THERMOSTAT CONTROLS

Enjoy a comfortable home environment with a Trane Wi-Fi thermostat or non-programmable controls. Connected thermostats allow you to adjust heating and cooling settings from anywhere.  Explore thermostat control panels available from Trane.

 

The Honeywell T6 thermostat is rated as GOOD

The XL624 thermostat is rated as BETTER

The XL850 thermostat is rated as BEST

Note: The XL624 and XL850 thermostats include Wi-Fi service with no monthly fee.  Nexia service is free.

An auxillary heater is necessary for extreme low temperatures, defrost cycle and provides backup heat for emergencies when the heat pump is not able to produce adequate heat.

The Aprilaire 2210 is equipped with state-of-the-art filter media.  The Model 2210 whole-home air purifier delivers exceptionally clean air throughout your home at an affordable price. Why suffer from airborne allergens, when you can remove them for good?  It is installed into your central heating and cooling system by a local HVAC professional.

 

The whole house MERV 13 standard filter system lasts up to a year.  Typically the filter can be replaced during recommended annual service and eliminates the need for monthly replacement filters.