People ask us, "If I had unlimited funds and wanted the best system on the market, what would it be?" Our response is always the same. Your new system would consist of a Trane system with the following:
The highest efficiency condenser or heat pump the manufacturer offers. Usually these systems offer two speeds or stages. These units will save substantially on your utility bills and have the best warranties. They are built better and have fewer breakdowns costing you less money over the life of the system. A heater or air handler with variable speed blower. Variable speed blowers offer several advantages. They have an ICM motor which uses 1/10 the electricity of a regular blower. They help compensate for bad duct design or dirty filters and provide better air distribution. They will allow you to use a two stage condenser which will provide lower operating costs. They further reduce humidity in the home making it more comfortable. A zoning system. Zoning can be retrofitted on most existing systems and allows the home to be divided into several cooling and heating zones, each with its own thermostat, allowing you to cool or heat each zone according to your wishes. Zoning reduces your electrical costs by up to 30%, effectively adding over 2 SEER to the rating of your system, allowing efficiency ratings over 21 SEER. It also significantly reduces humidity in the home adding to your comfort. Electronic Air Cleaner and Ultra-Violet Air Purifier. These units trap or kill odors, germs and allergens. You spend 90% of your time indoors and your inside air is typically more polluted and contaminated than outside air. Invest the extra money and improve your health. Programmable (set-back) Thermostat. Don't turn a system off...simply set it up 4-5 degrees when you are not in the area. Combined with zoning, programmable thermostats can dramatically reduce your utility bills. 
