Trane Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems are one of our most recommended brands for a variety of reasons. Trane offers a wide range of VRF products that can be easily customized to fit the exact requirements for almost any residential structure, commercial building, office space and industrial space.
We have many years of experience dealing with Trane products of all kind and are confident in saying that they are producing the best VRF products on the market place today. The build quality is second to none, parts are readily available so repairs are quick and easy and they have the fewest maintenance issues. Trane products do tend cost a little bit more but those upfront costs will save lots of money down the road.
Key Features of Trane VRF Systems
There are many reasons that set Trane VRF ahead of their competitors:
- Hybrid VRF / HVRF – This is a two-pipe hybrid system (refrigerant + water) using a Hybrid Branch Controller (HBC). Refrigerant is used between the outdoor unit and the HBC; water is used between the HBC and the indoor units. This reduces the amount of refrigerant running through occupied (indoor) spaces.
- Reduced refrigerant charge – Compared to standard VRF, HVRF systems from Trane can reduce refrigerant usage by up to about 30%.
- Simultaneous heating & cooling – Especially with heat recovery or HVRF systems, different indoor zones can be independently heated or cooled at the same time.
- Wide operating range – For example, in Trane’s GEN Elite C Series (Asia-Pacific) Cooling-Only systems, cooling can work down to around -5 °C and up to ~52 °C; heat pump versions operate in even wider temperature ranges.
- High efficiency components – Uses DC inverter compressors, DC fan motors. Advanced control (e.g. “output on demand”, multi-step capacity control) to optimize performance under different loads.
- Wide flexibility in indoor unit types – Options include ducted, ductless, ceiling cassette, wall-mounted, ceiling-concealed etc. The newer HVRF line has added more indoor unit types like 4-way ceiling cassettes, wall mounted, etc.
- Control & integration – Trane provides controls ranging from individual room controllers to central / building automation integration. They also offer things such as branch controllers etc.
- Sound & indoor environment considerations – Trane advertises quiet operation, options for better indoor air quality (filters, etc.), especially in newer series. GEN Elite C, for example, mentions very low indoor sound levels.
Who Needs a Trane VRF System?
Offices
VRF systems make it easy to create zones so that every office and common area can enjoy its own individual temperature control. This allows everyone to have the comfort level that they desire and it saves lots of energy because you can turn off the zones that are not being used.
Lodging
With Trane VRF your guests will sleep soundly with the lowest sound levels and improved temperature controls. Every room can have its own temperature controls and its never been easier for management to control.
Healthcare
With Trane VRF we can setup non-ducted indoor units that help prevent cross contamination. Ducted units operate with industry leading static pressure that can meet HEPA filtration needs.
Multi-Family Residential Structures
Trane VRF provides a high-efficiency, low-maintenance comfort solution that appeals to residents, while service-friendly equipment makes life simple for management. One system can easily supply the heating and air conditioning needs of an entire multi-family residence.
Educational Facilities
Low sound levels and better temperature control create the best possible learning environment. Your management team will love the lower maintenance costs and energy savings that VRF systems can deliver.
Restaurants / Dining
Diners and kitchen staff experience greater comfort through part-load operation, even with the diverse loading conditions a restaurant experiences during a typical day.
Retail
Provides a comfort solution that eliminates temperature swings, yet still reacts to the changing heating and cooling demands throughout a typical sales day.