Trane XV20i Review

Trane is a mid-range HVAC manufacturer, but their XV20i is a premium offering when it comes to cooling systems available today. This variable-stage air conditioner provides exceptional cooling comfort, great humidity control, and an efficiency rating that rivals most on the market. On top of that, this unit is built for durable and reliable performance, has a great warranty behind it, and has a good balance between price and technological features and innovations.

About the Trane XV20i

Average Price (with installation): $7,000 to $8,000

Top Features

• Variable-speed compressor with 750 operating stages for precise temperature maintenance
• High-efficiency and great SEER rating translate to massive energy savings
• Built for optimal operation and lasting performance
• Technological compatibilities for increased performance, better air quality, and advanced temperature control

The Bottom Line

The XV20i is a quality cooling system that’s built to provide your family with many years of reliable comfort. Along with offering precision humidity and temperature control, the XV20i can also be paired with a number of innovative technologies to further improve your comfort.

In Depth Review

Trane XV20i Product Specifications:

Compressor: Variable-speed
SEER: Up to 22
ENERGY STAR® certified: Yes
Decibel rating: As low as 55
Tonnage: 2 to 5 tonnes
Cooling capacity: 24,000 to 60,000 Btus
Sub-models: 4TTV0024A, 4TTV0036A, 4TTV0048A, 4TTV0060A

Features Overview

Quiet operation: Trane’s XV20i is among the quietest air conditioners on the market, and this is thanks to its sound-reducing features, which include a compressor insulator and a specially designed fan that increases airflow while also reducing noise.

ComfortLink II communicating capability: The ComfortLink communicating system is responsible for communication between the XV20i’s components and configuring the system for ultimate efficiency and performance.

Climatuff variable speed compressor: All Trane air conditioners, including the XV20i, are equipped with an advanced Climatuff compressor that’s quieter, more efficient, and more durable than traditional compressors. And the variable-speed compressor allows for advanced humidity control, prevents temperature fluctuations, and ensures efficiency.

TruComfort technology: Because the XV20i is equipped with TruComfort technology, this cooling system can automatically adjust its speed and operation to maintain the perfect temperature at all times.

Built to last: Trane prides themselves on reliable and high-quality products, and as a result, the XV20i is equipped with many features designed to increase longevity. Some of these features include a durable polycarbonate exterior, rust-proof base pan, corrosion-resistant powder-paint finish, and corrosion-resistant fasteners.

Other Key Features

• Can be paired with the CleanEffects system to filter air and reduce dust, allergens, pollutants, and other irritants
• Easy installation thanks to the simplified two-wire connection
• Improved performance from the refrigerant-cooled inverter drive
• Unique fan system that improves airflow and overall performance
• Corrosion-resistant aluminum Spine Fin coil that increases airflow

Warranty Information

Premium Trane air conditioners like the XV20i are backed by an excellent warranty that includes a 10-year limited warranty for functional internal parts and the outdoor coil, plus an additional 12-year warranty for the compressor. To be eligible for these warranty terms, you must register your unit within 60 days of installation.

Comparable Models by Trane

Model Comparison by Price: Trane XV20i versus Trane XR17

The XV20i is Trane’s top-of-the-line air conditioner, and the premium model is by far the most expensive cooling system they offer. When compared with an air conditioner in their mid-range series like the XR17, you could save $1,000 or more by opting for the lower-tier model. However, the XR17 isn't as efficient, doesn’t operate as quietly, has a two-stage compressor, and doesn’t have some of the advanced technologies that the XV20i offers.

Model Comparison by Features: Trane XV20i versus XR16 Low Profile

Because the XV20i is Trane’s premium offering, no other air conditioner in their line offers the same great technologies and specifications. But some models have perks the XV20i doesn’t. The XR16 Low Profile is one such unit because while it can't compete with the excellent SEER rating or technological compatibilities of the XV20i, it has one feature the premium model can’t boast: space-saving. The XR16 Low Profile is specifically designed to fit into small areas, making it ideal for small homes, apartments, condos, and other tight spaces where a standard air conditioner wouldn’t be appropriate.

Model Comparison by Tier: Trane XV20i versus Trane XV18

Another model in Trane’s premium tier is the XV18, which has similar specifications, technologies, and features as the XV20i. The main differences between the two are the XV18 has a SEER rating of 18, and it operates at a noise level that’s nearly 20 decibels louder than the XV20i. You will save more on your monthly energy bills with the XV20i because of its increased efficiency rating, but you’ll also have to spend at least a few hundred dollars more upfront for this perk.