Trane Hvac Units mfg 9/92 and 12/92

by John
(Palmyra, PA USA)

I have two Trane Hvac units XL1200 TWX030C100AO mfg 9/92 and XL1200 TWX036C100AO mfg 12/92. I bought the house in 2001 and only once had a problem, had a leak fixed around 2004 - replaced a brass tube part for $260.00.

The first repairman that came out told me I needed a whole new Central air conditioner that "Tranes only last ten years". I knew he was trying to scam me so I paid him $65.00 for trying to rip me off and $260.00 for the real repair.

Reading these reviews it seems all the positive ones are for older Tranes. The newer Central air conditioning unit seem to have problems. They were installing Tranes in a new development near me and I heard from two out of three people who moved in about problems with their Trane ac units right before expiration of warranty or soon after. Now they install Amana Hvac units.

Seems like with so many products these days - quality is on the decline. I just wonder if Trane makes a high end and a budget brand?