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The History Of Trane Air Conditioners

Reuben Trane invented the first of the Trane air conditioners in 1931. The patent was for a machine that could blow air over well water contained in coils that would cool the air, which provided the technology needed to build on for years to come.

This invention came during the Great Depression in America, and the demand for these units in homes would not have been practical at this time. Not only were the units large and difficult to assemble, they were an expensive luxury that few homeowners could afford. Movie theaters, however, were in a position to have them put in and they became very successful in the entertainment industry.

In an effort to assist the Allied forces in World War II, Trane engineers went to work inventing the intercooler for Allied air planes. Once this piece of technology was added, the Allied planes were able to perform as well as the German planes they were fighting. They were also able to outfit thousands of Naval vessels with their technology to make life easier and more productive for the military personnel aboard.

Businesses and the military remained the primary clients of Trane heating and cooling units until the late 1950s, when the housing market began to blossom. The units had gotten smaller and more cost efficient with time, and many new homes were built with these units already installed. As older homes needed remodeling, adding a heating and cooling system was at the top of the list for most families.

A new challenge was in store for the air conditioning world in the 1970s and 1980s with the emergence of energy concerns. Suddenly the units needed to be cost effective to buy as well as to run. This fueled not only Trane but other manufacturers to design and produce machines that would run on a minimal amount of energy.

The modern housing industry usually installs central heat and air units in homes that are being built because of the ease of installation and lower energy costs. Other options available are window units that can both heat and cool the air coming into a home, but these typically require more energy when several are needed for one home.

Heating and cooling needs of both businesses and residences depend to a large degree on what area of the country they are in. Typically, if a location is near the Equator it is going to require a great deal more cooling power than those located further north or south of the Equator, where temperatures are generally cooler all year. Additional concerns will be the type of space needing climate control. If a building is well insulated, it will require less powerful units than if it is drafty or poorly insulated.

The engineers designing Trane air conditioners have proven themselves time and again with their innovation and uncomplaining willingness to make changes that meet the needs of their customers. They will be needed even more in this global economy as worldwide needs make themselves known. Different products will be needed at different prices and to suit a wide variety of building types.

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