Andrew
Extremely Unethical!
I am extremely disappointed with my experience with Trane. As part of our home purchase agreement, the previous owners installed two new Trane HVAC units and informed us that they carried a 10-year warranty. Several years later, when we began experiencing issues with one of the units, we contacted the realtor and were provided with the warranty documentation. Only then did we learn that ownership of the warranty was required to be transferred within 90 days of the home's sale. At no point during the home purchase process were we informed of this requirement by Trane, the installing contractor, or the realtor involved in the transaction. Had we been made aware of the requirement, we would have completed the transfer immediately. After only six years of service, the compressor failed and required a costly replacement. When we contacted Trane Consumer Relations, we were told there was nothing they could do because the warranty had not been transferred. My frustration is that the performance and reliability of the equipment have nothing to do with whose name is on the warranty registration. The unit was installed, operated, and maintained at the same home. A major component failed well within what most homeowners would reasonably expect to be the covered warranty period. I understand that companies have policies, but I believe customers should be clearly informed of critical requirements that can completely void warranty coverage. Based on my experience, I feel Trane did not stand behind its product when a significant failure occurred.

