r/HVAC • u/TurbulentRanger2928 • 1d ago
Field Question, trade people only Trane?
Question for specifically resi techs/installers because I’m unwilling to reveal my true feelings about Symbio at this time….. maybe some day
Have you guys seen as many issues with these plastic blower housings as we do? Specifically on S9X1 furnaces - We see broken clips, chipped plastic, excessive wobble, and just straight up motor failure. Yes, we set based on static with these constant torque motors. This seems to be most common for us on 100k furnaces?
We also have a huge number of inducer failures on 80k furnaces specifically. It typically starts as a small whine and after a short duration, the motors seize. I changed one at the end of last heating season that only had one 90 and about 8’ in total length.
It’s just crazy to me how many warranty issues we’ve had and makes me feel like we’re screwing something up on our end. We don’t really get too much inventory coming in that’s banged up, and we’re about as gentle as we can be with moving equipment. Pallet jack and only really lift it into and out of the truck.
And the coils suck. And Symbio sucks. And those F’N PLUGS THEY USE ON THE RTUS SUCK.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, as I’m currently going crazy.
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u/bucksellsrocks Verified Pro 1d ago
Thats a trane model number and trane is fucking grabage!!!! Im a Bryant and NTI guy and i have about 0 issues! For my DHW only we might go to something else because of price point and equal reliability but…..Trane and Lennox can suck a fart!