The Trane
3T Heat Pump Split System is part of the
Heat Pumps test program at
Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Whole-House Air-Source Heat Pump
models like the 3T Heat Pump Split System are rated on multiple criteria, such as those
listed below.
Heating efficiency:
Models that score well at this attribute are more efficient when in heating mode, transferring more heat for a given amount of electrical power used.
Cooling efficiency:
Models that score well at this attribute are more efficient when in cooling mode, removing more heat for a given amount of electrical power used.
Noise:
This score is based on the measured noise level.