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RunTru A5AC5 air conditioner condenser paired with A5AHC air handler — complete system

RunTru by Trane

RunTru A5AC5 Air Conditioner System — 1.5 to 5 Ton, 15 to 16 SEER2, A5AHC Air Handler, R-454B

The efficiency step up, still at builder-line pricing.

$4,015.63
Complete matched system · Delivered to your door
$349 delivered to your door — liftgate included, whatever it weighs. $499 to AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA and WY.
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Our promise on every order

  • Typically ships in 3–7 business days — crated and moved by LTL freight from Fort Myers, FL. The carrier then schedules delivery with you.
  • A genuine AHRI-certified pair — the certified reference number is published in the specifications below, so you can look the rating up yourself before you order.
  • Check your match in seconds — put in the two model numbers you were quoted and see whether that pair is AHRI-certified before you spend anything. Not sure, or not our equipment? Send them to us and we will look them up by hand.
  • 30 days to return unopened equipment — full returns policy.
AHRI certified Ships nationwide R-454B
Overview

About this system

The RunTru A5AC5 condenser matched to the A5AHC air handler — the same Trane-built platform as the A5AC4, stepped up to a certified 15 to 16 SEER2 depending on tonnage. This is the version to buy when the house is yours and the electricity bill is yours, and the extra efficiency has fifteen years to pay for itself rather than two.

What ships

  • Outdoor unit — RunTru A5AC5 condenser, R-454B refrigerant
  • Indoor unit — RunTru A5AHC air handler, multi-position, insulated factory-sealed cabinet
  • Both units crated and shipped together as an AHRI-matched pair, certified at 15 to 16 SEER2 depending on the tonnage you choose

Why this listing shows a range

The A5AC5 condenser carries a 15.2 SEER2 rating on its own. The certified system figure is a different number, because AHRI measures the condenser and air handler together — and it moves with tonnage, which is why this pairing lands anywhere from 15 to 16 SEER2 across the seven sizes. The exact certified figure for the size you pick is on the specifications panel.

This is not a technicality. Rebate programs are written against the certified system number, not the condenser's, so the figure that matters is the one for your specific pairing and size.

What the extra efficiency buys

Against the A5AC4's 14.3 SEER2, this system runs roughly five to twelve percent more efficiently depending on size. On equipment that runs eight months a year in Florida or Texas, that compounds over a fifteen-to-twenty year life in a way it simply does not on a rental you plan to sell.

The other lever is rebates. ENERGY STAR–eligible matches can qualify for utility and state rebates — which in some regions closes a real share of the price gap between this and the A5AC4. Note the federal 25C tax credit is no longer available: it ended for systems installed after 31 December 2025. Check your utility's current program before you decide; eligibility depends on the specific condenser, air handler and tonnage combination, so confirm the exact pairing before you buy and keep the AHRI certificate. Our 2026 incentives guide covers what remains.

All-aluminum coils and an insulated, factory-sealed cabinet cut energy loss and stand up to coastal humidity.

Sizing — 1.5 to 5 ton

Seven capacities. Get a Manual J load calculation from a contractor who has seen the property — an oversized system short-cycles, never pulls humidity out of the air, and wears out early. Bigger is not better. Send us model numbers and we will confirm a certified match.

Before you order

  • Must be installed by a licensed HVAC professional to keep the manufacturer warranty valid
  • Line set, disconnect, whip, thermostat and equipment pad are not included
  • The BAYHTR electric heat kit fits the A5AHC if you need supplemental heat
  • Register within 60 days to extend parts coverage from 5 years to 10 — see our warranty page
Highlights

Key features

  • 15.2 SEER2 cooling, AHRI-certified as a matched pair
  • Built by Trane Technologies — same plants, lower price point
  • A5AHC multi-position air handler fits any closet orientation
  • All-aluminum coils for corrosion resistance
  • R-454B low-GWP refrigerant throughout
  • Ships as two crates — condenser and air handler
The brand

Why RunTru by Trane?

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RunTru is Trane's value line. On a complete system you are buying the pairing as much as the parts — the condenser and the air handler certified together.

  • Same manufacturer, same engineering discipline. RunTru is not a rebadged import — it is Trane's own product, built to Trane's standards. The badge is different; the build is not.
  • The pair is what gets rated, not the condenser. AHRI certifies an outdoor unit against one specific air handler. The reference number on this listing is for that exact combination — which is also the number a rebate administrator or a permit office asks for.
  • The A5AHC is multi-position. One air handler part number installs upright or horizontal, so the certified pairing does not have to change because of the space you have to put it in.
  • All-aluminum coils. These resist the galvanic corrosion that eats copper-and-aluminum coils in coastal and high-humidity air — a real advantage in exactly the climates this equipment sells into.
  • The same warranty structure as Trane. Five years base on parts, ten with registration inside 60 days. The value line does not mean a value warranty.
The detail

Specifications & documents

Manufacturer-published figures for the model you have selected above.

At a glance

Model numberA5AC5024A1000A+A5AHC003A1B30A
Capacity 25,400 BTU cooling
Efficiency15.2 SEER2 · 12.0 EER2
Power supply208-230V / 1Ph / 60Hz
RefrigerantR-454B
AHRI reference no. 215440889Look it up at AHRI

This is the certified rating for this exact pair — A5AC5024A1000A with A5AHC003A1B30A. A matched pair rates differently from either unit on its own, and this is the number your installer puts on a permit or a rebate application. The link opens this system's own record in the AHRI directory, where you can download the certificate.

Full specifications A5AC5024A1000A+A5AHC003A1B30A
System typeComplete System
Outdoor unit modelA5AC5024A1000A
Indoor unit modelA5AHC003A1B30A
Crate dimensions38.3 x 31.1 x 31.1 + 48.25 x 22.5 x 25.5 in

Manufacturer-published figures for A5AC5024A1000A+A5AHC003A1B30A. Capacity and voltage differ between models in this series — confirm against the technical sheet before ordering.

Documents 3 items

Published by the manufacturer. Verify all details against the documentation shipped with your unit before installation.

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Written by people who install this equipment.

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Getting it there

Shipping & returns

  • $349 delivered to your door, liftgate included — $499 to AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA and WY. One flat price whatever it weighs, with nothing added at checkout.
  • Must be installed by a licensed HVAC professional — opening refrigerant lines requires EPA certification.
  • 30-day returns on unopened equipment, 20% restocking fee. No returns on installed units.

Full shipping & returns policy

How buying direct works — the whole process, start to finish 6 steps

You are buying the equipment from us and the labour from an installer you choose. Two numbers instead of one bundled quote — which is the point, but it does mean you are the one connecting them. Here is the whole sequence.

  1. Order the equipment. The price on this page is what you pay us. Nothing about installation is included in it, and nothing is added later.
  2. Line up your installer before it ships. This is the step people skip, and it is the one that causes trouble — equipment sitting in a garage while you ring round for someone free. You need a licensed HVAC professional; opening a refrigerant circuit requires EPA certification. Ask specifically what they charge to install customer-supplied equipment. How to find one.
  3. It ships crated on a freight truck. Orders typically ship within 3–7 business days. A complete system travels as two crates — condenser and air handler — which can arrive on different days. Delivery is to your address on a liftgate truck for one flat price, with nothing to choose at checkout. What delivery costs.
  4. The carrier calls to book a delivery window. That appointment is when your equipment arrives — not the ship date. Answer the call; an unanswered one is the most common cause of a delay.
  5. Inspect it before you sign. Two minutes at the tail of the truck decide whether a damage claim works. Note any damage on the delivery receipt specifically, not just "damaged", and photograph it before it comes off the truck. What to check.
  6. Your installer fits it, then register the warranty. Line set, disconnect, whip, thermostat and equipment pad are not included — your installer supplies those. Registering within 60 days of installation takes about four minutes and extends parts coverage from five years to ten. Warranty terms.

Stuck on any of it, or not sure a pairing is right? Call (239) 266-9766 — you will get someone who installs this equipment.

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Field-installed electric heat strip for the air handler — adds supplemental or backup heat. Choose the output for your home.

Electric heat kit

Trane / RunTru Electric Heat Kit

Field-installed and matched to your air handler. Verify breaker sizing before ordering.

$139.00

Not sure which output you need? Request a quote and we'll match the kit to your air handler.

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