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RunTru by Trane
RunTru A5AHC Air Handler — Multi-Position, R-454B
Quiet, flexible indoor airflow to complete your system.
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Our promise on every order
- Typically ships in 3–7 business days — crated and moved by LTL freight from Southwest Florida. The carrier then schedules delivery with you.
- Manufacturer specifications, published — model number, capacity, efficiency and refrigerant are all listed below, so you can check this against what your contractor specified.
- 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.
What's included, and what your installer supplies Ships as one crate by freight. Installation is not included.
In the box: the indoor air handler only. It needs a matched outdoor unit: check the AHRI match.
Your installer supplies the line set (or reuses yours if it qualifies: reuse or replace?), power wiring and disconnect, thermostat and control wire, condensate drain and float switch, and the permit.
Electric heat is not included. If you want it, add the matching Trane / RunTru heat kit.
Installation is by your licensed HVAC contractor. How to find one.
About this unit
Half the system, and half the rating
An air handler is not an accessory to the unit outside. It holds the indoor coil, the blower and the filter, and the efficiency printed on your AHRI certificate belongs to the pair rather than to the condenser. Put a mismatched coil behind a good condenser and the system will never reach the number it was sold on. The A5AHC exists so the RunTru A5AC and A5HP condensers have an indoor half they are actually certified with.
Multi-position, which is what solves the closet problem
Upflow, downflow or horizontal from a single cabinet. This matters more than it sounds, because the building dictates the orientation and the catalog does not: a Florida garage or attic usually wants horizontal, a hallway closet wants upflow, a unit sitting over a crawlspace may want downflow. One model covers all three, so nobody discovers on installation day that the wrong configuration was ordered.
The blower is what you actually feel
Capacity gets the attention, but airflow is what the room experiences. A blower that can run longer at a lower speed pulls more moisture out of the air than one that blasts and shuts off, and in the Southeast humidity is at least half of what "comfortable" means. It is also the difference between a system you can hear from the next room and one you cannot.
All-aluminum coil
The coil is all-aluminum rather than copper tube with aluminum fins. Mixing the two metals in a humid or salt-air environment invites galvanic corrosion, which is the most common reason an indoor coil leaks refrigerant years before the rest of the system is worn out. A single-metal coil removes that failure mode entirely.
What to order alongside it
If you are pairing this with a heat pump, supplemental heat lives here, not in the outdoor unit — it is an electric heat kit that slots into the air handler and is sized in kilowatts for your climate and house. It is sold separately and listed in our accessories; your installer should specify the kW rating. This is the single most commonly forgotten item on a heat pump order.
Matching it correctly
Designed to match the RunTru A5AC and A5HP outdoor units. Check the AHRI reference number published on the listing for the exact combination you intend to install — and if you would rather not assemble the match yourself, the complete systems are listed as single items.
HVAC Supply Pro LLC is an independent retailer. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an authorized dealer of Trane, RunTru or Everwell; brand names are used only to identify the equipment we sell. All equipment is new, in its original factory packaging.
Product photos are representative manufacturer images; actual appearance may vary slightly.
Key features
- ECM or multi-speed blower motor
- Multi-position install (upflow / downflow / horizontal)
- Insulated, factory-sealed cabinet
- All-aluminum coil, R-454B compatible
- Designed to match RunTru A5AC / A5HP outdoor units
The indoor half of a RunTru system — built by Trane Technologies, without the Trane badge premium. RunTru publishes its own warranty terms, similar in structure to Trane's; check them at runtruhvac.com/warranty.
- 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.
- All-aluminum coil. This resists the galvanic corrosion that eats copper-and-aluminum coils in coastal and high-humidity air. The indoor coil is the one that runs wet every cooling hour, so it is the one that benefits most.
- Multi-position cabinet. The A5AHC installs upright or horizontal, so a closet, an attic and a garage all take the same part number instead of three.
- Takes a field-installed heat kit. BAYHTR strips plug straight in for a heat pump's backup heat, or for the only heat in an air-conditioner system.
- Published warranty terms. Built by Trane Technologies. RunTru publishes its own warranty terms, similar in structure to Trane's. Check them at runtruhvac.com/warranty.
Specifications & documents
Manufacturer-published figures for the model you have selected above.
| Model number | A5AHC002A1B30A |
|---|---|
| Tonnage | 1.5 – 2 Ton |
| System type | Air Handler |
| Efficiency | - |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Dimensions | 46.5 x 22.5 x 25.5 in |
| Warranty | Manufacturer's limited warranty from RunTru (a Trane brand), not HVAC Supply Pro. RunTru decides coverage. Its published terms require installation by a licensed HVAC professional and offer longer parts coverage if registered within 60 days. Review RunTru's terms, including exclusions, before you buy: runtruhvac.com/warranty. Labor is not covered. |
| Price | $1,550.00 |
Documents 2 PDFs
- RunTru A5AHC Convertible Air Handlers 2 to 5 Tons — Product and Submittal Data (AHR-PSD008C-EN, March 2026)
- RunTru A5AHC Convertible Air Handlers 2 to 5 Ton — Installation, Operation and Maintenance (AHR-SVX005D-EN, August 2026)
Published by the manufacturer. Verify all details against the documentation shipped with your unit before installation.
All models in this series
Every size we carry, with the full model number your installer and AHRI will ask for.
| Model number | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| A5AHC002A1B30A | 1.5 – 2 Ton | $1,550.00 |
| A5AHC003A1B30A | 1.5 – 2.5 Ton | $1,625.00 |
| A5AHC004A1B30A | 2 – 3 Ton | $1,685.00 |
| A5AHC005A1D30A | 3 – 4 Ton (A5AHC005) | $1,845.00 |
| A5AHC006A1D30A | 3 – 4 Ton (A5AHC006) | $1,910.00 |
| A5AHC007A1D30A | 3.5 – 5 Ton | $2,145.00 |
Reviews
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Worth reading first
Written by HVAC Supply Pro.
- Why an AHRI-Matched System MattersWhy the condenser and air handler have to be a certified pair - and what goes wrong when they are not.
- How to Find an InstallerHow to find someone to install equipment you bought yourself, and what to ask before they quote.
- What a New AC System Actually CostsEquipment, labour and the parts nobody quotes you for, broken out separately.
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. Ships to the 48 contiguous states and DC.
- 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.
How buying the equipment yourself works — the whole process, start to finish
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Your installer fits it. Line set, disconnect, whip, thermostat and equipment pad are not included — your installer supplies those. If the manufacturer's terms allow, register the equipment. Trane and RunTru offer longer parts coverage when registered within 60 days, subject to their conditions. Check the manufacturer's terms before you buy. Warranty terms.
Stuck on any of it, or not sure a pairing is right? Call (239) 266-9766 — you'll get a straight answer.
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Field-installed electric heat strip for the air handler — adds supplemental or backup heat. Choose the output for your home.
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