Trane S8X1B040M2PSCA furnace filter size
This furnace takes a 16 x 25 x 1 filter (single/any (multiposition; spec table) or single/any (return opening; external)).
Every filter option for this model
| Where return air enters | Filter size (inches) | How many |
|---|---|---|
| single/any (multiposition; spec table) | 16 x 25 x 1 | 1 |
| single/any (return opening; external) | 16 x 25 x 1 | 1 |
Where the filter goes
External to unit at return opening (bottom or side), or remote; not factory supplied.
The maker does not ship a filter with this furnace. The size above is the maker's recommended size at the furnace; if your home has a filter grille in a wall or ceiling, that grille sets the size instead.
How often to change it
General guidance, not from the maker's table: 1-inch filters every 1 to 3 months; 4- and 5-inch filters every 6 to 12 months. Change sooner with pets, smoking or construction dust.
About this model
| Cabinet width | 17.5 in. |
|---|---|
| Airflow direction | multiposition (upflow/downflow/horizontal left/right) |
| Heat input | 40,000 BTU/hr |
| Efficiency (AFUE) | 80.0% |
| Model number note | trailing revision letter(s) vary |
| Also sold as | American Standard (same model number; IOM/IG boilerplate: "Trane and American Standard create comfortable...") |
How to read a Trane model number
Source
- Trane Product and Submittal Data S8X1/S8X2 FNR-PSD003B-EN (Oct 2026) (product and submittal data (spec sheet), page 7): document. Read 2026-11-03.
- Installation, Operation, and Maintenance FNR-SVX008A-EN (S8X1/S8X2) (Oct 2026) (installation manual (IOM), page 43): document. Read 2026-11-03.
Check that the model number on your furnace label matches, and compare with the size printed on your old filter. If they differ, go by the filter that fits your rack.