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Number of Reviews: 27
Average Rating: 3 out of 5
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Date created: 2009-10-29
Name: Nate M.
Years owned: 1
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I had a new Tempstar vs90 furnace and 14 seer heat pump installed last
year. Compared to the old oil furnace, it is saving me big money in the
winter. So far no problems to report. The unit is also very quiet. Can
barely hear it running when it kicks on. I would recommend Tempstar to
anyone. Properly installed, they'll give the same, if not better,
performance than a much more expensive Carrier or Lennox, which I also
got estimates on. Glad I made the choice I did.
Date created: 2009-09-23
Name: ichi
Years owned: 3
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I'm sure there are many people out there that love their Tempstar
furnace and air conditioner, and hasn't let the world know. Sometimes
you always here the bad, because someones is mad they got a bad
contractor. All the good reports are missing cause they are happy with
their Tempstar no need to complain. Isn't this the Internet that's big
like world wide. Long story short love my Tempstar 95% 2-stage variable
speed gas furnace and 14 seer ozone friendly air conditioner. Im not mad
because I didnt buy a builders modle like all original furnaces in homes
have. I don't have stock in this product.
Date created: 2009-09-19
Name: TORONTO CANADA
Years owned: 13
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Had a high efficientcy furnace put in about 13 years ago and I have had
to change 2 circut boards( I think Honeywell makes them)after about 5 or
6 yrs. and around year 10 I had the heat exchanger replaced under
warranty (just under the 10yr wire). I've not had a good experience with
this unit, but I'm told it is the same as Keeprite, just a different
sticker applied, and yes it appears that way as I have seen the
identical Keeprite furnace. Not sure what I will buy next when the time
comes, but I sure don't think it will be a Tempstar or a Keeprite. Mind
you, things may have changed in 13 yrs., but do you want to take a
chance. only time will tell.
Date created: 2009-07-11
Name: Bill Stroebel
Years owned: 1
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Just got my new Tempstar furnace and 14 seer air Conditioner that will
rate at 16 seer, so we will also get the Tax Credit for $1500.00. The
furnace is so quiet and the stainless steel doors look cool. The
warranties are great. Make sure your dealer sizes your unit right. My
old furnace was a 100,000 and my new one is a 60,000. Alot of these
reviews sound like the repair guys are idiots and can't fix anything. My
dealer, Riesen, has some sharp men and he would come on the weekend for
the old furnace. Check their references, people.
Date created: 2009-07-02
Name: Aaron Saif
Years owned: 1
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I recently purchased a 2 stage high efficiency Tempstar furnace. I have
only the best comments about this unit. It was installed on Dec 15, 2008
in the Chicago area. This was the first day of sub zero temps and a
rough winter. I have saved hundreds of dollars already. The 2 stage fan
also makes my 2000 square foot house more evenly heated. I have
estimated that the furnace will pay for itself within 4 years. The
installed price was a wonderful $2200. I recommend this unit to anyone!
Date created: 2009-06-29
Name: M. Lowery
Years owned: 15
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This natural gas furnace worked well for the 15 years I had it. The only
issue I experienced involved a clogged orifice that frequently prevented
the gas from igniting. But once I got that replaced it worked well. Only
other issue was that I couldn't turn on just the fan to circulate the
air, but I think that was due to poor installation.
Date created: 2009-05-17
Name: Doug Hamilton
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I would never install a tempstar' anyone that says its a good furnace,
They must have stock in the company.
Date created: 2009-03-15
Name: Mike
Location: Jacksonville, Fl
Years owned: 6
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My 2 and a half ton was installed in the new, 2003. I'v had total 2
service calls. One was the Handler needing a capacitor. I've also had to
replace the circuit breaker connected to the unit replaced. I then had
service call - No A/c -, of course, freeon added. Then during mild
winter in Jacksonville, Fl, The heat kept going to emerg heat, elec bill
got higher. Then, the temp got a little hinger and I tested the a/c part
of it, yeah, Iced over coils, not cold. I didn't pay again, I did what
everyone is going to do eventually (except for the pedlers out there
tying to sale these to Home Owners), I bought a trane. So far, so good
after a few days. They replaced Unit and handler. I can feel just by the
ways it runs, my elec bill will go way down.
IF YOU GOT A TEMP STAR, GO AHEAD AND JUNK IT. I used Preferred Services Co. to install mine. They are advertised in MINT magazine and are listed in BBB.org. I don't know yet if they are best or what. But, I decieded at 12:30 pm to get new one and my Trane was installed completely by 8:00 pm. Actuall about a 3 and a half install time. Seems OK for now.
Please, be careful about any positive reviews on TEMP STAR, I'm telling you, They got these units put in every where in my neighborhood and then some. NO ONE, NO one I know has anything good to say about these units. I of 2 total replacements and mine just of friends I know.
Personally, I think Trane, Carrier, and maybe a Goodman are ok, but I splurged and got the best. Trane. When, you get your price, call at a minimum, 3 companies to give you quotes and then check out complaints at bbb.org, friends and such; then make a decision.
Date created: 2009-03-08
Name: Kevin W
Location: Sioux Falls
Years owned: 15
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Tempstaar makes good products, without a doubt. I started my business 4
years ago, and have installed 5 diffeerent brands in that time (to
decide which one I liked best). I now sell tempstar because I found that
the Tempstar units I installed had a lesser frequency of repair than the
more expensive brands. I also installed Tempstar furnaces when I
moonlighted 15 years ago and had no problems other than routine parts-
(flame sensors and ignitors) which typically fail every 4-5 years. From
doing service work and reading the stories below I know that there are
installers out there that are not doing their jobs propperly, and
service people that are screwing up. I have gone into homes where they
have been told that the furnace is shot, and I fixed it for 150.00.
These people really make me mad because cutomers associate the bad
service from one contractor to the entire brand. I recoccomend using a
smaller contractor who does the work himself. He has his reputation and
his livelyhood on the line. a big contractor has too hire who they can
get, and dont care if their service guys take 4 hours for a 2 hour job.
(they just bill the customer). Also, if your service guy is replacing
your hot surface ignitors every year or so, tell him not to touch the
ceramic part. (the oil from his fingers shorten the life bigtime!!!!!!!)
Date created: 2009-02-27
Name: Christopher Beeker
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Years owned: 20
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Tempstar's Warranties exceed all the big boys out there. 10 Year
parts warranty if unit is registered within 90 days. 10 year New
Replacement of Furnace or condenser if either heat exchanger or
compressor fails within ten years. Let's see Carrier, Lennox, Trane &
American Standard put up or shut up.ICP-TEMPSTAR Is moderate in price
compared to the others and when warranties expire the parts are
readily available. Not like the others who require your first born
just because of marketing muscle.
