Tempstar Reviews
Judging from Tempstar reviews, this product seems to be the one people are most satisfied with. Whilst there are those who have posted negative reviews, a large number of individuals have also gone out of their way to say how much they love their Tempstar furnace.
Tempstar furnaces have an 80 – 95% AFUE rating depending on the model. They have good warranties (lifetime limited on some models and 20 years on others) and features such as direct ignition which means no problems with a pilot light.
Many Tempstar reviews discuss the fact that the parts inside a Tempstar are similar or the same as other makes. This is probably due to the fact that Tempstar’s parent company, United Technologies, also owns Carrier and Heil Bryant.
Positive points mentioned with regards to Tempstar highlight their efficiency, with some models making consumers eligible for significant tax credits. Many reviewers claim they have made large savings in their heating bills thanks to the Tempstar furnace.
The furnaces are also quiet to run and the two-stage heating fan more evenly distributes the heat.
There are some Tempstar reviews that convey dissatisfaction with their furnaces. Many reviewers complain about poor customer service, in particular when things have gone wrong.
People have frequently found it difficult to contact Tempstar or get adequate support. In particular, Tempstar’s local dealers come under fire as being unreliable and unhelpful.
Since many Tempstar furnaces have numerous sensitive parts including electronic circuitry, the variability in adequate dealer support is clearly what is creating most negative experiences found in reviews.
Not having good local dealers is an important issue since these are the people that consumers have direct contact with if their furnace breaks down.
The variety of positive and negative reviews seems to suggest that although Tempstar’s furnaces are a high quality product, their ‘Achille’s heal’ is poor after sale support.
If considering a Tempstar furnace, you may be assured that your product has a good track record as being efficient, quiet and cost effective. However be very careful in researching the Tempstar dealer you would be using to ensure you are not abandoned or served poorly should a problem arise.
