Brands we sell & service
Tempstar
Value-focused comfort from an independent-dealer HVAC brand, installed and serviced by Blume across Tampa Bay.
Blume Mechanical Service sells, installs and services Tempstar residential heating and cooling equipment across Florida's Tampa Bay region as a Class A licensed mechanical contractor (CAC-1822618). We handle system design, load-matched replacement, and ongoing maintenance and repair for Tempstar air conditioners, heat pumps, gas furnaces, and air handlers.
About Tempstar
Tempstar is a residential heating and cooling brand built and distributed by International Comfort Products (ICP), a business owned by Carrier Global Corporation. Rather than moving through Carrier's own branded dealer network, Tempstar is positioned as a value-oriented brand sold primarily through independent contractors, which is what distinguishes it from its ICP sister badges even though the underlying equipment is closely shared.
Tempstar shares its core engineering and chassis with sister ICP brands including Heil, Comfortmaker, Arcoaire, KeepRite, and Day & Night, which are largely the same equipment sold under different names. For a Florida homeowner, that shared platform means Tempstar delivers mainstream reliability at a value price point, and the real difference comes down to who installs and stands behind the system. That is where Blume focuses: correct sizing, clean installation, and dependable service.
The Tempstar lineup
Most manufacturers organize their equipment into good–better–best lines. Here is how Tempstar's break down — though the right choice always depends on your home and a load calculation, not the tier name alone.
- Ion System — Tempstar's top tier, built around communicating controls and variable-speed or two-stage operation for the tightest temperature and humidity control and the quietest running. Best suited to Florida homeowners who want maximum comfort and dehumidification in our long cooling season.
- QuietComfort — The mid tier, emphasizing higher efficiency and quieter, two-stage comfort. A common balance of up-front cost and operating cost for typical Tampa Bay homes.
- Performance — The value tier, an economical single-stage option focused on lower up-front cost and dependable everyday cooling and heating for mild climates and budget-conscious replacements.
How we install and service it
We start with an ACCA Manual J load calculation rather than swapping like-for-like on the old unit, then use Manual S to match the outdoor unit, indoor coil, and air handler as a properly paired system. In a split system, matching the Tempstar outdoor unit with a compatible indoor coil is required for the equipment to perform and to keep the manufacturer's warranty intact, so we specify matched components every time.
We register your equipment with the manufacturer at installation, because timely registration is what secures the longer parts coverage, and we verify refrigerant charge and airflow at commissioning. We service Tempstar systems regardless of who installed them, and because Tempstar shares platforms with its ICP sister brands, service parts are broadly available for repairs on older equipment.
Tempstar owner support & warranty registration
Register your equipment, look up your model's documentation, and check warranty status directly with the manufacturer.
Visit Tempstar support →Frequently asked
Who makes Tempstar, and how is it related to Carrier?
Tempstar is a brand of International Comfort Products (ICP), a company owned by Carrier Global Corporation. Carrier acquired ICP in 1999, and ICP has remained part of Carrier through its 2020 spin-off into an independent public company. Tempstar is distributed through independent contractors rather than Carrier's own branded dealer network.
Is Tempstar the same as Heil, Comfortmaker, Arcoaire, KeepRite or Day & Night?
Essentially, yes. Those are all ICP sister brands that share the same core engineering, chassis, and major components as Tempstar, sold under different names and dealer networks. Differences are mostly badging, regional positioning, and minor cosmetic details rather than fundamentally different equipment.
Is Blume a Tempstar dealer, or independent?
Blume is an independent Class A licensed Florida mechanical contractor (CAC-1822618) with no manufacturer appointment or factory designation for Tempstar. We source, install and service Tempstar equipment as a licensed contractor, and we register your system so you receive the manufacturer's owner warranty.
What warranty comes with Tempstar equipment?
Most Tempstar units carry a 10-year parts limited warranty when the equipment is registered with the manufacturer within the required window after installation; without timely registration that parts coverage is shorter. Top-tier products may also carry a No Hassle Replacement limited warranty on major components such as the compressor, coil, or heat exchanger. We register your system at install and you can verify your coverage anytime on Tempstar's owner support site.
Which Tempstar tier is right for a Florida home?
It depends on your comfort priorities and budget. The Performance tier keeps up-front cost lowest, QuietComfort adds efficiency and quieter two-stage operation, and the Ion System tier gives the best humidity control and quiet, variable-speed comfort, which many homeowners value in our long, humid cooling season. We size and recommend based on a Manual J load calculation for your specific home, not a rule of thumb.
Do I have to match the Tempstar outdoor unit with a specific indoor coil?
Yes. For a split system, the outdoor unit needs to be paired with a compatible indoor coil to perform as rated and to keep the manufacturer's warranty valid. We specify and install matched components as a complete system on every job.
Considering Tempstar for your Tampa Bay home? Contact Blume Mechanical Service for a load-calculated, properly matched Tempstar system installed and serviced by a Class A licensed Florida contractor.
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References: Tempstar (manufacturer) — product lines and owner support · ACCA Manual J / Manual S — load calculation and equipment selection · Blume Mechanical Service — Class A licensed Florida mechanical contractor, CAC-1822618