Should a San Pablo landlord repair or replace a failing Tempstar?

Repair, when it is a part like an igniter, sensor, inducer, switch or capacitor. Replace, when the heat exchanger is cracked, the compressor has failed, or the system runs on R-22 and leaks. We write both out so the owner can decide on facts.

What does ICP on our Tempstar nameplate mean?

International Comfort Products, the Carrier company behind Tempstar, Heil and Comfortmaker. It tells you the equipment shares parts and diagnostics with the wider Carrier family, which helps when something fails.

Can a Tempstar condenser fit behind a row house with little room outside?

Usually. The unit needs a level pad and clear space on its sides and top for airflow. We check those clearances, flag anything that shortens its life, like a coil boxed in by fencing, and suggest a better spot if there is one. ADRIUM holds EPA 608 Universal certification for any move or refrigerant repair.

TEMPSTAR · SAN PABLO

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Tempstar Heat Pump, AC & Furnace Repair · San Pablo, CA

Tempstar furnace, heat pump and AC repair in San Pablo, with common Carrier-family parts and written quotes.

$99 diagnostic (credited toward the repair)
Same or next-day best effort
CSLB #1136642

Call (925) 999-4095

Tempstar in San Pablo

Tempstar heating and cooling in San Pablo.

More of San Pablo's homes date from the 1940s through the 1960s than from any other era, and the city mixes detached houses with a large share of apartment buildings and row houses. Tempstar fits that kind of housing well. It is a value badge on the same International Comfort Products platform as Carrier, usually installed by an independent contractor for owners who want sound equipment without paying for the premium name.

For a rental owner or a family in a small house, that keeps repairs reasonable. The parts that fail on a Tempstar, from the hot surface igniter to the condenser capacitor, are stock items. Our technician serving San Pablo is based in Benicia. You pay a $99 diagnostic, credited toward the repair, and get a written quote before any work.

Common repairs we handle.

Igniter glowing dim and furnace locking out. An aging hot surface igniter may still glow, but not hot enough to light the gas. After a few tries the Tempstar board locks out. We check its resistance and the voltage feeding it, replace it, and confirm clean ignition several times in a row.
Contactor burned on a condenser in a small side yard. Outdoor units in tight side yards collect leaves and debris, and the contactor can pit and burn. The unit hums, clicks or stops. We replace the contactor, check the capacitor, and clear space around the cabinet so air can move through the coil.
Filter and blower neglected in a rental. A furnace that goes years without a filter change packs its blower wheel and coil with dust. Airflow drops, the limit trips and the AC coil ices. We clean the blower and coil, fit the right filter, and show the owner or tenant where it goes.

Models we service

Tempstar product lines.

Gas furnaces (Ion and QuietComfort series)
Heat pumps and AC condensers
Variable-speed communicating systems
Air handlers and coils
Diagnostics, board and igniter repair, warranty work

Pricing and warranty

What it costs. What we stand behind.

$99

Diagnostic visit. Credited toward the repair.
Written

1-year warranty on repairs. Quoted in writing before work starts.
CSLB

#1136642. Bonded and insured. We file warranty paperwork when applicable.

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FAQ

Tempstar in San Pablo questions, answered.

Should a San Pablo landlord repair or replace a failing Tempstar?

Repair, when it is a part like an igniter, sensor, inducer, switch or capacitor. Replace, when the heat exchanger is cracked, the compressor has failed, or the system runs on R-22 and leaks. We write both out so the owner can decide on facts.
What does ICP on our Tempstar nameplate mean?

International Comfort Products, the Carrier company behind Tempstar, Heil and Comfortmaker. It tells you the equipment shares parts and diagnostics with the wider Carrier family, which helps when something fails.
Can a Tempstar condenser fit behind a row house with little room outside?

Usually. The unit needs a level pad and clear space on its sides and top for airflow. We check those clearances, flag anything that shortens its life, like a coil boxed in by fencing, and suggest a better spot if there is one. ADRIUM holds EPA 608 Universal certification for any move or refrigerant repair.

Need Tempstar service in San Pablo?

Tell us what is broken. We will quote it.