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Reviewed Sept. 3, 2026
I paid $11,000 for my A/C to be replace. I am so sick of this unit that I’m thinking of tying a rope around it yanking of my garage. It has cost me more money than my old A/C and it shouldn’t be like this. These units attract mold to enter. Clogged several times. iFlo products don’t work. Sick of this junk!
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2026
We bought a Lennox HVAC (more like LEMONOXX) around 11 yrs ago. After 5yrs the system started having problems. The coil started leaking. $6500 to replace it and guess what? Out of warranty. Also Lennox has a law suit against it for defective coils. Temporary fix add dye sealant. At this time it still leaking refrigerant, Then thermostat went out, contactor started going out, 2nd capacitor was going out. Heater burners started rusting. The LEMONOXX was a 9$9500 waste of money. I will never buy another one and I will tell everyone it know that LENNOX is garbage.
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Reviewed Aug. 31, 2026
STAY AWAY FROM LENNOX! We purchased a BRAND-NEW Lennox commercial A/C unit for our restaurant, installed June 20. It had problems FROM DAY ONE. This wasn’t an old unit that eventually failed. Our contractor encountered multiple issues, including incorrect factory wiring, defective electrical/control components, insulation coming loose and obstructing airflow, the evaporator coil freezing, pressure-related shutdowns, and additional refrigeration-system problems. Parts were replaced. Wiring was corrected. Technicians made repeated visits. The problems continued.
What made this experience even worse was Lennox’s technical support. On June 22, our contractor spent approximately FIVE HOURS at the job site trying to obtain technical support.
June 23: approximately FOUR MORE HOURS.
July 13: another approximately FOUR HOURS.
That’s approximately 13 HOURS across just three documented days trying to get technical assistance for a BRAND-NEW Lennox unit. Meanwhile, we are a restaurant trying to operate during the hottest months of the year. Our employees and customers had to deal with the heat, and our business suffered while we waited for a resolution.
The unit is finally being replaced, and I want to be fair and acknowledge that. But replacement does not erase the months of frustration, repeated service calls, replacement parts, troubleshooting, and hours wasted trying to get support. We paid for brand-new commercial equipment because we expected reliability. Instead, it became a repair project almost immediately.
Lennox is a huge company. We are a small business. When something goes wrong, we shouldn’t have to fight this hard to get proper support for brand-new equipment. Everything stated in this review is based on our documented experience. Based on that experience, I WOULD NOT BUY LENNOX AGAIN, and I cannot recommend Lennox to other restaurant or small-business owners.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2026
I bought a Lennox System in December 2025. The company that installed it I already had a service contract with. They installed it, badly. The filter guides were upside down, filter sucked into the furnace. They argued with me, I showed them the documenation. They fixed it on the 3rd visit. It also whistled, they came and taped all the seams. Everytime I asked why the system was so loud.
Then 10 months later, it would only blow cold air. First it must be the thermostat, no charge. Second visit, maybe not the thermostat. Since it wasn't blowing cold air when they arrive, nothing was done. 3rd visit, there was a wire in the heat exchanger not connected, I left the system on all day, the temp in my house had drop to 53 degrees with 2 space heaters on. 5th visit, there was a broken wire in the Heat pump. Same issue but turned off so the temp would not drop so low. When I turned it on, nothing but cold air. After that visit now if I shut it off and then on it would start working correctly. This was determined the 6th visit. 7th visit they came to diagnose it. They determined it was overcharged. They took out some of the coolant? How much I do not know. This usually happend when the temp dropped below 38 degrees.
I contacted Lennox, they told me I should be working with the people that installed it. I was. They closed my ticket. I contacted them again, they gave me the names of all (3) HVAC companies that serviced Lennox systems. It still continues to be very loud like the blades are rubbing up against something. I can hear it when I am in the kitchen or in my bedroom. I mentioned this when they installed it. No comment. I was told by lennox, they do not replace they fix. Well no one was fixing.
Summer rolls around, contact one of the other companies. System is not cooling well and the clunk and whine (I forgot to mention that) had returned. Dude made fun of how loud the heat pump was and wobbled it. He thought something inside the unit was hitting something inside the unit, no offer to fix it. He then said I needed coolant, 2.4 pounds and it was my thermostat that did this. I was in a rush, I had again taken time off from work to wait for these guys to show up. I bought the thermostat they offered, the lowest end Honeywell on the market, their price $500! I realized the one I had was under warranty, going to have to call them also. I made them put my old one back and refund me for the honeywell. (17 months old and of course these are not covered.)
I finally have time to spend a day on the phone with lennox. BTW, the second company did not submit the preon refill as warranty. I found out Lennox systems are notorious for coil leaks. No reason was given as to why I lost so much coolant in 17 months. Niether company will reply to my requests for more information or why I lost so much coolant. So far I am out over $600 in visit and repair costs. Lennox will not help me. They pay me lip service, they do not have conversation with the dealers they contract with. I ask them mechanical questions and they never give me an answer. They are usually curt. Nothing ever happens nor do I get any assistance from them. You only have Monday through Friday to contact them. There is no way to send them documentation. I hope this system last at least 10 years, I doubt it and will it get fixed? So far that hasn't happened. It is fully paid off.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2026
Do not purchase a Lennox Mini Split System. Compressor went out. It’s still under warranty. They will replace the compressor. It was ordered early June by my air conditioning company from Lennox and maybe I will receive in October. No exact ETA! By then will I have other issues with the system that is sitting? The cost to the home owner to install the compressor, new freon is on them. It just the compressor that you might receive someday!
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2026
Unit cost 10,500.00, has had to be serviced 5 times in the 1 year three months we have owned it. The ten year warranty is a joke. Begged for a new system, have been hot for days...they are horrible.

Reviewed Aug. 20, 2026
I work in the AC field for 13 years or more. I just wanna say that Jesus at Naples Lennox supply was the most helpful person I’ve had helped me order a blower motor for a customer. He went above and beyond to help me figure out things there was some issues along the way and he was awesome. The guy needs to train everybody that works at Lennox. Thank you so much Jesus. Can’t say it enough.!
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2026
Very bad customer service. I was on the phone for almost more than two hours, but no one answered the call.

Reviewed Aug. 5, 2026
I registered my ac equipment in 2020 when I moved in the new construction home. My 6 year old condenser not rejecting heat. I called Lennox for warranty claim. They told me it’s not registered. I have no warranty left unless I registered. I would have 10 years warranty now. I have a expense that I have to deal with.

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2026
In 2026 I bought a new Lennox AC - I live in Phoenix Arizona. Exactly three years later, it completely died. I had a full warranty on parts and labor. It is 118 degrees outside and I have had the company who sold me the product to my house 5 times in one week. Still no solution. Lennox refuses to replace the entire unit yet they don't have the parts necessary to service the unit either. I can't even explain this experience, I have cried, begged, written the State of Arizona Depart of Contractors, local news stations, everyone. Here I sit in a boiling house with nothing I can do. Lennox should burn to the ground. If you read this review and you still buy a Lennox product, you will learn the hard way. My only option at this point is litigation. Once I figure out how to breath and survive today and the next 3 days of 115+ degree weather I am coming for Lennox and the dealer.

Reviewed July 27, 2026
Lennox AC systems have leaky bad coils and bad compressors. Even worse, Lennox warranties are fake, and they will not repair our new AC system as stated by the fraudulent warranty. We purchase 2 new AC systems through our builder, Lennar, and they too are not doing anything about it. Service techs say that Lennox is the worst of all the AC companies to buy from. We wish we had known that before our purchase.

Reviewed July 20, 2026
Lennox warranty service is terrible! 4 months ago the service company replaced the motor in warranty. 4 months later I’m still waiting on a refund!

Reviewed July 3, 2026
We have a two year old home and the AC unit has gone out twice!!! It's ridiculous how bad these units are and how expensive they are to repair.
Reviewed June 23, 2026
We had a Lennox Hvac system installed Dec 2018. First had to repair about 18 months after purchase. Compressor has been replaced twice. Other defective parts as well. So 7.5 years later, we opted not to fix this thing again. And we did NOT replace it with another Lennox.

Reviewed June 16, 2026
I can't say how much I hate literally hate the filter replacement being horizontal. It's always stuck when I try to change it out. Those little three prongs doesn't hold it in place and to try to screw it back in at the end two ends is nearly impossible. It should not take me an hour to try to change out a filter when when the old fashioned ones were vertical and you just let them in and out they worked great in and out in 2 seconds. I would give them a minus 10 if I could.

Reviewed June 14, 2026
I am providing this review in hopes of providing the whole experience with the Lennox hvac system.... I had a new unit (Lennox) installed by them in 2019. Fast forward to today I have had an extensive repair record. Everything thing from the outside to the inside unit has been replaced. In Jan 2026, after the winter service, I have been experiencing a spike in my electric bills. They have been out multiple, multiple times. No improvement. The tech who performed the spring service reported a damper regulator part was missing. What happened to it?
The level of service has plummeted this year. Operations and communications are very poor. I have called many times throughout the year to be asked to call different staff numbers but have received no return calls. When someone does call you it is the admin staff telling you that your appt needs to be moved...on the day of your appt. This has happened 3 times this year. When I expressed my concern for waiting at home, away from my office, the customer experience mgr's response was, "this isn't good for us either". But this is their business. I have left messages for various members of management in the form of texts, email and voice and they have gone with no response.
I was informed by the customer experience mgr that my service agreement would be extended for a year at no additional cost only to find out it was only extended for 3 months. He also agreed in the conversation that we had that the unit should be ripped out and totally replaced. He later informed that "Lennox wouldn't approve it although there is something systemically wrong with this system". There are long wait period for parts. Even when technician come to my house they acknowledge that I have had a truck load of issues. He has not responded to my recent inquiries.
I asked for compensation on my high electric bills because it has run inefficient all year waiting for service. They sent me a check for $200 (to the wrong mailing address). Still have not received it. My loss was beyond the $200. They stated it was prorated. Prorated for what? The office staff cannot tell you what the chain of command is in order to escalate my concerns. They informed that they are leaving urgent messages but no one responds. It matters not the day nor time you call, whomever you are trying to reach is in a meeting. And I mean it's every...single... time.
Reviewed June 11, 2026
LENNOX heat pump was installed in November 2025. I already have to call installer twice because my house is not getting cold. I just spoke with Lennox customers service and the girl who answered the phone did not know how to talk to customer! Very rude! After spending top ($) if I have to call the installer every few months for them to come out and fix the problem that is very disappointing! And on top you have to experience rudeness from their customer service? 2 star for product failure and rudeness!
Reviewed June 11, 2026
AC start having problems the second year, almost have to fix every single year after until the expense grow so much in the 10th year. Talked with their customer service, they are like, "That's out of warranty". DO NOT BUY LENNOX if you want quality and reasonable price.

Reviewed June 3, 2026
Air conditioner broke in less than a year and they leave you waiting for over a week because they can't get the parts from Lennox.
Reviewed June 2, 2026
Lennox is one of the most unresponsive companies I’ve ever dealt with. I used their online “contact us” form twice in April 2026 asking basic questions about their HVAC packaged units. I also tried repeatedly by phone to get to the “right” person for answers. Finally spoke with a very polite rep but she couldn’t/wouldn’t answer my main questions. In May 2026, after completing a review of our new Lennox LRP15 HVAC (per their solicitation) I finally got a response. See later in this review.
Lennox HVAC units have a long history of premature evaporator coil failures. In a 2015 class action lawsuit, Lennox had to provide compensation to some customers regarding coils. But of course Lennox denied the claims and accusations in the suit, as the corporate attorneys almost always advise companies to do. Did they correct the coils problems after that? I can testify that a Lennox LRP16 unit manufactured in 2023 had coils that failed after only 2 summers. And though the coils are warranted for 5-10 years, customers pay all labor & refrigerant charges for the repair ($2,570 for us). In our case, the coils replacement part was not being manufactured anymore so the entire unit had to be replaced by a LRP15 unit.
Perhaps they know that the design/manufacturing changes needed to fix the coils problem haven’t been made because their HVAC warranty now stipulates that you must use arbitration (an arbitrator of their choice of course) to try resolving issues rather than joining a class action suit. Lennox appears to be playing defense instead of aggressively pursuing the improvement of product quality & reliability. Are they still manufacturing & selling LRP16? Lennox won’t answer that. If so, are they informing customers about the history of premature coil failures on that unit & that the coils replacement part for that unit is no longer being manufactured/available? Yeah right.
If the coils fail on our new LRP15 unit just installed will that part be available? Are the coils on this unit essentially the same as the defective ones used for the LRP16? If different, how so (other than different refrigerant, which btw may help lengthen the life of the coils)? Lennox won’t answer those questions either. Which tells me this: they know the honest answers, if said out loud or put in writing, will further tarnish their poor reputation. For us, it’s likely just a matter of time before I’ll be dealing with another labor & refrigerant bill for replacement coils. Lennox responded on May 28, 2026 by apologizing for my frustration and sent basic warranty information, etc. which emphasizes their favorite part of the warranty… only the parts are covered, not labor or refrigerant.
I appreciate an apology but it is an empty one unless accompanied by a change in behavior or action. Their company values, per their website, include “We are always honest, ethical, and safe.” I do not think it is ethical to knowingly sell units that clearly have durability flaws in the coils & for which the replacement part is not available. In fact, per the FTC, failing to disclose important information that could affect a consumer's decision falls under the category of deceptive business practices. I believe Lennox should be appropriately investigated for this.

Reviewed May 28, 2026
Terrible customer service. Brand new Elite Heat Pump fails to reach set temperature. Rep at Lennox could not have cared less and didn't even bother to ask what was going on. I made a costly mistake choosing Lennox. Buyer beware.
Reviewed May 28, 2026
Basically I have a 13 month old ac unit (3ton) that needs a condenser coil, and Lennox says they will supply the coil, but I have to eat $1445.00 in labor and other materials for the repair. This unit is only 13 MONTHS OLD!! Are you kidding me. I have already put out $300 for the ac contractor to do a service call and recharge the unit so it keeps going until they get the new part from Lennox. Lennox bills itself as a high quality unit, but it's really JUNK!
Reviewed May 27, 2026
We live in a new build; unit ONE YEAR OLD but, of course, a couple of weeks out of one-year warranty. A/C stopped working (live in Florida so essential). Called company and was told it wasn't "maintained properly". Didn't even know what the issue was because they never asked. What "maintenance" is needed after one year? Now will cost me, retired on a fixed income, over $3,000 to fix. Company could care less. I never post stuff but felt like I had to chime in with all the other unhappy customers.

Reviewed May 21, 2026
Horrible customer service experience. My brand new AC's evaporator coil went bad in Year 1, blower motor changed in Year 2. AC coil went bad again in Year 3. I spoke to Carmen at Lennox. No apologies, didn't care. Waiting for 3 weeks without AC and may have to wait another two weeks. They will cover the coil but not $3k+ labor charge. Perfect example of big corporations- don't care attitude.

Reviewed May 21, 2026
Lennox will not sell parts directly to the homeowner even if you live in a State with Right to Repair laws. They also have sent updates to thermostats to make them non-functional. Lennox pushes their warranty; however dealers (at least in my area) charge more than the cost of a thermostate just for labor to install it. This high labor cost negates any benefit of the warranty if the consumer pays more than the unit itself for each installation. The unit has been very quiet and efficient. It does a great job keeping the house at the selected temperature. However, the negatives have far outweighed the benefits.

Reviewed May 19, 2026
I reported Thursday that my unit was not cooling at all. My unit is four years old and inspected twice a year by Tempo. The fan was dead, and the compressor sounded pretty bad, the Tempo technician said. I am extremely disappointed with Lennox for putting out an inferior product. We are still paying for the unit and now face a 500 install fee for the fan. And possibly a 1900 install fee for the compressor for a four-year-old unit. Thanks, Lennox for covering the parts but not the labor cost on a four-year-old unit????
It’s Monday night and since last Thursday, my temperature inside my house has been 85 to 88 degrees. I have a one-year-old and an 83-year-old mother in the house suffering through this. Have contacted Tempo who installed the unit and does our maintenance 4 times so far, to check on the status of the repair and have heard absolutely nothing. People out there, be careful if you are considering Lennox or Tempo in the future. Amen

Reviewed May 19, 2026
September 2025. Avoid at all cost. I bought 3 heat pumps for 2 properties in Canada. The compressor on 1 sounds like it’s going to explode on startup. Lennox tech admitted that they changed compressor supplier and replaced my entire unit even though the compressor is the same. Insofar as the second unit, the tech said that ever since the defrost sensor was moved the unit becomes a solid block of ice. Lennox doesn’t give a hoot. Spent over $30,000 on junk! Stay away!!!

Reviewed May 14, 2026
Bellows Plumbing: Mini split review. In November of 2023, I needed to replace my old gas wall heater. Our home is older and we needed something new. I decided on a Lennox mini split system after seeing a display at Costco. The package included having Bellows Plumbing, a local HVAC contractor install the system. We had this work done in January of 2024.
Everything worked quite well until the late fall of 2025. We had had the system for almost two years. When the temperatures fell into the lower 40’s, the Lennox system quit heating and would just blow cold air. I called Bellows and they sent out a technician. After explaining my problem one of the first things he said was, “Look how you’re dressed.” I was in shorts and a T shirt. This was before he even checked the unit (he later denied saying this upon his third visit). I told him my old thermostat registered at 55 degrees and he told me those old things didn’t work. I told him again, the unit just blew cold air when the temperature got into the lower 40’s. He checked the unit said everything was working correctly and left.
When the temperature again got into the lower 40’s, the unit still did not work. I called again and the same tech came out and said he couldn’t find anything wrong. I suggested maybe I wasn’t using the remote correctly and he agreed and left. I made sure I was using the remote correctly and the unit still did not heat our home and blew cold air. I called a third time and Bellows sent the same tech. By this time something else had gone wrong with the unit and it no longer worked at all. He checked it and did not seem to know how to get into it to look. He beat it up a bit taking a panel off. When he was finished, he blamed the problem on a power surge and said I needed to call their electrician. By this time I was done with Bellows Plumbing.
I called Lennox and an overseas service representative said I need to call Costco and gave me a number. When I called the number another overseas rep told me if I gave her my bank account number, I had won a $300 gift card. So I had been given a scam number. I found the correct number and the Lennox/Costco rep talked in circles and took no interest in the scam number. So, I have a $10,000 Lennox mini split unit in my backyard that I have not bothered to fix as of May 14th, 2026. Why throw good money after bad?

Reviewed May 7, 2026
I could write a novel of the problems with this company. Their "units" are pure junk and don't even function or operate to accords, see all the other reviews firsthand. I had the unfortunate experience of buying a $10,000 Lennox Unit, and in the first week the damn unit got fried due to a faulty element. About a dozen problems later, "and mind you", this unit is not even 2 years old yet and has been one problem child after another, finally the "coil" went bad in it and Lennox ended up telling me that the coil was on backorder and may not receive the part in over 6 months!!! Absolutely unacceptable. To top it off, this company is rude, offensive, unprofessional, do absolutely nothing to compensate, or even try to help you, no sympathy or understanding for the inconveniencing they cause and I could give them a hundred choice words how low and scum they truly are.
Not to mention look at all the Consumer Affairs complaints, class action suits and other legal actions taken against them and this goes on and on. Complains to the Business Bureau, how are they still allowed to even be in operation!!! After much study, this is a company that has ongoing evaporator coil issues, that they just don't want to seem to address or rectify the problem, then have the gall to slap you with high repair costs!! Users have reported failures in critical components like blower fans, capacitors, and communication boards, as well as noise issues related to the fan shroud. This is also a company that screws you on WARRANTY COVERAGE, you can't get any support from them. Wait on parts, high repair costs, outrageous waiting periods you will wait for indefinitely and they don't give a care in the world about your needs or problems.
This company should be put under and dissolved and its president and his executives should be terminated and put out work for LEECHING the American Public and running a corrupt company like this. You give American-made a bad name and are a poor example of standard. I am so ashamed of myself for buying your product and for the hell I've put myself and my family through over your piece of garbage. I paid a grave mistake choosing Lennox. So please... Don't make the same mistake as I had, do not buy Lennox. You will live to regret it.

Reviewed May 1, 2026
Don't buy Lennox. We have a unit that is 1 1/2 years old, still under warranty and the evaporator coil went out in March of 2026. Lennox is telling us that the new coil wont be available until August of 2026. They build junk and can't even fix it when it breaks. I called their consumer support and they mentioned getting a window unit in the meantime!
Reviewed April 21, 2026
Updated on 05/06/2026: I wrote Lennox a letter to describe the problems we had with a Lennox air conditioner coil that was leaking in an elbow, as I expected, Lennox did not respond. After spending $1,800 due to coil problems prior to an installation of a new coil, that was under warranty. but. the installation cost of the new coil was an additional $770. Come on Lennox, respond!!
Original: Purchased a new house in 2019, Lennox air conditioner was installed during the house build. The air conditioner was registered which accounts for a 10 year warranty. In April of 2025, the capacitor in outside unit went bad and a service call was made to change out capacitor, I paid service call of $500+. In April of this year, 2026, a service call was made to charge the unit with refrigerant, sevice call was $800. Service call was made to pressure test the unit and a leak was found in air conditioner coil. Another cost of $500 for coil change out. Lennox wil not help with costs of service calls.
Note!!! The Lennox coil went bad, not my fault and I am out $1800+. Expensive to have a Lennox unit!!! I am requesting help from Lennox for costs, Lennox will not help me out financially.Very disappointed in Lennox, am I looking forward for more service call costs since Lennox does not have confidence in their equipment, or Lennox would also warranty service calls???
Reviewed April 20, 2026
We purchased a Lennox air conditioner for our home last year. The unit itself has been excellent. However, the 3M Filtrete filters we've been using are a tight fit. We're using the correct size indicated by Lennox. But the cardboard frame is thick enough to require literally squeezing to the point of cutting our fingers before we can slide the filter into the tray underneath the air handler. We called Lennox customer support and found them distinctly unsupportive. After almost an hour on the phone (time we'll never get back!), my wife and were stunned by the answer to our query (as to whether they might suggest an alternative filter). Their answer? No. Will we recommend Lennox to family and friends after this experience? No.
Reviewed April 15, 2026
Buyer beware. We had a unit installed last summer and have had over 10 tech visits for half as many issues. It’s a lemon. I called Lennox and had the rudest customer service agent I have ever spoken with tell me it wasn’t Lennox’s problem because they didn’t install it. The unit is terrible and the poor installation company had to be bleeding money on this terrible brand of air HVAC units. CA lemon lawyers to the rescue!

Reviewed April 10, 2026
The kitchen HVAC unit installed in the CFA Moscow, Idaho store has not worked for over a month. Kitchen staff is getting sick from overheating. Lennox would not work with local contractors to remedy the situation. Then, when they did go out to fix it, they sent the wrong board for it. More waiting while the store suffers from faulty product. Thousands and thousands of dollars in paper weights on the roof. Useless customer service.
Reviewed April 9, 2026
On March 9th, 2026 White Mechanical installed a new Lennox furnace for us. We were offered an electrostatic air filter option with the Costco purchase, but we declined that expensive option. The installation proceeded as expected and the installer did a very clean and professional job. However, we asked the installer to demonstrate how to replace the air filter, we were dismayed at the complexity of the replacement. We must remove the outside cover, then using a special tool, remove the interior cover to access the filter. Then, making sure we do not disturb any of the loose wires nearby, we then remove the filter hold-down bracket with the special tool and swap filters. Then carefully replace all the parts & panels in reverse order until restored.
I was dismayed at the complexity of the furnace filter exchange, as the other Lennox furnace we have has a simple door, allowing the filter to be changed in 10 seconds, instead of 10-15 minutes, requiring a special tool. See attached photo. I must admit it, it was my expectation to receive a simple way to replace the filter with the new furnace, being the best brand on the market with a rather expensive install.
White Mechanical offered to install a simple filter box below the furnace, so we can swap filters quickly like downstairs, but the quote was $1,100 more, almost as much as the electronic filter we rejected due to the cost. White Mechanical also offers an annual service program with the first year free, including a filter change. However, after the first year, the annual cost would likely be several hundred dollars. I can’t help but wonder if the filter issue isn’t part of a scheme to create an annual gravy train in service fees. I am also puzzled by the Lennox warranty requirement of annual inspections, which could invalidate future warranty claims, if not followed. Talk about teaming-up against the customer.
Reviewed April 2, 2026
I had a Lennox installed in Spring, 2015, on the advice of my A/C company. I was not informed nor did I have any knowledge whatsoever about the coil issue which Lennox was already litigating. My coil has failed and I must either spend a significant amount to replace with a legitimate coil or replace the unit which is now 11 years old. My unit should have a 15 to 20 year lifespan but only lasted 11 years. Apparently the class action closed or was soon closing at the time I had my unit installed and I was not informed by Lennox.

Reviewed March 20, 2026
I only give this Lennox unit one star because I had to make a choice. My XC20 was installed in Sept 2020 AT A COST OF $20865, including new gas furnace! Annual A/C and furnace inspections performed by installation company. Latest inspection noted a drop in line pressure which was discovered to be caused by a leaking coil. Lennox knew of the leaking coils (see class action lawsuit) yet continued to install these faulty coil after 2015. My coil was covered under warranty but needed to be replaced by a box coil which would not fit into the current housing the faulty coil was in.
New hardware for their faulty coil cost me $3650 initially, but install company reduced to $2853 after my persistence to take accountability. I called Lennox to ask for a refund for the extra I had to pay for equipment replacement caused by their faulty coil. Was basically told to pound sand, we won't help you. At all costs avoid anything manufacture with the Lennox name. They do not support their customer base. I should have stayed with trane. Avoid lennox.
Reviewed March 17, 2026
Heat pump wiring fried and shorted out by insulation rubbing on heat pump chassis. The unit is two years old and Lennox covered $0 of the $700 repair. Lennox digs in their heels and comes back with boiler plate responses. The CEO makes >$10M per year and is not willing to stand behind his products.
Reviewed March 11, 2026
I highly regarded Lennox regarding our 2 HVACs installed around 2011 maybe later. We have had issues with the fancy thermostats and now an inverter board I’m told needs replacement. The cost is outrageous, and as a retired senior I’ve had enough. We will never buy another Lennox product. The high tech products don’t last and apparently costly. I felt the need to post my feelings and warn others.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2026
Lennox systems offers an $1800 rebate on qualifying system which includes heat pump, air handler, and thermostat. The system was installed by their distributor who said my system was eligible for the $1800 rebate. The rebate is a lie and they are dishonest. I am very sorry that I had a Lennox system installed. The company lies.
Lennox author review by ConsumerAffairs Research Team
Lennox began in 1895 as a one-man operation building and selling steel furnaces and has since transformed into one of the largest manufacturers of air conditioners in North America. Lennox introduced central air conditioning systems to its customers in 1952. Now based in Texas, Lennox maintains manufacturing and distribution facilities all over North America. Find their products through a network of over 6,000 independent Lennox Dealers.
SunSource solar energy system: Reduce heating and cooling costs by introducing solar energy into your home with the SunSource® solar energy system. Solar energy is a clean and abundant source of energy that can save you money on energy costs and allow you to apply for federal tax credits. Surplus energy from your air conditioning system can be sold or used to power other appliances or electronics in your home.
Financing assistance: You can get a quality air conditioner even if you can’t afford it all up front. Lennox offers consumers 28 different loan types for air conditioners, including no payment, no interest options. Plans are available for most levels of credit.
Energy Star: Lennox offers several air conditioners that have been certified by the federal government as Energy Star qualified. This means they are environmentally friendly and reduce energy consumption.
Zone control: Lennox’s iHarmony zoning system empowers homeowners to control the temperature in different areas of the home. Control the temperature of different zones with your phone, tablet or other web-enabled devices.
Thermostat recycling: Some older homes still have mercury-containing thermostats installed. These are dangerous for the environment and for people who may inadvertently wind up with mercury in their food or water supply. Lennox participates in a program run by the Thermostat Recycling Corporation, which is a nonprofit organization that facilitates the collection and disposal of mercury around the United States.
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Lennox Company Information
- Company Name:
- Lennox
- Year Founded:
- 1895
- City:
- Richardson
- State/Province:
- TX
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.lennox.com




