EXHIBIT 23.1

               CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the
Registration Statements pertaining to the 1990 Stock Plan
for Key Employees of Temtex Industries, Inc. (Form S-8 No.
33-61415) and the 1999 Omnibus Securities Plan of Temtex
Industries, Inc. (Form S-8 No. 333-34458) of our report
dated October 31, 2001 with respect to the consolidated
financial statements and schedule of Temtex Industries, Inc.
and Subsidiaries included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K)
for the year ended August 31, 2001.




Dallas, Texas
November 29, 2001