CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the
Registration Statements (Form S-8) pertaining to the 1990
Stock Plan for Key Employees of Temtex Industries, Inc. and
its Subsidiaries and the Outside Directors Stock Option Plan
of Temtex Industries, Inc. of our report dated October
21,1999 with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedule of Temtex Industries, Inc. and
Subsidiaries included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for
the year ended August 31, 1999.


                              ERNST & YOUNG LLP


Dallas, Texas
November 23, 1999