{"product_id":"icp-defrost-control-board-for-wch3182gka1-heat-pump-ships-today","title":"ICP Defrost Control Board for WCH3182GKA1 — Heat Pump | Ships Today","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis OEM defrost control board (part 1173636) is the timing and logic board that manages defrost cycles on the ICP \/ Tempstar \/ Heil WCH3182GKA1 heat pump. During heating operation, frost accumulates on the outdoor coil; the defrost board monitors the defrost thermostat and a timed interval (typically 30, 60, or 90 minutes), then initiates a defrost cycle by reversing the valve and energizing components to melt the ice. A failed defrost board leaves the outdoor coil iced over, which kills heating capacity and can damage the compressor. Symptoms include a heat pump that freezes solid in winter, no defrost cycle, a unit that won't switch into heat, or erratic fan and compressor behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1173636\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDefrost Control Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICP \/ Tempstar \/ Heil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat Pump Defrost Timing \u0026amp; Logic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWCH3182GKA1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM Replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect OEM replacement for the ICP \/ Tempstar \/ Heil WCH3182GKA1 heat pump. This board is the factory-matched defrost control for this unit's reversing valve, defrost thermostat, and fan\/compressor circuits — confirm the part number stamped on your existing board matches before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety First\u003c\/strong\u003e — Disconnect power at the disconnect and verify zero voltage with a multimeter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess\u003c\/strong\u003e — Remove the condenser control panel to expose the defrost board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocument\u003c\/strong\u003e — Photograph every wire and connector position on the board before removing anything; note the defrost time-select pin setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove\u003c\/strong\u003e — Unplug the connectors, release the board's standoffs or screws, and lift it out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mount the new board, set the defrost time-select pin to match the original, and reconnect every wire per your photo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest\u003c\/strong\u003e — Restore power and confirm normal heating operation; initiate a forced defrost (per the board's test pins) to verify the cycle engages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSigns You Need a Replacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor coil ices over and never defrosts in heating mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat pump won't initiate or complete a defrost cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo changeover into heating or erratic fan\/compressor cycling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible burn marks, corrosion, or cracked traces on the board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips same day before 3 PM CST. 30-day returns. Backed by the National HVAC Parts fitment guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ICP","offers":[{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63021605323123,"sku":"1173636","price":194.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Generic","offer_id":63047491289459,"sku":"1173636-GEN","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1190\/5395\/files\/nhvac-control-board-defrost-1173636.jpg?v=1782886435","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/icp-defrost-control-board-for-wch3182gka1-heat-pump-ships-today","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}