{"product_id":"icp-defrost-control-board-for-wch3602gka1-heat-pump-ships-today","title":"ICP Defrost Control Board for WCH3602GKA1 — Heat Pump | Ships Today","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the OEM defrost control board (part number 1173636) for the ICP \/ Heil \/ Tempstar WCH3602GKA1 heat pump. In heating mode the outdoor coil acts as the evaporator and accumulates frost; the defrost control board monitors time and coil temperature, then periodically reverses the system into a short defrost cycle to melt that ice so the unit can keep heating efficiently. The board sequences the reversing valve, condenser fan, and auxiliary\/emergency heat during defrost, and protects the compressor with timing logic. When this board fails, the heat pump either never defrosts — letting the outdoor coil ice over into a solid block — or defrosts constantly, blowing cold air indoors and spiking the electric bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003eOEM Part 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 \/ Heil \/ Tempstar\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\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat Pump Defrost Timing \u0026amp; Sequencing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWCH3602GKA1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect OEM replacement for the WCH3602GKA1 heat pump and the equivalent ICP-family units marketed under Heil, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, and Arcoaire. Defrost boards are model-specific — confirm the part number and connector layout against your existing board before installing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety First\u003c\/strong\u003e — Disconnect power at the disconnect and breaker; verify zero voltage with a multimeter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess\u003c\/strong\u003e — Remove the condenser control\/electrical panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocument\u003c\/strong\u003e — Photograph every wire and connector on the old board before unplugging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove\u003c\/strong\u003e — Disconnect harnesses and the defrost thermostat sensor leads; unclip or unscrew the old board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mount the new board and reconnect each harness exactly per your photo, including the coil temperature sensor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest\u003c\/strong\u003e — Restore power, run a heating call, and verify normal operation; initiate a defrost test if your board supports the speed-up jumper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSigns You Need a Replacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor coil ices over and never defrosts in heating mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit goes into defrost constantly, blowing cold air indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversing valve or fan not sequencing during defrost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo response on a heating call despite good 24V to the board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips same day on orders placed 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":63021597098355,"sku":"1173636","price":127.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Generic","offer_id":63047492141427,"sku":"1173636-GEN","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1190\/5395\/files\/nhvac-control-board-defrost-1173636_e6c1d2f2-e898-4dbd-baa4-103122125321.jpg?v=1782886494","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/icp-defrost-control-board-for-wch3602gka1-heat-pump-ships-today","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}