{"product_id":"tempstar-defrost-control-board-for-tch260aka1-heat-pump-ships-today","title":"Tempstar Defrost Control Board for TCH260AKA1 — Heat Pump | Ships Today","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis genuine OEM defrost control board (Tempstar part number 1086070) is the brain of the defrost cycle on the TCH260AKA1 heat pump. It monitors outdoor coil temperature and run time, then commands the reversing valve and energizes the auxiliary heat to clear frost and ice from the outdoor coil during heating operation. A failed defrost board leaves the outdoor unit iced over, robbing the system of heating capacity and risking compressor damage. Because it coordinates the reversing valve, fan, and defrost timing, it is a critical control component for reliable winter heat-pump performance.\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\u003e1086070\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\u003eTempstar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 VAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat Pump Defrost Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM Direct 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 Tempstar TCH260AKA1 heat pump, and used across ICP \/ Heil family heat pumps that share this defrost control assembly. Match the board's connector layout and part number to your existing board before installing.\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 breaker; verify zero voltage with a multimeter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess\u003c\/strong\u003e — Remove the condensing unit control-box panel to expose the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocument\u003c\/strong\u003e — Photograph every wire harness and the defrost timing jumper\/pin setting before disconnecting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove\u003c\/strong\u003e — Unplug each harness, release the standoffs\/screws, and lift the old board out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mount the new board, reconnect all harnesses per your photo, and set the defrost timing pin to match the original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest\u003c\/strong\u003e — Restore power, run the unit in heating, and confirm normal operation and defrost initiation.\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 clears during heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefrost cycle never initiates or runs continuously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversing valve fails to shift on the defrost schedule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo 24V output to the fan or valve from 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":"Tempstar","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63021656015219,"sku":"1086070-GEN","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048448147827,"sku":"1086070","price":194.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1190\/5395\/files\/nhvac-control-board-defrost-1086070_5433c8fb-c872-460b-bef2-d93b380a1c1e.jpg?v=1782959964","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/tempstar-defrost-control-board-for-tch260aka1-heat-pump-ships-today","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}