{"product_id":"tempstar-defrost-control-board-for-tch260akaa-heat-pump-ships-today","title":"Tempstar Defrost Control Board for TCH260AKAA — Heat Pump | Ships Today","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine OEM defrost control board (part number 1086070) for the Tempstar TCH260AKAA heat pump. The defrost board is the brain of the outdoor unit's heating operation: it monitors coil temperature and run time, initiates and terminates the defrost cycle, energizes the reversing valve, and controls the compressor contactor and condenser fan during defrost. When it fails, the heat pump can ice over, fail to defrost, short-cycle, or stop responding to the thermostat entirely. Replacing the board restores correct timed\/demand defrost logic and protects the compressor.\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 (ICP \/ Heil)\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\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat Pump Defrost Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFitment\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 fit for the Tempstar TCH260AKAA heat pump. Board 1086070 is used across many ICP-family heat pumps marketed under the Tempstar, Heil, Comfortmaker, and Arcoaire brands. Confirm the existing board's part number, terminal layout, and defrost-timer pin selections before swapping, and match the new board's jumper\/pin settings to the original.\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, then verify zero voltage with a multimeter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess\u003c\/strong\u003e — Remove the condenser control-box service panel to expose the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocument\u003c\/strong\u003e — Photograph every wire connection and note the defrost-time jumper\/pin position before disconnecting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove\u003c\/strong\u003e — Label and disconnect all leads, release the board standoffs\/screws, and lift out the old board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mount the new board, set the defrost timer pins 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, run a heating cycle, and confirm normal operation and a proper 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 up and the unit never enters defrost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat pump short-cycles or won't respond to the thermostat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversing valve or fan won't energize during defrost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible burn marks, scorched traces, or no LED status 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":"Tempstar","offers":[{"title":"Direct Replacement","offer_id":63021655884147,"sku":"1086070-GEN","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM","offer_id":63048448213363,"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_ec0e80ca-d1fe-44f6-92fd-8de779cbc39b.jpg?v=1782959966","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/tempstar-defrost-control-board-for-tch260akaa-heat-pump-ships-today","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}