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Carrier 38TPA042 Defrost Sensor Board
The defrost control board determines when to initiate the defrosting phase which aids to rid your unit of frost that can build up. The board is relayed information from a specific sensor located near the condenser to verify when to initiate the defrosting cycle.
What red flags are there that my defrost sensor board is on its last leg?
- The main circuit board may throw an error code when a defrost board fails to initialize
- Unit defrost session will not initiate even though there is excessive frost that has built up
- The whole system may stop functioning due in part to frost blocking the airflow outside
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If you decide on picking up or ordering any Carrier 38TPA042 part, do your due diligence and make sure of the model number as well as make a visual inspection so that you are positive that the correct replacement defrost sensor board is being ordered. HVAC pros could be quite expensive to hire so you may want to keep a lookout locally to find a good deal if you want to pay bottom dollar.
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