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Tappan Internal Control Board Failure / No Self-Diagnostics

LED on Tappan control board is solid ON with no flashes; furnace does not respond to thermostat.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Failed microprocessor on integrated furnace control, surge damage, shorted low-voltage circuit locking the board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power before handling the control board.

Steps:

  • Verify 120 VAC is present at the board's L1 and neutral terminals and 24 VAC is present at R and C. If either is missing, correct the power supply issue first.
  • Disconnect thermostat wires from R and W at the board, then jumper R to W directly to simulate a heat call. Restore power. If the furnace still does not respond and the LED remains solid, the board is likely defective.
  • Inspect the back of the board for burned traces or components. If found, replace the board with an OEM Tappan-compatible control.
  • When replacing, transfer each wire one at a time from the old board to the new board, following the wiring diagram on the furnace door.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Integrated Furnace Control Board
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