Wolf Continuous Operation/Runaway Heat or Fan

Furnace runs continuously and will not shut off even when thermostat is satisfied.

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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

Stuck relay on Wolf control board, Thermostat heat contacts stuck closed, Shorted thermostat wiring between R and W, Fan relay stuck causing continuous blower

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power if the furnace will not shut down normally.

  • Thermostat test: Remove the thermostat from its base. If the furnace shuts off, the thermostat may be faulty and should be replaced.
  • Wiring check: At the furnace, disconnect the W wire from the Wolf control board. If the furnace stops calling for heat, there may be a short in the thermostat cable.
  • Control board relays: If the blower or burners continue to run even with thermostat wires removed, the control board relays are likely stuck and the Wolf control board must be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Wolf Integrated Furnace Control Board
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