Thermeau Keypad Wear / Water Ingress

Heater keypad buttons are unresponsive or require very hard presses.

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Possible Causes

Worn Thermeau membrane keypad, Moisture behind keypad overlay, Damaged ribbon cable to display board, Failed display PCB

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power before removing the front panel or keypad assembly.

  • Inspect keypad surface: Look for cracks, bubbling, or discoloration that indicate water ingress.
  • Check ribbon cable: Ensure the cable from the keypad to the display/control board is fully seated and not damaged.
  • Dry moisture: If condensation is present, gently dry the area and improve weather sealing around the display.
  • Replace keypad: Install a new Thermeau keypad/display overlay if buttons remain unresponsive.
  • Test after replacement: Restore power and verify all buttons function correctly.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Thermeau Keypad Overlay
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