TP-Link Kasa HVAC Equipment Not Responding to Thermostat Calls

Thermostat shows heating or cooling is on, but room temperature does not change

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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 furnace or AC equipment, Open safety switch in furnace, Tripped float switch in condensate line, Faulty furnace control board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Do not bypass safety switches. Turn off power before opening equipment panels.

  • Check airflow: Ensure the indoor blower runs when the thermostat calls for heat or cool. If not, the issue is in the furnace/air handler, not the thermostat.
  • Filter and vents: Confirm air filter is clean and supply/return vents are open.
  • Condensate safety: Look for a full condensate pan or tripped float switch that may be shutting down cooling.
  • Equipment status lights: Observe LED status codes on the furnace or air handler control board and refer to its manual.
  • Thermostat verification: A technician can jumper R to W or Y at the furnace board to confirm equipment operation. If equipment fails even with a jumper, the fault is in the HVAC equipment, not the thermostat.
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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Furnace Control Board / Air Handler Control Board (not thermostat)
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