Control Board
Definition
The control board uses complex calculations to help your AC, furnace, or heat pump run more efficiently. Older systems had direct controls that were not as efficient, and required higher voltage. But newer systems use control boards to communicate with different components, calculate for best performance, and then directly control operation of each component.
Synonyms
Computer board, control switch, circuit board, control system
Abbreviations
PCB, CB
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