OEM Carrier Gas Furnace Flame Sensor for Model PG95SAS30040ABAA

The flame sensor on your Carrier PG95SAS30040ABAA furnace is the safety rod that confirms the burners actually ignited. Once the hot-surface igniter glows and the gas valve opens, this single metal rod sits directly in the flame and produces a tiny rectified microamp current that tells the control board a real flame exists. When the rod oxidizes or fails, the board sees no flame current and shuts the gas valve within a few seconds to prevent raw gas from accumulating. Homeowners notice this as short-cycling — the furnace lights, burns for only a few seconds, then drops out and retries, eventually hard-locking and leaving the house cold. This is a single-rod flame-rectification sensor with a high-temperature ceramic insulator and a 1/4" quick-connect terminal. A clean, healthy sensor reads about 1–6 microamps of flame current; readings under ~0.5 µA trigger a weak-flame fault. The rod alloy is rated for continuous burner-flame exposure and resists scaling far longer than mild steel. Why OEM matters: the genuine Carrier sensor places the rod at the exact length and depth to sit inside the flame envelope of this burner assembly. Generic sensors often use cheaper alloy that oxidizes quickly, the wrong rod length, or an insulator that cracks under heat — producing the very flame-loss lockouts you're trying to cure and sending techs chasing the wrong part. Install difficulty: 2/5. Tools: 1/4" nut driver, fine emery cloth or a non-abrasive scouring pad, and a multimeter set to DC microamps to confirm flame current after install. Safety first: turn off the furnace at the service switch and shut the gas before removing the sensor; never scrub the rod with sandpaper, which embeds grit and shortens its life. Ships same business day from our stocked warehouse on orders placed before 3 PM CST. Backed by a 1-year OEM warranty and 30-day hassle-free returns on uninstalled parts.

Compatibility

This part is compatible with Carrier model PG95SAS30040ABAA. Always verify the part number against your unit's data plate before ordering.

Why Choose OEM?

OEM parts are manufactured to the exact factory specifications for your unit. Generic aftermarket alternatives may fit physically but often use lower-rated components that reduce equipment life and void manufacturer warranties. When the cost difference between OEM and generic is $10-30, the OEM part is always the smarter investment on a system worth $5,000-$15,000.

Shipping & Returns

Same-day shipping on orders before 3 PM CST. Standard delivery 2-5 business days, express options available at checkout. 30-day hassle-free returns on uninstalled parts — free return shipping included. 1-year OEM factory warranty coverage.