OEM Carrier Gas Furnace Flame Sensor for Model PG96VAT60100CBAA

The flame sensor is a single rod that sits in the burner flame and confirms the furnace actually lit. It works by flame rectification—the lit flame conducts a tiny microamp current that the control board reads as proof of fire. When the rod oxidizes or cracks, the board can no longer sense flame and shuts the gas valve within seconds as a safety measure. The classic symptom: the furnace lights, runs 3–7 seconds, then shuts off and re-tries—short-cycling, repeated clicking, and eventually a hard lockout with no heat. This is the OEM sensing rod with the correct ceramic insulator and bracket geometry for the PG96VAT60100CBAA burner assembly. A healthy sensor passes a flame-rectification current in the 2–6 microamp range; once it drops below roughly 1.0 µA the board loses the flame signal. The rod length and mounting angle position the tip precisely in the flame envelope—critical for a stable, repeatable signal. A flame sensor is mechanically simple, but fitment is everything. Generic rods with the wrong length or bend angle sit too far from the flame and read low microamps even when perfectly clean, causing nuisance lockouts. The OEM rod and insulator are sized to deliver the exact signal current the board expects and to seal the burner box correctly. Install difficulty: 1/5. Tools: 1/4" nut driver and fine emery cloth; a multimeter set to DC microamps confirms the new reading. #1 safety warning: turn off the gas and kill power before pulling the sensor—you're working right at the burner. Install a new sensor dry; never sand it. 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 PG96VAT60100CBAA. 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.