ICP Hot Surface Igniter Electrode for RGS210HSEA0AAAA — OEM 1179966 | Ships Today

Overview

This OEM igniter electrode, ICP part number 1179966, ignites the burners on the ICP Tempstar Heil RGS210HSEA0AAAA. On a call for heat the control board sends voltage to the igniter, which heats to incandescence and lights the gas as it flows from the burners. Igniters are brittle silicon-carbide or silicon-nitride elements that degrade with every heating cycle and eventually crack or lose conductivity. The classic failure is a furnace that runs the inducer and opens the gas valve but never lights — often with the igniter failing to glow, or glowing weakly. Handle the element only by its ceramic base; skin oils and rough contact shorten its life.

Specifications

Compatibility

Fits the ICP Tempstar Heil RGS210HSEA0AAAA and ICP-family furnaces using the 1179966 igniter electrode. Match the mounting bracket and connector to your existing igniter before ordering.

Installation Guide

1. Safety First — Shut off gas and disconnect power; verify zero voltage with a multimeter.
2. Access — Remove the burner-compartment service panel.
3. Document — Photograph the igniter position and wire routing before disconnecting.
4. Remove — Unplug the igniter connector and unscrew the mounting bracket; handle only by the ceramic base.
5. Install — Mount the new igniter without touching the element, and reconnect per your photo.
6. Test — Restore gas and power, start a heat cycle, and confirm the igniter glows and lights the burners.

Signs You Need a Replacement

• Furnace inducer runs but burners never light.
• Igniter does not glow, or glows dim/uneven.
• Visible cracks or hot spots on the element.
• Repeated ignition lockouts on the control board.

Shipping & Returns

Ships same day before 3 PM CST. 30-day returns. Backed by the National HVAC Parts fitment guarantee.