ICP Hot Surface Igniter Electrode for RGS244HREA0AAAA | Ships Today

Overview

This is the genuine OEM igniter electrode (part number 1179966) for the ICP / Tempstar / Heil RGS244HREA0AAAA gas/electric package unit. The igniter electrode is the component that lights the burners at the start of every heat cycle — when the control board calls for heat and gas flows, the electrode provides the high-temperature ignition source to establish the flame. Igniters are a wear item: repeated thermal shock from heating and cooling eventually cracks the element or erodes the electrode tip, leaving the furnace unable to light. The classic symptom is a unit that runs through its ignition sequence — inducer and gas valve operate — but never lights, often locking out after several failed attempts and dropping the blower. A hairline crack in the element is frequently invisible to the eye, so a failed ignition with a confirmed gas supply usually points straight to the igniter. Installing the exact OEM electrode restores fast, reliable light-off.

Specifications

Compatibility

Direct-fit OEM ignition electrode for the RGS244HREA0AAAA package unit and related ICP-family Tempstar/Heil/Comfortmaker units that use the 1179966 igniter. Confirm the part number and mounting bracket orientation against your original before installing — handle the element only by its ceramic base.

Installation Guide

1. Safety First — Disconnect power and verify zero voltage, and shut off the gas supply.
2. Access — Remove the burner/control access panel.
3. Document — Photograph the igniter wiring and mounting position before removal.
4. Remove — Disconnect the igniter lead, remove the mounting screw(s), and lift out the old electrode without touching the element.
5. Install — Mount the new igniter by its ceramic base, set the correct gap/position, and reconnect the lead per your photo.
6. Test — Restore gas and power, call for heat, and confirm the burners light promptly and the flame is sensed.

Signs You Need a Replacement

• Furnace runs the ignition sequence but never lights.
• Repeated ignition lockouts after multiple failed attempts.
• Visibly cracked, broken, or eroded igniter element.
• No heat despite confirmed gas supply and inducer operation.

Shipping & Returns

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