ICP Hot Surface Igniter for RGS213SSEA0AAAA — OEM Electrode | Ships Today

Overview

This OEM igniter electrode (P/N 1179966) is the component that lights the burners on your ICP / Tempstar / Heil RGS213SSEA0AAAA gas furnace. On each call for heat the control board sends voltage to the igniter, which heats to a glowing temperature and ignites the gas as it leaves the burners. Hot surface igniters are brittle and degrade with every heat cycle, making them one of the most frequent no-heat failures. Common symptoms include a furnace that clicks and tries to start but never lights, a cracked or visibly eroded igniter element, or short-cycling on ignition lockout after several failed attempts.

Specifications

Compatibility

Direct OEM replacement for the ICP / Tempstar / Heil RGS213SSEA0AAAA and other RGS213-series furnaces specifying igniter electrode part number 1179966.

Installation Guide

1. Safety First — Shut off gas and disconnect power at the breaker. Verify zero voltage with a multimeter.
2. Access — Remove the furnace burner/service panel to reach the ignition assembly.
3. Document — Photograph the igniter's wiring and mounting orientation before removal.
4. Remove — Unplug the igniter harness and remove the mounting screw(s). Handle only by the ceramic base — never touch the silicon nitride/carbide element.
5. Install — Mount the new igniter in the same position, ensuring it sits correctly in the burner flame path, then reconnect the harness.
6. Test — Restore gas and power, call for heat, and confirm the igniter glows and lights the burners on the first cycle.

Signs You Need a Replacement

• Furnace attempts ignition but never lights (no flame).
• Visible crack, fracture, or heavy erosion on the igniter element.
• Repeated ignition lockouts or short-cycling on startup.
• Igniter no longer glows when the unit calls for heat.

Shipping & Returns

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