ICP Hot Surface Igniter for RGS214HFAA0AAAA — Electrode Ignitor | Ships Today

Overview

OEM 1179966 is the hot surface igniter electrode for the ICP/Heil/Tempstar RGS214HFAA0AAAA gas furnace. On a call for heat, the control board energizes the igniter, which glows hot enough to light the burner gas. The igniter is the single most failure-prone component in a furnace heating cycle — the brittle silicon-carbide or silicon-nitride element cracks from thermal cycling, oxidation, or being touched during service. A cracked igniter is the leading cause of no-heat calls where the inducer runs but the burners never light.

Specifications

Compatibility

Designed for the ICP RGS214HFAA0AAAA and shared across many Heil, Tempstar, and Comfortmaker furnaces on the same platform. Confirm the OEM number and mounting bracket orientation against your existing igniter before ordering.

Installation Guide

1. Safety First — Switch off the furnace at the disconnect and verify zero voltage with a multimeter.
2. Access — Remove the burner compartment door / service panel.
3. Document — Photograph the igniter position and wire routing before disconnecting.
4. Remove — Unplug the igniter connector and remove the mounting screw; handle only by the ceramic base — never touch the element.
5. Install — Seat the new igniter so the element sits in the burner flame path, reinstall the screw, and reconnect the plug.
6. Test — Restore power, call for heat, and confirm the igniter glows and the burners light within the ignition trial.

Signs You Need a Replacement

• Inducer runs but burners never ignite (no-heat call)
• Visible crack or broken element on the igniter
• Igniter glows weakly or not at all on a heat call
• Furnace locks out after several failed ignition attempts

Shipping & Returns

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