ICP Hot Surface Igniter for RGS240SFAA0AAAA — OEM Electrode 1179966 | Ships Today
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Overview
This is the OEM ignitor electrode (part number 1179966) for the ICP / Tempstar / Heil RGS240SFAA0AAAA gas furnace. At the start of every heat cycle the control board energizes this hot surface igniter; it glows red-hot and lights the gas at the burners. Igniters are a wear item — the silicon nitride or carbide element becomes brittle with thousands of heat cycles and eventually cracks, develops hairline fractures, or fails to reach ignition temperature. The result is a furnace that clicks and tries to start but produces no heat, often locking out after several failed attempts.
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM Part Number | 1179966 (Ignitor Electrode) |
| Type | Hot Surface Igniter |
| Brand | ICP (Tempstar / Heil) |
| Fits Model | RGS240SFAA0AAAA |
| Application | Gas furnace burner ignition |
| Fitment | OEM direct replacement |
Compatibility
Direct OEM replacement for the ICP / Tempstar / Heil RGS240SFAA0AAAA gas furnace. The 1179966 ignitor electrode services the matching furnace platforms across ICP's brand family (Heil, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, Arcoaire). Confirm the part number and mounting bracket style against your existing igniter before ordering, and handle the new element only by its ceramic base.
Installation Guide
- Safety First — Shut off gas and disconnect electrical power; verify zero voltage with a multimeter.
- Access — Remove the burner-compartment service panel.
- Document — Photograph the igniter position, bracket, and wire routing before removal.
- Remove — Disconnect the igniter plug and remove the mounting screw; lift the old element out without touching the ceramic.
- Install — Mount the new 1179966 igniter (handle by the base only), set the gap/position per the original, and reconnect the plug.
- Test — Restore gas and power, run a heat call, and confirm the igniter glows and lights the burners on the first attempt.
Signs You Need a Replacement
- Furnace attempts ignition but never lights, then locks out.
- Igniter does not glow when the board calls for ignition.
- Visible cracks, chips, or white spots on the element.
- Intermittent no-heat that improves only after a reset.
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