ICP Ignitor Electrode for RGS213HTCA0AAAA — OEM Ignition Electrode | Ships Today
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Overview
This is the genuine OEM ignitor electrode, ICP part number 1179966, for the RGS213HTCA0AAAA gas furnace. The ignition electrode is positioned at the burner and is responsible for initiating the flame at the start of each heating cycle — it carries the high-voltage spark or ignition signal from the control to the burner gas where combustion begins. A correctly positioned, clean electrode with the proper gap is essential for fast, reliable ignition; as the electrode tip oxidizes, cracks, or drifts out of position, ignition becomes slow, intermittent, or fails entirely. Common symptoms of a failing ignition electrode include the furnace locking out on ignition failure, repeated ignition retries before the burner lights, delayed ignition with a noticeable 'whoomp', or no flame at all despite the gas valve opening. Because the electrode is a low-cost wear item that lives in a harsh, high-heat environment, replacing it is one of the most common and cost-effective fixes for no-heat and short-cycling complaints.
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 1179966 |
| Type | Ignition Electrode |
| Brand | ICP / Heil / Tempstar |
| Application | Gas Furnace Burner Ignition |
| Fit | OEM Direct Replacement |
Compatibility
Direct-fit OEM replacement for the ICP / Heil / Tempstar / Comfortmaker RGS213HTCA0AAAA furnace and related models that use this ignition electrode. Verify your existing electrode part number and mounting before ordering.
Installation Guide
- Safety First — Disconnect power and shut off the gas supply, then verify zero voltage with a multimeter.
- Access — Remove the burner compartment service panel.
- Document — Photograph the electrode position, gap, and wire routing before removal.
- Remove — Disconnect the ignition lead and unscrew the electrode from the burner assembly.
- Install — Mount the new electrode at the correct position and gap, then reconnect the ignition lead per your photo.
- Test — Restore gas and power and confirm clean, immediate ignition on a heat call.
Signs You Need a Replacement
- Furnace locks out on ignition failure with no flame.
- Multiple ignition retries before the burner lights.
- Delayed ignition or a 'whoomp' on light-off.
- Cracked porcelain, oxidized tip, or electrode out of position.
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