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The Goodman 10716003 Natural Gas Orifice is a genuine OEM burner component for the GCH950453BXAD gas furnace. This precision-drilled spud meters the exact volume of natural gas delivered to each burner, ensuring correct BTU input, a stable blue flame, and efficient, clean combustion. A worn, clogged, or incorrectly sized orifice causes poor ignition, sooting, and inefficient heating — installing the correct OEM orifice restores factory performance.
Orifice sizing is safety-critical — even a small drill-diameter deviation changes the gas flow and flame characteristics. This genuine OEM orifice is drilled to Goodman's certified specification for this model's manifold pressure, unlike generic universal spuds that may require re-drilling and risk improper combustion.
Moderate (3/5) — Requires shutting off the gas supply, removing the burner assembly, and verifying manifold pressure after replacement. Recommended for experienced DIYers or a licensed HVAC technician. Always leak-test connections before returning the unit to service.