Can you replace furnace ignitor?

Don’t worry—an ignitor that goes bad is common for most furnaces. Fortunately, you can replace the ignitor without replacing the full furnace. Most ignitors last about seven years. Keep reading to learn how you can tell if your furnace problem is a faulty ignitor.

How can I tell if my furnace ignitor is bad?

4 Signs of a Faulty Furnace Ignitor

The Furnace Stops Running. When a furnace won’t run at all, check for a bad ignitor.
Your Furnace Blows Chilly Air. Unless you’ve set your thermostat to COOL, your furnace should not blow cold air.
Does Your Furnace Short Cycle?
A No Glow Ignitor.
We Can Replace Your Furnace Ignitor.

Where is the pilot light on a York furnace?

Step 1: Find the pilot light assembly. It’s usually near the bottom of the furnace and has a gas valve with on, off, and pilot settings. Step 2: Turn the valve to off and wait three minutes.

How much does a furnace ignitor cost?

Here’s the bottom line: Whether for a natural gas furnace, oil, or a propane furnace, replacing a furnace ignitor–including parts and labor–will cost you around $300 – $425 for a qualified contractor to install. Compare that to, say, a draft inducer motor, which will cost $400 – $1,500 to replace.

Do furnace ignitors need to be cleaned?

When the ignitor sensor senses a flame, it tells the furnace that it’s safe to turn on the gas supply. If you think that this could be the problem, the ignitor sensor needs to be cleaned. To clean the ignition sensor, turn off your furnace’s power supply.

What causes furnace ignitor failure?

As mentioned above, sometimes the cause of a furnace ignitor failing to ignite is due to a safety issue, such as a clogged air filter, for instance. So, if your furnace is failing to ignite, it’s a good idea to check the air filter. If it looks clogged up, then this is probably the source of the problem.

Why is my pilot light not staying lit on my furnace?

Some common causes include issues with the thermocouple and pilot tube. The thermocouple detects the pilot light via sensors. A dirty pilot tube can also prevent the pilot from staying lit. If the pilot tube is dirty, let the furnace cool down and turn off the gas.