Where to Buy a Furnace Ignitor in Dallas
Your furnace clicks but won’t light. You’ve checked the thermostat, the gas is on, and the breaker’s fine. The most likely culprit is a bad hot surface ignitor — and the good news is, it’s one of the easiest furnace parts to replace yourself.
Where to Get One Today
Open To Public HVAC Parts — 10226 Plano Rd, Suite 104, Dallas, TX 75238. We carry both universal and OEM ignitors for Goodman, Rheem, Lennox, Trane, Carrier, York, Nordyne, and more. Walk in with your old ignitor or your furnace model number and we’ll match the replacement.
Hours: Mon–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–3pm
Phone: (214) 340-9421 (call or text)
How Much Does a Furnace Ignitor Cost?
At our store, most ignitors run $30–$70 depending on whether you need a universal replacement or an OEM-specific part. Universal ignitors like the Packard IG80V fit the majority of residential gas furnaces and cost around $30–$45.
An HVAC service call to replace an ignitor typically costs $200–$400. The part takes about 5 minutes to swap. That’s an expensive 5 minutes if you’re paying a pro.
See our full DIY vs. Pro cost comparison for more parts like this.
Signs Your Ignitor Is Bad
- Furnace clicks but doesn’t light — you hear the inducer motor start and the click of the gas valve, but no flame appears
- Ignitor glows dimly or not at all — if you can see the ignitor through the sight glass and it’s not glowing bright orange, it’s failing
- Furnace tries to start 3 times then locks out — most modern furnaces attempt ignition 3 times, then shut down with an error code
- Visible cracks in the ignitor element — silicon carbide ignitors crack over time; silicon nitride ignitors are more durable but still wear out
Read our full Furnace Not Heating Troubleshooting Guide for step-by-step diagnosis.
How to Replace a Furnace Ignitor
- Turn off power to the furnace at the breaker or the switch on the side of the unit
- Remove the burner access panel — usually held by one or two screws
- Locate the ignitor — it’s a small ceramic element mounted near the burners with a two-wire connector
- Disconnect the wire harness — gently pull the plug, don’t yank the wires
- Remove the mounting screw (usually one) and slide the ignitor out
- Install the new one — reverse the process. Don’t touch the ceramic element with bare hands — oil from your skin creates hot spots that shorten its life
- Restore power and test
The whole job takes about 5–10 minutes with a screwdriver. If you want to see it done, check our video tutorials.
Universal vs. OEM Ignitors
Universal ignitors (like the Packard IG80V or Supco SSN2901) come with multiple mounting brackets and spacers to fit a wide range of furnaces. They’re cheaper and work well for most residential systems. The key specs to match are voltage (80V or 120V) and mounting style.
OEM ignitors are the exact part your furnace manufacturer specified. They’re a direct drop-in with no adapter brackets needed. We carry OEM ignitors for Rheem/Ruud, Lennox, Goodman/Amana, Trane/American Standard, Carrier/Bryant/Payne, York, and Nordyne.
If you bring in your furnace model number, we’ll tell you which one you need — or just bring the old ignitor and we’ll match it by sight.
What If It’s Not the Ignitor?
The ignitor is the most common furnace failure, but if the new ignitor still doesn’t light the burners, check these next:
- Flame sensor — if the furnace lights then shuts off after 3–5 seconds, the flame sensor is dirty or bad ($15–$30). Try cleaning it with steel wool first.
- Pressure switch — if the inducer motor runs but the furnace never attempts ignition, the pressure switch may not be closing ($20–$45).
- Gas valve — if you hear no click when the furnace tries to ignite, the gas valve may not be opening ($80–$150). Rule out the ignitor and pressure switch first.
- Control board — if none of the above work, the board that controls the ignition sequence may have failed ($80–$180).
We test ignitors, flame sensors, and pressure switches at the counter — bring the suspect part in and we’ll confirm whether it’s bad before you spend money on a replacement.
Come See Us
Open To Public HVAC Parts
10226 Plano Rd, Suite 104, Dallas, TX 75238
(214) 340-9421 — call or text
Mon–Fri 10am–7pm | Sat 10am–3pm
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