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About every 2 years(almost like clockwork) I have to replace my ignitor. It was explained to me by hvac tech that the primary reasons for the ignitor cracking is from dust and or lint. I was asked if my furnace was near where I do laundry, as my furnace is. Another thing to be said is when handling ignitor Do NOT touch the ignitor material with fingers as oils from hands will cause it to fail.Every time I've purchased one they have always been slightly different in size. As long as it's been 120v version it's worked though. This came with it's own mounting bracket which I did not use, I reused the mount that was already there. The packaging is good and I will be buying another as a backup for when this one fails, as you may know, it's always the wrong time of year when they fail and suddenly the house starts it's downward spiral into being uncomfortably cold. So take my word, after buying one and figuring out it works buy another. Always have one as a backup so you don't have to wait 5 days for a new one to ship.
As for install, I wouldn't consider myself mechanically inclined but this is an easy do it yourself install. All that is needed is patience and steady hands and a good lit working area and it will come easy. Just take care not to bump into all the tiny existing wires everywhere. Also inside my furnace, removal and replacement of a heatshield type plate was nessecary to access the ignitor(early 1990 robertshaw/ruud furnace), and before I did swap I delicatly vacuumed dust out of where I could get to, I'm sure a full detailed cleaning is best left to professional though. Happy heating!
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