1408 Gas Furnace Hot Surface Igniter
The 1408 is a replacement 120V silicon carbide hot surface igniter for gas furnaces. When the furnace calls for heat, the igniter glows white hot and lights the gas burners. Over time the element can crack or wear out, and a failed igniter is a common reason a gas furnace tries to start but never lights or never heats.
This igniter replaces the Robertshaw 41-408 and the Rheem 62-22868-93. It is a furnace igniter, not an oven igniter, so check the part number and the look of your old igniter before ordering.
Quick Answer
The 1408 Gas Furnace Igniter replaces a cracked, burned-out, or failed hot surface igniter on a gas furnace that tries to start but won't light. Replaces 41-408 and 62-22868-93. Classic symptom: the inducer runs, but the igniter never glows and the burners never light.
Common Problems This Part Fixes
- Furnace won't light, with no heat
- Igniter does not glow when the furnace calls for heat
- Cracked, broken, or visibly damaged igniter element
- Furnace cycles through ignition attempts and then locks out
Cross Reference Information
Part numbers can change over a product's lifecycle as manufacturers update designs or release new appliance models. For your convenience, we've included any known superseded, alternate, or cross-reference part numbers that match this item.
Replaces Part Numbers
This igniter directly replaces the following part numbers:
1408, 41-408, 62-22868-93, 62-22868-02, 62-22868-82, 62-22441-01, 62-22868-92, B340039P01, 767A-372, 271N, IG408, 41-408, 67900, IG1408
The first three numbers are the main references for this igniter. The others appear on retailer cross-reference lists. Confirm against your furnace's parts list, or contact our support team, if your furnace calls out a different number.
Compatibility
This igniter is a replacement for the Robertshaw 41-408 and the Rheem 62-22868-93, and it is used on gas furnaces that call for either one. The Rheem number is used on Rheem, Ruud, WeatherKing, and Protech furnaces, including these series examples:
- Rheem/Ruud UGDG, UGLG, UGLH, UGPH, UGTA, UGVG
- Rheem/Ruud 80LJ, 80PJ, 90RJ, 90TJ
Note: The series above are a sample, not a full list. Retailers do not list the lead length or connector style for this igniter, so compare your old igniter's shape, lead, and connector to the new one, and contact our support team with your furnace model number to verify fit before ordering.
Key Features
- 120V silicon carbide hot surface igniter for gas furnaces
- Replaces Robertshaw 41-408 and Rheem 62-22868-93
- Resolves no-light and no-heat problems caused by a failed igniter
- Furnace igniter, not for gas ovens
Product Specifications
| Part Number |
1408 |
| OEM Part Number |
62-22868-93, 41-408 |
| Part Type |
Gas Furnace Hot Surface Igniter |
| Condition |
Aftermarket Replacement |
| Element Material |
Silicon Carbide |
| Voltage |
120V |
| Application |
Gas Furnaces |
Installation Notes
⚠️ Turn Off Power and Gas Before Installing Switch off power to the furnace at the breaker and the furnace switch, and shut off the gas supply, before beginning. Wear work gloves. Let the old igniter cool, disconnect its lead, remove it, and fit the new igniter in the same position. Handle the new igniter only by its ceramic base, and avoid touching the silicon element, since skin oils can cause early failure. If the furnace still does not light, check the control board and the gas valve.
Frequently Asked Questions
My furnace won't light. Is this the part I need?
A cracked or burned-out igniter is a common cause. If the igniter doesn't glow when the furnace calls for heat, or the element is visibly cracked, it is likely the problem. If the igniter glows but the burners don't light, check the gas valve and control.
Does this replace the Robertshaw 41-408 and the Rheem 62-22868-93?
Yes, it is listed as a replacement for both. Because retailers do not list lead length or connector style, compare your old igniter to this one, or contact our support team, before ordering.
Why shouldn't I touch the igniter element?
Skin oils on the silicon element can cause the igniter to fail early. Handle it by the ceramic base only.
Will this fit my furnace?
It is used on gas furnaces that call for a 41-408 or 62-22868-93 igniter, but the series list above is only a sample. Check your furnace's parts list, or contact our support team and we'll verify it before you order.
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