Robertshaw 41-401 Hot Surface Ignitor

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Robertshaw 41-401 Hot Surface Ignitor – OEM Silicon Carbide Ignitor (271A)

The Robertshaw 41-401 Hot Surface Ignitor is a high-quality Carbide Series hot surface ignitor engineered to deliver fast, reliable ignition across a wide range of heating applications. Designed for use in furnaces, boilers, rooftop units, unit heaters, infrared burners, and water heaters, this ignitor provides dependable performance in residential and commercial HVAC systems.

Manufactured from high-purity recrystallized silicon carbide, the 41-401 ignitor combines excellent thermal durability with stable electrical characteristics. It reaches ignition temperature in approximately 17 seconds, ensuring consistent burner startup and safe system operation. Each unit is boxed with a gasket for proper sealing and easy installation.

Key Features & Benefits

• Genuine Robertshaw Part – Trusted Carbide Series ignition component

• High-Purity Silicon Carbide Construction – Superior strength and thermal stability

• Fast Heat-Up Time – Reaches ignition temperature within ~17 seconds

• Durable Lead Wires – 18-gauge nickel-chrome wires embedded and metalized for maximum conductivity and holding strength

• High-Temperature Fiberglass Insulation – Protects wiring and ensures electrical safety

• Includes Gasket – Ready for installation

Product Specifications

• Brand: Robertshaw

• Part Number: 41-401

• Factory Part Number: 271A

• Product Type: Hot Surface Ignitor

• Series / Application: Hot Surface Furnace Ignitor (Carbide)

• Operating Voltage: 120V AC

  • Note: Some control modules accept 208/240V input but step down voltage to 120V AC at the ignitor

• Ceramic Block Style: A

• Lead Wire Length: 5-1/2 inches

• Terminal Connector Type: A

Applications

• Gas furnaces

• Boilers

• Rooftop and unit heaters

• Infrared burners

• Water heaters and other HVAC heating equipment

Choose the Robertshaw 41-401 Hot Surface Ignitor (271A) for fast ignition, OEM-quality reliability, and long-lasting performance in a wide range of heating and HVAC systems.