Furnace Flame Sensor Replacement Cost (Australia, 2026)
Estimated $150–$420 AUD for a flame sensor replacement in Australia, depending on the HVAC system and the exact fault. Built from 4 sourced repair jobs across 1 HVAC type — each row keeps its own sources. Reviewed July 2026.
What a flame sensor replacement costs, by HVAC and fault Estimated
Each row is a real sourced repair job whose description matched this part. Parts and total are that job's own national range — follow the problem link to localize it to your area.
| HVAC | Problem | Repair | Parts | Total | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Furnace | Not heating / blowing cold air | Ignition lockout fix - flame sensor / rectification probe cleaned or replaced and burner cleaned | $15–$75 AUD | $220–$420 AUD | Pro recommended |
| Gas Furnace | Short cycling (turns on and off) | Flame sensor / rectification probe replacement (unit lights then drops out after a few seconds) | $15–$75 AUD | $220–$420 AUD | Pro recommended |
| Gas Furnace | Flame sensor cleaning / replacement | Flame sensor cleaned and rectification current tested (no part replaced) | $0–$15 AUD | $150–$300 AUD | Pro recommended |
| Gas Furnace | Flame sensor cleaning / replacement | Flame sensor / rectification probe and lead replaced | $15–$75 AUD | $180–$420 AUD | Pro recommended |
Base: published rates from 26 Australian repair companies · National base ranges — localize any figure on its linked problem page · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated
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Estimated national ranges aggregated from the linked problem pages — no per-page localization is applied here. See the methodology for the localization method and named sources.
Reviewed by a Red Seal–certified appliance technician who also holds a Technical Safety BC gas ticket (Gas-C) and an ODS/halocarbon refrigerant ticket (CFC/HCFC/HFC).