Igniter Replacement Cost — Furnace & Boiler (Australia, 2026)
Estimated $180–$1,150 AUD for a igniter / hot-surface ignitor replacement in Australia, depending on the HVAC system and the exact fault. Built from 4 sourced repair jobs across 2 HVAC types — each row keeps its own sources. Reviewed July 2026.
What a igniter / hot-surface ignitor 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 | Igniter (hot surface ignitor) replacement | Spark ignitor / ignition electrode replacement | $50–$100 AUD | $180–$420 AUD | Pro recommended |
| Gas Furnace | Igniter (hot surface ignitor) replacement | Ignition control pack replacement (combined PCB and igniter module) | $314–$729 AUD | $560–$1,150 AUD | Pro recommended |
| Gas Furnace | Control board replacement | Obsolete board changeover - reconditioned or combined PCB-and-igniter control pack fitted | $286–$729 AUD | $700–$1,150 AUD | Pro recommended |
| Thermostat & Controls | Clicks but system won't respond | Replace the igniter or flame sensor behind a repeated click-and-lockout | $90–$240 AUD | $280–$480 AUD | Pro recommended |
Base: published rates from 21 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).