Igniter Replacement Cost — Furnace & Boiler (New Zealand, 2026)
Estimated $330–$1,550 NZD for a igniter / hot-surface ignitor replacement in New Zealand, 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 | Not heating / blowing cold air | Replace the ignition module / igniter assembly on a ducted gas heater | $180–$480 NZD | $430–$900 NZD | Pro recommended |
| Gas Furnace | Igniter (hot surface ignitor) replacement | Replace the igniter / ignition electrode assembly | $90–$420 NZD | $330–$830 NZD | Pro recommended |
| Gas Furnace | Igniter (hot surface ignitor) replacement | Fit the combined ignition board and igniter kit where the igniter and its control are supplied together | $400–$950 NZD | $750–$1,550 NZD | Pro recommended |
| Boiler | Ignition fault / lockout | Ignition electrode set, HT lead or ignitor module replacement | $110–$450 NZD | $450–$1,150 NZD | Pro recommended |
Base: published rates from 20 NZ repair companies · National base ranges — localize any figure on its linked problem page · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated (GST-inclusive)
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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).