Goodman Amana 20165703S Silicon Nitride Hot Surface Igniter 80-95% Furnace Series

The Goodman 20165703S Silicon Nitride Hot Surface Igniter represents the advanced "brain" of your furnace's ignition sequence. This critical component is responsible for reaching the extreme temperatures required to safely ignite the gas burners during every call for heat. Engineered for the high-efficiency GMS, GDS, and GMP furnace series, this igniter transitions from a dormant state to glowing heat in seconds. Unlike older silicon carbide models, this silicon nitride upgrade is built for superior physical durability and faster ignition cycles, ensuring your heating system fires reliably even in high-moisture or high-vibration environments common in modern condensing furnaces.

Key Features

• Genuine OEM Part Number 20165703S: A factory-authorized replacement that ensures exact electrical resistance (ohms) to prevent "Ignition Failure" codes on your control board.
• Silicon Nitride Construction: Features a robust, non-porous heating element that is significantly more durable and less fragile than traditional silicon carbide igniters.
• Fixes Ignition & Lockout Issues: Directly resolves common "Three Flash" or "No Glow" error codes, eliminating the frustrating system lockouts that leave homes without heat.
• Precision Safety Monitoring: Designed to work in tandem with the flame sensor to ensure the gas valve only remains open when a verified heat source is present.
• Advanced 2.1" x 9.2" Form Factor: Specifically sized with a 2.1-inch width and 9.2-inch total length for perfect alignment with the burner port, ensuring instantaneous gas ignition.

Product Details

• Brand: Goodman / Amana / Janitrol
• Manufacturer: Goodman Manufacturing
• Part #: 20165703S
• UPC/SKU: 662766114145 / 20165703S
• Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Material: Silicon Nitride
• Width: 2.1 inches
• Length: 9.2 inches (Total Lead/Bracket Length)
• Voltage: 120 VAC
• Ignition Type: Hot Surface Ignition (HSI)
• Connection: 2-Pin Connector Plug

🛠️ HVAC Depot Pro Tip

"Take a Picture First"—specifically of the bracket orientation. Many Goodman furnaces have a tight mounting screw location; knowing exactly how the old bracket was angled saves time during re-entry. Most importantly, do not touch the element with your bare hands. Even though Silicon Nitride is more durable than Carbide, oils from your skin can create "hot spots" that lead to premature failure. During your Diagnostic Check, verify that the igniter glows bright orange for at least 5-10 seconds before the gas valve clicks open; if it doesn't glow, check your 120V output from the control board.

Cross-Reference

• Superseded / Legacy Numbers: 20165703, 11111701, B138196, B138196S
• White-Rodgers / Emerson Equivalents: 768A-844, 768A-4, 767A-372
• Drawing / Affiliated Numbers: AMAN20165703S, GDM20165703S
• Compatible Brands: Janitrol, Amana, Goodman, GMC

Model Compatibility

• GMS8 / GDS8 (Suffixes: 0453ANA, 0703ANA, 0904BNA, 1155CNA)
• GMP / GMPN (Suffixes: 050-3, 075-3, 100-4, 125-5, 150-5)
• GMS9 / GDS9 (Suffixes: 0453BXA, 0703BXA, 0904CXA, 1155DXA)
• GU (Suffixes: 050, 075, 100, 125, 150)
• GME / GME8 (Suffixes: 0403BNA, 0603BNA, 0804CNA, 1005DNA)
• AMV9 / ADV9 (Suffixes: 0453BXA, 0703BXA, 0904CXA, 1155DXA)