Hi all,

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Now it seems like I have to put a new one in about every 12 - 15 months.


Most today last 2-4 years.

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I would say the quality of the parts is part of the issue


Big time....most are made off shore now. The Caloric ignitor has been so much trouble we stopped using them and now use the Maytag universal style ignitor in it's place ( often need to reuse the old bracket ).


Maytag flat oven igniter kit -This kit replaces many makes & styles - almost universal for many flat igniters

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When you've replaced them, do you handle with care and not touch it?


Oil from our skin can create hot spots.
Customers that self clean a lot go through ignitors faster.
jeff

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