{"product_id":"suburban-010978-furnace-burner-fix-rv-furnace-not-igniting-nt-12-16-20-series","title":"Suburban 010978 Furnace Burner | Fix RV Furnace Not Igniting (NT-12 \/ 16 \/ 20 Series)","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"53drpp\" data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eIs your RV furnace sparking but not lighting? Hearing clicks but getting no flame? A worn or clogged \u003cstrong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"382\"\u003eburner assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e is a common cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eSuburban 010978 Furnace Burner\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct replacement designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eNT-12, NT-16, and NT-20 series furnaces\u003c\/strong\u003e, including S, SE, SQ, and SEQ variants. This component delivers and distributes propane to create proper ignition and a stable flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eIf your furnace has spark but won’t ignite, replacing the burner is often the fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1pza480\" data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eCommon Problems This Part Fixes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ym5xk6\" data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eFurnace clicking but not lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"imulp5\" data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eSpark present but no flame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w93ytr\" data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eWeak, uneven, or delayed ignition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n83exz\" data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eBurner flame is inconsistent or goes out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1seabb0\" data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eFurnace cycles but doesn’t produce heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pbf0wp\" data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eBurner clogged with debris or corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eThis part directly addresses searches like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uhb8zu\" data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eWhy won’t my RV furnace ignite?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kvxeoo\" data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eRV furnace clicks but no flame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bwxsle\" data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eSuburban furnace spark but no ignition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14at72t\" data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"enf1ed\" data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eDirect replacement for Suburban 010978 burner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1so4t7l\" data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eNT-12, NT-16, and NT-20 furnaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dbiadr\" data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003eCompatible with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eS, SE, SQ, and SEQ variants\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qk6116\" data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eEnsures proper gas distribution and ignition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q30haz\" data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eRestores consistent flame and heating performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tkyouu\" data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eDurable construction for long service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1qhk4i3\" data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dlbw8x\" data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003ePart Number: 010978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5ukrhx\" data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eProduct Type: Furnace burner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"twdaan\" data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eFunction: Distributes propane for ignition and combustion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ify82k\" data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eApplication: Suburban NT series furnaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"yzynuf\" data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eCompatible Furnace Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1mqc26h\" data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eSuburban NT Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e1b59r\" data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eNT-12S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e182cr\" data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eNT-16S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dz6w4u\" data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eNT-20S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1is4ir6\" data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eSuburban NT-SE Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"110h56y\" data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eNT-12SE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z2mb6z\" data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003eNT-20SE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"vbg0va\" data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eSuburban NT-SQ Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10xnxqy\" data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eNT-16SQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z2mrzz\" data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eNT-20SQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cferj7\" data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eSuburban NT-SEQ Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bbpwyn\" data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eNT-16SEQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kwoh96\" data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eNT-20SEQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"r0ub25\" data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003eImportant Compatibility Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14o3neh\" data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003eDesigned specifically for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003eNT-12, NT-16, and NT-20 series models listed above\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gfmxvb\" data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003eNot compatible with SF, SH, or P-series furnaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nhx97i\" data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003eVerify your furnace model before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"10rxppy\" data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eHow to Tell If This Is Your Problem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003eYou likely need this burner if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e3qkah\" data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003eYour furnace clicks or sparks but won’t ignite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"117je3m\" data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003eYou smell propane but no flame appears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e2b3wj\" data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003eFlame is weak, uneven, or delayed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15cruib\" data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003eBurner is visibly dirty, rusted, or clogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003cbr data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003eIf you have spark but no ignition, the issue is often \u003cstrong data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003eburner or gas flow—not the ignition board\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"dslo8q\" data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003eWhy This Part Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2772\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ueb5k0\" data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2642\"\u003eDelivers propane evenly for proper ignition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i5fqql\" data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003eEnsures stable and efficient flame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aoch90\" data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003ePrevents ignition failure and cycling issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t8hqpn\" data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2772\"\u003eRestores reliable furnace performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2850\"\u003eWithout a properly functioning burner, your furnace cannot ignite correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2855\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"x9bttf\" data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2865\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2965\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003eWhat does a furnace burner do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003eIt distributes propane gas so it can ignite and produce heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"3075\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003eMy furnace clicks but won’t light—could this fix it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003eYes, especially if the burner is clogged or worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3197\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3123\"\u003eCan a dirty burner cause ignition failure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3126\"\u003eAbsolutely—debris or corrosion can block gas flow and prevent ignition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3310\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3227\"\u003eIs this hard to replace?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3230\"\u003eReplacement is straightforward but requires safe handling of propane components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3315\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1k5xdrc\" data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3361\"\u003eRelated Parts (Recommended Next Checks)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3404\"\u003eIf this doesn’t solve your issue, check:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3483\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7lffqd\" data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3426\"\u003eIgniter electrode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ajaf1x\" data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3440\"\u003eGas valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"54p819\" data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3456\"\u003eSail switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xaqv4w\" data-start=\"3457\" 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