Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join us at the 7th Annual HVAC/R Training Symposium as Bert from HVAC School sits down with Jim Fultz from Copeland/White-Rodgers to discuss their innovative HotRod Combo Kit!
Discover why this Hot Surface Nitride Ignitor combined with a Flame Sensor in one kit is changing the game for furnace tune-ups and maintenance. Jim breaks down the science behind flame sensor degradation - explaining how repeated cleaning actually makes the surface rougher and causes contamination to build up faster.
Learn valuable installation tips including:
Why you should replace BOTH the ignitor and flame sensor during tune-ups
The "finger test" rule for proper flame sensor placement
How to properly clean and install flame sensors for optimal performance
Why flame sensors don't last forever despite common belief
This White-Rodgers combo kit includes everything you need - hot surface igniter, flame sensor, and flexible insulation - making furnace service calls more efficient and profitable.
Captured live at the HVAC/R Symposium, this interview provides real-world insights from industry professionals who are passionate about helping technicians succeed in the field.
More info: copeland.com/en-us/brands/white-rodgers
Read all the tech tips, take the quizzes, and find our handy calculators at hvacrschool.com or the HVAC School Mobile App on the Google Play Store (hvacrschool.com/play-store) or App Store (hvacrschool.com/app-store).
Join us at the 7th Annual HVAC/R Training Symposium as Bert from HVAC School sits down with Jim Fultz from Copeland/White-Rodgers to discuss their innovative HotRod Combo Kit!
Discover why this Hot Surface Nitride Ignitor combined with a Flame Sensor in one kit is changing the game for furnace tune-ups and maintenance. Jim breaks down the science behind flame sensor degradation - explaining how repeated cleaning actually makes the surface rougher and causes contamination to build up faster.
Learn valuable installation tips including:
Why you should replace BOTH the ignitor and flame sensor during tune-ups
The "finger test" rule for proper flame sensor placement
How to properly clean and install flame sensors for optimal performance
Why flame sensors don't last forever despite common belief
This White-Rodgers combo kit includes everything you need - hot surface igniter, flame sensor, and flexible insulation - making furnace service calls more efficient and profitable.
Captured live at the HVAC/R Symposium, this interview provides real-world insights from industry professionals who are passionate about helping technicians succeed in the field.
More info: copeland.com/en-us/brands/white-rodgers
Read all the tech tips, take the quizzes, and find our handy calculators at hvacrschool.com or the HVAC School Mobile App on the Google Play Store (hvacrschool.com/play-store) or App Store (hvacrschool.com/app-store).
