This is a replacement ceramic hot-rod igniter for Yoder Smokers YS-series pellet grills, sold with a metal housing that shields the element from the burn grate. The housing keeps the ceramic element out of direct contact with the pellets, which Yoder says extends its life under heavy use. It is a maintenance part, not an upgrade in cooking performance: it suits owners whose original igniter has failed or who want a longer-lasting design. Compared with bare-element igniters, the shielded ceramic design trades a slightly more involved install for durability.
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Owners rate it highly, mainly for fit and for outlasting the igniter it replaces. Complaints are few and center on the install and on the kit not including the burn grate.
The Yoder Smokers YS Series Ceramic Pellet Grill Igniter is a replacement igniter built for durability. The ceramic igniter sits inside a metal housing. It directs heat toward the pellets in the burn grate without touching them.
Because the igniter does not make direct contact with the pellets, its lifespan is extended. This design suits heavy use. Owners of existing Yoder Smokers pellet grills can upgrade to this igniter style by following the included instructions.
