The Hired Hand 6450-3002 Igniter is the old-style ceramic hot surface igniter used in earlier Hired Hand Super Saver XL heater models, including select 75,000 BTU and 225,000 BTU units. This igniter serves as the heater’s ignition source, heating to a bright, high temperature to ignite the gas flowing into the burner assembly during startup.
As a ceramic-style igniter, it was standard in older Super Saver XL heaters manufactured before the transition to updated igniter styles in the late 1990s to early 2000s. Many users now choose to upgrade to a more durable stainless-steel igniter or a modern conversion kit for longer life and improved performance, but the 6450-3002 remains the correct direct replacement for units that still use the original ceramic design.
If your older XL heater is failing to ignite or the igniter shows signs of cracking or wear, replacing it with the proper old-style part helps restore reliable ignition and safe operation.
