Arc-Fault issues

[jtharper61]

With the requirement of Arc-fault on most circuits in a residence, what will the electronic ignitor on a gas range, cooktop or furnace do to an arc-fault breaker? If it causes it to trip due to the arc of the ignitor, what recourse do you have to fix the problem?

 

[GoldDigger]

With the requirement of Arc-fault on most circuits in a residence, what will the electronic ignitor on a gas range, cooktop or furnace do to an arc-fault breaker? If it causes it to trip due to the arc of the ignitor, what recourse do you have to fix the problem?

Mostly (big qualifier) it will not cause a trip because the current draw at the same time is too low. But they might cross trip other circuits.
A filter at the range input may help.

 

[mopowr steve]

I don't think any of the sparking type igniters in furnaces are directly coupled to the 120 volt circuit for the arc fault breaker to sense.
Newer furnaces use a glow type igniter.

 

[tom baker]

I haven't seen any previous questions on this issue so its not likely a problem.

 

[GoldDigger]

I haven't seen any previous questions on this issue so its not likely a problem.

There has been at least one speculative question thread in the last year, but no documented problems.
Furnaces and cook top burners still tend to use spark igniters which use low power and can combine a flame detection function.
Glow bar igniters use more power (up to 60+ watts each) and are slower to respond. They must be left on continuously while the oven or broiler burner is on, since flame detection is not provided.