Alternatives to the COSTWAY 28.5" Insert
We last saw the COSTWAY 28.5" Insert at $136. These 5 models are the closest in type, width and price. We sort them by how close they are, not by commission.
| COSTWAY 28.5" Insert | Giantex 28.5" Insert | Tangkula 18" Insert | R.W.FLAME 37" Insert | Ashley Infrared Insert | Northwest 30" Wall Mount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $136 | $136 | $90 | $216 | $252 | $140 |
| Size | 28.5"W x 6"D x 21"H | 28.5"W x 6"D x 21"H | 24"W x 5.2"D x 17.6"H | 37"W x 6.5"D x 26"H | 23.8"W x 8.8"D x 20.1"H | 30.5"W x 5"D x 16.8"H |
| Type | Fireplace insert | Fireplace insert | Fireplace insert | Fireplace insert | Fireplace insert | Wall-mount / recessed |
| Heater | 1,500 W | 1,500 W | 1,400 W | 1,500 W | 1,500 W | 1,500 W |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | not published | Yes |
| Flame colors | 3 | 3 | 9 | 5 | not published | 13 |
| Warranty | not published | not published | not published | not published | not published | not published |
| Score | 5.8 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
Giantex 28.5" Insert
about the same price, higher score
The Giantex 28.5" Insert is a fireplace insert, 28.5 in wide, with a 1,500 W heater. It comes with 3 flame colors, a thermostat, a crackling sound and a 8-hour timer. It carries an ETL safety listing.
Best for: An old wood or gas firebox you no longer burn and want to bring back to life
Tangkula 18" Insert
about the same price, 5 in narrower, higher score
The Tangkula 18" Insert is a fireplace insert, 23.98 in wide, with a 1,400 W heater that the maker says warms up to 400 sq ft. It comes with 9 flame colors and a thermostat. It carries a CSA safety listing.
Best for: An old wood or gas firebox you no longer burn and want to bring back to life
R.W.FLAME 37" Insert
$80 more, 9 in wider
The R.W.FLAME 37" Insert is a fireplace insert, 37 in wide, with a 1,500 W heater that the maker says warms up to 400 sq ft. It comes with 5 flame colors, a thermostat and a 8-hour timer.
Best for: An old wood or gas firebox you no longer burn and want to bring back to life
Ashley Infrared Insert
$116 more, 5 in narrower
The Ashley Infrared Insert is a fireplace insert, 23.75 in wide, with a 1,500 W heater that the maker says warms up to 400 sq ft. It comes with a crackling sound.
Best for: An old wood or gas firebox you no longer burn and want to bring back to life
Northwest 30" Wall Mount
about the same price, wall-mount / recessed
The Northwest 30" Wall Mount is a wall-mount fireplace, 30.5 in wide, with a 1,500 W heater that the maker says warms up to 400 sq ft. It comes with 13 flame colors and a thermostat.
Best for: A living room or bedroom wall where you want a long, low flame and no floor space lost
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The alternatives at a glance

An insert that fills a 28.5 in firebox opening

An insert that fills a 23.98 in firebox opening

An insert that fills a 37 in firebox opening

An insert that fills a 23.75 in firebox opening

30.5 in of flame for the wall