Alternatives to the Tangkula 18" Insert
We last saw the Tangkula 18" Insert at $90. These 5 models are the closest in type, width and price. We sort them by how close they are, not by commission.
| Tangkula 18" Insert | Giantex 28.5" Insert | COSTWAY 28.5" Insert | Ashley Infrared Insert | TURBRO Suburbs TS17 | R.W.FLAME 37" Insert | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $136 | $136 | $252 | $95 | $216 |
| Size | 24"W x 5.2"D x 17.6"H | 28.5"W x 6"D x 21"H | 28.5"W x 6"D x 21"H | 23.8"W x 8.8"D x 20.1"H | 14"W x 8"D x 18"H | 37"W x 6.5"D x 26"H |
| Type | Fireplace insert | Fireplace insert | Fireplace insert | Fireplace insert | Freestanding stove | Fireplace insert |
| Heater | 1,400 W | 1,500 W | 1,500 W | 1,500 W | 1,400 W | 1,500 W |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes | Yes | not published | not published | Yes |
| Flame colors | 9 | 3 | 3 | not published | not published | 5 |
| Warranty | not published | not published | not published | not published | 1 yr | not published |
| Score | 6.5 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 | 5.6 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
Giantex 28.5" Insert
about the same price, 5 in wider
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
COSTWAY 28.5" Insert
about the same price, 5 in wider
The COSTWAY 28.5" Insert is a fireplace insert, 28.5 in wide, with a 1,500 W heater that the maker says warms up to 400 sq ft. It comes with 3 flame colors, a thermostat 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
Ashley Infrared Insert
$162 more
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
TURBRO Suburbs TS17
about the same price, freestanding stove, 10 in narrower
The TURBRO Suburbs TS17 is a electric stove, 14 in wide, with a 1,400 W heater that the maker says warms up to 400 sq ft. The listing keeps the extras simple. It carries a CSA safety listing.
Best for: A corner or a cabin room that needs a cozy focal point you can move around
R.W.FLAME 37" Insert
$126 more, 13 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
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The alternatives at a glance
An insert that fills a 28.5 in firebox opening
An insert that fills a 28.5 in firebox opening
An insert that fills a 23.75 in firebox opening
A small stove you can carry to any room
An insert that fills a 37 in firebox opening