HOMCOM 17" Stove
A small stove you can carry to any room
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Is the HOMCOM 17" Stove any good?
With 3.1 out of 10, the HOMCOM 17" Stove ranks 47 of 47 in our comparison. Strengths: Shuts off on its own if it overheats, Low price for what you get ($57 when we checked). Weakness: No written warranty on the Amazon listing. Best for: A corner or a cabin room that needs a cozy focal point you can move around.
In short
The HOMCOM 17" Stove is a electric stove, 14.75 in wide, with a 1,500 W heater that the maker says warms up to 215 sq ft. The listing keeps the extras simple.
Best for: A corner or a cabin room that needs a cozy focal point you can move around
What we like
- Shuts off on its own if it overheats
- Low price for what you get ($57 when we checked)
What we don't
- No written warranty on the Amazon listing
- No thermostat published, the heater runs on high or low
- No UL, ETL or CSA listing named on the listing
- Uses a full 15 A outlet on high, keep other heavy loads off that circuit
Specifications
| Type | Freestanding stove |
|---|---|
| Size | 14.8"W x 9"D x 17.3"H |
| Heater | 1,500 W (5,118 BTU) |
| Heats up to | 215 sq ft |
| Thermostat | not published |
| Flame without heat | not published |
| Flame colors | not published |
| Crackling sound | not published |
| Remote control | not published |
| Phone app | not published |
| Timer | not published |
| Fuel bed | Log set |
| Fits a TV up to | not published |
| Safety listing | not published |
| Overheat cut-off | Yes |
| Color / finish | not published |
| Weight | 6 lb |
| Warranty | not published |
Sources: the maker's specs and the product page on Amazon.com. Heat output and coverage are the maker's own claims. If a value is missing, we found it published nowhere.
Score: 3.1 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
HOMCOM 17" Stove: common questions
Is the HOMCOM 17" Stove any good?
With 3.1 out of 10, the HOMCOM 17" Stove ranks 47 of 47 in our comparison. Strengths: Shuts off on its own if it overheats, Low price for what you get ($57 when we checked). Weakness: No written warranty on the Amazon listing. Best for: A corner or a cabin room that needs a cozy focal point you can move around.
How big is the HOMCOM 17" Stove?
It measures 14.8"W x 9"D x 17.3"H and weighs 6 lb.
How much does the HOMCOM 17" Stove heat?
The heater runs at up to 1,500 W, about 5,118 BTU, and the maker says it heats up to 215 sq ft. That is supplemental heat for one room, not a furnace. At 16 cents per kWh, running it on full costs about 24 cents an hour.
Does the HOMCOM 17" Stove need a special outlet?
No. It plugs into a standard 120 V household outlet. Plug it straight into the wall, not into an extension cord or power strip, and keep it on a circuit without other big loads like a space heater or microwave.
What warranty comes with the HOMCOM 17" Stove?
We found no written warranty on the listing or the maker's site. Amazon's return window still applies, so test the heat, the remote and every flame setting as soon as it arrives.
How much does the HOMCOM 17" Stove cost?
The last price we saw was $57. Electric fireplace prices move a lot, with the biggest drops around Black Friday and after New Year, so check the current price.
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