TURBRO Suburbs TS17
A small stove you can carry to any room
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Is the TURBRO Suburbs TS17 any good?
With 5.6 out of 10, the TURBRO Suburbs TS17 ranks 29 of 47 in our comparison. Strengths: Shuts off on its own if it overheats, Low price for what you get ($95 when we checked). Weakness: No thermostat published, the heater runs on high or low. Best for: A corner or a cabin room that needs a cozy focal point you can move around.
In short
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
What we like
- Shuts off on its own if it overheats
- Low price for what you get ($95 when we checked)
What we don't
- No thermostat published, the heater runs on high or low
- Uses a full 15 A outlet on high, keep other heavy loads off that circuit
Specifications
| Type | Freestanding stove |
|---|---|
| Size | 14"W x 8"D x 18"H |
| Heater | 1,400 W (4,777 BTU) |
| Heats up to | 400 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 | CSA |
| Overheat cut-off | Yes |
| Color / finish | not published |
| Weight | 13 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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: 5.6 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
TURBRO Suburbs TS17: common questions
Is the TURBRO Suburbs TS17 any good?
With 5.6 out of 10, the TURBRO Suburbs TS17 ranks 29 of 47 in our comparison. Strengths: Shuts off on its own if it overheats, Low price for what you get ($95 when we checked). Weakness: No thermostat published, the heater runs on high or low. Best for: A corner or a cabin room that needs a cozy focal point you can move around.
How big is the TURBRO Suburbs TS17?
It measures 14"W x 8"D x 18"H and weighs 13 lb.
How much does the TURBRO Suburbs TS17 heat?
The heater runs at up to 1,400 W, about 4,777 BTU, and the maker says it heats up to 400 sq ft. That is supplemental heat for one room, not a furnace. At 16 cents per kWh, running it on full costs about 22 cents an hour.
Does the TURBRO Suburbs TS17 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 TURBRO Suburbs TS17?
1 year from the maker. Read the terms: some cover the heater and the flame motor for less time than the cabinet.
How much does the TURBRO Suburbs TS17 cost?
The last price we saw was $95. 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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Head-to-head comparisons
- HOMCOM 17" Stove vs TURBRO Suburbs TS17 ($57 against $95)
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