(checked 2026-10-10)4,768 ratings (2-star 3% + 1-star 7%).
Good Housekeeping's best value: a small plug-and-play stove that puts out good heat for about $90. But durability is the big negative on Amazon, where owners report heating elements failing within six months. It has no remote, and its flames can't be adjusted.
Top complaints
- Heating elements failing within months
Durability is a negative aspect on Amazon (33 positive, 123 negative), and Amazon's summary says multiple owners report heating elements failing within 6 months. 'Disappointing' gets 70 negative mentions.
- Smaller than expected; value split
Size is mixed on Amazon (77 positive, 62 negative), with some saying it is smaller than expected for the price. Value for money is also split (79 positive, 56 negative).
- Fixed flames, no remote, crackle sound divides owners
Good Housekeeping's con is that flame effects aren't customizable, and its spec box lists no remote control. On Amazon, noise is mixed (49 positive, 44 negative): some enjoy the crackling sound, others find it annoying.
What owners love
- Good heat for its size
Good Housekeeping says it heats rooms quickly and warms up to 400 sq ft. On Amazon, heating performance is 344 positive to 22 negative.
- Plug and play
No assembly is required; it is ready to use out of the box (Good Housekeeping).
Source: Good Housekeeping - Cheap, with a classic stove look
Good Housekeeping highlights the low price, arched doors and lifelike flames. Some Amazon owners say it is perfect for small spaces.
- You want a unit that will last several winters
- You want a remote or adjustable flames
- You expect a big stove for the price
- Tight budgets
- Small rooms, dens and home offices
- Plug in and go, with no assembly
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What experts say
- Good Housekeeping: Best value (updated Feb 2026): affordable, heats quickly and needs no assembly. The con is non-customizable flames. The body text calls it the 'Suburbs TS20', but the heading and link are the TS17.