I have a balcony where it is always cold and windy, but we’re not allowed to have a fire out there. I wanted to have the ambiance of a fire and I wanted adjustable heat. I bought this little heater based on reviews that it has great heat output for the size while being quiet and I totally agree. It’s nice and warm when I’m right in front of it, but there is also great heat spread indoors and it warms up a small room nicely. I did not notice an off-putting smell or sound.
The thing is, I almost returned it as soon as I received it. The fake fire was a little cheesy. I am no stranger to fake fires and have owned other faux fireplaces and would say out of the box this one wasn’t that realistic. There were just too many big flashes of red in it. In my opinion real fireplaces usually put out orangish light with just a few licks of red in the flames with the red mostly confined to the embers at the base of the fire.
Simple fix was I unscrewed the bottom panel (before screwing the legs on) and simply partially covered the 2 red bulbs with black electrical tape (high heat resistant, fire retardant) and left the 3 orange bulbs alone. I didn’t cover the entire red bulb, just the top in order to allow heat to dissipate and some red to show through. They are LED lights anyway they shouldn’t get very hot to begin with. This made the fire look SO much more realistic. Before screwing the bottom panel back on, I recommend turning only the light switch on just to check that you like the effect first bcs it’s a lot of screws to take in and out. If you are thinking of altering it this way then obviously you can’t change your mind later and return it.
I’m very happy with this purchase and glad I didn’t send it back. It really packs a punch for its size, super easy to move anywhere the only downside is no remote, but for such a small heater I didn’t expect one anyway.
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Since 2013, TURBRO has created innovative products that help people improve the comfort of their homes.
The Suburbs series expands on this mission by offering the warmth, comfort, and charm of a vintage fireplace without the mess, hassle, or dangers of a gas or wood-burning stove. With the TURBRO Suburbs, you can enjoy a roaring fire anywhere in your home.
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AppearanceThe elegant design will instantly upgrade your home decor. |
Zone HeatingMove the heater to any room to stay warm while saving energy. |
Convection HeaterHeat the room in minutes as the fan quickly spreads heat. |
Quiet OperationFan forced heaters quietly heat the room without disturbing you. |
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Flame ControlFlames can be used with or without the heater, suitable for summer months. |
ThermostatAdjustable thermostat allows you to pick your comfortable temperature. |
Overheat ProtectionIf the heater gets too hot, it will automatically shut off to prevent damage. |
CSA ApprovedCertified by North American CSA to be safe for use in your home. |
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| Price | $69.99 | $99.99 | — | — | $102.81 | $127.18 |
| Model | Suburbs TS17 | Suburbs TS20 | Suburbs TS23-H | Suburbs TS23 | Suburbs TS23-C | Suburbs TS25 |
| Applicable Area | 400 sq ft | 1000 sq ft | 400 sq ft | 400 sq ft | 1000 sq ft | 1000 sq ft |
| Heater Type | Convective | Radiant | Convective | Convective | Radiant | Radiant |
| Control Panel | Mechanical Control | Mechanical Control | Mechanical Control | Digital Control | Digital Control+Door Visable Screen | Digital Control+Door Visable Screen |
| Remote Control | X | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Temperature Range | 68-95℉ | 68-95℉ | 68-95℉ | 62-82℉ | 62-82℉ | 62-82℉ |
| Flame Brightness | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Timer | X | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Decorative Door | X | ✓ | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3-Sided Visable Design | X | ✓ | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | HeatMart | Airmate Global | Dkeli | Chicly | RWEA |
| material | Metal | — | Metal | Glass, Metal, Brass | Metal | Alloy Steel |
| heating element type | Electric | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| heating coverage | 400 square feet | — | 300 sq ft | 200 square feet | 322 sq.ft | — |
| heat output | 4777 btus | — | 5118 btus | 4780 btus | 5100 btus | 5100 btus |
| ventilation type | Vent Free | Vent Free | Vent Free | Vent Free | Freestanding | Vent Free |
| installation | Freestanding | Freestanding | Freestanding | Freestanding,Wall Mount | Freestanding | Freestanding |
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My babies nursery doesn’t get much air from the heater so his room is always way too cold. This space heater is perfect for his room! Now my baby can sleep comfortably in his crib. The room is pretty small, maybe about 200-300 square feet just for reference.
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I bought this heater mainly for my two little dogs. They love laying in the sun all summer long and they are both getting older and thrive on the warmth. With winter coming, and I live in Oregon, I wanted them to still be able to get that warmth every morning and throughout the day. So I decided to purchase this faux fireplace. They absolutely love it, especially my 13 year old chihuahua. So, this will do the job that I bought it for.
The down side is that it is smaller than I expected, which is okay. But the heater dial which enables you to control the temperature doesn't really do that. It doesn't matter if you have it all the way up for turned all the way down, it puts out the same temperature of heat and forced air. It will still work for me, though. If you are wanting something that can operate on low as well as high, this probably isn't the one you want.
Update: After spending more time in front of this, especially tonight because I have a sick dog who prefers to sleep here, I am noticing that the heat is a little less intense when the dial is turned almost all the way to the left. I am definitely thankful I bought this purchase when I did. My chihuahua really needed the warmth.
Update 10/22
I have changed the stars because this is a powerful little heater. My chihuahua will sleep in front of it when it is off in hopes that it will magically turn on. 😂
The down side is that it is smaller than I expected, which is okay. But the heater dial which enables you to control the temperature doesn't really do that. It doesn't matter if you have it all the way up for turned all the way down, it puts out the same temperature of heat and forced air. It will still work for me, though. If you are wanting something that can operate on low as well as high, this probably isn't the one you want.
Update: After spending more time in front of this, especially tonight because I have a sick dog who prefers to sleep here, I am noticing that the heat is a little less intense when the dial is turned almost all the way to the left. I am definitely thankful I bought this purchase when I did. My chihuahua really needed the warmth.
Update 10/22
I have changed the stars because this is a powerful little heater. My chihuahua will sleep in front of it when it is off in hopes that it will magically turn on. 😂
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Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
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Ana A.
Es la segunda que compro. Buen calor, sin ser intenso.
Reviewed in Mexico on January 10, 2023