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COSTWAY 26" Insert, Remote Review

We like the COSTWAY 26" Insert, Remote for the mix: a 26-inch width, a 1,500 W heater and 8 flame colors. Add flames with the heat switched off and it makes a good match for a bedroom, a study or a narrow wall.

Price$111.99Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
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Specifications
BrandCOSTWAY
CategoryBuilt-in & wall-mounted inserts
Stated width26 in
Heater output1500 W
Stated heat output5120 BTU/h
Coverage (stated)Up to 400 sq ft
Flame colors8, plus 6 ember-bed colors
ControlsRemote
TimerStated in the listing
Flame without heatStated in the listing
SafetyOverheat shut-off, CSA mark mentioned
ASINB0FXWKCLRH

Full listing title: COSTWAY 1500W Electric Fireplace Insert 26-inch Wide, Remote Control, Black

Listing evidence
Stated width26-inch Exact listing
Heater output1500W Exact listing
Stated heat output5120 BTU Exact listing
Updated October 2026
Exact listing, ASIN B0FXWKCLRH
Rating from a published formula

Compared with similar inserts

The two electric fireplace inserts closest to it on our rating, with a dated price.

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COSTWAY 26" Insert, Remote

COSTWAY 26" Insert, Remote

6.7Good · out of 10$111.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: 26 in wide · 1,500 W heater
  • Built-in & wall-mounted inserts
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BOSSIN 50" Ultra-Thin Linear

BOSSIN 50" Ultra-Thin Linear

6.7Good · out of 10$179.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: 50 in wide · 1,500 W heater · Recessed (in-wall)
  • Built-in & wall-mounted inserts
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BOSSIN 60" Ultra-Thin Linear

BOSSIN 60" Ultra-Thin Linear

6.7Good · out of 10$199.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: 60 in wide · 1,500 W heater · Recessed (in-wall)
  • Built-in & wall-mounted inserts
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Heater output, per the listing

The heat the listing states, next to 5,120 BTU and a 400 sq ft coverage claim. Plenty to take the chill off the room you sit in; how far it reaches depends on your insulation, windows and ceiling, and our supplemental heat planner turns your room into a rough answer.

What it has going for it

What changes in your evenings

26 in wide, per the listing. A compact size for a narrow wall, a bedroom or a study. Check in the installation drawing whether the figure is the frame or the viewing area, then hold it against your wall cavity.

1,500 W / 5,120 BTU, up to 400 sq ft claimed. Supplemental heat for the room you sit in: it takes the edge off a cold evening while the furnace stays turned down. The 400 sq ft figure is the seller's; real coverage depends on your insulation, windows and ceiling. Our supplemental heat planner puts it in numbers for your room.

8 flame colors, 6 ember-bed colors. Classic orange for winter evenings, something bolder when friends are over, or just the embers glowing behind a movie. How real each setting looks is for your eyes to judge in the photos and videos; the count is the seller's. Our flame effects guide sorts the settings you'll use from the ones you'll forget.

Living room or bedroom?

For the living room, a 400 sq ft coverage claim is pitched at a main room, not a box room. All those flame colors are made for showing off when friends come round.

For a bedroom or a study, at 26 in wide it fits a bedroom wall or a study. The timer switches it off after you fall asleep. The flame runs without heat, so it can glow on a warm night too.

On balance it is happiest in a bedroom, a study or a cosy corner.

Great for you if…

  • You have a narrow wall or a bedroom to warm up
  • You want the chill off one room on cold evenings
  • You like to change the mood of the room

Skip it if…

  • You want it to replace your heating: it is supplemental heat for one room
  • You'd rather wait for buyer reviews: none are captured for this listing yet
  • You want to run it from your phone: the listing names no app or WiFi

What COSTWAY promises

The seller states, word for word, in the COSTWAY 26" Insert, Remote listing:

  • Experience consistent, comfortable warmth with 1500W high-performance heating and 5120 BTU output.
  • Create the perfect ambiance with 8 adjustable flame colors and 6 ember bed colors.
  • Switch to combined heat and flame mode in winter for both warmth and atmosphere, making it a versatile home addition in any season.
  • Built with overheat protection and CSA certification.

Hold these against the manual of the exact model before you order.

COSTWAY 26" Insert, Remote, view 3

Size, power and what's in the box

What the COSTWAY 26" Insert, Remote listing names:

  • 26 in wide
  • Heater: 1,500 W, 5,120 BTU
  • Remote

Check the opening, the depth and the outlet against your wall before you order.

COSTWAY 26" Insert, Remote, view 4

Price and cost per inch of width

$111.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

At the price on Sep 30, 2026, each stated inch of width costs about $4.31. That puts it in the cheaper third of the 117 inserts we have a price for.

Cost per inch is only a rough yardstick: the heater, the flame options and the build count as much as the width.

The button opens the exact listing (ASIN B0FXWKCLRH), where today's price, stock and seller apply.

COSTWAY 26" Insert, Remote, view 5

A better fit for your room?

Want a wider fire for a bigger wall? The Touchstone Sideline 60" Smart (9.5/10) states 60 in.

Our take

The verdict

We like the COSTWAY 26" Insert, Remote for a 26-inch width and a 1,500 W heater. No buyer has reviewed it yet, so our 6.7/10 comes from the spec sheet alone. The catch with this COSTWAY electric fireplace insert: no word on the supply it needs. We'd pick the COSTWAY if you have a narrow wall or a bedroom to warm up; otherwise, put it next to the BOSSIN 50" Ultra-Thin Linear first.

Living with it

Delivery day

A big, flat box with glass inside: open it with two people and check the front before the cardboard goes out.

The first evening

Run through the flame colors once, then settle on the one that suits the room. The 1,500 W / 5,120 BTU heater takes the chill off the room you sit in.

Day to day

The remote on the sofa arm, the timer for bedtime, and a quick dust of the glass now and then. Our maintenance guide has the rest.

Summer

Heater off, flame on: the glow stays on the wall in July without warming the room.

The one thing we'd check first

One thing to settle before the COSTWAY 26" Insert, Remote ships: check your wall, because the 26-inch figure has to match your opening, and a listing width can mean the frame or just the viewing area.

Before you buy

Your wall

Draw the opening on the wall with painter's tape at the real size, step back, and check it against the installation drawing. Our recessed installation guide lists the clearances to ask about.

The outlet

Pick the outlet before you pick the finish: a free one close by, nothing heavy on the same circuit, and no extension cord. Our power requirements guide lists the questions to ask.

Heat for your room

1,500 W / 5,120 BTU stated. Treat it as supplemental heat for one room. Our supplemental heat planner turns your square footage into a rough answer.

Delivery and install

Glass-fronted inserts are big, flat boxes: plan two people for the unboxing, and decide early who frames the wall. Our built-in vs wall-mounted guide weighs recessed against wall-mounted.

How it compares

How the COSTWAY 26" Insert, Remote stacks up against the closest alternative, the BOSSIN 50" Ultra-Thin Linear.

CriterionCOSTWAY 26" Insert, RemoteBOSSIN 50" Ultra-Thin Linear
Our rating6.7/106.7/10
Width26 in50 in
Heater1,500 W / 5,120 BTU1,500 W
Flame colors8Not stated

Both score 6.7/10. The BOSSIN 50" Ultra-Thin Linear adds a wider unit (50 in), while the COSTWAY 26" Insert, Remote brings more flame colors (8).

The score in detail

How we rated it

Spec-based rating on a 4.5–8.5 scale: 4.5 + average of the 4 criteria × 0.4. Capped at 8.5 because no customer evidence is included.

Key specifications

7 / 10

Build, warranty & certifications

3 / 10

Listing documentation

6 / 10

Fit & compatibility

6 / 10

This product has no captured buyer-review record yet, so its rating comes from the documented listing alone: four criteria scored out of 10 (key specifications; build, warranty and certifications; listing documentation; fit and compatibility), placed on a 4.5–8.5 scale. Read the full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the COSTWAY 26" Insert, Remote any good?

We rate it 6.7/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

What size and heater output does the COSTWAY 26" Insert, Remote state?

Its listing states a 26-inch width and a 1,500 W heater output. Those are the maker's figures, so tape the width on the floor and check it against your wall and your TV before you order. Our supplemental heat planner puts 1,500 W in context for your room.

What power supply does the COSTWAY 26" Insert, Remote need?

The listing states 1,500 W heater. Read the supply, plug and circuit conditions on the exact listing and in the manual before you order, and never run a heater on an extension cord or a shared power strip. Anything beyond an existing standard outlet, hardwiring or 240 V included, is a job for a licensed electrician.

What do you get with the COSTWAY 26" Insert, Remote?

Its listing states a 26-inch width, a 1,500 W heater, 8 flame colors, a flame that runs without the heat and a timer. Those are the seller's figures; for how real the flames look in a living room and how loud the fan runs at night, the buyer reviews are the better guide.

What should I check before ordering the COSTWAY 26" Insert, Remote?

Your wall: draw the opening on the wall with painter's tape at the real size, step back, and check it against the installation drawing. Our recessed installation guide lists the clearances to ask about. The outlet: pick the outlet before you pick the finish: a free one close by, nothing heavy on the same circuit, and no extension cord. Our power requirements guide lists the questions to ask. Heat for your room: 1,500 W / 5,120 BTU stated. Treat it as supplemental heat for one room. Our supplemental heat planner turns your square footage into a rough answer. Delivery and install: glass-fronted inserts are big, flat boxes: plan two people for the unboxing, and decide early who frames the wall. Our built-in vs wall-mounted guide weighs recessed against wall-mounted.

Where can I buy the COSTWAY 26" Insert, Remote?

We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.

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