Stanbroil Q017-24-SQ Grill Part Review
Our verdict
The Stanbroil Q017-24-SQ is a budget-priced charcoal fire starter made from wax and wood, retailing at just $6.99 with a 4.4-star average across 412 reviews. It is a straightforward, low-cost accessory for anyone who wants quicker, cleaner charcoal lighting without lighter fluid.
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Charcoal grillers who want a simple, chemical-free way to get coals going without lighter fluid
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You use a gas or pellet grill where fire starters are not part of the startup routine
- Fuel Charcoal
- Material Wax, Wood
- Priced 76% below the category median ($29.68 across 211 tracked models)
Pros
- Very affordable at $6.99, easy to stock up
- Wax and wood construction avoids lighter fluid chemicals
- 4.4 stars across 412 reviews shows reliable buyer satisfaction
- Works with charcoal setups without any special tools
Cons
- No dimensions or unit-count data listed, making it harder to compare value per pack
- Not applicable for gas or pellet grills
- Wax starters can soften or stick together in hot storage conditions
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 412 owner ratings
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Popularity3.0/5
412 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other grills, grill parts and burners, smokers and smoking gear, grill tools, outdoor griddles, outdoor kitchen appliances and grill covers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
['The Stanbroil Q017-24-SQ is a charcoal fire starter built from wax and wood, two materials that have been used in fire-starting products for decades. At $6.99 it is one of the more affordable items in the grill-parts and accessories category, making it easy to keep a supply on hand through the season.', 'Wax and wood starters work by igniting quickly and burning long enough to catch charcoal briquettes or lump charcoal. They avoid the petroleum smell and flare risk associated with liquid lighter fluid, which many backyard grillers prefer when cooking food over the coals.', 'Stanbroil is a brand with a track record in grill replacement parts, and the 412-review count at 4.4 stars shows this starter has found a consistent audience. Dimensions and weight data are not listed, so quantity per pack is something to confirm before ordering.']
Specifications
| Fuel | Charcoal |
|---|---|
| Material | Wax, Wood |
Performance notes
This is a charcoal-use fire starter made from wax and wood. No BTU rating applies to a fire starter, but the material combination is designed to ignite easily and burn steadily long enough to light charcoal. Wax provides a sustained flame while the wood substrate gives the starter structural shape for easy handling.
What buyers say
At 4.4 stars from 412 reviews, buyer feedback is consistently positive. For a consumable accessory at $6.99, that rating level indicates most buyers are getting repeatable results across different charcoal setups.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use this fire starter with a charcoal chimney?
Wax and wood fire starters are commonly used at the base of charcoal chimneys. You place one or two starters under the chimney grate, light them, and set the chimney on top. The sustained flame from the wax catches the charcoal above without needing paper or fluid.
Does this starter leave any residue or taste on food?
Wax and wood starters are designed to burn off completely before cooking begins. Standard practice is to wait until the charcoal is fully ashed over, typically 15 to 20 minutes, before placing food on the grill. At that point the starter material has long since burned away.