Worked for 3+ Years so far
It looks like a lot of the ratings here are plugging this thing into old outlets that cannot support 1.5kW. It’s a shame that these reviews are bringing down the overall rating of a product that I’ve had a ton of success with for over 3 years now. People really need to use their critical thinking skills here: this device is going to heat an entire room; It puts out 1.5kW of heat; It’s going to draw >10A from a standard wall outlet in the US. You need to have outlets that at least somewhat new and not dirt cheap to support this kind of power. It’s a real bummer that people are knocking this product for their shitty house wiring. Very disappointing to see the spread of misinformation from people that have no idea how electricity works.
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What many people don't know...
've had this unit for 4 years and it works perfectly. I love it! It is cool to the touch, so it's confusing to read other reviewers stating differently. That's one of the primary advantages of having a ceramic heater in the first place.
What many people don't know, and I just found out myself, is that a space heater draws a lot of energy and must have the proper wiring and electrical outlet to operate safely. I was just researching space heaters for RV's and they laid it all out there for me. You need a 20 amp circuit and outlet to safely run a space heater. I can see from the pictures that past reviewers did not have the proper outlet, and that means they didn't have the electrical wiring to support the unit. A 20 amp outlet has a different look, which has a little sideways T (just search for the image online). You cannot simply change out the outlet either. You must have the proper wiring behind it - 12 gauge wire...AND most extension cords are 14 gauge vs. 12 gauge so be careful about using those too.
My guess is that past reviewers reporting melt/fire/smoke issues didn't have the right wiring. And really, unless you are an electrician, or a serious DIYer regarding electrical, most people probably wouldn't know any better. We just aren't really taught this stuff. Again, past reviewers clearly show they were using the wrong outlet, one that wouldn't support this heater.
A Great Buy, But…
I have to say that I purchased this for my 90-plus-year-old grandmother, who is ALWAYS cold! As her house at the time was over 60 years old, the heating system didn’t work very well to heat up the entire house. As she was, for the most part, confined to her bed, there was no register in her room nor was the register in the back of the house functioning, so she was absolutely not able to get any heat in her bedroom.
So I decided to purchase this for her. The thing with my grandmother is, well, she’s frugal and hates having a lot of money “wasted” on her, and this philosophy makes her instantly hate whatever you buy her that costs money. And so it was with this. She didn’t like it, didn’t want anything to do with it. At first. But I installed it for her (and the installation process was so simple—take it out of the box and plug it in!) and put batteries in the remote and gave it to her. I walked her through how to use it (because I knew she would in the end) and then left her to it.
And—lo and behold!—we came up on a day that was pretty cold, and she decided to try it out. Again, it doesn’t have to be too cold for my grandmother to be cold, but this day WAS cold, and she just couldn’t get warm no matter how many covers she used. So out came the remote and on went the heater.
And she LOVED it!!!
Honestly, once she (finally) tried it, she very RARELY turned it off!
So, yes, it was a great buy, but (and here comes the reason behind my title’s “but”), when her heating bill came—wow! The bill was excessively high! Now, I’ll say this for the product: Most people probably wouldn’t need the unit on as often or for as long as my grandmother, so their bills probably wouldn’t be too high, but, for an elderly woman on a pension, well, the bill was just TOO high.
So I had to be the bad guy (or, as I’m part Cherokee, I guess I was actually the manifestation of the term “Indian giver!”) and put the kibosh on using this product. There was just NO way she would be able to afford the high energy bills with this product. And, boy, was she upset! For the woman who went kicking and screaming to using the heater, she was WOUNDED that I had to take away the remote and unplug the unit.
Bottom line to this rather sad review is: This is a great product. My always-cold grandmother adored it once she gave it a chance. (And she LOVED the remote! Especially since it meant she could stay bundled up under her covers and not have to move to turn on the machine.) I think she even actually commented on how she wasn’t feeling cold all the time when the machine was on. The only downside would be that it jacked up her bill too high to continue using.
Anyway, I still have the unit…just in case. But I ended up buying her a 100%-wool blanket that was recommended to me as being REALLY warm. And she likes it, too.
Still, I don’t really consider this as a waste of money, even though she’s not using it anymore. It did what it was supposed to do in keeping her warm, and I am grateful for that.
Do I recommend this: Yes. Just be aware that your heating bill MAY go up. (I say “may” because, as I said, you may only need this for a few hours a day, which may not matter too much in the end, bill-wise. But if you use it as my grandma did—all day, every day—then I’m pretty certain you’ll notice a huge spike in your bill.)
Good quiet "task" heater
Quiet. Doesn't have a loud blower. Ocscillation feature is quiet and useful at times. Automatic temperature control work well. Stable on a medium pile carpet. The only thing I didn't like is the rear "pocket" where you put your hand to pick it up. The upper surface is sloped such that unit slips off the fingertips and falls forward. Not a big deal as long as you use your other hand to keep that from happening. But seems like a stupid design oversight. I might apply some friction tape (double side tape) on the surface to make moving it a one handed affair. Don't expect this unit to heat up an entire large room...but good if you are sitting 4 feet away from it (watching TV on a sofa or easy chair. I haven't used the timer function but I expect it will work OK. I need to add that it does have two heat output levels: Hi and Lo.
I LOVE IT - it does the job
I had purchased it for small use until my furnace broke. We then had to depend on this heater and that is when I fell in love with it. There is nothing much to it.. its a heater and suppose to heat.
But here is what I really love:
- It moves (rotates) like those moving fans
- It has built in thermostat.. so it keeps the room to a steady temperature
- It works (we used it in the bedroom when it was 15 degrees outside and it kept the bedroom to a nice 75 degrees)
- It feels really well built (gives a vibe of something expensive and not cheap)
I would recommend it
Excellent, affordable, portable, with nice features.
Handy, works well, portable. Read instructions to figure out how to work the features. Good product. While the rest of the item is cool while in operation, the front where the hot air is blowing out is very warm. Even though you can put this closer than 3 feet to items and have no problems, the instructions do say to keep it three feet from other items. I believe that is standard safety advice. So, be aware that you'll need to be careful as with any heater. I feel this is much safer than many heaters, though. It won't catch anything on fire by just touching it for a second, but potentially it could heat something up. So, don't let it be right by anything flammable, particularly aerosol cans, paper, fabric, etc. I wouldn't put it on the floor of a child's room, but I would put it on the floor or on a desk for an adult's bedroom. Just place it carefully. I think you could put this on a purpose built shelf off the floor but you might want to also install a fan on the opposite side of the room or use a ceiling fan that blows air down to the floor so that the heat doesn't just stay at the top of the room. Be aware that as with any fan, this might dry your eyes out if it's blowing directly on you. I set it so it blows away from me and have no problem. The oscillation feature is also very nice. It doesn't actually work without heating, so you can't use it just as a fan. I'd love it if it did because then I'd only need one item year round. I have another, much larger fan of this type and brand for warm weather. Great brand. The thermostat on this is fantastic so you don't have to guess or constantly monitor. Love the remote though I haven't used it yet. My nonheating fan of this brand has one too, and it makes life easier. Also, if you put enough space between the heater and wet clothing for safety, you can use this with the oscillating feature to help dry clothing on a rack or hanging someplace. It really makes a difference. I have aimed it into my bathroom from the hall and aimed it at towels and other items hanging on a rod I installed in the shower, and it helps them dry much faster rather than get mildewy in the winter. While I wouldn't use it around water so don't actually put it in the bathroom, when we're not using the bathroom and want to dry it out, putting this in the hall aimed into the bathroom helps. I do not have small children or pets in my household, and this might be less practical if it's more likely to get knocked over. Another thing I do is aim this at windows that tend to get mold around the edges from condensation in the winter due to being single paned. Mold is extremely dangerous to your health and is a carcinogen, and the bleach you might use to get rid of it also has a carcinogentic component. So, if you can wipe off those windows in the morning and then aim this heater fan from a distance at those windows afterward or even at night to prevent the buildup, you can reduce the mold. I live in a tiny city efficiency in an extremely expensive part of town, and so I am learning to deal with substandard housing conditions to avoid a time-consuming and stressful commute. This little heater fan allows me to skip using the ancient gas heater my landlord maintains, even keeping the pilot light off all year. Without the thermostat, this wouldn't work. Mind you, I live in Los Angeles and freezing temps are not the rule. So, we keep it mostly off during the day as we heat up this little place just cooking and showering, and then we put it on at night or anytime it's especially cool. It's a way we can avoid the burnoff chemicals and the fire risk of putting furniture close to the gas heater which is in an awkward place. While it's a hassle to have to do it, this little machine makes life easier. After we move from here, I can see using this for a bedroom while keeping the main house heat much lower at night or using it in a home office when others are gone, just to be comfy without heating up the whole house.
Efficient and durable, have mine for four years! Energy efficient and Heat large rooms! (9yr Update)
*Scroll to bottom for 9 year update!*
Purchased five of these four years ago, during winter 2011. My wife and I live in NYC, the apartment we lived in at the time had issues with the heating system. The landlord and I worked out a deal so I may purchase these and he'd cover the expenses (I get to keep them), including the difference on the electric bill. We lived in a large second floor four bedroom apartment.
The heat emitted from these are wonderful and the automatic setting keeps each room you have one in extremely comfortable. After having moved from the apartment gave 2 back to the landlord which, he left in the apartment for the next tenants (new tenants are friends of mine and love the heaters). In my new apartment I still use one of the three heaters in addition to the apartments heating system to keep it comfortable at all times. Lent one to a friend of my wife's who's heating went out while landlord was away for a few days and she loved it - preferred it over the regular heating system. She asked if she may keep it for longer and kept it for a few months until she decided to purchase one.
You may use one in a large room and it works extremely well. In our previous apartment the master bedroom was huge. It was big enough to fit a queen size bed (could've easily fit a king), with entire bedroom set, two large wardrobe closets, a long full-size sofabed, desk with chair, and a chest of drawers - no it didn't look crowded and yes still had plenty space to spare - yes it really was in NYC.
Four years of use and the heaters still work just as well as the first day. Extremely energy efficient, doesn't make a big difference on the electric bill. We keep it on the automatic temperature setting so it turns on once it reaches below a specific setting. Even when it stays on for long periods of time doesn't make much of a dent on the electric bill.
9 Year Update:
My original review was written in 2015 (4 years after purchasing), this was my first winter in current apartment. After writing the review we decided to stop using the apartments heating system and fully switch back to using these heaters as we did in our previous apartment. The apartment uses steam radiators (just like previous apartment) and we originally figured it would work out using it here better than in our previous apartment. It did heat the apartment much better than the previous one, however it heated the apartment a bit too much. The amount of steam and heat even if turned down extremely low, was unbearable - plus it would randomly start emitting a loud banging noise (like someone hammering on the metal pipes within the walls) every so often which was extremely annoying especially in the middle of the night. We decided to turn the steam radiators completely off and started strictly using the Lasko heaters again. Two winters later, in 2017 two of the three heaters died out and completely stopped working in the beginning of winter - they lasted 7 long years without weakening or any other issues. We replaced them with two of the same exact heaters. The third heater is now 9 years old and it worked just as well as the two newer heaters during the last two winters (remainder of 2017 and all of 2018). We did purchase a Dyson fan/heater in summer of 2017 and then again in summer of 2018, as well as a small tabletop Lasko heater (also an extremely amazing heater by Lasko) which we placed on the bathroom windowsill. We do now also use them in addition to the three Lasko heaters, but only purchased them because we wanted to have the ability to keep the three Lasko heaters at significantly lower settings while still maintaining the desired apartment temperature. Since we also wanted to add fans for warmer weather, we decided it made sense to purchase all in one device's to not have to have two fans plus two extra heaters as we don't have much space for storage. While we also like the Dyson devices, the Lasko heaters by far outperform the heat from the Dyson devices. The Dyson devices do have the pros of being cool to the touch and children cannot burn themselves with it, plus it has a wide angle setting which emits the heat for a whole section as opposed to only being directional. Either way, the Lasko heaters heat a room while only being directional and obviously last without losing strength for years to come. The Dyson devices seem to lose strength after continuous days of use and need to be powered off for a few hours every once in a while, and the first one purchased had completely stopped emitting heat on the fourth or fifth month of use. It may have been defective as once replaced neither of the two Dysons stopped emitting heat and hopefully last as well as the Lasko heaters - especially since they are by far significantly more expensive.
Hope the original review and this update help others who are looking to make a decision on whether or not it's worth the purchase.
Fyi, my friends (mentioned in original review) still have the ones we left for them in our previous apartment and they are also still going strong - which means 2 devices lasted 7 years, and then 9 years and 9 NY winters later the other 3 are still going strong. For less than $80 - you seriously can't go wrong!
Good heater
Works well, hasn't caught fire or anything (heh). I like it.
Two things I kind of wish were different:
-It warms the space to two degrees above whatever temp you set it at. So if you set it to 73F, it's gonna run until 75, and then when the room gets down to 72 do the same thing again.
-The remote doesn't have any screen to display the temp.
Otherwise it's great.
Tried a number of heaters in the past - this one is the best of those
Design-wise, I like that it does not take up a great deal of space and that it oscillates. It supplements enough heat to a 14x14 basement level den/bedroom that has a large window. The window lets in an incredible amount of cold air. It helps keep the room warm at all times (door to room is about 90% closed). The temperature setting function puzzles me somewhat. It seems to go quite a bit above the desired setting before pausing. That doesn't cause a problem, but it is curious. Bottom line, much better than the "radiator" type I have used in the past and the smaller stationary ones. I bought a second one for a room upstairs. That should serve as a positive endorsement.
My favorite heater!
This is a really great heater. It puts out more heat than you’d think and the safety features make me feel secure using it on carpet. It has a thermostat you can set, it oscillates, Hi/Lo setting, and very lightweight. It takes up very little room. You can set a timer for it to stay on for an hour, two hours, etc and then go off.
I have bought several of these, not because they stop working, but I just don’t want to run out! My elderly mother uses two at her house and likes them, too. If I didn’t trust these heaters, I certainly wouldn’t buy them for her to use. She had metal heaters before. These heaters don’t get hot on the outside like the metal ones do. Fits into a regular outlet, nothing special needed. As with any heater, just don’t plug into a power strip. Use the wall outlet. Just a great product! I highly recommend it and I’m very picky!
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent heater
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022
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These heaters are excellent. I own 2 and I’m buying a 3rd. I bought them on Amazon over a year ago and use them daily in the winter (Nov-March). We live in Vermont and primarily heat with wood and wood pellets. There are a few areas that the wood heat has a hard time reaching in our house so I bought these to supplement. We use one in our bedroom and one in our toddler’s room. They heat up quickly, warm larger rooms well, and the thermostat, timer, etc work as advertised. I saw a review that complained about the unit reaching 77 when set to 73. The manual clearly states that the thermostat allows the temp to rise 4 degrees above the set temp before shutting off. It then kicks back on when it reads 1 degree below set temp. This gives the unit time to cool down while the room temp gradually (or not so gradually in an old house like ours) drops back to the set temp. Otherwise this thing would just keep running and be turning on and off way more frequently if there’s only a 2 degree temp range. This isn’t your home furnace…it’s a small space heater with a reasonably accurate and reliable thermostat. Also keep in mind it sits down low so the temp it reads may differs slightly from the temp read by a thermometer higher up in the room. I have accurate analog thermometers in every room to monitor heat distribution and can say these units are consistent and register the same temp drops and elevations that my room thermometers do. They’re usually reading a few degrees cooler than my thermometers which I expect since they’re low and on a cold floor. As far as safety goes, we’ve had zero issues with overheating or any issues I’ve seen in other reviews. With a mix of newer and older wiring we’ve had no issues whatsoever. We have these running all night nearly every night from November to March and during extra cold days we move them around if we’re home and cold. When running they are warm but not dangerously hot to the touch. Even the front grill can be touched without burning when operating on high output after a running a while. My toddler does not mess with it but has accidentally knocked it over and picked it back up safely by himself while it’s running. Likewise my dog likes to lay near it and has run into it without injuring himself. These heaters have not led to a major energy cost increase. In summary, I highly recommend these. Like I said, was back on this page over a year later to buy another one because they’re that good. I’ve used a number of alternatives and none has matched the heat output, energy cost, or safety these have provided so until I have an issue I’ll stick with them. I will update this review if anything changes.
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Tom G
5.0 out of 5 stars So Nice I Bought It Twice
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2019
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I bought one of these two years ago because I lived in an apartment where the landlord paid for (and thus set) the heat. I wanted some extra warmth so I bought this electric heater.
I now live in a house where the kitchen is in the basement and always incredibly cold. So I use the heater down there when I'm eating.
It quickly warms the area but if you want it to directly blow on your body be aware that the fan is narrow. The exterior remains cool to the touch, and the heater is lightweight and easy to carry and transport. A remote is included.
I had the heater for two years without issue until one day I smelled something and it turned off and wouldn't turn back on. So I ordered another heater. An hour later it began working again so I now have two of these.
The only thing I'd be careful of is that the heater does not turn off after a fixed period of time unless you set the timer. That can be dangerous if you're not there to monitor or smell it for long periods of time. Also if it tips over it doesn't shut off either.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap Remote Control Oscillating Heat
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2020
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We needed a replacement for an expensive cabinet style ceramic heater that died mid winter. We were using it for supplemental heat in our poorly insulated family room. We already had plans to renovate the room come summer time, so I was not looking for an expensive solution for a temporary situation. As it turns out, this heater was much more efficient than our expensive unit that died. The fact that the heater rotates to spread the warmth over the entire room is a great feature. And, if you are a lazy senior citizen like the folks in our house, the remote control makes this even better still. This type of heater is not the cheapest to use as a primary heat source, but as a supplementary source, this unit rocks.
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Birdy
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent small tower heater!
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2019
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I can only say, I love the size.... very stable.....soothing soft quiet sound....Oscillator...chose heat setting, timer... Warm and cozy quick. Very solid, well made. There is nothing to dislike. So I am so glad I ordered two! One for the Family Room, the other can travel with me as needed...maybe on covered patio or porch! PERFECT for my needs! Just plugged one in today....and I love it!
Next day: Family room is cold, I turn on this little tower heater and the thermostat on it says 68 degrees...I kick back AND WITHIN 5 MINUTES.....the thermostat is now at 73 degrees!! OMG! I can now turn it off for awhile! So great!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great heater with longevity.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2021
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Before buying a heater, I did a lot of research and read a ton of reviews before settling on this one. Glad I did. It's been more than 5 years and this still works amazingly. And yes, the remote has lasted just as well.
It heats up a 200-300 sq.ft. enclosed area within 15-25mins. depending on how many windows the area has and if the ceilings are vaulted or not. I remember one time, I lived in an apartment with vaulted ceilings and it was 53°F. The heater was able to warm up my room to a comfortable 65°F in a little under 20mins. My current studio is small, about 200 sq.ft. with normal ceilings and it heats my place up in 10mins.
If I had one complaint, it would be the handle. The way it's shaped makes it difficult to get a good grip on the heater so it slips from my hand easily when I'm moving it. I have to use two hands to move it around. But other than that, it's great.
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Cathie Burkland
5.0 out of 5 stars Will heat a decent size room
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2022
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The heat capability is pretty nice with this heater. It's instant..and the oscillation really helps with heating a room.
Love the remote. I use this heater to warm up my bedroom. I can set a timer...or I can turn it of from my bed once the room is toasty warm.
Love that it has a thermostat - no guessing.
This heater is also extremely quiet. Even when oscillating.
I'm very pleased with this purchase. The heater is a great value. I'm confident of the quality. I've several Lasko fans for years & they are still running - quietly, to note - after more than 7 summers.
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LadyoftheLake
5.0 out of 5 stars Bought a second one!
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2022
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I bought one last winter and loved it so much I bought a second one this year as well. Now I have one making my living room cozy and another I keep in my garage for our winter “smoke space”. I only really run my central heating to keep the house from going freezing and the space heater to warm up the space we are actually in. My heat stays on 68 so my house stays cool and my heater rarely kicks on unless it’s super cold out (I live in Texas). So the space heater just goes where ever I go to settle in for a while. I left the heater on in the garage last night and the space was at a comfortable 64 at 5 am this morning when I went to have my morning smoke and coffee.
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Christos G. Spirakis
5.0 out of 5 stars Faulty Thermostat - Edit of Initial review
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2022
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01/08/2022: Updated review: I need to change my review bellow. The thermostat does not have a flaw. However my assumptions do! This unit is newer than the one I had, and a little bit different in functionality. So, since they are almost identical, I assumed they worked the same. But they do not. So by reading the instructions, I realized that I was missing the step to set it in auto after I set up the desired temperature. Being in auto, the unit stops running when it reaches it, as it should, and resumes back when it goes a couple degrees below of that setting. So I have updated to 5 stars, and stand corrected!
I used to have the same model that lasted for years. Therefore, when it finally broke, I opted to buy the very same model, due to my prior experience with it. It seems the unit that I received, has a malfunction on the thermostat department, I set the temperature say for 69 degrees Fahrenheit, but it keeps going and going, until it is too hot, and I need to shut if off manually. The rest of the unit works fine. So I would consider it as a quality control issue. It it too much of a hustle to return it, and I don't have the original box anyway. I will not say I do or I do not recommend this heater, because it could be a one off faulty unit.
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Kay Holley
5.0 out of 5 stars 10 years running
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2021
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This little heater is coming up on its 10th anniversary of heating our living room. It is the only source of warmth in the room where it lives, and it does a good job. It is never hot to the touch, it still oscillates, and it has never fallen down. Now--when we have those infrequent spells where it is below 20 degrees, it does struggle. I would buy another one without reservation. In fact, I think I will!
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Dirk J. Willard
5.0 out of 5 stars Best heater I've seen
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2016
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I ran this unit through a few cycles before settling on a test. Here's the results.
Fixed: room size 179 square feet in 7-ft ceiling. Two windows on windy side of basement. One window has a curtain and is sealed with plastic sheet. The other is poorly covered in plastic sheet alone. The windows are not thermopanes. The starting temperature is about 64 F. The Floor measures out at about 60 F. The door seals well against thin carpet.
Settings: 67 F starts heater. The set point is 70 F. The unit oscillates.
Test 1: (Cold test with room left alone.) Time to heat: ~20 minutes. Ambient temperature outside: 32 F/ 17(WC). Temperature measured on the heater read 73 F.
Test 2: (Maintenance temperature) Time to heat: 4 minutes. Ambient temperature outside: 37/27 F.
Test 3: (Maintenance temperature) Time to heat: 4 minutes. Ambient temperature outside: 38/24 F.
Test 4: (Maintenance temperature) Time to heat: 3 minutes. Ambient temperature outside: 38/24 F. Core temperature: 265 F. Cord temperature
(at base of unit): 85 F.
Note that after about 5 minutes, the core temperature (the shell of the heating unit) measured about 170 F.
These tests were performed on a heater operating on a 20 amp circuit. Based on the comments in Amazon I would not use this heater on a 15 amp circuit.
Pros: quick heater; quiet fan (barely know it's running); no hot spots; auto settings remain while the unit is plugged in; fan has timer setting; proportional band control maintains 2 F band around set point. If turned off, the automatic controls are off too.
Cons: initially smells (My nose was running for the first day: the smell is almost un-noticed after three days.); the handle is slightly awkward --- use your hand below to balance lifting --- the surface of the heater is safely cool.
Observations: the oscillation by the unit is limited to 90 degrees; the remote control only works by pointing it directly at the heater --- if the unit is more than 30 degrees away it won't respond with the acknowledging "beep"; the remote seems to work up to a distance of 15-ft --- it could be more but that's as far as I've tested it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I'll only buy this space heater
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2021
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I love this space heater so much that it's the only one I'll buy. I've tried more than several in my life time and this is the best, by far. Has all of the features I'm looking for. Child safe. Heats quickly and efficiently. Usually gets turned on every day for about 7-8 months of the year and lasts about 4 years before I need to replace it for whatever reason (I never clean the thing). This is my 3rd one so far (bought in 2017) and now I'm going to buy another one or two this winter (2021, this is a very delayed review).
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Kat A
5.0 out of 5 stars Do Not Use For Exotic Pets
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2022
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People with exotic pets, like birds and some mammals, need to be wary of this heater for an exotic's room. It worked great for about three months. I thought I had struck gold! A few weeks ago, thermostat is set at 72F and the room read 94F when I walked into it. I had multiple animals dead. I'm in their room multiple times a day so it happened quickly. However, we unplugged everything, rearranged everything, made adjustments, double checked the heating, checked the room's air flow and circulation, etc. since it had all been working great until now. There was a lot of very frequent babysitting on the room but it was going well. I walked in there the other day and found the room had gone from 73F to 96F in four hours. More animals dead. Do not take your eyes off of this heater. BUT, I guess if you're just someone looking for a heater to use while you are in a room, it would probably work for you. But don't ever leave this thing running if you step out.
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jeanie35
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT little heater.............
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2016
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This is the third heater of this model that I have purchased. Living alone, it seems silly to heat the entire house when I am just sitting
in the living room reading or watching TV in the evening. I do not use them during the day, except to warm the bathroom for a shower.
I heat the house with propane and it is not cheap. SO I anticipate a big savings using these little heaters. I also have Lasko tower fans
which I have used in the summer for at least five years. So I hope to get as long a life from these little heaters as the tower fans.
My living room is about 16X20 with high ceilings, and also opens into the dining room and kitchen. SO this is almost like one huge room.
That is the reason for using three fans. I can already see they will do the job. IF not they are reasonable enough that I will order one more.
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Susanne
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent heater
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2021
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I have a regular Lasko tower heater I used last year but I moved it into the bathroom for more warmth in there. So I decided to try this heater for the living room and I am glad I did. This heater throws out a lot more heat and warms up the living room 4 degrees in about 30 or 40 minutes. the other one took all night to move the thermostat 2 degrees. I am impressed with this one to say the least. My living room is big too because it is joined with the dining room.
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Karensguy
5.0 out of 5 stars Very satisfied with this space heater.
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2022
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Very satisfied with this space heater.
Although it has a thermostat we do not use it. We set it at “low” or “high” heat setting depending on the room we are in. In a bedroom room with the door closed we set it on “low” and it warms the room nicely. In an open area like the living room we set it on the “high” heat setting and point it directly toward us. It doesn’t necessarily heat the entire living room since it is quite large, but pointed directly at us works nicely.
The remote control is a very nice feature. But keep in mind that it is infrared, not radio control. Therefore, you have to point the remote directly at the heater, which I am sure is for safety reasons.
We leave the reciprocating feature running 100% of the time.
It doesn’t seem to have affected our power bill noticeably. Although it may have gone down slightly since we tend to turn the thermostat down a little more for the entire house and only heat the area we are located at.
I will probably buy a couple more for the different areas of the house we tend to move around to.
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gtb4775
5.0 out of 5 stars Much better than most at this price point
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2022
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On high, you can set a shut-off temp as well as oscillate. On low, it will oscillate and be either "on" or "off". Diffuses heat to a wider area than other portable heaters. Remote works ok if you point directly at unit from a few feet away. VERY quiet also. Recommend.
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Jesse Garcia
5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly efficient for a 40’x15’ office
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2021
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My office is 40’ x 15’ and I was doubtful that I could warm it with this heater. It’s December in California, so it’s not extremely cold. Ambient temp average is maybe 40* F. I set this unit to 76* and after about 2.5 hours I was sweating! I dropped it down to 70* and after a couple minutes it shut off due to the thermostat. I’ve used it for two weeks now and haven’t had problems. I will update this review if I do have a problem. 1/1/2021.
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Id_say_if_its_terrible
5.0 out of 5 stars Great heater for your money
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2021
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I am in an old house with single pane windows and limited heat. This heater saves me and serves as my primary heat source. The energy costs are manageable and it works exactly as you would want it to. It covers a lot of ground (easily heating a 600 sq. ft. room). We love it and would buy it again without hesitation.
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Ms. Zee
5.0 out of 5 stars In its 6th year!
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2022
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It's a GREAT heater. I have ZERO complaints. I’ll have it running for ten or more hours with no problems, and if the room is too hot, it temporarily stops. If you want to turn back on, turn it off, and then it right back on.
Now, I’m working from home, so I carry my heater back forth and, because of that, dropped a few times. Now there’s a small dent on the side, and once in a while, it might make a buzzing sound; however, it started AFTER. I dropped it the third time. Anyways, it works like a charm! Overall, an excellent product and lasting product. It’s worth the buy!
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Bill Gerdes
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Model 5586
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2022
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I was between buying this and the Lasko model 5586, so I decided to experiment and buy them both. Compared to the 5586, this one puts out way more heat and the fans blow harder. I thought maybe the 5586 would be better since it is taller, but it is taller for no reason because the actual area where heat is blown out is the same size.
My favorite thing about this is the automatic temperature control setting since it seems very accurate.
Buy this heater and you won’t be disappointed.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great heater. Easy directions. Wonderful price.
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021
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I bought one 6 years ago, and it worked great without any problems or maintenance until first week of seventh year!
Last week it started kicking off the circuit breaker on the power tower when in the high mode, but still works fine in the low mode. With the low mode, the one hour turn off goes off in ten minutes, but the two hour setting works perfectly.
It has always done automatically off 2 degrees higher than setting, and comes back on at one degree lower than selected temperature.
I have now ordered a new one, with the current lower price. I still plan to use the over six year old one in the low mode as an auxiliary in a cold spot of my living room.
I disconnected baseboard heaters in entire apartment and only use this heater.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Crazy Electric Bill and Burnt Plastic Smell
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2020
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Works great, remote is nice. Thermostat is awesome. A little worrying that it doesn’t shut off if knocked over, but once it reaches the temperature the thermostat is set at it will shut off.
Update: After using it over a year it smells of burnt plastic every time I turn it off. Also noticed my electric bill is $200 higher than it should be since I’ve been running it when I’m not at work, set at 65 degrees.
I will use my propane furnace from now on. Who would have thought that propane was cheaper than this little heater. Propane heats better anyway.
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Cosmo Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars So far so good
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2019
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To reduce heating bills, this heater has worked great as I am the only one in the house for long periods so it doesn't make sense to heat the entire house when this heater does a really good job of heating a single room. After seeing my gas and electric bill, I waited to post a review until the next bill came through, and this is definitely a cost saver if your situation is like mine. Seeing as we are having a very cold winter here, this fella has been running a lot of hours and works well consistently. It's very easy to use - does everything you need it to without complicating it by including features you don't. Hopefully it continues to work this well!
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Coffeeholic
5.0 out of 5 stars Does The Job
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2021
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Very easy to use. Able to set the temperature and also rotation. Also has high/low heat setting and a timer if you need it. On a 20 degree day it heats our 400 sq ft room from 66 deg to 72 deg in about an hour.
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Melanie
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice & Toasty
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2019
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I bought this for my home office which is above an unheated garage. Periodically it gets very chilly even though there is home heating. Generally, it's when my husband has the garage doors open and the heat pump just can't keep up with it.
I situated this near my desk so when I'm sitting nearby, it toasts up the area. I find the features worth the bit of extra money. It oscillates so it gives a wider ambient warmth. It has a timer and a thermostat so I can set it to reach a specific temperature and it will go on and off during the allotted time. I also keep the remote by my recliner so that I can operate it from the other side of the room. I would buy this model again. It's just what I need for a medium sized room.
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Andrew Czop
5.0 out of 5 stars So far so good with this heater
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2018
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So far so good with this heater. We added 2 of these heaters this winter for bedrooms so we can turn down our main (oil) heat for the whole house overnight. We have a slightly older lasko cyclonic heater as well as some non digital ones to compare to.
I really like 2 things about this heater.
First, it's internal sensor for sensing room temperature is pretty accurate AND responsive, which means you can use the set temperature settings the way you'd expect. Our older lasko heater is also digital, however, it's room temperature sensor is so bad that it is basically useless. The old one is very unresponsive (takes several minutes to register change) and is often off by 5-8 degrees. This new lasko, 755320, is usually within +2/-1 degree of the set temperature (per a few other temperature sensors we use to monitor it).
In addition to the accurate and responsive room temperature sensor, the other thing I like about this unit is the oscillate feature. This seems to spread the heat more evenly throughout a room and seems to allow occupants to feel the effects of the heater more quickly.
Other than that, I found it to be smaller than expected (a good thing), and lightweight and easy to move from room to room. The handle could probably offer better grip with a lip or catch inside, and could probably be placed to offer a little better balance, but it still serves its purpose fine. You know it's a good heater when the only nitpicking I can do is how balanced the unit is when grabbing it by the handle!
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SaraMayRN
5.0 out of 5 stars Great heater
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2021
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I got one of these through a work rewards program and we love it. When my husband started stealing it from the bathroom to use elsewhere in the house in the morning I decided to buy him his own. The functions are very nice (high/low heat, rotating, timer, ect). We don't use the remote much just because it is usually close enough to just operate on the heater but they do work and would be handy if it was across the room. That just gave me an idea to play a joke on my husband. Anyway, we've had the first one for about a year and the second for about 5 months and both still operate as they did when we first got them. Definitely worth the money to me.
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SteelMan
5.0 out of 5 stars long lasting quality
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2021
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have been using these heaters for years. they are durable and relatively quiet. I prefer the models that show room temperature when on. I always use them on low (about 950 watts). I believe it lasts longer than it would on high. They are not economical compared to air source heat pumps. Use them carefully - no undersized extension cords, no walking on the cord, pets do not chew on the cord - could be fatal. Hours of use will dry the air out to the point that your home gets too dry affecting breathing comfort . During dry weather, when humidity dips into the 30s I use a steam vaporizer to push humidity up into the 40s otherwise your nasal passages get uncomfortably dry. Overall, a good product.
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Robert F. Hettel
5.0 out of 5 stars Have had this several months now - Works very well.
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2019
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To my surprise, this unit has performed above expectations, Note* generally run it on low, usually nore more than an hour on high, before switching to low. this is used in a 19 x 19 attached garage, which has the main door opened about 1 1/2 inches for air flow, ( we smoke in the garage), during the winter in washington state, it kept the garage bearable. I also do some wood work out there, and at night would let it run several hours to keep the garage semi friendly, so far no issues. bought this in The beginning of Dec 2019 - its the end of April now and its still working fine. for the price, very happy. Note its not going to heat the space toasty, but it can help keep it bearble, when the temps get below 30, it runs on a 15 amp breaker , and it will trip the breaker, if you run anything else on the circuit when on high, when on low, you can run some things, but watch the amperage, a shop vac turned on will trip a breaker even on the low setting. My sander doesn't, but its only 3 amps. Note have never noticed the cord getting too hot, it does get warm, but well within reason even on high.
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Mary S Van Order
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful unit
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2022
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We had a situation where our heat pump stopped working. I bought one of these to use in the living room to help take the chill off. This unit has a lot of very nice features and does a good job warming up a small room quickly. It did such a good job that we ordered another one for our upstairs area. Very happy with both purchases. One thing to note. We have Lasko tower fans in our home as well. We discovered that when you turn on the remote for the heater the fan also comes on if it is close to the heater unit. They must be on the same frequency. So just be aware that turning on one unit will also turn on this unit, if both products are Lasko.
5.0 out of 5 stars Works Perfect
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2021
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Works great! We have two of their products and they both were as described and work as described! They’re great! Would highly recommend. We live in a drafty 1900’s farmhouse and these heaters work great in any room we put them in! I like the remote control, the temperature settings and oscillating and non oscillating features. We have a 10x10 bathroom that we have one of these in. We set the temp on the unit and shut the bathroom door and this unit keeps our bathroom nice and toasty and when you set the temp on it then it kicks off automatically once it hits that temp and doesn’t kick back on til the temp falls below the set temp. So don’t have to worry about overheating.
Our second heater is heating two big rooms since we have an open floor plan. Both rooms are about 20x20 apiece. So I can’t say it keeps both rooms hot but definitely brings the temp up in both rooms and the room it’s actually sitting in (which in our case is our family room) gets plenty warm where you’re kicking your blanket off on the couch or turning the temp down a notch on the heater. We just got this second heater so we may have to put the heater more central to both rooms to get a perfect temp. But like I said we’re trying to heat our family room and kitchen which are big rooms with high ceilings(9-10 feet) but we have the heater sitting in our family room as we use that room the most, and it keeps it plenty warm but also raises the temp in the kitchen. Maybe not hot in kitchen but warmer. Hope this helps folks.
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Jamiebeth
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Nursery
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2015
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This heater is absolutely fantastic. I leave it on all of the time in my nursery to keep the nursery a couple of degrees warmer than the rest of the house since my babies don't use a blanket and their room doesn't have as good of vents as the rest of the house. I keep it up on top of a wooden dresser so that my kids can't reach it and the cord is tucked behind the dresser where they can't get it. The thermostat automatic setting feature works well. I set it once and leave it alone so it comes on and off as needed to keep the room to the temperature I set it to. It is so quiet. Their old heater used to wake me up sometimes (in the room next door) when it would come on and off and I don't hear this one at all from the next room over. You can hear it slightly in the nursery but it doesn't wake up my babies who are now 2. They sleep more heavily than I do. I cannot see the top of the until where the settings are since it is on top of a tall dresser (to keep it away from my kids) but since I can just set it and leave it, that has not been an issue. I would prefer that the settings be made at the bottom of the unit for my purposes. The remove makes it easy to change things without being able to reach the top though. I plan to buy one of these for my master bedroom so that I can preheat my bedroom a little warmer than the rest of the house before I go to bed. I will have to shut it off at night though because the constant cycling on and off would wake me up, but I am a terribly light sleeper.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Still have a couple things to work out
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2021
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There are buttons, temps, settings, and such that I haven't figured out, but I also haven't pulled out the directions to look either. I got two of these, one for my office area (I sit next to a large window and it gets cold in the winter) and another for where ever it may be needed. I like that I can just plug it in and turn it on, high low, whatever, it turns too if I want it to. There appears to be a temp control, but I can't figure it out and for the most part I only have this on for a short bit before I turn it off again, so it isn't that big of a deal. Works for my purposes, and someday I'll read the instructions.
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S. E. Morrison
5.0 out of 5 stars Owned for 8 years and STILL working perfectly!
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2020
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Awesome purchase! We use it all the time during the winter. It saves us money on electric bill because we use it to keep warmer in the bedroom while the rest of the home is set on a cooler setting to save energy as we're not in the rest of the home during the night while we sleep. The timer works flawlessly always and the temp control automatically shuts the heater off when it's at temp. then turns it back on when it senses it starts to get cooler. And the remote still works after all these years. One of the best purchases I ever did!
Purchased here in 2012 and now it's 2020. Still works perfectly. A+++ product!
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bcole85213
5.0 out of 5 stars It's easy to set up, and durable too, keep the place warm at a steady temperature
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2019
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This is the second one I bought not because the first one broke down because the first one lasted long about two years plus it's still running. I like the fact that it has a thermostat the fan, it rotates back and forth, the remote I love and it's easy to use and easy to set up would recommend this there anybody that's looking for a small heater for an apartment, my apartment about 600 square feet, the front one covers the living room kitchen and what would be considered the eating area if my computer was it there, the back one covers the bedroom and both do very well would recommend it very highly to anybody that's looking for durable small heater like I said I use mine in my apartment and it does just fine don't have to use the wall units to keep the place warm. Hope this helps still going strong in 2021,4 years and still working no issues with it
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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Stands up to the Hype
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2020
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When my furnace died, I got an estimate of the repair cost. So much for that. Winter is usually short here and not too brutal, so I decided to try space heaters since I'm the only one here, and that only some of the time. I chose it based on the ratings. This thing works great, looks good, and made the house so much more comfortable. I had first gotten a radiant heater. That's only good if you're standing in front of it because the heat only extends about a couple of feet. With this heater, the fan blows the heat all over and the oscillation (it moves back and forth) that heat is blown in all directions, heating the space quickly. I love, love, love the remote. It's hard for me to get up and down to adjust anything, so this is a lifesaver (or kneesaver, anyway). The temperature adjustment is also perfect for people who have different comfort levels.
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Patrick
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great and does what it should. For the price it's hard to beat
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2016
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I purchased this product because it was on sale and for the price other product could not compete. I hate running my heat in my house since it is so expensive. My thermostat is in my living room so I know the change in temperature. I put the heater in the corner on full speed with the room temperature at 60 degrees. After one hour it was up to 64. After three hours up to 69. The room is 300 square feet with vaulted ceilings. I also put it in the bathroom in the mornings when I wake up. By the time I eat breakfast then come back the room is over 70 degrees and very comfortable even after just 10 minutes with the door shut. I will continue to use this heater throughout the winter. I have still not had to use the furnace in the house and have been comfortable day and night. This product works great and all features work as they should including the remote so I can change functions from the couch.
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Vanessa
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2021
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Awhile back I wanted a heater because my window is really cheap and the wind blows straight at my windows all day. I wanted one to act as a barrier of heat that way my room wasn’t freezing cold. I also needed it because I play video games and watch tv on a computer chair and I don’t like using my blanket as a sleeping bag because it’s usually too small and I still get cold. This will be perfect for warming the back of my legs so they aren’t cold. I remembered that I really liked the lasko cooling fan and decided that I prefer a really good quality long lasting product so I ordered a lasko heater. Let me tell you that I tried ordering a different version of a lasko heater earlier in late November or December and I got it for the expected time spand however it was missing the remote, the screws, and the instructions. Anyway awhile later it finally got returned and I got a refund to go for a different version of a lasko heater. For some reason I couldn’t find the one that I had ordered last time so I resorted to this. It’s a little on the short side but it’s tall enough that it’s perfect for heating the back of my legs. I tested it out pretty early. One important thing that I’d like to share is that you need to follow the safety guidelines! I had no idea about that you need to only have the heater plugged into a outlet by itself and plugging it into a extender is a big no no. Luckily I had someone tell me that or I’d probably have accidentally burned the house down. I didn’t know this before and I was using a really old heater temporarily until I got a much newer one. Anyway I plugged my old heater into a extender and I heard weird crackling sounds but I turned it off immediately(this was my really old heater not the new one). Another thing is keep an eye on this heater because mine started going up to 80 degrees pretty much right away and I had to turn it down immediately. It’s very warm and has that nice heater smell(it’s smells like warm air/warm laundry smell).
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Janet Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome heater!
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2021
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I just bought this for the second time. The first one was a few years old and run a lot and it was working great until my puppy chewed up the cord! (No worries - I now have a cord protector, and it wasn't plugged in!) It very quietly heats the room fast and with the remote I don't have to get up to cut it off. A few minutes will take the chill off the room, and I can cut it off for a while. I was so upset when Phoebe chewed the cord and so happy to find I could still get the exact model on Amazon!
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Stephanie
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect.
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2022
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The quality of this product is undeniably above average! We move it from room to room because our living room and bedroom do not get warm from the furnace heat. I love how you can set a timer on it. It honestly makes us want to buy a second one! We are very happy with our purchase.
Jazzie
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome heater and wish I'd bought this again!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2021
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I purchased this in 2017. Love it, my fav thing is it has a thermometer on it so tell you not just what you set it at but also what the temp is in the room! To me this is great because I ordered another type of tower this year and hate it, wish I'd looked this one up again. The other one by Lasko has NO temperature of the room and also you have to put it at 70 OR 75. Since most people like 72 how does that make sense. Buy this one. It still kicking it 3 yrs later.
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KayCee
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little heater
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2022
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If nothing else can I say I love the remote. Never knew this was something I had been waiting for to come into my life. On serious note, I really so love the remote but the heater is really nice too. I like that it is a little taller than my other one so not just my feet are getting warms the the osculation means that it is also not just a steady blast but nice waves of heat. Haven't had to employ any of the safety features but it is probably just a matter of time and I will update at that time. Glad to know they are potentially there should they be needed. Seems to heat to the advertised ranges and definitely heats up the room it is in quickly.
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TIGER P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Heats in seconds while using less electricity
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2020
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Looked and really scrutinized over what type of small personal heater to buy to replace old Sunbeam quartz heater.
Waste of time, did not realize that a ceramic heater could start heating so quickly, give a nice dry heat at so many different levels and heat a small room up in a manner that it stays warm. Couple this with an oscillating feature, cool to the touch, remote control and lowest electricity usage of all heaters and ceramic wins hands down. This is also one of the better models and rather than a high or low setting this one adjusts from 39-90 degrees in 1 degree increments. This seller also matched the best price on the internet and shipped quickly so that I received days before was expected.
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Dee
5.0 out of 5 stars Yes this will do the job
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2017
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Yeah well the heat went out in the house we are renting... at the beginning of winter. This thing runs all the time to keep us from freezing, bear in mind freezing for us is 60 degrees. It is very quiet, does not blow a lot of air, but warms a 1200 sf house well. Has a rotating function, funnily the rotating function does not have an indicator on the digital display. I noticed the cord gets warm but no issues, it also turns on an off depending on the temp setting. The symbols on the display don't make a lot a sense, but buttons are pretty self explanatory. Pretty stable has not fallen over yet, we have it on a wooden floor, it does not turn off if you pick it up. It is not heavy. You cant burn yourself, we have an 18 month old that puts her fingers into everything so this was a concern. Not sure how you could make one better than this heater. Note that the heater lasted exactly one year, need a new one now :-(
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Danielle J.
5.0 out of 5 stars I. Love. This. Heater.
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2016
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So I live in an ancient house and I'm legitimately afraid of turning on the heater and burning down the house. I don't think the heater in my house has been used in like 15 years and I'm not about to risk it now. This heater is a little champ. It puts out and puts out and never gives up. It's so quiet that I can sleep with it on. It doesn't smell weird either which is a plus after buying two different kinds that perpetually smelled like something is burning. It comes with a little remote that works from across the room and has matching buttons on the heater and the remote so it's super simple to use. The oscillation I don't really ever use but it's there and it's quiet. The timer works great when it's freezing in the morning and I want to keep it warm for the dog but I don't want to leave it on all day. I honestly don't use the hi/low setting because it's frickin' cold and why would I want low heat?? The other cool thing is it automatically turns off/on when it reaches the desired temperature in the room so you don't end up roasting in the middle of the night. This guy is absolutely stellar.
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Megaking559
5.0 out of 5 stars Packs a lot of heat!
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2016
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For a "small" unit, this heater gives off a good amount of heat that will work wonderfully in a small-medium room. I use it for the baby's nursery, 12' x 12' on the low setting and it does the job. I also use it in my master bedroom, 20' x 20', and it will keep the room nice and warm at 74 degrees - it takes about 30 mins to get the room to 74 degrees, depending on the current ambient temperature. The manufacture provided info states that this heater is energy star rated but I have not had it long enough to determine how/if it affects my energy consumption. The heater gives off some noise when it is running but nothing I would concern myself with. The unit has several useful functions (like a timer) and comes with a handy remote. I just set the heater to oscillate at 74 degrees and keep it on all night. The functions/settings are user friendly. The construction of the heater appears to be sturdy and I don't worry about it tipping over at night even when placed on top of carpet and/or rugs. If you're looking for a small heater for a great price and even greater performance then I would highly recommend this product.
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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars WELL worth the money. Dependable, safe, excellent product.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2020
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We've owned this heater for 4 years. For about 3 years and 9 months, it maintained 80-83 degrees in a 10x10 basement room that did not receive much help from the central air. This room housed a collection of snakes. It was monitored by a WiFi temp sensor so we were alerted if the temp would ever drop to 78. It occasionally would, in the winter, but this heater got it right back up. Snakes are gone now, but we are once again relying on this unit temporally while i wait for an ignitor to get our furnace running. It's 25 outside, 70 inside.
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Dale R. Sandt
5.0 out of 5 stars will keep midsize room warm
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2021
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I have other Lasko space heaters and getting very good reliability longevity. This one replaces one I've had for 11 yrs. This has 1500 HI heat which is highest offered in these heaters, so it warms room pretty quick. It also has low output setting to save$$. It has built in thermostat, so you can set heater for the temp you want room, and will auto shut off when reached and auto on, when drops 2 degrees below setting. I chose this model for these feature conveniences, including remote. I have nothing negative to report or dislikes at this time.
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PurpleCow
5.0 out of 5 stars Been pleased with these for years :)
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2017
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I love these heaters :) I've purchased about 6 of these total. 3 I've had for about 4yrs and 3 as gifts. Never had any problems with them myself and everyone that's gotten one from me hasn't had any issues/concerns with them either.
They turn off if tipped over, will turn off automatically when set to a temp and that temp is reached, you can also set a timer so it will turn off automatically that way too. It can be set to oscolate or not. It did come with a remote that we don't use but may come in handy for some situations.
The heat that comes out can be a bit hot for a baby depending on how high it is set. The unit itself does not get hot it's only the air that comes out of it that can feel hot when set on higher temps. It doesn't seem able to burn but I'm sure if a child stood there long enough it would cause redness and hurt. Certainly? no blistering or burns just by simply touching it tho.
They've been dependable and very useful for us :)
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Skydog717
5.0 out of 5 stars Very satisfied with the Lasko Tower Heater
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2015
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I read most of the Amazon reviews on this unit before purchase. Almost all were positive so I gave it a try. My 94 year old mother lives with us and she's "always cold". Mom also has "issues" with technology and anything beyond a brightly labeled "on/off" switch is a challenge.
The biggest negative review was the carry hole in the back, so I'll dispatch that first. True, it's not a deep finger hole, but unless you're Paul Bunyan, the unit can be carried safely. You just have to curl your fingers, insert knuckles first and use your thumb on top for balance. If your fingers are still too big, well, just do the knuckle-thumb grab and use your other hand on the fan side for total support. Please, it's highly portable, very light weight, and how far are you carrying it anyway?
As for the positives: it works as advertised. Good heat production, has accurate specific temperature settings (with a +/- 2 degree range), is VERY quiet, and oscillates smoothly and covers a fairly large room area. Most important is the timer. I love that the heater can be set to be on for 1 to 8 hours and then turns itself off. I used the Tower to take the chill out of my bedroom one bad night. I turned it on about 20 minutes before we went upstairs, set the timer for 2 hours and had a wonderful night's sleep.
The instructions are clear, the unit's markings are simple and easy to read (even for the mother).
This unit keeps her 12x10 sitting room very toasty and was enough to get my 20x20 bedroom comfortable for sleep.
The remote is also simple and easy to use (for everyone except my mother).
When my old ceramic heater currently being used in mom's bedroom finally goes, we'll replace it with another Lasko unit.
Go for it. Well worth the money.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Office Heater
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2021
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I bought this heater for my office where the AC seems to stay on year-round. I've been using it for about a month now and I have no complaints. It keeps my office nice and warm. I love that it has a timer and a temperature setting. I have no complaints. I'm even thinking about picking up another one for home.
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Stephen Lloyd
5.0 out of 5 stars Works Great!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2022
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I have 2 of these..a 5 year older one and this one. Same model, but this one seems to have better temp control. I love the remote control and use the new one in my bedroom to preheat the room before I get into bed and start it just before I get out. The other I use in my living room and can control from couch. Quiet, effective for small spaces, 2 heat settings 800 and 1500W controlled by remote.
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Inquiring Minds
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best in its class - works perfect right of the Box
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2018
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My second one so far.- probably get couple more. The rotational movement is the standout feature on this unit. Plus the temperature regulation is very simple (even with remote). Works like a charm - performs exactly as expected based on product description. Just set it and forget it. Just turn off when your done. The timer will do it for you if you forget. A 10x10ft space is easily handled by this machine. If your heating area has a lower ceiling it heats up even faster - stays warmer longer. Highly recommend it - plus price is excellent value for what you get.
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Oregon Trail
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent little heater!
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2022
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This a great, compact little heater. For its twisting rig small profile it puts out great heat! Strong enough to warm a small room (about 130 sq ft) very quickly. I use it in winter fin my bathroom as the heater floor doesn’t warm the air adequately. Performs perfectly. In a larger room is great at hearing the area around it, creating a nice bubble of warmth even in a large, damp or drafty space.
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Afterbyrner
5.0 out of 5 stars Great home office heater
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2016
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I use this to heat my 12x14 home office and it warms up the whole room in just a few minutes. I rarely keep it on after I've heated the room, but when the temperature eventually drops I only have to run it for a few minutes to warm it up again.
Although I love the remote and the oscillating feature, one thing I don't like is that the remote needs to be pointed at the front of the heater in order to control it. From across my office, I have to wait for the heater to be facing me in order to control it. This is a minor annoyance, but I would have enjoyed an RF remote over the IR one, which would have eliminated this issue. Another matter of preference is that whatever button you hit on the unit, it beeps. From what I can tell, there is no way to turn this off. Again, it's a matter of preference, but I tend to use this early in the morning when the rest of the house is asleep, and the beeping when powering up and adjusting the temperature can be an annoyance to anyone trying to sleep.
UPDATE 3/7/16: We have been using this almost daily, and one issue that I have come across is that sometimes...not all the time...it just doesn't stop heating at the threshold that I set. For instance, I just had it set at 70 degrees while I was on a call, and although I enjoyed being toasty and warm, when I hung up the phone and turned around I realized it was registering 79 degrees in the room and the unit was still heating.
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Andy
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely purchase for a bathroom or medium sized bedroom
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2016
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This oscillating tower heater is well worth the extra cost over a traditional cube-shaped ceramic heater that you can find for about half the cost.
Even though most electric ceramic heaters are mostly rated at the same (1500W), this one differentiates itself by being able to move air in a wider cone due to the oscillation feature which I almost always leave on. I use this in my master bathroom and it's stopped me from shivering after showers due to the ability to create a difference of 10F between my bathroom and adjoining bedroom under 15 minutes (68 to 78F).
The remote is pretty easy to use as well, but haven't really needed it because I use it in my bathroom.
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K. Ethier
5.0 out of 5 stars Bought Three of These Heaters
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2015
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I originally purchased this heater for my son's room since our furnace isn't the best and his room was freezing. It was only a matter of a few days when I decided to move my large space heater that looked like a wood stove (but had few features) to the living room and replace it with this Lasko model. I purchased a second and happily put it into service in my bedroom. Then my daughter came to visit and said she wished she had something like that for her place. I ended up buying a third heater for her.
I love the features that this heater comes with:
-oscillating fan
-high/low settings
-thermostat settings (on high power only though)
-shut-off timer since I like to turn the heat off when I go to sleep
The fan is quiet - far quieter than my previous heater. It heats well too. I have a rather large bedroom and it will heat the room up to a comfortable temperature in very little time. It will also heat it up to over 80F on low if I forget to turn it off, so it does heat well. Even with two of them going on high with the thermostat, and the house furnace thermostat set to 58F, we seem to be using less electricity so they don't seem to be spiking our energy costs. Of course, we still have a couple of months of winter so we'll see how that goes... but initial results look good.
We are all happy with this heater and recommend it highly.
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Hillary
5.0 out of 5 stars Say hello to sleep ??
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2021
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So far it’s perfect! We had other heaters in our room before but they weren’t ones that could set the temp. The result was that our baby would wake up screaming every night because he was too hot or to cold. We were constantly figiting with the dial on the previous heater. We’ve had the heater for two night now and not a peep from the little one. Thank the Lord!! I’ve had this heater in the past before we moved and loved it. I’m so happy to have one again! Say hello to nights of sleep.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It does what it promises.
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2012
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We don't often need heavy-duty heating in Arizona, but it can still get mighty chilly in the winter (or, as we had last week, during an unexpected cold snap). Ordinarily we depend on the heat pump part of the air conditioning unit for heat, except that the heat doesn't work well on the A/C at the office/bedroom side of the house. Mostly that isn't a problem since our computers and servers (let's not talk about how many many...) generate plenty to keep the offices warm. But our bedroom suite is cold, so for the past few years we have relied on space heaters. I don't want to take a shower in a room that's brrrrr 62 degrees.
These gizmos don't seem to last long, though. At least, I had to replace one a few years ago (I got a Lasko 755320 Ceramic Tower Heater in 2010, which is still cranking along). So I was particularly attracted to the Amazon Vine offer for the Bionaire BHH7522M-BM Instant Comfort Infrared Heater , which promised, "The Xpress Comfort Infrared Heater heats you and your room up quickly. This heater was designed to provide users with Instant Comfort. Within 3 seconds of turning the unit on, the heater starts to warm up users, allowing them to restore their comfort level quickly." And that, I'm pleased to report, is actually what I got.
And, since both of these are working fine, you get the advantage of a comparative review. Though really, the bottom line is that both do a very good job.
* The Lasko unit I got has the advantage of movement; the oscillation means that the heat is directed around the room, not just at ONE person's toes. (That's okay. I steal the quilt from him anyway.) But I haven't found that this makes as much of a difference with heat as it does with a cooling fan; once the heater gets the room to temperature, it's the ambient warmth you care about rather than the "huddled around the campfire" moment after you turn the thing on.
* The Bionaire is larger, which might be meaningful if you have to fit your space heater into a small space. It's on the ugly side, but I don't think that we buy these for beauty and nobody's putting the Lasko unit up for a Best Dressed award either.
* The Bionare heating element is very bright. That is, it glows enough that it serves as more than a night-light. Right now the unit is in a hallway, but it might be bright enough to be bothersome in the bedroom.
* The Bionaire controls are a bit more straightforward: no remote control (that's just another thingie for me to lose; maybe you care), just knobs. But it has only a 1-5 scale, which means you might need to fiddle with it a bit more to get the temperature just right. The Lasko lets us set it to, say, 72 degrees and it turns on and off to match that temperature. I have no idea how warm the room is with the Bionaire going.
* The Bionaire _does_ put out heat faster. With the Lasko, I find that I have to remember to turn it on 20 minutes before I want to go into the bedroom to shower. I haven't done a full side-by-side comparison (sorry, friends, but I'm not that dedicated), but the Bionaire does feel as though the room gets warmer a little faster. That sounds like a meaningful advantage, except that once I have a space heater going, it just generally stays on. The length of time from "Brrrrr" to "nice and toasty" isn't that big of a deal.
* Noise-wise, I think they're about equal. They aren't precisely quiet, but it's a "fan" noise that just becomes background white noise.
What I can't tell, without more research, is whether there's a meaningful difference in power consumption between the two units. Does that "instant comfort" mean a higher electric bill? I'm not motivated to play with the numbers since, honestly, a relatively high heating bill in Arizona is nothing in comparison to my air conditioning costs. (Don't ask. Really.) That isn't where I pinch my pennies. But you might think about it.
Both are good. Both do what they promise. If I were to buy only one, though, my vote would tip slightly towards the Lasko unit. First, it's a little cheaper; second, I appreciate the ability to set the temperature and let it adjust on its own. That's just a mild preference, though. You won't go wrong with either choice.
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Cydney Craig
5.0 out of 5 stars It works!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020
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Got it yesterday afternoon. Unwrapped it, read the directions and plugged it in. YES!!! My 20 X 18 sewing room is now toasty warm. My house is warm & comfortable but, this particular room is exposed on 3 sides. Therefore the extra heat from this is great. And I have it set on 65. As a safety feature I do unplug it when I'm not using it. Habit. I unplug every thing when not in use!
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for my man cave
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020
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This is a nice, quiet heater. I use it to heat my 12x14x9 man cave inside an unheated detached garage. As with all heaters of this type, the temperature fluctuates about 3 degrees, so it is not as steady as home heat. It shuts off 1 degree over, and turns on about 2 degrees under. To help this, run a small fan or ceiling fan continuously to stir the air. For me the biggest selling point is that this was one of the few heaters that would operate at a "standby" setting in the low 40's, and then quickly heat the room up to about 55 when I'm in there playing. I've had good luck with Lasko heaters in the past and this one does not disappoint.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great little heater.
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2021
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This is my second Lasko space heater that I had for 16 years of regular use during the winter months when I needed extra heat and one day it stoped working. I had to replace it and went online to Amazon to see if Amazon carried this brand and was so excited that it was in stock and I did not have to go find it somewhere else. This is a great little heater and very easy to move around from room to room and easy to adjust the temperature and it rotate and the price was also very good as well.
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carol j may
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what we wanted
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2021
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We ordered this little heater for our Travel Trailer. The one installed in the TT is noisy and made me nervous when running and running. With this one we can set the temperature and it monitors on/off, is quiet, has a remote control and we we safe and secure with the operation. Love it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great features make this a better choice of heaters than the others
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2015
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This has to be one of the better purchases that I've made on Amazon in a while. My parents were coming for a week, and they like their room to be what I would consider hot. So having a heater in their room, is a lot better than cranking the whole house up to 75°. There are a few features with this heater that I think differentiate it from others:
a) the remote control is a great feature, not just a nice to have. That way if you are in bed, you can either turn the heater up or down or have it fan from side to side.
B) the automatic thermostats is fantastic as they can set the temperature and forget about it.
C) the timer on the unit allows you to set it for eight hours or less and have it shut off this is a nice feature if you want to use it just at night and allow the house to get colder during the day and not use the electors.
The) the tip over safety feature and digital readouts are both the necessity and make it easy to use.
All in all, the parents were quite happy to have the ability to set their room temperature as they wanted, it kept the house from arguing over what the right temperature of the thermostat was, and made the room quite comfortable for them. It seems to be very well-made, and although I bought the two year warranty with it, believe that it will last for quite a while.
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e west
5.0 out of 5 stars decent
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2019
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i have a finished basement in my house. it has windows and can be accessed without stairs. my home office is down there as well as an area with a mini kitchen and a living room type setup. area is 12ft x 30ft. there is a vent for the hvac, but that one vent doesn't really do a good job of keeping the area warm. it is generally pretty cold down there in the winter months. usually under 60 degrees if it is cold outside. i have been using this space heater and it seems to be doing a great job at keeping this area warm. it has a light hum when it's running,, but isn't loud enough to complain about or anything. if listening to music or if the tv is on then i don't even notice it's running. if i needed another space heater for anything i'd gladly buy another one of these.
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C. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Just got this and really like it
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2013
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I live in No VT where it gets way below zero in mid winter and only have a woodstove in the middle of the house for heat. The outside rooms (including bedroom) don't get a lot of heat. I decided to try an electric heater and looked (online) at a lot of them and read reviews, and most people liked this one. Some didn't like the carrying handle, which is like a recessed place in the back, but seems ok to me, and I won't be moving it around much. I debated getting this one with the remote and oscilation, or one that was only 16" tall, no remote and a little less, because I'm on a tight budget, but ended up getting this one and now glad I did. I can be in bed, pick up the remote and turn it on (or off) and set it, it even has a timer to shut it off (up to 8 hours) which I havne't tried yet. It's only Sept now, and not below zero mid winter cold, so I don't know how it will work then, but think it will warm up the room more than NOT having a heater. So far I've put it on for a short time at night and a few monrnings, to "take off the chill". and it seems to work good. Not sure if it will warm the entire room (especially when it's very cold out) like up to 70 like a furnace might, and don't know how it will run up my electric bill, but so far I like it. just saying, if you think you might not need or use a remote control for a heater, you could easily get used to having one. I'm thinking of getting another one next month for the bathroom. Or maybe the smaller one (Lasko) that doesn't have a remote, the bathroom is small.
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A. Jerman
5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased so far
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2013
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To start off, I live in an older house that's heated with propane. I'm actually renting, and the house doesn't already have a tank, meaning getting the tank and service would all be on me. For anyone who has ever used propane, you know it's not exactly cheap. Last winter I relied only on the fireplace, and so far for the few cold days we've had, I've done the same, though I've added this heater to my arsenal. I have a cast iron fireplace insert which helps me build a very warm fire that can keep most of the house warm, but upstairs I put one of these in my room to keep it warm overnight.
The product itself seems to be well made and doesn't feel cheap. It's a little smaller than I was picturing, but it does a fantastic job. In a small bedroom, this heater can warm the room a degree every few minutes, meaning on automatic mode if I set it to about 67 like I usually do, it's warmed up and off while I'm still getting ready for bed. In fact, it feels like it's never running. I feel safe enough to use the heater at night, and when it does run, it's quiet enough to not bother me in the slightest while sleeping.
The remote isn't the prettiest, but the buttons are large and laid out in a way that I suspect after owning the product for a little while longer I'll easily remember where all of the buttons (I think there are only about 6) are and will be able to control it at night without turning on a light which is also nice for a bedroom.
I've got nothing but good things to say and for anyone who is looking for supplemental heat for a small to mid sized room, I'd highly recommend this product. The price is very good for the features and quality. I may even consider getting another for other rooms.
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Bob_Canton_Ohio
5.0 out of 5 stars I agonized about buying a particular make and model space heater.
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2014
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I ended up buying 4 Lasko 755320 Ceramic Tower Heaters and I am very happy with the product.
First of all, this is NOT a furnace. It is an oscillating 1500 watt space heater that does a great job of keeping a reasonably sized room warm. It also has a button to run it on 750 watts - great feature! I didn't think it (750 watt) was a big deal when I was looking, but I love it. The LED lights at the top are crisp and easy to read. When turned "off", there is a red indicator light near the top of the heater telling you it is plugged in.
It can be set to oscillate or just blow air in one direction.
The controls on the top are easy to use and simple to understand. Some people didn't like the "beep" that sounded when you pressed a button. I like it because, like many ATM's, after you press a button, it beeps to confirm your selection.
The room I am heating is 12 x 14 with 3 doors. One of the doors is all glass leading into an unheated greenhouse. It's done a good job even with the temperature @ 5 degrees. However, IMHO, it would not be a good fit for a larger wide open room with no wall(s).
I've NEVER regretted buying the Lasko 755320 Ceramic Tower Heater.
Bob, Akron OH
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Jan
5.0 out of 5 stars Really put out the Heat
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2022
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We live in an Old Country Farm House and therefore have to supplement our heating with a couple of space heaters in some of the rooms. These are hands down the best space heaters we have ran across ever. They are compact and really punch out the heat. It is a real bonus that they always let you know what the temperature is in the room as well.
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Shawndoe
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little heater
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2021
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I have had this for a year now and have run it all day sometimes with no issues.
I did get another Lasko model (CT22410: Ceramic Element) for another room which stopped putting out a lot of heat and stopped working yesterday after using last winter and this winter. I believe I got it from Sprawlmart.
5.0 out of 5 stars Heats up a garage and room nicely
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2019
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I originally bought this to use to heat up my garage to work out during the winter (freezing cold you know..) and this heater works well, I recommend letting it go for about 10 minutes prior to working out and just know it won't be hot yet gets the chill off a bit. I also recently started using it for when I get out of my small sauna to keep the room and my body heated so I can use my fascia blaster and I can tell you it works great! I turn it on while sitting in the sauna and by the time I get out my room is hot. The only thing I don't like is it doesn't have an anti-tipping safety button on the bottom but I turn off and unplug the heater each time so it's alright. I'd totally recommend this heater.
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RM
5.0 out of 5 stars A great space heater
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021
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This space heater works well, is pretty quiet and is very easy to use. It has a button that allows you to switch between 750 watts and 1500 watts, though I cannot see any meaningful difference between the two settings, so I just keep it on the 750 watt setting. It can blow in one direction or turn on the pivot/swivel button and it quietly ocilates/swivels from side to side. It's so good that I bought a extra one for our basement.
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Courtney Grosvenor
5.0 out of 5 stars Going Strong 7 Years Later
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2021
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I bought this after moving from Texas to Michigan. My idea was to get a remote controlled heater so I could turn it on from my bed in the morning. This heater did the job very well. It heats up a relatively small room very quickly (oscillation helps). I appreciate that it has a high heat and low heat (which is actually more like medium heat) setting for the air temperature coming out, in addition to setting a temperature for an auto shutoff.
It's safe to handle even when running, the heating elements are not exposed. I've had this thing for seven years now. Now, occasionally, it hums a little louder. I tap it, and it quiets down. I don't want to risk a fire, so if the humming becomes more noticeable, I'll replace it with a new one. But for $65 or whatever I spent on this, I can't believe it has lasted for so long. What a trooper.
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Dan F., WI
5.0 out of 5 stars Quiet & works great! Good purchase. Can cause irritating fumes.
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2013
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I've had this now for about 2 months. Our living room has an outdoor balcony above its entire 16x40'. In other words, the floor of this outdoor balcony is our ceiling, and it's not insulated. On very cold days (outside it's 6 degrees right now), the room becomes pretty frigid. Our house thermostat is in our cozy kitchen, so we'd have to super-heat the entire house just to get the living room to an acceptable temp. We would otherwise need multiple heaters to keep just the living room warm, so we decided to buy this Lasko to heat up only the immediate 12 feet or so in front of the couch & love seat while we watch TV. It works like a charm.
The swivel radius is about 30 degrees providing perfect coverage for the area we want warmer. Its fan produces a gentle breeze, just enough to push the warm air the 12 feet or so to where we are sitting. It is quiet enough that we don't need to raise the TV volume when it's on. We have a small clock on one end table that also shows the ambient temperature: the Lasko brings this up 3-4 degrees. On a night like this when the room is at 61 degrees, raising it to 65 makes things much more comfortable and the house thermostat remains the same, burning much less oil & saving more money that the electric cost to run the Lasko.
The heater can be preset (using the convenient remote) to turn off when it reaches a preset temperature, or to turn off at timed intervals from 1 to 8 hours. Both of these features make using this heater very user friendly. While we always use it on its high (1500w) setting, it can be lowered to an 800w setting for small spaces. The use of a humidifier is recommended as this will dry the air quite a bit (we have a large whole-house unit in the room).
ONE BIG CON:
We were unable to use this unit for the first several weeks because it put out very strong fumes from the plastic as it warmed. The fumes were so strong that not only could they be instantly noticed upon entering the room if the unit was on, they caused our eyes to burn within minutes. Hoping this would stop eventually, we ran the unit intermittently outside, on our porch. It took a full month before it could be used inside and, although greatly diminished, the plastic smell is still evident when on. Lasko needs to address this issue. This review would have been written sooner but my wife wanted me to return the unit for this reason. But being stubborn, I stuck with my belief that the fumes would go away eventually.
I have not heard mention of this problem in other reviews, so perhaps we just got a stinker, but I'd be surprised if we were the only ones to experience this problem. I still gave it 5 stars because, in the end, it worked to our complete satisfaction.
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Steven K
5.0 out of 5 stars Need Some Heat? Buy this Now!
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2021
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I bought this for my daughters room that sits over our garage and seems to stay chillier than it should. My daughter said it kept her room toasty. After she returned to college I borrowed it for my basement office... +1 on all counts!
My office stays toasty; the unit turns off based on the temp setting as expected; and having the remote makes it even easier to manage while WFH and needing to adjust the temp while on all those nonstop zoom calls!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Digital temp readout is the best
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2016
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I super love the digital readout. Its one of the reasons why I insisted on a window air conditioner that was digital also.
With mechanical controls, you're just guessing. You're guessing at how much you need and where to set it.
With a digital readout you can know the ambient temperature, and can precisely set the temp to where you want it.
Not only that, but a digital readout can indicate irregularities about your own perception of heat or cold.
For instance, there have been times Ive felt hot when its 67 degrees in my room.
Other times Ive felt cold when it was 76 degrees in my room.
My point is, you woulnt want to adjust a mechanical thermostat according to your perception in this irregular cases. For, if you did, you might find yourself freezing by morning, or in the opposite case, waking up in a sweat.
A digital readout give you accurate information about real room temperature. And I have found this to be quite helpful in deciding exactly where to set the thermostat.
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Diane T13
5.0 out of 5 stars Little power house of a heater!
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2021
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I called to fill my propane tank and got an $800 bill when it was done! It’s normally $300-375 in the winter. I ordered 2 of these little heaters to help heat my 1800 sq ft home. My propane heater has not kicked on one time. My house is super warm and we have to turn the little heaters down at times so it’s not too warm. I highly recommend this product!
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Jay Wynne
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a relatively quiet heater
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2022
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We had furnace failures and needed some immediate heating in our bedroom. Our neighbor lent us their Lasko, and older and slightly larger model than the one we purchased--purchased on the basis of the way the neighbor's performed. Ours is much better for us, quieter, easier to use (simpler controls) and the remote is great. All in all, a product that more than lived up to the manufacturer's claims. We are very satisfied--and warm.
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William C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Safe and reliable heater for small to medum rooms!
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2015
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I've had the same Lasko ceramic element heater for over 10 years. It has served me reliably and safely in that entire time. I still have it and it works perfectly fine. You just have to remember to blow out the dust lint that collects with constant use. I just needed an extra one for my two story home.
I was a little concerned about a few of the negative reviews that reported fire and hot plugs. I researched the issue and most of the evidence points to loose plugs or faulty outlets. The warning tag on the power cable warns of this and is typical of any high current draw appliances. I've been monitoring the heat on the plug and it has not felt warm to the touch at all. I think that if you follow the recommended guidelines that come with the product, you should be fine. I also read in another review that the handle was not well designed for a person with small hands. I would have to respectfully disagree. I have small hands and I find that this models design is easier to carry around the house compared to my old one.
Now on to the fact that I love this little heater! Compared to my previous Lasko, there is half as much noise from the blower. It is very quiet! I love that I can now fine tune the temp down to a specific degree. My last one only had 5 degree adjustments. So either I felt it was too cold or too warm. Now it's Perfect! It also shows you the current temperature in the room which is another nice little feature. I did notice however that the remote is basically the same as my old one and both of them work on my new heater. I guess if it's not broke, don't fix it...
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Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2013
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UPDATE (January 2014):
Temperatures dropped significantly around the end of November 2013, I pulled these out again and set them up. They do work wonderfully, when used together. I believe that the biggest issue with warming my apartment (without assistance from my furnace) is the windows because they're drafty and I do not have curtains up, just blinds. So, with drafty windows and living in a ground level apartment (the window sills are level to the ground), it requires both heaters being set up and ran together--though expensive in electricity, it's still cheaper than my gas furnace. They keep the living room at a decent 70*F and when moved to the bedroom, 70-74*F.
ORIGINAL REVIEW (March 2013):
I just received the two I ordered today. I plugged one in to see how well it heated our apartment, which is 760 square feet. I was very surprised that I had our central heat set to 70*F and the one heater brought the temperature up to 72-74*F (This was with the bedroom/bathroom doors shut, so approximately 720sqft). I had to leave for a short while so I set the central heat to 60*F and set up both heaters. When I came back the temperature was still ~74*F with both heaters going. The plugs in the outlets did not get hot, did not overheat and did not melt anything, as other posters had reviewed. I had to call my apartment maintenance to fix one outlet which was loose due to a crack which was NOT caused by either heater, but had been there since we moved in last week--other than that, the heaters are working fabulously. I was very surprised that neither heater has the usual ceramic heating smell that the smaller ceramic heaters I have bought, have had. In fact, neither heater smells, at all. The remotes are pretty nifty, but I don't think I will get much use out of them, I'm too lazy to go buy AAA batteries! There is a beep, but to me it is not loud enough to wake a person, I mean unless you're consistently pushing buttons for 5 minutes straight.
I really like that these ceramic heaters warmed up our apartment so well, in such a short time! The difference between these heaters and the electric-radiator heaters I bought from Target on clearance is so vast, it's not even funny! I had bought two of those radiator heaters, closed all the doors, set them up and ran them on full blast all night. What was the end result come morning? Cold. Thankfully, I was able to return those heaters and after getting home, I immediately purchased these ceramic heaters. I could not be happier, to be quite honest.
(Although, this review is based solely on my experience with these heaters since receiving them about 12 hours ago! I'll update after sufficient use, though.)
I wanted to add that it really concerns me that a few reviewers (and probably even readers of these reviews) plug space heaters into extension cords and/or surge protectors. #1. It is very dangerous, as it is an electrical fire hazard, to plug a space heater into either (or both) an extension cord or surge protector. The reason they make the cords short, even for small kitchen appliances like toasters, is to prevent electrical fires and the entanglement of the cords around a person's neck--especially a child's neck.
5.0 out of 5 stars Toasty Warm....
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2016
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Purchased 2, one for a spare bedroom that heat from the furnace never seems to reach that side of the house for when guest come. The second one is for the large floor plan great room that is 40 feet long and 30 feet wide with 12 foot ceilings. The vents or registers are on the ceiling and when the furnace is on, the heat never gets down to the floor area where we are seated. As we all know, heat rises so all of our heat is up at the tall ceilings, even with the ceiling fan on to circulate the air, we still are cold, the heat does not reach us.
So this heater is keeping this great room toasty and we turned the furnace completely off when we are using this floor heater. Our furnace is gas and there is only one supplier to our city, so our gas bills way too high. I walked in the LR/DR the other night, it was 28 degrees outside, and it was downright hot in there. I was waiting for the "Done Indicator" to pop up on my husband telling me it was time to turn the oven off, it was 78 degrees in that big room.
So far so good...
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moviegeek
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected.
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2014
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I currently have 6 space heaters that are operational. One Patton radiant strip heater, 2 Lakewood radiant strip heaters, one Patton tower heater, one Honeywell oscillating fan heater and the Lasko. Most of these are poorly designed. All the Pattons and Lakewoods have underrated switches that have failed. The heaters operate because I have hot wired the switches out. Mostly due to poorly designed connection methods that have resulted in localized heating in the Pattons, the one shot safety devices have failed and I have bypassed. The neon indicator lights have failed due to age (LEDs would still be working but would have cost a few cents more). Radiant strip heaters have inherent faults. Over time the strips will oxidize allowing the strips to sag and will eventually contact the metal framework. Not good. Radiant strip heaters gather dust in the area under the strips which will cause the overtemp thermostat to trip turning off the heater especially when the fan blades get dirty and do not blow sufficient air to cool the housing. The positives for the radiant strip heaters is there ability to provide high temperatures on items set in front of them to dry. The Patton tower heater has one big plus. It is very quiet. The Honeywell is a very well made heater and functions very well but is too noisy for a bedroom. I have had the Lasko for five months and am favorably impressed. In deference to some other reviewers I find it quiet. I did not need remote control but have found that it does have its uses. Seems to be a good heater but the life of most space heaters is not a long term thing.
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LilRedVette
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2013
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I couldn't be happier with this Lasko 755320 Ceramic Tower Heater. I needed a space heater to warm up my 12 x 15 ft room that I call my "man cave" without having to turn on the heat in the entire house especially at night. This is perfect for the job. It is very economical in that it will warm up a room with my dimensions in a very short period of time and you can either turn it off at that point or let it's thermostat adjust to the warming and cooling of the room. I really like the digital display on top of the unit. It's very easy to read not only because of the large numbers but also because of the fact that the tower is less than 2 ft high and it's easy to see from standing or sitting next to it. Though I don't use it in my bedroom, it is whisper quiet while watching TV etc. The oscillation is very smooth and it doesn't get hot to the touch. I haven't knocked it over to see if it automatically shuts itself off and would rather let that happen accidently. It wouldn't be a deal breaker for me either way. Some reviewers reported a smell coming from it. There is absolutely no smell coming from mine even after I initially turned it on. I also like the various options including the low/high setting and the timer which I haven't used as of yet but will update this if there is anything negative about it once I do. I also have not used the remote and honestly don't see a need for it but I guess it's nice to have for some people. If I had to pick out a negative, the cord is only 6 ft long. Given the fact that you can't use an extension, I would like to see the cord 8 ft or even 10 ft long. Other than that, it's a very nice space heater and at a good price.
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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent heating
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2020
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I really have nothing bad to say about this. I got it for our basement living space, I had a $300 heater that wasn't doing a thing to warm it up. I really can't believe how well this works. Warms up our space of almost 600 square feet in no time. I would purchase again!
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Ms Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great heater for garage, office, kitchen area
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2021
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I bought this heater bcs Bob Vila recommended it online. So, once I unpackaged the heater, it was easy to set up, learn & use in 3 minutes. I have a home office and I will be buying a second one to place in my office (and garage). If there are any negative comments I have to make about this heater as far as longevity, endurance, or faults, I will update this review. I do realize sometimes we open a product & it is excellent. Time will tell.
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Lezlea Ross
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Bedroom Heater
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2022
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This heater is the perfect "heat booster" for two rooms with lots of windows, that stay colder than the rest of the house. I love that I can set the temperature and a timer. At night, the remote control comes in handy! I can warm up the room (20'L x 20'W x 12'H) without getting out of my warm covers! Great on cold mornings before getting out of bed too!
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ted schroeder
5.0 out of 5 stars they work
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2018
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I live in a mobile home - got 2 of these when i first moved in - did a good job.. Finally got a new heat pump - up to date - heater. still used them for my 18x20 shop I added on the back of the MH 5 years ago, still working great, but I just ordered 2 more in case the orig. stopped working, plus one to my "office". the heat pump takes forever in oregon weather to get things up to snuff - these just a couple min :-) Plus, I can "direct" the heat :-) at 73 its taking a bit more heat to keep warm. I dont use the "oscillating" function, but I know it works. Yes, I recommend them :-))
Adding a safety note, I also completely re-wired the MH to 12 guage, so I know I will not have any probs with whatever I want to plug in.
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G. Sollner
5.0 out of 5 stars First model lasted 7 years, second only one year.
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2014
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Update October 2020: I do like this heater. The first one lasted 7 years. My second model appeared to die, just 2 days beyond the manufacturer's 1-year warranty. By the time the third one arrived, the second one had come to its senses. I'll keep both since I like them, and hope for long life. Back to 5 stars.
Update October 2019: Well, this unit worked acceptably for seven years, then it would turn on the fan by itself, flash the readout, and otherwise act as though the chip had died. A couple of weeks ago I ordered the same model, thinking 7 years is not so bad. Good news: they have fixed the acrid smell; it only was noticeable for the first hour or so, and even then not so bad. It seems to be working fine now. Will update again if something goes wrong.
Original review:
I've had this heater for two heating seasons now, just beginning the third. From the beginning it produced an acrid smell that was somewhat annoying, but I thought it would burn off quickly. Here we are two years later and it still has the same smell, though slightly attenuated. Equally annoying, the thermostat ceased to work recently. The timer still works, but the thermostat will not turn off the heater when the set point is reached. I will be looking for a replacement for this season, though when I got this one the selection of highly rated heaters was not great, so I'm not optimistic that I'll find anything much better.
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Gabrielle Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Quickly warms up the space and maintains desired temp
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2021
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We got this space heater for a home office with a lot of external facing windows. It quickly heats up the room and the remote/ features are excellent. Only small caveat is that we set the temperature higher than expected to get the desired temperature. It turns on and off to keep the temperature. This was the second space heater we tried and the other one couldn't get the room warm, but this one works great.
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Jennifer Broadwater
5.0 out of 5 stars This is one great heater
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2019
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I just got my unit today. My daughter sent it as a gift. I absolutely love this. I have another Lasko heater that’s smaller and it sits in a stand. I’ve had that 15 years before it went up. I don’t want to heat the whole house I just want to heat the room I’m in and this does a perfect job! I absolutely love it and I highly recommend it.
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great for me
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2022
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Found it on sale for insanely low.
I heard and read reviews that many people had over heating and plug melting issues.
I don’t believe some of these people had properly grounded wall sockets.
I haven’t had that issue at all and I’ve used it around the house. All the features work, heats and blows great as well.
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KP
5.0 out of 5 stars ordered several
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2020
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I order these for our staff at my job, and then ordered one for my home after finding it a great option for work offices. I use it for the odd period between fall-winter when it's just a bit too cool in my place but not wanting to start using the heat in the whole place yet. I expect to also use it when our winters get record-breaking cold spells and the vinyl windows get too drafty even for central heat. Well made, long-lasting, remote is convenient, plenty warm.
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Diablita
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Solution but NOT Metal
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2022
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I really thought the exterior on this one was metal but no, it's plastic. That's my only knock. Everything else about it is great. I can heat up my 12x24 foot bedroom in about 5 minutes with this thing. Love the remote control and the timer option allows me to set it and forget it. Good choice, just wish it was metal.
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Lisa S-K
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic heater!
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2012
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Thanks, Amazonians, for steering me towards this little gem. We live in a 1920s apartment building with buckets of "charm" but without individual unit thermostats (read: you're at the mercy of the managers for the radiators to kick on). The old, drafty, single-pane windows don't do much to alleviate the chill, either, so we feel pretty confident saying that if this heater works for us, it'll meet just about anyone's needs! I love love LOVE the automatic setting - we put it at 70 degrees last night and woke up to a perfectly comfortable bedroom this morning, despite a serious cold snap. It's been going in the living room all day too, and doing just as great a job. The oscillation really does make a huge difference - it heats quickly and evenly, just as you'd hope it would.
As other reviewers mentioned, there is a slight chemical/plastic smell, but it was very faint and dissipated in around 16 hours of pretty consistent use. It was similar to the smell you get with ionizers, if that's any help.
As for the noise - there really isn't any. I saw a couple of reviews from folks who said it disrupted their sleeping, and that's fair enough, but for point of reference, it's about as loud as a laptop fan. If you leave your laptop on all the time and the occasional fan kicking on doesn't bother you, neither will this.
Highly recommended - in fact, we might get another one to keep the whole apartment nice and toasty!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great heater.
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2021
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I really like this heater the previous one that I owned kept tripping the circuit in the room that I used it. This one seems to consume less electricity and has a lower draw for the same or greater heat distribution. I like the fact that there is a timer function so if I want the room warmer but don't plan on being in there right away I can set the timer and not worry about having it run forever.
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Mocha
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for this crazy cold winter
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2014
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This is great for apartment dwellers and limited space for such units.
It's about 2ft tall, lightweight 10lbs.
It has a remote control, timer, oscillating feature and auto-shutoff for safety.
I was going to get the round fan type heaters but I saw this and felt this was a better choice.
I have the Lasko 4' oscillating fan for summer use so I was confident with this item.
It heats up a space quite fast. The auto shut off does work.
The only thing is it has a high/low feature which I'm not quite sure how it works.
There is a digital display on top with the buttons. The remote contains the same buttons, it would be super sweet if the remote had the thermostat display as well. From a distance it's difficult to see the temperature atop the unit.
Still it is a great investment and am very pleased.
One more thing, the unit arrived in it's original manufacturer box which showed its tough travel. Thankfully the heater itself was wrapped in a plastic covering, sealed with lots of tape. If extreme cold weather is expected order this early in the season. Due to the challenges in transporting and delivering packages during the nations first of many dangerously cold and snowy spells, this unit came after the estimated arrival date. Order early to be prepared, like in October :)
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Roman M
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great!
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2010
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I've had this heater for about a week now and so far it's working great! I've been able to set the thermostat in my two-bedroom apartment to 66 degrees and it never kicks in because the ceramic heater keeps my place warm (I'm curious to see if this will save me money as that was my reason for buying it in the first place). I've placed the heater in my living room, which is in the middle of my apartment, set it to 71 degrees on "automatic", and it keeps my entire place (~1,100 sq ft) warm. Although there is a slight temperature difference in my bedrooms, they are not cold by any means. So far I feel like this was a good investment and will update this review if anything changes.
12/21/10 update:
I got my first electric bill since buying this heater and it was only $36.57*!! Last month (which wasn't especially cold and I was away on a trip for a week) I paid $56.01. So far it appears that this heater is saving me money but I want to wait one more month to make sure. I will update this review in a month.
1/12/11 update:
So the last two nights the temperature in Kansas City has dropped to close to 0 degrees F and my electric heater has had a difficult time keeping my place warmer than ~67-69 degrees. If I wear a sweater I feel just fine but if I have guests or want my place a little more comfortable I have to raise the temperature on my thermostat. I'm curious as to what my electric bill will be like this month.
1/19/11 update:
I just got my latest electric bill and it came out to $86.27. Significantly higher than last month's bill. Part of that might be explained by the holidays (a well-lit Christmas tree and other Christmas lights in my apartment) as well as some very cold days/nights. I've had to turn on the heat in my apartment on several mornings because my electric heater couldn't quite generate enough heat to keep the place warm. It's difficult to say what my bill would have been if it wasn't for the electric heater but I believe it would have been significantly higher. All in all, I'm still happy with this purchase.
* I have the electric heater set to 71 degrees when I'm home. Whenever I leave I turn it off. My home thermostat is set to 66 degrees. I also use energy-efficient light bulbs and I try not to leave lights on when I don't need them.
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C. Henry
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2011
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This heater is a breath a fresh air! I can't say enough good things about it. I purchased this to use in our hunting cabin, to replace our existing space heater that seemed to have only two modes: ON or OFF (despite being "thermostatically controlled"). After waking up sweating one too many times during the last hunting season, I made the decision to upgrade our cabin to some 21st century technology and get a heater that would actual TURN OFF. In south-central Texas, we don't get too many nights that require a blast-furnace, so having a heater that can run only when needed is paramount.
Well, this heater fits the bill. I can set this thing at 68 degrees, and it will hold our 10x20ft cabin within 3 degrees of that. It gets too cold, and it turns on. It gets too hot, and it turns off. All on its own. So I may be easily impressed, but the automatic thermostat on this heater works, and works very well. If you're needing to heat a space that won't need a heater going 24x7, then this feature alone is worth its weight in gold. The oscillating feature, which I thought was sort of gimmicky, actually turned out to be quite nice. It helps keep the heat evenly distributed throughout the cabin, reducing any hot or cold spots dramatically.
I can't speak to how well this heater does in extreme cold. We've had a few nights below freezing since I purchased this heater, and it has been more than capable of keeping our cabin around 70 degrees. For a climate similar to south-central Texas, this heater should be more than adequate. Given the inexpensive price, the features offered, and the performance, I'd have no reservations recommending this heater to anyone.
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desertgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars looked at them at different stores and identified the features that would be best for me and my medium sized bedroom
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2014
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I decided that the chill in my bedroom that comes as temperatures change was not acceptable so a space heater would make the difference. I compared what was available, looked at them at different stores and identified the features that would be best for me and my medium sized bedroom. This was the winner and now that I have used it for a couple of weeks, it is a winner! Its profile as a tower delivers heat over a wider swath and the oscillation does a great job of dispersing the heat. Musts for choosing this heater over others and the features I like the best are the digital controls, the ability to choose fan speeds, and temperature for automatic shut-off. The best of all though is the remote control. I can turn the heater on from the bed before getting up and take the chill off the room in the morning or set it to automatically shut off after going to bed. I have used other space heaters but this one is tops. The heat is even, the heater is stable, and it is light enough to use the built-in handle to move to another room easily. Finally it is not too noisy but you know its there. Pay slightly more for this heater and get the great features. You will be glad as I am, that you did.
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Trini Amedeo
5.0 out of 5 stars So good I bought a second one
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2022
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Our heat went out in December and since we need to replace our heating/ac system we chose to buy a space heater as a temporary measure. We live in Gilbert, Arizona so temperatures in winter are bearable. But this heater is so good that we bought a second one. We placed one in the family room and the second one in the hallway outside our bedrooms. They work so well that we may just continue using them next winter. Fantastic product and very reasonably priced.
5.0 out of 5 stars Lasko made my winter warmer
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2014
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I have propane heat. Propane is four times more expensive now than when I chose a propane furnace. Now, stuck with it, I've been using a Delongi circulating-oil heater to keep my furnace from needing to cycle on. When in the living area, I block off the bedrooms with draft blocks at the bottom of the doors. I like my Delongi and still use it, but I was freezing at my computer on the other side of my living area. Since I am a writer, that wasn't working. So I ended up purchasing a second back-up heater, the Lasko I describe in this review.
The Lasko has made my winter a dream compared to before. I can move it so it blows directly on me while at my computer, and move it back to keep the entire living area warm when I'm not at my computer. I love this heater. I use it so much that it does add to my power bill, but nothing compared to what my propane bill would be in order to keep me equally warm.
I highly recommend this heater for a small area, say 600 sq. feet. I do live in NC where the lowest temps are usually around 20 degrees, and the days are warmer.
It's quiet, not hot to the touch, easy to move. The unit can either rotate or blow in only one direction. It has an automatic temperature control when used on the high setting. The control turns the unit off when the room reaches the temperature you have set it for. If you use an extension cord, however, be certain to chose a heavy duty cord or it could short out.
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Octavius
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a money saver during the winter
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2013
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I bought this heater because I am a poor college student and I die a little inside every winter when I get my gas bill. I was so tired of going to bed cold and not being able to get to sleep. But at the same time I didn't want to waste money heating my entire house all night. This was a great alternative. When I would kick this thing on at night, it would read about 54 degrees (my house is very poorly insulated). Within 20 minutes it would be up to a toasty 70 degrees. And with the oscillating feature, it really heats the room evenly. I'm not sure how accurate the thermostat is, but I really just set it based off of how warm I wanted to be. Its automatic start and stop was great too, since it would go a few degrees above your set temperature before it shut off. The only thing I didn't really care for was how it beeps so loudly whenever you hit any buttons. But it wasn't a huge deal. And I honestly never tried the remote; I just never had a need for it really. Over the course of the winter, it seemed to bump my power bill up maybe five dollars a month at most (here in Idaho), but dropped my gas bill by around $45 a month! So overall this was a great buy for me. It definitely won't heat your whole house, but its nice for keeping individual rooms toasty during the winter.
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Angeles
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto para las nevadas
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2022
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Llego bien empacado,
Sin ningun daño.
Y es facil de usar..
Lo tengo en la cosina y si se siente una diferencia total.
Sii lo recomiendo
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NJ Nubian
5.0 out of 5 stars 8 Years Later Product still going strong
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
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I purchased this item 8 years ago based on the great reviews. I used it mostly for my small bedroom about 10 x 12. I find that it takes about 40 minutes to take the chill out of the room but once it goes it is so warm and toasty. I find that when I place the heater in front of me, it warms only 3 feet albeit very well. If you lower your expectations for a powerful heater fan I think you will be quite satisfied. It still runs well and I think it has a lot more life going for it. A good vacuuming of the coils and it will last a very long time.
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AL D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2022
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Some minor problems. I have 3 of these heaters. All of them do the same thing
Heats up to five degrees over your setting.
When it tips over all of them stay on.
Dust collects on the fan element. As we all know the most combustible item in your home is hair. They should have a hinged door so it can vacuumed out
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Patricia A. Garland
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally… I’m warm!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022
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This heater is awesome! I have a three level home (all above ground). In the winter my first level is so cold. I had an older radiator style portable heater. I did not like it… very noisy and you could smell the oil inside when it hears up. And I was always afraid one of the kids would touch it and get burned.
Well… all those problems are now solved. I wish I wouldn’t have waited so long. Best $65 I’ve ever spent!! I’m going to order another one for my freezing cold tiled master bathroom!!
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Q~Seventeen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great heater, good value !
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2014
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A portable heater that packs a punch - and the best real world consumer reviews!
- HI setting emits approximately 5100 BTU'S
- LOW setting emits approximately 3100 BTU's.( LOW setting runs continuously - no programable thermostat)
- Precise thermostat setting is available on HI SETTING ONLY.
- HI setting consumes 1500 watts of energy; LOW setting consumes 900 watts of energy.
- 8 hour programable shut off timer included.
- Comes with handy full function remote control.
- FUNCTIONS: Continuous HI, Continuous LOW, Programable HI (auto), Oscillation on HI & LOW modes.
- Two pronged plug should be plugged directly into wall outlet for proper and safe operation
- Safety features include automatic overheat kill switch.
- Illuminated digital display on top of heater with manual controls for all functions
- Attractive space saving design lends itself well into any room decor.
- Great for bedrooms, family rooms, basements, wherever you need supplementary heat.
(For programable thermostat feature on LOW mode, consider Lasko model# 5119, Model# 5119C in Canada)
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azbadbabs
5.0 out of 5 stars Super space heater
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2022
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This space heater may be small but it sure does put out the heat. I like how it will automatically shut off if it is ripped over or overheats. Space heaters of the past were dangerous to have but Lasko has put my mind at ease. I would highly recommend this product and would definitely buy again.
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Stanford Crockett
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little heater
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2021
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This is a really good heater. I have an older Lasko heater as well as this one and the old one is still kicking. I had the old one for about 5 years so I figured I'd go for another for my living room. It puts out a nice amount of heat and of course it can heat up a small room but the only downside is the safety features are absent. If your kid or dog knocks over the heater it will NOT shut off. I learned this the hard way. It left burn marks my rug after it was knocked over and I didn't realize it for several minutes. I don't think it will catch anything on fire but it would be nice if there was a sensor to cut it off if it is knocked over. Overall, Lasko makes good products and I haven't had an issue with anything with the name Lasko yet. Buy w/confidence.
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Pharmer Norm
5.0 out of 5 stars Lasko Ceramic Tower Heater
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2010
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I purchased this heater after reading other reviews and weeding through the good and bad comments. You will never find a product rated good by everyone, but let me tell you my story. I purchased this heater to use in my living room while we watch TV. I was pushed into doing this when I had my propane tank filled and was charged almost $4/gal. I needed over 200 gals. so you can figure my bill was over $800 just for that filling. I use propane as my main heat source with wood as my backup. My wife uses the heater in the living room when I am at work and the wood stove is not in use. It keeps the room very toasty while being aimed at the thermostat on the living room wall. You set the temp at a comfortable temp and the heater will maintain it. It is very quiet and does not interfere with the TV.
The rest of the house gets cooler but that's OK since I like my bedroom temp around 63 degrees anyway. We turn the unit off at bedtime and notice the main heat will then come on after the living room has cooled down to our normal setting of 65 or so. What this accomplished was not having our main boiler running 24/7. The whole time the Lasko is running the boiler stays off and does not come back on until sometime during the early morning. I noticed about a $20 increase in my electric bill per month and about a $40-$60 decrease in my propane use per month at least. It was well worth the money. Time will tell when the electric rates go up next year, but so far we love it.
5.0 out of 5 stars Affordable effective heater
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2022
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The price on Amazon was great. I’m the only one using it so I keep it directly on me when in use. I don’t think it would heat up an entire living room, but a bedroom, definitely. I use the remote control quite bit especially to rotate it when I get too hot. It reads the temperature as noted in my pic. I would like to get a second one but I live in South Texas and our cold months are short though it does get very cold here. Our houses aren’t built for low temps so it gets very cold indoors as soon as the temps drop. Not using my central heating unit saves me a couple of hundred dollars on electricity bill. So this heater is worth the buy.
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The Polarbare
5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed for my large bathroom.
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2021
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I needed a heat source for my master bath because there is only one heater vent in this large bathroom. The heater warms the room and you have several options to how you want to heat (timer, thermostat, etc) I have used this device two or three times so far and it does a great job of warming the room before I shower. I like this heater and it does exactly what I was wanting in a bathroom heater.
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J V V
5.0 out of 5 stars Good heater for the price
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2019
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This was rated highly in Consumer Reports and so I took a chance with it and was not disappointed. I like the remote control as I don't have to get out of bed to turn it off or adjust the settings. It's fairly quiet which is a plus in a bedroom and as a bonus it's body isn't hot to the touch if you need to move it. But if you do need to move it, the carrying "handle" is a nothing more that a slot in the back which is poorly designed and difficult to grip. If they had put in a ridge to the slot as a finger grip, it would have made a big difference. This is the only real negative to this unit. At $49.99, it's a good value.
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Gary Tompkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for a bathroom heater
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2022
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This heater is just what we needed and it was a reasonable price. The controls are on the top (and the remote) making it easy (and fast) to heat up the bathroom. The rotation feature is helpful for post-shower drying off as well. This unit is far better than the one it replaced and not any more expensive. Great value.
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5.0 out of 5 stars So far, it's great!
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2012
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First off: Amazon service is fantasic - and the product arrived earlier than I expected! Thank you Amazon (and your affiliate)!
Okay, now about the heater:
Pro's: heats a large room very well - the unit is very quiet on all settings - nice extras like a remote, thermostat, timer, and oscillation. Overall (and as of 2/3/12), I am VERY happy with this heater and am going to buy another one.
Con's: The only one I can speak about as of right now (I've only used it for 2 days) is the the relatively loud beeping sound whenever you press a button or turn it on. This is a minor enough issue but it's something to consider if you plan to use it where you need to avoid making loud sounds.
I'll use it for another couple weeks and post an update. . .
12/6/12: The product is working great. So much so, that I bought two more (long story related to another heater I'm in the process of returning as I type this). They do a very respectable job of heating small - medium sized rooms, especially considering they are relatively compact. I have a very large master bathroom with tile floors (and boy do those tiles get chilly in the winter!) so I programmed this to turn on before my alarm goes off - so now the bathroom is perfectly warm while I get ready for work in the mornings. The other two are in my living room - and doing a fine job of "targeted heating". Overall, a very nice product for the money.
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Brandon Cornel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Heater! Intuitive and Functional
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2022
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I've mainly been using this space heater to save money on heating costs. With Winter temperatures dipping to around 20-30 degrees, my apartment can get reasonably cold although insulated well. During the day I keep it close to me while I work at my desk on low power, at night I use it to heat my ~125 sq ft bedroom set to 65 degrees. It does a great job in both applications.
The automatic temperature controls are great, along with the timer which can be set at 1 hour increments up to 8 hours. The only thing I wish this device had was tip-over protection, other than that I can say that this device is great and definitely recommend it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lasso heater is lasting
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2011
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This has a 3 year warranty!! I purchased one of these from Amazon about 14 months ago. I use it during the colder months and occasionally when it's cool and damp. I love that I can use the remote to turn it off at night after I'm in bed, and turn it on in the morning before I get up. It works well. My son has even used it to heat the garage while he was working on his morotcycle. That was kind of pushing it's capabilities. I just purchased a second unit. I feel that it is an excellent choice, especially for the money. It is a good size and is easy to carry from one room to another.
I am still using these units. They are working well. No overheating. The temperature and intensity of heat can be set. They have blowers, and you can have them occilate if you want. I still love these units. I turn mine on, get in bed. When the room gets too warm, I shut the heater off with the remote. In the morning, I turn it on before I get out of bed. You can set all functions of the heater on the unit or on the remote.
1/2014 UPDATE. I have 2 of these. I use them all the time. I sometimes put one in the garage at night for my cats, when it gets really cold. It has a low setting. We had below 0 temps here this month and my propane ran out. I used these to heat my home one weekend. I remember reading that the plugs get hot. After running them 20 hours a day for 3 days, the plugs never got hot, but the heaters did!
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Zeev Avidan
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great for small rooms or close distance
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2022
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Bought this a few months ago to replace a similar heater that stopped working. This one is better designed and has a remote which I don't find useful as I use it at a close distance. Overall nicely built does what it says on the package. Exactly what I needed. Don't expect anything fancy.
One thing to note: the name "space heater" might be misleading. it works by heating air and blowing it out using a fan. In space, there is no air so it will not, in fact, work there.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Spend the extra 5 bucks on this unit: it is well worth it and better than the lasko 751320
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2013
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Bought this unit and the Lasko 751320 Ceramic Tower Heater. Both are good units: quiet heating that seems safe, and quiet rotating motion if you want it. The unit will heat a 600 sq ft space pretty well with outside temperatures down to about 50 degrees. Unlike the 751320 which only lets you set the temp every 5 degrees this unit lets you set the temperature to the degree. Is this a big deal? Yes. It's the difference between a 75 degree day and an 80 degree day. for many at an office 70 degrees is too cold and 75 is too hot- and that's the great thing about this unit you can choose 73 degrees if thats the temperatue you are comfy at. Many units only let you pick in 5 degree increments so be careful not to get one of these like we did. This is a solid choice in the price range and has been a well reviewed top choice on several web review sites
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BlondieGal
5.0 out of 5 stars It is actually better than the old one
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2015
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I have an older model of this heater. It is black where this one is silver. We wanted a second heater for the house. Hubby ordered this one. It is actually better than the old one. The OLD one (when used on thermostat) will cycle on (many times...) for a few seconds for no apparent reason. When you are trying to fall asleep, it is bothersome to constantly hear the noise. Plus it blows cold air for those few seconds. It down right drives me crazy that it cycles on and off for no good reason. But, I kept using the OLD heater because it had a remote and I could turn it on or off from bed, as well as change the temp setting, or oscillate it.
BUT... this newer model.... DOES NOT cycle on and off like my OLD heater!!! Needless to say, this NEW model is now in the bedroom!
The only drawback is the remote on the NEW one does not work as good from bed. The angle to the panel on the heater is not as good from the low point of the bed. I have to sit up to get the remote to work. But it's still better than it cycling on and off for no good reason.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great, efficient heater
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2012
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We bought this almost two months ago for a small apartment. Living in Northern CA, the weather is never freezing cold, but it does frequently get chilly, with lots of rain. Our apartment is always cold due to a poorly designed heating unit that leaves one half of the living room always cold.
Since I'm cold natured, I got tired of a 60 degree living room and we bought this little unit based on reviews we read here. It's done its job admirably and I have no complaints.
As for complaints about the cord getting hot: that hasn't happened here. It's always plugged into the wall directly (never into an extension cord) and I unplug it whenever it's not turned on. The heating output is fantastic, good enough to heat about half of a 18x13 room. Would it adequately heat an entire room? Probably not, but it does exactly what we need it to: keep the chill out of the air where we sit.
The remote is a great feature, and the digital control is easy to use. The oscillating feature is also nice. Switching from high to low is convenient and useful. The handle is a little clunky but you can get over that.
No complaints with this unit. No noticeable difference in our electric bill after one month, either. We turn down the thermostat and turn this one up, and are finally warm in the living room. Perfect!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The digital thermostat is particularly nice
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2019
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I really like this heater, it has a functioning digital thermostat with an automatic setting that allows you to keep the room within a range of approximately 3 degrees. My old Lasko heater had buttons for temperatures ranging from 65F to 90F in 5 degree increments, which was a royal pain in the backside because 65F is slightly too chilly and 70F is slightly too warm. I've got this set at 67F and it comes on when the temperature hits 66F, then shuts off when the temperature warms up to 69F. Sweet!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Trust my research and buy the Lasko 755320 heater
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2016
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I wanted to replace my existing heater which lacked some features I decided were important. I read numerous reviews on Amazon and elsewhere. Lasko is a quality brand and this model has every feature I wanted at an amazing price.
PROS:
-Shutoff timer in 1 HR. increments, up to 8 hours. No other heater I checked had that feature.
- It oscillates, circulating warm air and keeping it moving.
- It has a remote that can control all of its' features.
- Mini tower height with digital readout. It can be placed unobtrusively, in the corner of a room.
- It's quiet. If you do become aware of it, the sound is not at all distracting and you'll become oblivious to it quickly.
- Temperature readout goes to 90 degrees. I haven't tested it. A comfortable 72 degrees does it for me.
- Stylish
CONS:
NONE
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lbreader
5.0 out of 5 stars Works Great!
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2022
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I love Lasko fans, but this heater is amazing! It heats up the room really quickly. Now I should point out that I'm not in a place with really winter, so we're talking trying to get the room temperature from 64 to 70 or 72. Still it works much more quickly that other space heaters I've had.
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CoLiamPet
5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal Heater
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2012
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This is my third Lasko heater, but the first tower I've ever purchased. I was a little skeptical going in, especially given the price, but the other two Lasko's I own are little workhorses so I decided to give this one a try. Bar none this is absolutely the best of the bunch. First of all, it's whisper quiet. Sometimes I even wonder if it's on or not. Second, it's oscillating function allows for even distribution of heat throughout the room and is also silent as the grave. Third, the thermostat is the most accurate of any heater I've owned.
There are a few drawbacks to note. First, if your power goes out, which mine occasionally does, the heater does not come back on which can make for some rudely chilly mornings. The other two Lasko heaters I own have a manual switch which means they kick right back on once power is restored. Second, if your heater is perched on a dresser or high shelf forget using the remote, the sensor is located at the top of the unit. Lastly, it's handle, located on the back of the unit, is not truly a handle and, unless you want to risk dropping the unit, you need two hands to move. These are minor inconveniences, however, and are not enough to warrant a lower rating in my mind.
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Lynn McGee
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick heat for a small bathroom. Reliable! Streamline shape!
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2020
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We like everything about this heater. We use it to warm up our chilly bathroom and it warms up in just a few minutes.
This is a replacement for our very old and similar Lasko heater. We loved the last one and we love this one!! The last one finally gave up and died.
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Joni Hurley
5.0 out of 5 stars Works flawlessly
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2022
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I chose this unit because of the customer reviews. The heater I already had heats a little and then shuts off. This unit has lots of nice features, a remote control, and easy directions. AND IT WORKS! It was able to heat my room from 58 to 65 very nicely. I highly recommend it!
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Colene Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Heater
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2021
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This little heater is just what we needed in our sun room. It has a thermasrate so you can set it to warm to the temperature you want
Love it
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Jon Grisham
5.0 out of 5 stars Works well
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2022
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Using this unit to heat a garage that I store my motorcycle in. Unable to have much effect on single and teen digit days given the large space, but takes the "chill" off the air for climate control purposes at 30 and above. Use auto thermostat feature - so far, so good.
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Michelle LP
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Heater!!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2013
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This is the best space heater I have ever had. I've tried many different types of plug in heaters but none have been as reliable or as easy to use as this one. I live in a two story house that has only one heating unit which is located upstairs- so my entire bottom floor is freezing when I come down in the morning. I turn this heater on and set it to oscillate and it circulates the warm air all over the house. Secondly, the lit top panel is nice to see exactly what the temp is. It will beep when you push numbers up and down but I don't mind as long as it heats up. Its pretty quiet and it runs well. I have not had any problems with over heating or the cord getting hot. I leave it plugged in all the time and when I run it, I could have it on for an hour or all day. I put it right near my family room and kitchen and it warms up my entire bottom floor in about 20-30 minutes. I would recommend this heater to anyone looking for something reliable and safe to use. It's very easy to operate and there is a handle on the back of the unit for easy moving. The cord is pretty long so you can extend it out quite a bit. I've had my heater for about 4 months now.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product.
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2019
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I love these heaters. Have bought many Lasko space heaters over the years and they work great. The thermostat allows you to control the temp in a room and they heat up a room fast. Best of all the remote control allows you to change the thermostat from the comfort of your chair. Very safe product. Great for the off chance you lose the main heating unit in your house or have one or two rooms in your house that you need a little extra heat.
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Amanda Hugginkiss
5.0 out of 5 stars Great space heater
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2012
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I've been looking for a long time now for a space heater that will keep our basement warm. Our basement is half underground (which means it has two walls of concrete blocks) and is always freezing in the winter. Our basement is about 500 square feet (normal ceiling height) and this space heater is perfect! This heater heats up my basement by about 5 degrees in an hour and does a great job maintaining the heat. We've had the heater for a few days now and here are my thoughts:
PROS:
- Compact size. Easy to move around.
- Quiet. Some people complain about this being noisy when running but on high, its a good steady hum that isn't loud (in my opinion). However, the buttons for changing settings are definitly loud (loud BEEP).
- The auto setting is great. This fan also oscillates and heats up the basement quickly.
CONS:
- Not very long cord. Okay for moving away from the wall but not long enough to put the heater in the middle of the room.
- Low setting doesn't seem very useful. Maybe better for chilly fall or spring days when its not very cold.
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Kathy R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2021
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My 20x12 computer room is at the end of my house. The room is always cold when the temperature drops. Over the years I've tried many heaters. Most worked okay. ... But I can honestly say, none ever worked as well as this Lasco Ceramic Space Tower Heater. It holds the temperature exactly where I want it. You can also set the timer to shut off any time from 1 - 8 hours. ...
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Elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars Great room heater
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2014
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My husband is in love with this heater. I bought it as a lightning deal but would certainly pay full price for it.
The thermostat is fairly accurate, the remote is incredibly useful, and it heats a 13'x13' room quickly.
We bought this heater for the finished room over our garage. We realized shortly after we bought our house that while it might be finished, it was barely insulated and was averaging 15 degrees colder than the rest of our home in the winter (worse at night.)
With the heater in the room, he can control the temperature within a few degrees. It maintains the temperature without constant attention and adjustment, and the remote means he can sit at his desk to start work without having to bend over it and play with the controls as soon as he walks in the door. A couple buttons on the remote and his preferred temperature is just minutes away.
We liked it so much that we just bought a second one for our basement. For about $50, you can't find a better room heater.
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Gail K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Seems great so far!
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2022
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Works well to heat up an area of the living room. I like the remote. It's light weight unit although the handle in the back could be better designed, I'm very pleased with this unit. We usually go through a portable heater once every year or two, so we'll see how long this lasts.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Can't imagine what the problem is
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2013
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I bought this heater for our family room and it works so well we decided to order another one. I was surprised to see that the unit was under review for some reason. The picture of a damaged shipping box wasn't what we experienced at all. The unit was double boxed and wrapped so well with protective plastic that it took some time and effort to unwrap it. It was obviously a new unit and not a reconditioned or returned one. We put it in our family room, checked all the controls on the unit and remote and everything worked perfectly. Our family room is now the most comfortable in our Massachusetts home and it's about 12 X 15 with three sides having large Anderson windows facing north. We did find that the low heat setting, even though set for 75 degrees, didn't keep the room as warm as the high setting. So we now just leave it on high. I intend to wait a day or so in the hopes Amazon with take it off review so I can order it from here.
Also, I noticed that one reviewer asked why there was no handle on the unit. There is. It's a very convenient hand-sized cutout on the upper rear of the unit.
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Reba
5.0 out of 5 stars Lasko is the brand to trust
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2022
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I use this in my bathroom before a shower in the winter. My second Lasko and I can not find anything wrong.. Cheers!
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Lesa Grumbles
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little heater
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2018
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I'm widowed and live an a large home on a limited income. I spend most of my time in the back part of the house. This allows me to turn the thermostat down for the whole house, and use this in heater in the room I occupy (plus I like to have a light blanket over me) and it really helps keep my electric bill lower in the winter. It heats up the room pretty quickly too. Good heat output and I love the oscillating feature. The remote control makes it even easier to control your comfort level.....without having to leave your chair!
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Fairouz Bishara
5.0 out of 5 stars Quiet and effective!
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2013
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I love this space heater! I use it in the basement rooms, because they are way cooler than the rooms upstairs. I just have to set the temperature, set it to rotate, and there you go! Even my 5 year old knows how to do it now! The huge advantage is that it has a thermostat, so when the room gets to the temperature set, it turns off - it prevents those heat headaches! - and then it turns back on when the room is getting cooler again. I normally have it in the room I use as an office and it is very quiet, sometimes I forget I have it there! Other times we use it in my daughter's playroom, and it works great because it does not get hot to the touch, so I don't have to be concerned about the kids hurting themselves.
Somebody mentioned that it does not have a handle to carry around. That is not completely accurate. There is a space in the back to insert your hand and use it to carry it around. It is quite light, so it is very portable. It does have a remote, but I have not had an opportunity to use it yet, because it self-regulates the temperature.
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Anastacia Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars Great investment.
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2020
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I absolutely love this heater! My dad actually bought one for me 5 years ago. It still works, but we wanted to purchase another one because we have a bigger house now. I have never had any problems with it. It shuts off once it reaches the desired temperature that you set. There is minimal noise when it's on. We put one in each of our kids' rooms. When you do press any buttons it does make a loud noise, so I can hear throughout the house whether or not they touched it. Thankfully has only been one time and now they know not to, but I appreciate that feature, so I can catch them. When it shuts off automatically there is no beeping.
5.0 out of 5 stars Lasso ceramic space heater
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2021
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I like the ceramic heaters for heat output and easier on the electric bill. This heater puts out great heat for my kitchen with very cold floors.
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Sevens
5.0 out of 5 stars Another quality Lasko product.
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2022
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As a space heater this unit works well. Oscillation is a nice feature and the remote works well. Fan could be a little more forceful but is adequate all things considered. Be sure to plug into a wall socket and not a power strip. We also have Lasko fans for use during summer heat and they seem well-built
and move a sufficient volume of air.
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DogEarBooks
5.0 out of 5 stars This thing is AWESOME!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2020
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It's quiet and warms up my 100 square foot office in 30 minutes even though you can start feeling right away. I live in Iowa and set it on 77 (I get cold easy) and had to turn it down... I was sweating. As soon as I stepped out of my office, I was freezing in the rest of the house. I wish I could afford to buy 5 more for the other rooms we frequent! Yes, it is light and VERY easy to move around room to room but I don't want to share it now because I totally spoiled, lol.
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Matthew
5.0 out of 5 stars I liked the more sleek and modern design of the Lasko ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2016
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After spending a long time reading reviews trying to decide between this and the Lasko 751320. I liked the more sleek and modern design of the Lasko 751320 but went with Lasko 755320 based on it having over a thousand more reviews.
This is an awesome little heater and I am very happy with it. I heats my 16ft x 12ft room really quickly. I haven't noticed any bad smells that are mentioned in some of the other reviews. It's very quiet and doesn't take up much space in the corner of the room. I like that it comes with a remote so I can switch it on in the morning without having to get out of bed.
The only small issue I have is that the LCD temperature display is on the top and not on the front, which makes it hard to see from sitting down or in bed. Also, the red LED light that stays on when it's not in use throughout the night is quite bright in a dark room.
Overall I am very happy with this purchase and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a cheap but reliable heater.
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Moons of Jupiter
5.0 out of 5 stars Heats up the house quickly
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2017
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So far so good. This space heater warms up my 800 ft living space pretty quickly. I bought one of those space heaters that looks like a wood burning stove for much more money and it does not put out as much heat. Perhaps it is because this unit swivels moving air in multiple directions or because it has a better design but this heater seems much more powerful. The goal here is to reduce my gas bill. So far I see no reason to turn on the furnace and am actually looking forward to seeing my energy bill. Will update if anything goes wrong.
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D.E.J.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great heater
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2013
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This is the second heater I have bought of this model because I have been so happy with my first purchase. I haven't had any problems with it and I have had it for two winters. I use it in my baby's nursery at night when we turn down the furnace to the rest of the house. It heats her room nicely and I love the automatic temperature setting. The only thing that would make this heater better would be if it had an auto shut off when tipped over as other reviewers have mentioned, but the front of the heater does not get hot (which is great when using around kids. don't want burned fingers) so as long as it is picked up somewhat soon after tipping it's not a big deal. the beep is loud, but doesn't wake up my little girl if she's sleeping soundly. Mine does not revert to 75 when turned on, it keeps the setting it was at when turned off. I usually just turn it on, one beep, turn on the oscillator, two beeps, then push + or - to turn on the automatic setting to whatever I had it set at previously. third beep, and done.
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K. Lyons
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this heater!
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2012
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This is a great heater for the price (so many features). I haven't had it for very long but I love it. It heats up my bedroom so quickly it is amazing and it is quiet too. It has a timer so you can set it for hour increments and know it will go off automatically. It also has a thermostat so you can set it to the temperature you want and it will heat the room to that level and cycle on and off to keep the room at that temperature. One of the best things for me is that it has a remote so I can turn it on from my bed in the morning and stay snug in bed until the room heats up (which is very fast!). I have had a few different space heaters and this is the best one by far. I also installed an expensive convection heater wall unit and this Lasko heats up a room much quicker. Shipping was super fast. I was a bit concerned because it arrived in the original box (not within a second box) and it was a bit ripped up but it was packaged well inside and works like a charm.
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L. Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Heater with excellent output
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2021
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This heater is user-friendly. I love the remote control, the ease of using it and the temperature and time options. We purchased this to use in a Master Bedroom and it definitely brings the level of heat we expected for a larger bedroom. We initially tested it in open space and was impressed with how quickly the temperature warmed up. I'm seriously considering purchasing another one as a spare.
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s.
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s getting hot in here
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2021
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This heater isn’t playin.
Used it to heat our 700sq ft basement where the forced heat comes out of the ceiling. In the middle of a Midwest winter there could sometimes be 10 degree difference between upstairs and the basement... until this guy showed up.
Easy to use, timer setting rules, remote is super nice. Would recommend.
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Bruce Sager
5.0 out of 5 stars Well-refined mid-sized heater that heats a small room very well.
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2017
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Works very well to heat a single room office (~175 sq. ft.) with the door cracked to the rest of the apartment while my wife and I are gaming. The thermostat seems to control the temperature well in the sense that if you turn up the setting it will keep the room warmer. However, I do not think the thermostat setting is precise (when set to 72 F, it is most definitely warmer than that in the room by the time the heater kicks off). The interface is fairly intuitive, although we never use the remote (I suppose that could be useful if you're snuggled up watching a movie or something and don't want to get up to change the settings).
The exterior of the device definitely gets warm, but not dangerously hot at any point that we've used it. Our gas and electric bill hasn't really gone up at all since we've bought it (a concern of mine). This is probably due to the fact that we keep the furnace thermostat setting a bit cooler than we did before we got the heater. Last thing to note is that you may have to be careful of which circuit in your house you put it on since it draws a good bit of power. We tripped a breaker a couple of times (and we live in a fairly new apartment) before we ran the cord around the wall to the living room so that it wasn't on the same circuit as our computers (don't use an extension cord with space heaters!).
5.0 out of 5 stars Great heater - 5 stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2018
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Lasko Ceramic Tower Heater is wonderful. It keeps my upstairs 2 -bedrooms and bath toasty warm on 68 degrees. I love that it is digital, oscillates, and I am able to set the temp I want and when the area reaches that temp, it shuts off. then comes back on when the temp drops below. You even have a timer you can set for the heater to run a certain length of time. It's well made, the only con is that it doesn't have an auto shut-off when tipped over. Otherwise, I love it. Our heat is out so, I've depended on this heater to heat the upstairs. The heater I bought for downstairs was one with the fake fireplace and is junk. I will be ordering another Lasko.
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Tammye Erb
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Customer Service!
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2021
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Bought the heater in Dec 2020 and used it the day it arrived. It made working in a cold garage much more bearable.
Did not use the heater again until Feb 2021. Plugged it in and power light came on, but unfortunately could not turn the heater on. Contacted Lasko customer service and they asked me to do some troubleshooting (reset machine, clean vents, etc). I did and unit still would not come on. After notifying customer service of results a new heater is on it's way. Entire process took less than an hour!
While I am disappointed that the heater only worked the one time, I was happy with how it worked. And I am very happy with their customer service. Hoping for better luck with the new heater.
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Zach
5.0 out of 5 stars Warm at last
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2016
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This heater just arrived today in what usually is our freezing cold apartment, my own bedroom facing windward river winds. Our apartment building has been planning to replace the (very) old windows and will this coming February. I decided after years of drafts and messing around with insulation, to buy a heater - this heater looked good - got good reviews.
Well, the heater arrived today, it's on next to me as I type and I couldn't be happier. I'm going to sleep in a room that is NOT reminiscent of a Sub-Zero Freezer! Still have wind coming in some of the cracks in the window sills but mainly ......
it's warm!
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Lacij
5.0 out of 5 stars Turn on, leave on!
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2021
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It’s has been great to leave on while at work. The room feels warm and well heated. Great design. Haven’t used the remote yet, but I will. Love the swivel setting in the heater.
I love the automatic turn off setting when the room reaches its desire temperature, based on what you set if for. I set my temperature at 70 degree and when room reaches that it turns it off until temperature drops below and then turn it back on. So cool.
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emmi
5.0 out of 5 stars thank you, space heater
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2011
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i live in a studio apartment, probably 15"x15". the heating system built into my apartment is very inefficient and sucks up a ton of energy. winter. was. dreadful. until i bought this lasko space heater!!
the instructions state to ONLY use the space heater as SUPPLEMENTAL heat; you really should do what the instructions say! but to be honest there were nights when i didnt even need my apartment's built-in heating. this space heater made my apartment so much more comfortable and because of my decreased reliance on built-in heating, my electricity bill decreased. (you can calculate how much energy the space heater will consume on full blast: 1.5kW x number of hours used = the kWh you will see on your electricity bill contributed by space heater.)
the oscillation helps spread the heat and the automatic temperature control is super convenient. the beeping is a little annoying but its such a small issue. this space heater was totally worth the money for me. i plan to use it next winter, too.
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Cheryl Masters
5.0 out of 5 stars There is no springtime in the Rockies.
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021
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These space heaters are doing just what I hoped they would. We're not freezing any more. We had about 4' of snow, and it finally melted down to about 3'6". But, there's a light snow outside that's been doing it all day long and it's still going. These heaters are keeping us toasty, and I'm so glad I ordered them. Thank you, guys.
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kristella
5.0 out of 5 stars Heats my loft apartment great! Saved ~$100 on electric bill.
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2019
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I live in a 1000 sq ft loft apartment and my heating vent is in the upstairs part so it gets really cold downstairs in the living area. Bought this and no more problems! It maintains a decent temperature (I live in Oklahoma, so it doesn't get crazy cold, but it can get chilly). My husband and I saved ~$100 on our electric bill compared to last year. Love the automatic setting and the built-in thermostat. If you wind up plugging this into a wall that has a lot of appliances on it, your breakers might switch; so be careful where you plug it in! We have to turn our heater off when we're using the microwave otherwise it'll short out our box.
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JT
5.0 out of 5 stars This thing rocks
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2013
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UPDATE: It is now November 23rd, 2015. I've had this thing for almost exactly 2 years, and it's still going strong. I live in an apartment where the furnace outputs lukewarm air at best, so this heater has gotten me through two and a half winters all by its lonesome. Still no regrets.
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I don't typically write reviews, but this little thing is a legend. I bought the similarly awesome Lasko 4930 last year for cooling my house in the summer, so I had high hopes that this would heat it this winter.
Firstly, for whatever reason, it's much smaller than I anticipated. Perhaps because the 4930 was a loud, heavy, tall beast of a machine, I expected similar from this. In reality, it's whisper-quiet and a little under 2 feet tall. Seriously, a couple times I had to stop and listen intently to make sure it was still going.
I have a medium-sized living room (14x12), and putting it on end of the room, at first I found that I could only feel the heat for a foot or so in front of the heater. After a while, my living room still felt just as cold, with the exception of a small area in the vicinity of the heater. But I thought, hey, at least I can stand in front of it when I'm cold, right?
Well. Cranking the thermostat up to 85º and leaving it to do its thing while I sat on the other end of the room, after several hours, I suddenly realized that I was sweating. Then I realized that it was incredibly warm in my house. The little guy pulled through, heating up my entire living room and attached kitchen of at least the same dimensions. It did a better job heating my whole house in a couple hours than my built-in vent has ever done being on 24/7.
If you're looking for a small, portable, super quiet, oscillating heater, this is the one. Buy it.
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Dave
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent heat output
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2021
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I’m not crazy about the remote control but the heater itself is really excellent. Not only does it function in excellent fashion, we feel completely safe knowing how well it’s been manufactured.
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high clouds
5.0 out of 5 stars Consistent temperature workhorse
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2022
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Warms room better than my built in heating unit. Maintains warmth. I have another Lasko heater in use for 14 years. ??
5.0 out of 5 stars best heater I've ever owned
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2014
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Excellent heater for the price, i shopped around locally and couldn't find a heater that was priced right for what it was, most were over priced the rest had only a 7" opening where the heat came out. i bought this heater right before the temperatures plumeted and it kept my bedroom. warm. the bad thing is, the day i had it delivered i went into town; and low and behold the local place where i usually shop had the same heater. same price minus the delivery charge. overall I'm happy with my purchase & i biy a lot of stuff through amazon, mostly things i can't find locally. If your looking for a 1500 watt space heater, you should seriously consider this one. first off it has a energy efficient setting which shuts it down when it reaches desired temperature and back on when it goes lower, second it oscilates which covers a wider area in a shorter period of time. and third its really compact, so it doesn't take up a lot of space. best heater I've ever owned.
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Katisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Great heaters
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2015
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I bought two of these heaters to help with my oil bill. I'm not sure how that's working out (I haven't had my meter read yet), however the heaters work beautifully. The heaters are pretty good at reading room temperature when you turn them on, however once they start working, it starts reading a higher room temperature, about 4 degrees higher on average. This can be a problem when you are using automatic temperature control, but once you figure it out, it does work well. I have not used the timer feature, however, I wished you could program it to turn on and off when needed. The timer on the unit allows you to have it run from 1 to 8 hours, then it turns off. Not a very useful setting for me.
All in all I recommend this product. Heaters heat up my large two bedroom apartment well in a relatively short amount of time.
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Alyssa
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for medium-sized rooms!
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2015
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This thing does really well in our living room with vaulted ceilings. We just needed something to take the chill off in there some mornings, and it's SO nice to have it programmable. The remote is a nice feature as well! It really DOES have cool-touch housing, which was a big deal since we have a curious 9 month old. She touches it ALL the time and it's never been hot - even when it's been running for a while! It doesn't take up much space, but spreads the heat out nicely on oscillation mode. It doesn't seem to have any trouble heating the room, even when we've had it heat the room from about 62 to 74. Doesn't take long at all, either! I turn it on before I go upstairs to get the baby, and usually by the time I come back down the temperature's already risen a few degrees. I'd say it gets fully up to temperature in about 15-20 minutes.
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MSI U270
5.0 out of 5 stars THEY ARE EXCELLENT! Each heats up a room in 10 minutes
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2014
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These draw 1500 watts whenever they are heating. Regardless of temperature. I purchased two at the same time through Amazon prime.
It popped two of my circuit breakers (Siemens 20 amp ones) I have two computers that require 8.5amps each. These Lasko 755320 Ceramic require 12.5 each. So that's 21amps needed for a PC and a heater in the same circuit. I bought two siemens Q3030 circuit breakers to increase the amperage to 30. That fixed that! I had to get the power part out of the way first.
As per the heaters.... THEY ARE EXCELLENT! Each heats up a room in 10 minutes. They oscillate, automatically shut off by timer or when the temperature is at the required level. Both timer and temp can be set through the display controls. I don't use the remote.
Very sturdy construction. I highly recommend these Lasko 755320 Ceramic Tower heaters!!
We can now sleep at night without the chills.
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AudraO
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this heater
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2021
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Had to order a second one when my foster dog decided to chew through the cord of my first one. Didn’t even hesitate to get the same one.
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Trisha
5.0 out of 5 stars Does the job!
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021
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This is my first tower heater...front of the house is all glass so the temperature on the main level is usually 5-7degrees lower than the loft. This heater has warmed the living area by 5 degrees in about 15 minutes! I’m very happy with this heater! Gets the job done. It fits easily between the couch and stairs when not in use.
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Wolfie, The Mechanic
5.0 out of 5 stars After 6 years, I still love this heater!
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2015
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I bought this heater in 2015 for use in a 32' rv. It has never given any problems and has worked extremely well. The only complaint I have is the carrying handle is useless. It still requires 2 hands to carry it. That being said, It is very tough. because it has slipped from my hand and been dropped numerous times. It still works great! I use it now in a 14 x 20 room that is semi insulated and drafty. Last nite it was 27 degrees outside but this heater kept it at 63 inside. Possibly I just got a good one but the reason I'm writing this is because I came back to this heater to recommend it to a friend. I would have no problem buying another one and would recommend this to anyone. Folks, this has been a damn good heater! It is $15 more now than it was in 2015 but still well worth the money. And I still love the remote too!
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maelou
5.0 out of 5 stars Good little heater for one or two rooms
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2019
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I purchased this heater for my bedroom and adjoining bathroom. At night I can leave my heat on 65 but warm by bedroom to whatever I like. The best feature is the timer. The first night I fell asleep and awoke a couple of hours later because it was too warm. Now I set the timer for 1 or 2 hours . It heats up my bathroom quickly so I don't have to shower in the cold. Thee heater oscillates and has a digital temperature display. The fan can be set on high or low. The price seems equal or slightly lower than similar heaters at big box stores.
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Lida
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2020
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I bought this for my son's bedroom. It gets really chilly in there and he likes to sleep without a blanket. I was worried that it wouldn't turn off of the thermostat wouldn't be the greatest, but I worried for no reason. This works great. I don't have to worry if he kicks his blankets off at night because it turns on and off all night based on the temp in his room. It's not too big and fits nicely in the corner.
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Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value for a fantastic space heater
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2020
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Great space heater. This heater heats up a fairly large living space much better than I thought it would, and it doesn't take long for it to start warming up the space. I love the oscillation and the two heat settings. You can also set a desired temperature and timer. Great value.
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2022
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Works great! It heats up my bathroom quickly. If I forget to turn it off, it continues to heat up the master bedroom and turns it into a sauna. The temperature control works great but I don't use it when I am taking a shower. That way I'm not freezing ?? when I get out.
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Bill and Melissa
5.0 out of 5 stars Six years old and still working!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2021
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We purchased this heater in 2015, it's now 2021 and this heater is still working!! We use it every morning in the bathroom while we're getting ready for the day. We even bought another one a year later and it is still works as well. I highly recommend this heater!
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Jenne753
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this heater
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2014
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Love this heater. Was a bit skepitcal about buying it since there were quite a few bad reviews about fires and burnt wires but I decided to try it out. So far after a month and a half of use I am happy to report that there have been no problems. I use one of those big orange outdoor extention cords and have it plugged into an outlet all by itself. When I first plugged it in I kept checking the housing and the cords and wall socket for heat and found that it was cool to the touch. I'm guessing that most of the people that had the issues probably just had too many things trying to draw power from the same fuse. The temp settings work great I love being able to set it at 69 degrees and just walk away. So far I have not noticed a jump on my electric bill but we have not had many cold days as of yet. I have electric heat if this heater keeps working as is I'll be very happy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Safety and Heat Output
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2022
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I got 2 of these delivered through Amazon same day delivery as my water lines had frozen during a recent flash freeze. I placed one at the entrance of my crawl space and one in the basement on rotate with my cabinet drawers open in the bathroom. By morning the pipes had been gently unfrozen and my water was back running with no pipes broken in the process. Thank you Amazon and Lasko! You saved me a fortune in plumbing bills.
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Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars Winter Time Necessity
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2016
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LOVE having this in my bedroom during the winter months. Heats up the entire room QUICK and it's not a small room. It's a nice option to not run the heat for the entire house overnight just to keep one room nice and toasty. It has a remote that I keep near my bed to easily turn on and off and adjust settings from a distance. Especially nice when you wake up in the middle of the night and want to change something. It oscillates which definitely helps heat up the room faster and disperse the air flow. It has a high and low setting which I love because sometimes the high is just too hot to run through the night. It's pretty quiet and I even like the white noise usually. Only downside is a bright red LED light on the front of it which stays on always. Easy fix with electrical tape but not aesthetically pleasing. As long as it holds up over time, it's practically the perfect additional for anyone looking for some extra warmth.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty great heater
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2019
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I have a (25x37) studio apartment. The ceilings are 11 feet. This heats the studio and adjoining bathroom very well. Granted low 30's F is the coldest it gets here, this works better, and lowers my bill about 15%, than the heater that's installed in the studio. Would totally recommend for a smaller space. The timer and self shutdown are great and accurate. Can't really say if the display temperature is reliable, but if not, it seems close.
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Brenda D. Hunter
5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I need
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2022
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I looked everywhere for this heater and couldn't find it. I was really happy when I found it on Amazon. The heater works great. I bought it to keep my washroom warm on freezing nights to help keep my pipes from freezing. It is working well.
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Marolina
5.0 out of 5 stars The timer!
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2022
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This heater is my "pal". I flip it on, set the timer for one hour and spend time in warm comfort. Whatever I s m doing, the room is warm and cozy. No worries about it staying on too long.
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RM
5.0 out of 5 stars Great heater!
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2022
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We have large and extra large rooms. At first, I didn't know whether this heater would do the job but it did and then some. The amount of heat it puts off does the job and surpassed my expectations. Easy to control and set and 1500 watts is plenty. We also bought another for the upstairs large bedroom. Recommend this heater.
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Joshua S. Dawson
5.0 out of 5 stars Got this for my Preemie baby.
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2013
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I read a million reviews trying to find a great heater for my babies room. This one had the most consistently high reviews from numerous sites. I am writing this one to add a couple of points that i did not come across in my reading.
I am happy to concur with the other positive poster. It has all the safety and convenience features my wife and I were looking for. It does a fast, effective, and safe job.
This heater is pretty safe for your pets. I have two chihuahuas and a cat they all checked it out and oh my god they did not get set aflame. This was a big concern for my wife and I.
It also works great to heat up an area for you to sponge bathe your baby or any area where you and your baby may need a little extra warmth. I did not see this mentioned anywhere in other reviews. The remote also makes it very convenient when holding your baby. Great and useful product.
5.0 out of 5 stars Using it again for a second year
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2021
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these heaters are good for about 3 years if you clean them regularly. we’re using this one for a second year.
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Linda S
5.0 out of 5 stars WARMTH
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2022
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So far, so good, this heater puts out a LOT of heat. Yum. I love the shape, the amount of heat. This is my 2nd Lasko space heater and I'm, so far, glad I stuck with Lasko. My other heather I'm on my 3rd yr, of enjoying the heater.
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James McGlocklin
5.0 out of 5 stars Portable heat
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2022
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I like it is fairly lite and portable. I use it in a small room. It heats up and cools down quickly making it very safe. The temperature control system is easy to regulate the temperature. This makes it easy to find the perfect spot for each person.
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Terry F.
5.0 out of 5 stars I don't like to sleep in a hot room so it will ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2015
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I use this heater in a 13 x 23 foot room. It is November in the mid Atlantic region so it has not been too cold yet, but takes the chill out of the room effectively and in a short amount of time. I live in a basement apartment that does feel the cold already. This is an older home built in the 1920's and the wiring is old. I know this from all the outlets and light switches I have updated in the apartment. I have had no issues with breakers mentioned by some other reviewers. The cord does feel slightly warm near the outlet after an hour or so but only slightly and this is not something I would run all night... just enough to get the.chill out of the room and let the old school radiators do the rest. I don't like to sleep in a hot room so it will be great for the morning chill as well. The remote is convenient. I agree that the temp reading should face forward and not towards the ceiling but once you settle on your settings this is less of an issue. It was delivered on time, works well, and I highly recommend it.
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Cheryl
5.0 out of 5 stars Warm and cozy!
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2020
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I live in a tiny house on wheels. It's only 8x24 but has 12 foot high ceilings and not the best insulation. Also with 2 lofts, one I close off. This is the first heater I've ever had that kept me warm!!! It was 26 last night and I could even open up the bathroom curtain to keep those night time trips alot nicer?? I'd highly recommend??????????
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Iltmtns
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great!
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2022
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We have a tiny two story house, 480sqft and this unit can maintain 68 degrees even when it's in the teens outside. Works as advertised and the remote is convenient.
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Audrey J Millward Good
5.0 out of 5 stars Greater than I expected!
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2012
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We were in need of a portable, safe heater for our sunroom. It has jalosied windows so insulation is not the greatest...However this Lasko Heater does a great job keeping the room warm. I like the feature that tells you what the present tempurature is and the ease of changing to a higher or lower temp. We have to cats and feel really safe that the heater automically turns off if tipped over. The remote feature is handy also as when I am reading or going over a pile of papers or bills, I don't have to get up to change the temp or to turn on/off the rotation. We keep flowers (including orchids) out in our sunroom so keeping the temp warm in the cold, cold winter months is essential. We have a Lasko fan that we use in the warmer months and have been very pleased with the performance, so we decided to go with the same Brand for a heater and very glad we did!.............The one-click ordering through Amazon makes buying what you want is a snap!. Amazon.com is alway my first choice for looking for anything because I know you stand behind your products, prompt delivery and courteous people to deal with. Never been disappointed yet and have been a customer for literally years...Thanks Amazon!!!
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K Durden
5.0 out of 5 stars Still going after 4.5 years
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2021
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I have several different heaters and one just died after a year. I decided to look in my purchase history and saw where I bought this heater back in OCT 2016. It's still running, though a little worn. Rather than roll the dice on another lemon, I decided to buy this one again. I thought they would have an updated version, by now.
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Patrick Nielsen
5.0 out of 5 stars Decent Space Heater
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2021
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This Lasko unit is a solid little space heater. We use it in our motor home - and find that it does a great job. My only complaint is that they didn't think to engineer a bit of a grip into the what I can only assume was intended as a lift/carry point. There's a opening on the rear of the unit ... a couple of inches beneath the controls. It feels natural to simply put your palm on the top of the unit - and curl your fingers into the opening whenever you need to lift or move the unit. Unfortunately - there's no lip or grip building into the opening ... so the unit easily slips from your hands.
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YvetteD
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2022
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I really like that the heater is safe to touch even after operation. The remote is handy and this tiny lil’o appliance heated up my entire bedroom in no time. Stunned the heck out of me. Two thums up on this one ????????
5.0 out of 5 stars More than a space heater
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2021
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This bad boy heats my room so welp. It has an oscillating feature and you can easily control the output. It also comes with a remote for more convenience. I wouldn’t call this a space heater, simply because this heats way better. The room it’s in is about 30x25 ft and this heater has no issue warming up the room in a few minutes.
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C. Zarzuela
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible!
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2010
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I bought this for my mom. I just went to visit her and she showed me how it works. It's like magic! I think I'm going to buy one for our bedroom, which gets a bit cold sometimes because it's a renovated attic bedroom and the heat duct that goes up there is really insufficient. We have an older heater which works fine but it takes a long time to heat up and, because it's older, I'm always worried - no safety features.
This heater heats FAST! I mean... I don't know how it manages it but her room is roughly 12' x 12' and in under 5 minutes it's toasty. I suspect a much, much larger room would heat fine with it. What's even more miraculous is that it's a small unit. She puts it in one corner of the room and all that heat eminates out from it and fills the room. I love that it has a safety shut off so I don't have to worry she'll fall asleep and something bad might happen. If it tips over, it shuts down. Helps me feel good about it.
I recommend it highly.
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Golden Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Great heater!
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2021
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This heater is wonderful!! It got a real test this week as I live in the Dallas TX area n we had record breaking cold n snow!! It heats up very well, the oscillator helps distribute the heat, n it’s quiet. FYI: the remote does not come w/batteries - but 2 AAA batteries r small price to pay to have a working remote.
I highly recommend this heater!
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T. Kates
5.0 out of 5 stars A great buy
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2010
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I did a lot of research before I bought a space heater on Amazon. My central air is very expensive to run, and I wanted something to keep me warm at my computer, where I spend most of my nights.
After reading many reviews, I learned that it is best to get a heater that is ceramic, oscillates and has different heat or fan settings. I could not find a heater with these items that also was UL listed and anywhere close to my budget, so I bought this one.
It's perfect for me. It keeps me warm at the computer. Once I'm at my desired temperature, I turn it down and feel pleasantly warm afterward. The buttons do beep a little loudly, but it doesn't matter to me because I don't use this to sleep. The fan itself is quiet. The handle at the back makes it safe and easy to move the heater from next to my desk to in front of the couch. The cord is a good length, too.
If you're looking for a heater to keep you company while you work, this is the one.
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Bald Eagle
5.0 out of 5 stars All-in-all a GREAT Product! Love IT!
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2014
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While I have not used this product only once, it's been warm out for a change, it would appear that it is exactly what I was look for. The features are a great for those of use who do not like getting up in the middle of the night and change (I love remote controls) the settings. The noise level is minimal and for those of us who dread getting up and changing the temp on the heater is worth the extra money. Of course, I have central heat, but I do not like to heat the whole house when I am just using the bedroom. So given the fact I that have only used it on one night, what couldn't you like. (All the bases are covered with the the remote - it will do the manually the same commands as the fan itself. What more can you say-delivery time was fast and package great. (one more plus - you can set the temperature so no need to reset the fan unless you need to when you wake up in the morning.
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J. Perry
5.0 out of 5 stars Works As Expected
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2021
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This unit was purchased to replace the old one which burned out after many years of use. It serves its purpose as well as the old unit.
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A&A from Brooklyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great working heater!
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2018
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We needed a heater for our TV room on the main floor because it would get very chilly in the evenings. So we will turn up the heat and because heat rises the bedrooms upstairs would get very hot. Now we don’t have to raise the heat and this heater is working perfectly to heat the area that we said in. We have it about 5 feet from our couch and it warms us very well. It also oscillates very well and after being on for 5 hours nothing is hot or overheated on the unit. We are very pleased and give it a full five stars across-the-board
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D.S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great, Efficient, and Fairly Priced
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2015
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Love it. It's quiet, oscillates easily, and will heat up a room very efficiently. You can set a temperature and it will automatically turn off at that temp and then come back on again if the room slips below what you've indicated. In other words, it regulates the room for you. The remote control that comes with it makes it convenient to manage from across the room and it has a variety of settings so you can determine how, when, and what part of the room it heats up. Also, for being a bit smaller and more sleek than other space heaters, it's tackles a fairly big room with ease. It's light and the perfect size to be carried around or moved, even without a handle. I'm happy with it, have had zero problems, and highly recommend it.
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Terence
5.0 out of 5 stars Living the dream
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2016
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I shopped around for a room heater for my apartment. I had a heater in my bedroom but the lack of heat in the living room was just too cold that i couldnt enjoy living in that portion of the apartment. So I purchased the Lasko 755320 and set it up when it arrived this past Sunday. It really is unique and puts out heat for the entire room. The osculating feature really enables the full room to be heated up. Not sure if they will bring up the electricity bill but that's the landlord's problem :) I highly recommended to anyone seeking a warm cozy room. There is no noise at all. one thing you have to but are the two tripple aaa batteries for the remote to work but other than that you are now on easy street :)
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JCB Farm and Garden
5.0 out of 5 stars Best heater I ever got
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2022
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Put this in a shed I made into a dog house, temp outside dropped to 23F, inside was 68f maintained shut off when reached temp, My shed is insulated with dog door so it keeps the heat, quite running so it did not disturb dogs and cats from sleeping. As I live on a farm our dogs and cats work the area to keep pest away, this is why I got this heater and I'm glad I did. Perfect for a small room or area heater in living room.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great heater!
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2017
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I live in a 40ft camper and bought this heater to use in my living room which is about 15ft x 18ft with the slides out. It will keep the entire area warm on a 40-degree night set at whatever temperature I set it at (normally 72 degrees). It's a small heater and works tremendously well! It's also very quiet with a minimal amount of hum that emits from the heater. I've been using it for 2 years now.
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SportsFan1109
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Supplementary Heater
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2021
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Heat output is good enough for a 150sqft room, but the real selling point is the temperature control. I set the temperature at 68 degrees, and when it drops to 67 the heater turns on. Once it is 70 degrees it turns off.
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John T. Curtis
5.0 out of 5 stars The best 80 bucks we spent this winter.
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2022
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While we had been waiting over a month for the Turrbo "Fireplace/ Stove" space heater everyone seemed to rave about- we had to warm our home. This was selected blindly simply by the ratings and price range and speed of delivery - and lo and behold...we are sending back the fancy "Fireplace" because it can't even compete with this incredibly effective oscillating and quiet heater. Its so good- and keeps our living room room with 16 ft ceilings nice and toasty in the California "winter".
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Andrew Wu
5.0 out of 5 stars As advertised!
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2016
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When our newborn was born a month ago, my family purchased this portable heater to replace our old radiator-style heater to warm her room more quickly. As other reviewers have noted, this unit is lightweight, powerful, and easy to use. Its compact footprint meant we would not accidentally knock it over in passing (as I have done with our old heater), and the notch in the plastic back makes it easy to carry around. The fan is fairly forceful and blows the heated air horizontally (rather than allowing the heat to escape through the top, as our old heater does). The automatic thermostat capability is also helpful overnight, though the temperature range it allows (+2 degrees above and -1 degree below the desired set temperature) is somewhat large.
Overall we have enjoyed using this heater for the month we have had it.
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Oz
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Mid Sized Room Heater
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2021
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We ordered 2 of these after the 'big freeze' of 2021 and use them to get rid of the morning chill in the house. I'm not sure they will heat and entire larger room but are perfect for a mid size room. Remote control a plus!!! Good heat settings, oscillation is a plus as well. Good purchase!!
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Brit in LA
5.0 out of 5 stars turn on and forget
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2019
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Purchased to try to ensure clean air for chemo patients' bedroom, so far so good judging by the amount of dust trapped in the carbon filter(means it is not being breathed in) and then the HEPA filter.
Added bonus is the uv light which acts as a very good nightlight.
One important negative point is the 'grip' built into the top at the back, it is way to shallow and all though you feel you should be able to move it one handed I do not advise it this shallow grip makes it it much to off balance
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Janie R
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful....Better than expected!
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2015
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After reading all the reviews I really wasn't sure what to expect....but we LOVE it. We use it to heat just one room at time....the room we are in....and the rooms are a good size. I am using it right now as I am writing this. We live in Montana and outside temperature is about 30 degrees right now. I actually don't leave it running all the time.....only until we are toasty.
It oscillates perfectly with good range.
It heats things up beautifully...keeps us nice an warm.
A few people have mentioned an odor.....well when it was new the first few times we used it there was a slight odor but just for a few minutes. There hasn't been any odor since then.
I would highly recommend this. I plan on buying one for our son.
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DeeDee
5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps you warm!
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2022
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This heater is worth every penny! It keeps my living room warm and cozy! The remote control works. The heater oscillates and shows the temperature in the room. I consider this the best heater I have ever bought!
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K.S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality heater for smaller areas
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2021
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This heater is great for keeping small areas/bedrooms warm. The temperature control seems to go off kilter once in a while and ends up slightly higher than what it was set for, but easily adjusted. All in all much better quality than one other, very inexpensive, brand we have that smells like it is melting when turned on....and it is new, also. Likely dispose of that one??
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Clau C.
5.0 out of 5 stars A few things that could improve but still a 5 star product I love it, my office is warm right now because of it.
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2015
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Is true what other reviewer said, the space to insert your fingers to carry it is to shallow, you have to use your two hands to carry it from on place to another or you'll drop it, not a deal-breaker though .
Three things that could be improved and this would be perfect:
1. Add a fan only option, right now is either low or high heat.
2. Give an option to turn off the front red led, I love to sleep in total dark, and the red led is where the control remote sensor is, so putting some tape on it kills the remote
3. make place where you put the fingers to carry it deeper or add some texture or make it in an upwards angle so you can actually carry it with a single hand.
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this heater.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2016
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I love this heater. I was previously freezing and fiddling with my radiator's settings that I just couldn't seem to get down well enough to keep my room warm, so I made this purchase. It gets up to temperature very quickly and spits hot air, around 68 degrees F, upon powering up. The back of the unit remains cold, so it can remain in close proximity to walls, cabinets, bookshelves, room corners, you name it. The oscillation factor was a giant deal maker. Who wants to sit in only a certain section of a room to get the benefits of the heater? Then you throw in the timer, and the remote, and this product is a no-brainer. I still unplug it when I leave the house as a precaution, which is a habit I think everyone should get into.
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Pamela J Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Great room heater!
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2022
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My main HVAC motor burned out over the coldest days of winter in Florida. Did not want to pay for an emergency repair call out. Ordered this, came the next day. Worked great for great value. Highly recommend.
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Susie
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Wonderful Heater! I was a little hesitant about buying ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2015
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Absolutely Wonderful Heater!
I was a little hesitant about buying this Heater. The main purpose for ordering this Unit was that you could control the temperature for as low as 39degrees under in the room.
The bulky box heater thermostats will only go down to 59 degrees, so it really wasn't cost efficient in the sleeping hours at night! This remarkable Heater CAN DO JUST THAT! I usually just set it for 50 degrees, and the thermostat works beautifully!
But that is not the End of the Story! This remarkable Heater heats a room very quickly! Toasty Warm! I am so happy I purchased this Unit; and I will be ordering another one very soon!
Susie
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Fluffy 31517
5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy, Reasonably Priced
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2020
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I absolutely love this heater. I purchased because my home gets to hot actually so to keep from using unit I got this to keep my bathroom warm and my living room area when I’m in there it warms the area up very well I highly recommend this
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L. Long
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Tower Heater
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2019
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A nice-sized tower heater that puts out a lot of heat. I liked it because of the digital display and that you can adjust the actual temperature (versus high/medium/low). Other features I like are the oscillation, which helps warm up the entire room more evenly, and the remote control. The remote allows you not only to turn it on/off, but also allows you to change the temperature. So far it's been a great heater.
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Pedro Rosas
5.0 out of 5 stars How awesome is that
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2016
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I purchased this heater because my apartment tends to lean towards the extreme weather conditions. For example in the summer it is intolerably hot and right now during the winter it is freezing cold so anyway, this heater is an upgrade from what I used to own because it automatically decreases its heat temperature as opposed to completely shutting off AND it comes with a remote. How awesome is that? It can also oscillate so you're not stuck with one warm body part and the rest cold. Definitely recommend getting one if you're in need of one.
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Cal Gal
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for what we needed
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021
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Our furnace went out and it is winter. We had one of these so I ordered another and it arrived the next day. The two plus a radiator style heater got us through a week without other heat and we are a multigenerational family. I will be interested though to see our electricity bill this month.
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Sarania
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice ceramic space heater
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2015
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This is a really excellent space heater for the price. I bought it for my mother who is bed ridden and often gets cold at night and has no way to adjust our main thermostat herself. Since this has a remote control it fits the bill nicely.
The most important thing for us is that this is a ceramic space heater. That means the heating elements are made of ceramic rather than the older nichrome wires. Ceramic space heaters are much safer than nichrome ones and much less likely to cause fires. Even on high you can hold your hand directly in front of the heater. You wouldn't want to do it for long, but it does demonstrate that there is no super hot area that is going to catch something on fire. Still, as with all space heaters you should keep it away from drapes and fabrics and the like.
The heater itself functions well. My mother's room is roughly 12 feet by 18 feet and it has no problem at all quickly raising the temperature of a room that size. It has a low and a high mode but note the thermostat only works on the high mode. It has an auto off timer which can be set between 1 and 8 hours. The thermostat can be set from 40°F to 90°F. It can oscillate back and forth by about 60°. It displays the current room temperature on it's display when it is idle. The display uses simple easy to understand icons to indicate the way the heater is set to operate.
The remote is simple and intuitive and my mother has no problem using it. The heater picks the remote up from a wide range of angles as well. The one main complaint we have with this product is that the display is basically only viewable when standing directly over the heater as it faces up towards the ceiling. This makes it difficult for my mother to know what settings she is making on it as she cannot see the display at all while laying in bed about 5 feet away. Fortunately the heater makes a nice loud beep every time it receives a remote command and it is possible to memorize what each button does and confirm it with the beeps.
Overall it is a very nice heater, excellent for the price, with the only drawback being that the display faces directly up and is not easily viewable unless you are standing over the heater.
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ARC
5.0 out of 5 stars Good buy.
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2015
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I bought this oscillating heater along with the Lasko 5307 16 inch. It was a great buy! This heater heats up my 900 sq. ft. apartment nicely. Not too hot but it cuts the cold so you're comfortable. The oscillating feature is awesome. It's worth the money. I'm glad I bought it.
We had another heater before, a big bulky one that made a lot of noise and is cumbersome to move around. This great heater is lightweight and easy to maneuver. I love that it has a timer so I'm not worried about having to get up in the middle of the night to turn it off.
Warning though, if you live in a small apartment, once you turn this on, you can't use your hairdryer! It will short your circuits! But I'm not complaining. I like this product a lot. I hope it lasts for a few years.
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msv419
5.0 out of 5 stars I love it!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2022
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It was hard keeping my feet warm. This solved the problem. I love the size and the sleek design. The remote is nice to have because I can stick my hand from underneath a blanket and change things up.
5.0 out of 5 stars Not shipped in 2 days.
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2021
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Unit swivels 180 degrees and fan output seems good. As a Prime member I am suppose to get 2 day shipping, but again not this time.
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Seth & Veronica
5.0 out of 5 stars Our Go-to Space Heater
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2022
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We currently have three of these to heat up bedrooms. We've been using this kind/brand for years now. We started with one and then bought more as we needed them. Easy temp control, quiet, and I love the safety features of it not being melting hot to the touch and will turn off if it falls over and overheats.
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yajaira
5.0 out of 5 stars BUY IT.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2022
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AMAZING!! USED IT ALL WINTER FOR KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM APT AND IT HAS KEPT WARM, HASN'T BROKEN DOWN, TURNS OFF ON ITS OWN. I CAN CHOOSE HOW MANY HOURS TO KEEP IT ON. I LOVE THIS, ONE OF THE BEST PURCHASES MADE ON AMAZON.
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Michael L. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality & good price, love the brand.
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2013
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Great product. I like the brand, have a Lasko swiveling pedistal fan as well that's a workhorse. But I only use this heater for light duty to take the winter chill off in the fairly warm climate where I live, and would not recommend any electric space heater for heavy duty use due to the fire hazard. In fact I only use it on the low temperature setting for short periods of time, less than an hour, and the cord does not get hot, only warm. In colder climates or larger rooms a gas heating source would be safer. I noticed one review mentioned the unit should have a longer cord, but that would increase the chances of fire. Use of just about any electric space heater in really cold climates is inviting a fire. I would never even think of sleeping with any electric space heater running. The remote control is great.
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Phyllis B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Lasko 755320
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2020
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Had these Lanko Heater in the past they do heat up a room but my only problem is still trying to get it to reach the temperature that I set it on where I have it the place is very drafty and I takes a long time to heat the room I’ll have it figured out before the end of this winter Other then me trying to get it to work I like Lanko Heater this is my 3rd one that I have owned
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MJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended. Used Frequently.
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2015
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I have had this heater for two years now. I use it frequently from November to March. It works flawlessly. I love the timer so I don't have to worry about if it is on or off when I go to work because I set it to turn off after 7 or 8 hours. The remote is very handy so I can change the temp in the middle of the night. It is a quiet heater with a slight hum that is easy to fall asleep to. The only con is there is no option to turn off the beep sound when you are using any function like turning it on or off or every time the temp is changed.
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DuskJourney
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful; whisper-quiet
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2013
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While I have had this heater for less than a week, I am delighted with it's initial performance. It is very quiet, and does an exemplary move at heating my apartment rapidly. I have one room which I close off, but when I wish to use it, this heater makes it comfortable within 5-10 minutes. Since I got it, I have turned my heat pump, electric heat entirely off, and am far more pleased with the quality of heat (no coughing, dryness, etc.). Also, it heats my 800 sq.' apartment, including the bathroom, which was unexpected. After figuring out how to utilize the thermostat function, the heater has worked very smoothly. Our nighttime low's have been in the twenties, with highs in the thirties and forties, so I felt that it was a good test for my area. All that remains is to see how long it operates this way. wrong for two years.
UPDATE: I still use this heater daily, and love it...nothing wrong, ever. HOWEVER, don't be crazy and pay this much for it!! Standard selling price is about $48-55.
I have purchased several heaters over the last 10 years. This is by far the best! Also has a 3-year limited warranty (from Lasko site info). While my rating is premature, I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
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j go
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what we needed
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2021
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This space heater does exactly what I need it to do. Helps keep our room heated without having to constantly run the main heater and helps keep our bill lower. We have high ceilings so our bill can get high. We use a couple of these to help keep the cost down. Great product, fast shipping!
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C. Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars The first heater I bought worked great. The second one not so much
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2014
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The first heater I bought worked great for the past two winters. I plugged it in this year and it only blows cold air. I called Lasko and they said if I return it, they will replace it. It's being shipped out tomorrow.
I just received the second tower heater I just ordered from Amazon.com. I was so excited. I plugged it in, turned it on, and heat was coming out. Then, POOF, it just shut down. The little red light and all the beeping noises still work, but the heater does not. I am VERY DISAPPOINTED. I just talked to Amazon customer service. I received my return shipping label, so it's going back into the box and going back to Amazon tomorrow, as well. Unfortunately, they are out of stock on this item, so it will be awhile before I can get a replacement.
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Katherine Katsenis
5.0 out of 5 stars Passes the Toddler Test
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2016
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I am a newborn photographer and use this to keep the area around the baby at a cranking 82 degrees F. I love the oscillation because then the heat is not just pouring on the baby in one direct "line". It has been dropped and knocked over by toddlers a few times from heights as high as 3 feet off the ground and this thing just keeps on working. The remote is a nice feature, but I do not use it much as the heater is always within arms reach. The thermostat works great but just know that it is telling you a temp immediately around the heater, not for the whole room necessarily.
Anyway, when I look at this heater, I think of the old Samsonite suite case being thrown around in a cage by a gorilla (1970s)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very quiet and works great!
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2014
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I researched a lot before I got this product. I am very satisfied because this product is so quiet you can NOT even notice it's on! It has a timer and a remote, so it's super convenient to use. The air coming off of it heats within 4 seconds and it can get a big room warm! I live in Fl and my house is very big with 3 floors and it would be a waste of energy to turn on the central heat since its just me and my fiancé and we are usually watching tv in one room and then we can just take the heater (which is SUPER light) to the bedroom. I can say that for weather as low as 30's this heater is absolutely great. I cannot tell you if for freezing temperatures it would do the job. I will update this review when the temperature drops more and as I use the product more often.
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Jk Cross
5.0 out of 5 stars Great heater except...
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021
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I love the fact that the heater unit does not get hot. You can touch anywhere and won’t get burned. However, there is an awful order while it is on. Fortunately I don’t need it at night. I keep hoping that it is a “new” smell and with time will no longer be a problem.
I like it enough that if needed I would buy another one.
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Kenneth M. Hickman
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice heater
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2013
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This heater is great. In order for it to be on auto it does need to be on high but, this is not an issue at all for me. Compared to the many other fans I have had over the years the noise level is moderate but, I have become accustom to the white noise and again it does not bother me. It heats a large bedroom quite quickly. On auto which I have kept it since I have got it, it seems to keep the room roughly within 4 or 5 degrees of where I set it. I truthfully have never messed with the timer or remote for it, I set the temp and have forgot about it.
I have seen people complaining about a handle. No this does not have one but, how often do you really move it around to really need one, not to mention it's not even remotely heavy or hard to pick up. Sure a handle would be a nice addition but, not needed in the least. I think people are getting a bit to lazy and nitpicky.
This is a great heater and I would recommend it.
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Anna
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great!
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2019
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I’ve used this for several months now and love it. It’s simple to use, light weight and heats to the room quickly.
I like seeing the temperate displayed on the screen and the ability to have the heat rotate around the room of just leave it sitting in one place.
It’s a good quality product and I believe it will last for a long time.
I use it to heat up my office which is 16X18 room and it takes the cool away within minutes.
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PotterGrl
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2015
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Love! This is our second one (we've been using our older one for several years in our bedroom and we needed a second for elsewhere). I love that you can have it on steady, or set it to turn off at a certain temp. Love that you can have it oscillating. Small enough to set on a table if you want. It does draw a lot of power. The lights all dim while it's on, and when we had one in our bedroom and one in our daughter's bedroom, it blew the circuit :( Our bedrooms are on the same circuit. So unfortunately we couldn't use it for her room as intended since we use one in our room. I'd say that is it's number one drawback. Is that much power really necessary? I still give it 5 stars because by itself, it's a wonderful product.
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B. Kim
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid heater with many useful functions
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2010
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Features:
- Digital display console
- The heater has temperature settings by 1 degree F increments up to 80 F.
- Heats up small rooms (about college dorm room sized) really quickly (7-10 minutes)to from 45 to 70 degrees.
- Can heat up larger rooms moderately quickly (30 minutes) if door is closed and with good insulation.
- Two power consumption levels - (1500W) a lower one for rapid warming and one for power saving and maintaining desired temperature
- Timer up to 8 hrs
- Oscillates
- No / little noise during operation.
- Handle for carrying, very lightweight, low profile unit.
Possible concerns:
Since this unit heats up the air, the entire room should feel warmer overall but constant cold air flowing in/out will make this unit ineffective. Probably shouldn't be used in a large room with no door, such as a large living room. A halogen heater is probably much better at warming up whatever it's aiming at, but this unit can silently and quickly heat up closed spaces. At $45 plus free shipping from Amazon, it has great bang for the buck and I'm looking to invest in another unit.
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Jess LaBella
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous. Works awesome
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2022
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Great heater. Has a lot of choices for temp and how to program and cycle air. Remote control is super convenient. Highly recommend. I bought 2 for different areas of my house.
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Phillip
5.0 out of 5 stars Works Perfect Great Comfort, Warranty and Price !
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2013
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Hello, I usually read what other Consumers write about Prouducts such as this Heater, I even checked on You Tube and on You Tube I watched a Very Well put together Video about this Heater from a well spoken person from San Francisco California ! I recieved this well packe and Fast Shipping item from Amazon , opened it and plugged it in, I also read the Instructions and also watched the Positive Review on You Tube. Great Heater, Does the Job Quick. I LOVE the Remote as well. As far as some customers complained about the plug getting "Hot", well it does get Warm to touch . So does the plugs thats hooked up to my Surge Protectors ! I find this Quiet as well. Also this Model has a 4 Year warranty as well. I like this Heater and for the Comfort and Price, I am " Happy Happy Happy"! Enjoy, from Phillip
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Ricky D
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent heater, good value for money
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2016
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Nice heater, does what its supposed to. Not very tall, probably a couple of feet high. Not super strong but good enough to heat up a small/medium size room. We use this in our large living room (20ft by 50ft) and it keeps the central section nicely warm, but it cannot heat up the entire room. It isn't meant to heat up very large areas though so its perfect for our needs.
Features:
1. Timer - can be set in intervals of 1 hour up to a max of 8 hours. Turns off automatically after that.
2. Oscillation - About 120 degrees I think, sufficient to warm up an area with 3 sofas arranged in a U shape.
3. Digital display and controls - Placed on top, looks nice, works effectively. Displays the current temperature in a large size.
4. Automatic temperature control - Will automatically shut off the temperature after it reaches 2 degrees above what you set. Will automatically switch on and heat if it detects that the temperature has dropped.
The only thing I noticed when I used it was that it seemed to over estimate the temperature. For instance, our house thermostat indicated that the temperature was around 69 degrees. However this little guy indicated 71 degrees. I guess it measures ambient temperature around itself which is bound to be hotter than away from it. Hence I feel it shuts off a little before it should. The 2 degree cutoff helps though so on the whole I think its pretty accurate - meaning it reaches the temperature that I want it to maintain.
No complaints so far, I like this heater.
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Fawnesky
5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2021
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So surprised. I thought it would cover maybe 8x10' (my tv area) BUT... I ventured into the living room and it was all toasty. Heat travels... what a concept. Love this little thing.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little heater
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2014
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Now this is a lifesaver. I use it at work. Slight smell at first but it burned off pretty quickly. I do not like that you cannot set the temperature. When you turn it on it goes onto "automatic" setting if you keep it on low. You have to put it on hi to take the automatic setting off. But to keep from getting too hot, you can set the timer for 1 - 8 hrs. I also have one at home in a 16' x 20' room with high ceilings. It keeps this area very comfortable. For $50, it was well worth the investment. Others have commented that the display is not easily visible from bed or a laying position, that's true. But it's not a deal breaker for us. The oscillating feature is nice but it warms equally well from a fixed position.
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C. Daniele
5.0 out of 5 stars Works Like a Charm So Far - Feature Rich, Low Price
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2019
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My bedroom is always 7-10 degrees colder than the rest of the house, so I bought this hoping to help. I know prices on Amazon can fluctuate, but for under $60, this thing heated up a pretty large room, it oscillates, it has a built in thermostat and can maintain temps, it also has a timer and a remote. I've only had it one night and I love it, I hope it's durable.
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Autora
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2015
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I had one of these before, for about six years, and when I discovered I needed a space heater for the place I currently live in, I didn't have the slightest hesitation in ordering one.
I read in some review that it was a fault that it didn't have a handle, but perhaps the buyer didn't realize that there is an indentation in the back, so it is very easy to pick up and move. I have (increasingly bad) arthritis in both hands, so I definitely sympathized with that concern. But I can move it with no trouble, and know from experience that it's also very safe. If accidentally knocked over while running, it shuts off.
It will NOT heat any room for any amount of time, so don't expect that: it is exactly what it is called. A space heater. I use mine to take the edge off the early morning or late evening chill in my immediate vicinity; I don't expect it to heat the whole room, and it couldn't unless left running for a very long time. (It could, for sure, but I'm a quick fix kind of gal.)
I use it to get dressed and undressed, and that's about it. But it is also a kind of free standing security blanket, laugh, if I simply want to feel warm and cozy. Throw on a bathrobe, point it at yourself, and in about five minutes you'll be in a nice little cocoon of warm air.
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Yohanan
5.0 out of 5 stars Lasko gets on tasko and raises the heato
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2019
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This is a damn good space heater. As we know the internal electronics are ALL the SAME. It's all about price and features. This things is fully loaded: remote, rotation, timer, hi/lo fan, and it definitely puts out sufficient heat relatively quiet. I love this heater.
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caramia2u
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect use by my bed when needed, with remote!
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019
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Loved it! this is the second one I purchased by Lasco; the first was bought at Walgreen's 12 years ago (!) and chose to purchase another because it worked so well. It has digital settings, a remote control, can be made to oscillate or remain in one fixed position and has the security of turning off if tipped over or too hot/too long; the price was fantastic at Amazon as well - just about the same sale price I bought 12 years ago. Would buy it again if needed 12 years from now.
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Amazn Suxx
5.0 out of 5 stars I absolutely love it so far
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2015
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I absolutely love it so far. I was worried that it wouldn't be large enough to heat my apartment, but it does its job. If anything I have to be careful not to let it make the apartment too hot. I really love that it can swivel so the heat is dispersed across the whole room. I'm so glad that it comes with a remote! It's great for when I'm in my bed and I need to turn the heat on but I don't want to give up the covers. It wasn't a feature I was looking for, but it's become my favorite feature so far. Also, I've noticed with some past space heaters that they can give off some kind of odor, but I haven't noticed an odor with this one. The few times that I've had to move it when it had been on for a long time, it was not hot to the touch and it was perfectly safe to handle. It's lightweight but still seems durable and sturdy enough for my purposes.
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Leigh
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little heater for the $.
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2016
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Bought this and another heater (one of the "amish type" infra red box heaters) for my son and his wife last fall. They live in a small, old house with very little insulation, and flat 8' ceilings. They would use both of them in the living/dining/kitchen combo area during the day then move the Lasko to the bedroom at night. They both said the Lasko was the superior heater. Since both heaters use the same wattage, this heater would be the one I would purchase again over the other, as I feel dollar for dollar you would get more heat from this unit. Bonus is that it is about half the price as the other, oscillates, and has a remote. :)
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Amber
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great for small rooms!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2022
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I love this little heater for my office space. I love the fact that it does rotate around. I don’t get so hot quickly! It does warm the area but will not heat a large room!
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David G. Lucas
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great in a 10x10 office, all the heat I need.
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2021
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Works great in a 10x10 office, all the heat I need. My office is in the far front of the house and doesn't get much circulation, plus I need to replace the windows, they're not well insulating and a drat gets in. This heater makes the room perfect to spend all day in.
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Laurathelan
5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy with this purchase - well-worth the cost
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2017
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Very happy with this purchase - well-worth the cost, which is actually less than many of the other options listed on Amazon, and this product gets better ratings anyways! I've had this heater for several months now, with intermittent use, and it works very well. Great heat output, and remote is a cool, helpful addition. Oscillation option really seems to help better distribute the heat. My only concern is that the plug and the cord just around the plug becomes very hot when the product is turned out - however, no scorch marks on the outlet, and the plug cools down very quickly once unplugged.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great heater for this price point!
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2021
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Super simple, plug and play heater. I needed a space heater for my work space and I love it. Works very efficiently, it's so silent, perfect purchase!
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Francis
5.0 out of 5 stars All night sleeping comfort heater
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2021
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Likes: Very easy to program, and get started doing useful temperature control. Very little noise and never runs for more than 10 minutes to get the room temperature to the required set point value.
I bought it for keeping my bedroom at a comfortable temperature throughout the night during winter.
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kclarke198
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Heater
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2010
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I have had this heater for about a month now, and it has been performing great. No problems with the plug overheating like some other people have described (and I will update this review if I experience any problems). The fan isn't super quiet, but its definitely not loud and it doesn't bother me at all, and I've found that heaters without a fan don't do a good job of heating the room. Other than that I love everything about it:
high and low setting
oscillating option
timer
fan circulates heat
automatic temperature control (this only works on high setting - a little bit of a bummer)
remote - great for when you wake up in the morning and don't want to get up till the room heats up
nice design that doesn't take up much floor space but easily heats and entire room
I would definitely recommend this heater - especially at the sale price of $45. Again, if anything changes I'll update my review.
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Ari
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2021
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I have no complaints so far - we use it in our bedroom and warms up real fast- there’s a control for it and it has temperature settings as well and a spin setting - we don’t keep it on too long because it gets warm quick , for the most part it stays plugged In unless I know we’ll be out for long
Glad I bought it!
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Bee
5.0 out of 5 stars We don't like running the central air heater because we only needed ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2016
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I ordered this heater years ago for my bedroom. I've used it through several bone chilling Southern California winters (sarcasm) and it worked well. We don't like running the central air heater because we only needed 1 room heated so we opted for the Lasko. We now have two of them but one is a smaller size. This one heated a 23x25 bedroom when it was 30 degrees outside and it never seemed to take very long. The thermostat was set in the 60's as we slept and the room was always a great temp when we woke up. We still use it when we need it, but I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a Ceramic Tower Heater. Always get one with a thermostat!
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hennypenny
5.0 out of 5 stars A quality space heater.
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2021
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The organization that I work for uses this brand, so I knew it was of good quality. So many features and a remote control makes this product a must-have - especially if you have kids or dogs that are constantly going outside and back inside.
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Jeremy G
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2012
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I bought this space heater based on the reviews.
All in all, I'm highly satisfied with this space heater.
The thermostat function works well, which some heaters have trouble with.
I believe it'll quickly heat up any residential room that's enclosed. Meaning there are no open doors or path ways for the heat to easily escape.
If you're buying something like this for an open room, it's probably only be effective at heating whatever it's pointing at. In that case, you would just not use the oscillation feature. Do not expect this to be able to heat an open room. I don't believe that will work at all.
Lots of reviews talked about how quite this heater was. To me it's the same as all others I've ever heard or seen.
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Elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars Warning: may cause coworkers to flock to your office.
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2017
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My coworkers now migrate to my office to warm up! I am very cold intolerant and the place I work at tends to be... cold. I got permission and bought a heater to keep my area warm so I could work without having to wear 2 jackets.
I’m quite fond of this heater! The only thing I don’t like is if it tips over it does not shut off! But even then it stops beating once it reaches a temp so I doubt there is any real danger if it fell over for a short time.
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Tuquoise
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product for our needs
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2020
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My mother picked this model for the house. We use it to supplement indoor heating. It works great & hope it lasts many yrs. Very easy to use & to carry it to another room. It heats up the family tv rm, family dining rm & the kitchen.
I also use ceramic space heater for doing deep myofascial massages on the gym mat or my room is too cold.
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CRS
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent heat output, easy controls, remote control, many useful functions
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2014
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This is a great heater to heat a room or basement. We have a living room on ground floor on the north side of the house with few furnace vents. It can get down to low 50's in the room if it is below freezing outside. This heater brings the temperature up to mid 60's in a matter of 10-15 minutes. The heat output is strong the minute you turn it on, and the fan is strong for its size but nice and quiet. I cannot tell the difference in heat output on low vs. high setting. The high setting simply pulls more energy/more heat...the fan does not blow faster on high. I find Low to be adequate to heat our room. The most under-rated feature is the large onscreen readout of the room temperature, so you can see the effectiveness of the heater, as the temperature readout creeps up while it heats the room! Another great feature is the "Auto" feature which allows you to set a desired temperature. Simple +/- buttons to set the temp, it flashes a few times and done, it will turn off a few degrees above set temp, and then turn on again 1 degree below set temp, so it minimizes the times it turns on and off by giving a 3 degree spread around your set temperature. The only downside is the "Auto" temperature setting can only be used on "high" heat. you cannot use the auto feature on "LOW." So if you use LOW, it will simply run all the time until you turn it off. The oscillation is very nice and covers a wide swath. The remote is very simple and very handy. The readout on the heater is large, and it uses different colors so you can tell if it is on high or low for a distance...low has a yellow light, high has a red light. This makes the remote useful as you don't have to walk up to it after you turn it on to see what setting it is on. Lastly, it is actually attractive. Most space heaters are ugly and look like something out of a 1980's basement. This is narrow, lightweight, and very modern looking. It also has a cutaway space out of the back to grab it and lift it...so there is a handle. I did not experience any "plastic" smell when we first turned it on (like other posters have noticed). The only trouble we had was we blew a breaker when someone tried to use a hairdryer on the same circuit we had the heater plugged into, which is not the heater's fault! I would highly recommend. Best space heater I have ever owned.
5.0 out of 5 stars lasko Heater
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2011
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I find that this heater is a little workhorse. It heats up my large bedroom in a matter of minutes and has a remote control and automatice thermostat, It runs fairly quite and only goes auto on high heat. I would defineatly buy another if needed. The reviews about not having a good carrying recess to grab a hold of are true. It takes two hands. That is the only con I have with it. Its nice to grab the remote off the bedstand and not get out of bed to lower the temp if it gets to warm. I did not realize how much my room temp fluctuated at night with the regular furnace. I sleep more comfortably and longer than I used to in the winter and save on heating bills. If I had a single story house I would get one for every room.
The best performance for the cost of any heater.
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L. Spencer
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Tower Heater
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2019
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I had a tower heater exactly like this for about 14 years. I had used it in my bathroom every winter since I bought it. It just stopped working and I was sad, but happy that it had lasted so long. I got lucky and found the indentical model here on Amazon. I’ve got my fingers crossed that it last as many years as my first one!
I really like this model of tower heater!
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Jason Nagle
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2022
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Very nice heater I love the fact it has the safety features due to me having a dog so it’s nice to have that feature
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JavaMama
5.0 out of 5 stars Reasonably Priced Powerhouse Heater
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2016
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I ordered this heater because I have a townhome, and the thermostat is upstairs so that the downstairs tends to become chilly on particularly harsh snow days. The unit is plug and play, very simple to use directly out of the box. The thermostat works perfectly and permits me to leave the heater on and trust that it will cycle on and off as needed to maintain the temperature. The unit oscillates and manages to circulate warm air through the downstairs of my house, which is a combination living/dining room, kitchen and foyer area. Although the downstairs is small in square footage, I have to say it outperformed expectations. I had expected only the living room area would be warm and was pleasantly surprised to find it also heated the kitchen. It runs quietly and the design makes it easy to pick up and move. The remote works great to be able to turn it off from across the room as needed. I wish I had ordered this long ago, as this unit helped the downstairs stay in the upper sixties while temperatures outside were in the twenties recently. I can't speak to the unit's longevity, but having hard it for a month it's made more of a difference than expected and is a bargain at the price!
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Tone Loc
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect to supplement our apartment heating
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2011
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I live in an apartment with water run furnace along the baseboards where we don't get to control the heat. Unfortunately they don't always produce enough heat during some cold Chicago winter days. This little heater gives us that forced air heat that we wish our building had. There are some other well written reviews on here that pretty much detail all the great things about it so I won't even bother because I don't think I can review it much better than them. I will tell you I'm extremely happy with my purchase.
Having said that, I do have a small wish list: Being able to use the Auto Temp feature on Low Heat, Having the LED screen on the front of the unit instead of the top (for convenience from bed), that you could raise or lower it much like a Fan. That it didnt spike my electricity bill as much. These are all things I knew when I bought it but just sharing so you also know what to expect.
Back to how much I love it, it's really come in handy now that we have a baby. Everything about it looks well made and sturdy. To this day the power cord and unit have never been too hot to make me worry. Usually gets the apartment to a good temperature within the hour. The oscillating feature is great to heat multiple rooms at once. Highly recommended.
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MBF
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s Working Well for a Room Heater that gives Quick Heat When Needed
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2021
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So far, so good. I like the oscillating feature and the remote makes turning off or on while on a conference call easy. I’ve used a different heater for years—yet this unit is far better in almost every category. Very happy with this purchase!
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Sandollar
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent choice
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2018
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We were introduced to this heater in a rental home. It worked very well. It has a remote, but i just get up and operate it. I bought one for my cold bedroom that doesn't get much forced air heat. I love the thermostat control. You set the temperature and it will shut itself off when the desired temperature is reached. My son asked for one for his cold room in the winter. He usually wouldn't remark about appliances but he likes the efficiency and ease of operation. We highly recommend this portable heater,
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Al Knystautas
5.0 out of 5 stars A decent heater
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2010
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Bottom line first - works great, glad I bought it.
I wanted a heater with a remote (tired of getting STATIC shocks when walking across the room and touching the button on the old heater - OUCH!). Looked at a lot of reviews of heaters on Amazon and decided on this one. Some of the few low rated reviews scared me just a little, but my experience has been that some things just don't seem to work properly for a small majority of people (or they can't figure out how something is supposed to work?). This one does everything as advertised. The remote works great... and it's not rocket science that you won't see the display clearly from twelve feet away... otherwise the display would have to be huge. If you really want to see it, you'll just have to stand up and get a little closer. But you can tell the numbers are changing when you press for temp to go up or down... and that's all I need. Turn it on, adjust the temp, turn motion on/off, turn it off. All works as described. And I don't know what people expect, it's a 1500 watt heater... which puts out approx as much heat as others of the same wattage. Plug or cord warm? Every vacuum cleaner I've ever owned had a plug that got warm. Nature of design, engineered to work, without burning down the house - nothing more, nothing less. Sure, your clock radio cord doesn't get warm... but it doesn't draw 1500 watts either. "Check it out dawg"... you'll like it.
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Deal Hunter
5.0 out of 5 stars Temperature Regulation - Actually does work!
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2017
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Initial Post: Temperature regulation doesn't work! The heater continues heating despite the temperature set! So be cautious. It's been 2 months since I bought the product, but the problem has been ongoing since the beginning. Sadly, I think I'm too late to return or replace it at this point, so I have to live with it... :(
Update: 4/2/17 - I called the technician with Lasko service, who was very helpful. She instructed me that as long as the "A" with a circle is visible with temperature adjustment, the heater will heat to that temperature and then stop heating. If the "A" is not visible on the display, then it will continue to heat. So, given this new info, all is working well.
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K2
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Heater
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2019
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I had this exact heater for over 10 years but it died after eventually clogging with wife's bath powder which gets on everything. The new heater is exactly the same as the old on. I don't think it's a fire hazard as others reported. I checked it and it draws about 1500 watts when on high. The 16 gauge cord (same size as the previous one) does get a little warm but not hot. My non-contact thermometer showed a temperature at the plug of about 91 degrees F.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Heater - Could Be Better
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2022
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We use this Lasko-China unit to heat our 160sqft MBR in the dead of winter, while the wood stove handles the rest of our small ranch house.
It’s a good looking heater that puts out plenty of heat; anything that’s truly 1500w will deliver this amount of warmth by the way, and it’s really all the heat you’d want it to produce, for safety reasons, on a standard 15A circuit. Noise level is very reasonable as well.
I’d like to give this space heater full marks, but it’s marred by a poorly designed control system: the button for “turn-back-and-forth-aka-oscillate” looks almost identical to the heat level button. Furthermore, the heat level button will, surprisingly, disable the thermostat sometimes (the presence or absence of the letter “A” is supposed to clarify the issue somehow… but doesn’t), which will result in you and the wife waking up to an unbearable, unwanted sauna if you’re not careful.
There is also an included remote and, for the life of me, I can’t understand why manufacturers keep slapping these things on space heaters! Instead, design a thermostat system that is 1) understandable/intuitive and 2) accurate/functional, and there is no need for someone to fumble around in the middle of the night, to remotely turn the unit on/off/up/down, etc, etc.
Note: I paid much less than the current asking price by preemptively purchasing this unit in mid-Summer.
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ElbeauTop Contributor: BBQ Styles
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good. Very Quiet. Auto Shut-Off Not Sensitive Enough. A 3.5 Star Product.
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2015
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If I could, I would give this product 3.5 stars because it falls somewhere between "I like it" and "it's okay". That is, I think is much better than okay, but a few things about it annoy me enough not to say I like it without reservation. THE GOOD: I have used it in a 12 x 15 bedroom and it easily heats the room. I have also used it in a 5 x 12 bathroom and it makes it toasty in about 10 minutes. The fan is very quiet at the high setting (this does not mean silent), but no heater using a fan is silent. The oscillation is smooth and gentle and covers a wide angle. The LED is easy to see and read. It doesn't take up much room on the floor. The cord is actually long enough to allow easy movement and placement. THE NOT SO GOOD: First of all, while every new product I have had that involved both substantial amounts of plastic and heat has put off a chemical/burning smell when new, this one is exceptionally smelly. It only took a few days for the smell to diminish when the unit is used, but I would recommend running it outside a bedroom for a day or two when you first get it. More important in the long run, however, is the lack of accuracy of the thermostat on the shut-off operation. Using both the temperature reading on the heater itself and another digital room thermometer I have, the unit turns on right at the temperature I have it set for. But, shut off does not occur until the temperature is 3 to 4 degrees higher than the setting. In my 12 x 15 bedroom, it therefore gets a bit stuffy before it finally shuts of. I have it set at 67. It did not shut off until the temperature hit 71. While a 1 - 2 degree temperature swing is fairly normal, 3 - 4 degrees is too much. To be fair, I seem to be more sensitive to this than others. Sometimes, the thermostat takes a while to "settle" in a location, so, if it gets better (or worse), I'll update this review. Another thing, which I don't consider major, but is an annoyance, is that the grab pocket, which is on the top back of the unit, while deep and wide, is angled up slightly toward the opening, making it very easy for the hand to slip out (as mine did) while being carried. OVERALL, this unit is better than other ones I have had. Due to the shortcomings listed above, I give it a 3.5.
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Bryan & Melissa
4.0 out of 5 stars Works great for small areas
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2020
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We use this heater to heat the bathroom for taking showers on cold winter mornings. Our bathroom is 150 square feet. It heats the area up in about 5 minutes. We have tried to use it in our bedroom, which is 312 square feet, and it makes no impact at all. So for small areas, it's great.
The digital display is easy to use and thermostat shuts it off when the room reaches the desired temperature. The oscillation feature is great, too. I did knock it over once and it shut off, so the safety features work as far as I can tell. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is that the carry handle on the back isn't much of a handle at all. It's just an indention that your fingers can fit into and there is nothing to grip. I have dropped it multiple times while carrying it to another room because of the poor design of the handle. But to this heater's credit, it still works fine even after I dropped it.
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Mike S.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Space Heater but with some minor flaws
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022
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Overall I like the Heater, but there is a few flaws I found with it after using it for a few weeks.
In the event the heater topples over, there's no way for it to auto turn off like other devices have it. I do like that if a room goes 2 degrees beyond the set temp, it will turn off/remain in standby.
The remote has an odd design and I'm wondering what went into the decision making process for that to have been the choice. I have a tough time toggling temps/turning off the heater, unless I'm pointing the remote directly in front of the LED light that's on the Heater.
The Heater does warm up the bedroom nicely. The Living room isn't terribly large, but when using it there, I feel like it doesn't get to the point where it ever goes up the 2 degrees post temp that I'd like for it to aim.
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Billy Five
4.0 out of 5 stars Funky circuitry (I wish it had a brain).
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2017
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Update: 01/31/2017
Changed from 1 star to 4. The problem was with my outlet, not the heater, which explains why after turning itself off, it would come alive (red light only) after the plug cooled a few degrees.
I reordered after trying the Room Comforts Brand (very smelly and loud, although it did have a tip-over shutoff). I now have slightly different model than this one, but I'm happy with it. It's a bit louder but that's okay. Again, I still stand by not relying on anything under $150.00 having accurate thermostat, turn on/ turn off features.
Seems I have an opposite problem. Yes the cord gets hot, this is normal and an extension cord should not be used, yes the circuit needs to be ample (pun not intended) to handle the whopping 1,500 watt setting.
After a few months of flawless use (NOT relying on the timer or thermostat features because any heating unit at this price will not have reliable circuitry for those features to be reliable) mine now turns itself OFF after just a few minutes!
The red light goes out and the unit is dead. Then, 3-minutes later, the red light comes back on (with a beep) and it's ready to go, that is, for another 3 minutes.
Good thing I saved the box. Bummer because this was perfect for my application.
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Dalton Pulsipher
4.0 out of 5 stars Well designed except the grip for carrying
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021
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The heat output is fairly good, it rotates well, and temperature control works well. We are a repeat buyer but will not buy again if they do not fix the grip handle.
The attached photo shows the issue. Gripping to move the unit does not allow a firm hold due to the angle at the thumb. This would be ok if the surface the rest of the fingers are holding is textured, angled inward, or has an offset. As it turns out none of those is true. The surface is perfectly flat without an offset and is slippery. This means every time I move the unit I am constantly worried it will slip from my fingers.
It's really a shame that they engineered such a nice unit and overlooked one of the common needs of a portable heater.
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MLO
4.0 out of 5 stars Heater is pretty good, but questionable remote
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2019
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Needed a heater for my small office in the garage. Decided on this one because it was a decent price. It has a digital display which I do like. Has a remote but I find it doesn't work very well. It's bulky and not very responsive. Sometimes I have to press it multiple times to get it to register on the heater. After messing with it a bit, I found it more frustrating than useful. I just use the controls on the heater. I like the auto set function where you can set the temp and then it will turn itself on and off to keep that temp in the room. Heater has high temp and low temp but only high temp works with auto temp. Unit has no memory. Once unit is turned off, it starts back up on default setting. Heater looks ok and heats this small office up pretty well. Has oscillation and a 1-8 hour timer which is nice. Heater could be a little quieter but most space heaters are a little on the noisy side. The remote is why I knocked off 1 star. If this unit would have had a better functional remote or just omitted the remote altogether, I would have rated it higher.
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J. Perkins
4.0 out of 5 stars Just what I was looking for - but carry it with two hands
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2022
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So cold in my new apartment. I bought this and carry it upstairs and downstairs with me. It heats up the room quickly, has multiple convenient settings and is lightweight and easy to carry...........with two hands. The handle on the back is a horizontal space - it is not angled, nor is there a slight uptick at the back for your fingers to grip. Carry it there with one hand, and at the top angled part with the other - or you will drop it. Thus the 4 stars. Other than that - perfect. I DO unplug it whenever I leave the room and at night - but I'd do that with out of common sense, although the directions recommend that as well.
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Iano
4.0 out of 5 stars Follow the directions, do not use a power strip!
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2020
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Works fine, built fairly solid, I like the temp display on the front, the oscillation is quiet, but I wish it had a tip over cut off safety feature like the old Holmes unit I used to have. I've been using space heaters for about 7 years now as my primary winter heater in California, and a few years back I learned the hard way with a previous Holmes unit that you do NOT plug space heaters into power strips nor extension cords as it can cause the heater to fry the outlet and got lectured to by my electrician about this while he was replacing my singed outlet, as their is a big tag on space heater cords telling you not to do that. Also test to make sure your outlet is good as well, old loose outlets can make the plug run hot when the space heater is operating and if so you may need to change out your outlet. I never run the space heater unless someone is in the room and make sure you understand how the different modes work, as there is an automatic thermostat mode as well as an always on option.
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John Bradly
4.0 out of 5 stars Near Perfect Heater For An Average Size Room
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2022
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I bought this heater after using the same model in the home of my daughter and son-in-law. It is great for a bedroom where I used mine during a major home renovation when HVAC was down and I was confined to living in one room. I like being able to set the room temperature to a precise number of degrees. The unit will come on when the room temperature drops one degree under the setting and runs until two degrees above the set number. This automatic thermostat works only on the 'high' setting when the 'automatic' mode is selected. There is also a low heat setting that runs constantly and does not have this thermostat option. Other features include heater oscillation of about 90 degrees if selected and a remote control device. The only improvement I see to get it to 5 stars is a memory for the automatic temperature setting when the unit is powered off. It does not hold the automatic thermostat setting if you turn it back on. When turned back on, you must access the temperature up or down buttons to reset the same or different temperatures. Then, the "A" on the LED panel will confirm automatic is set, otherwise, you risk cooking yourself or your children in stifling heat after several hours on high when the auto is not on.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Heater, But...Needs a Handle and Better Remote
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2019
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This heater is great for several reasons but also has a couple of significant drawbacks. I bought two, one for the downstairs and one for the upstairs. WHAT I LIKE ABOUT IT: 1) it oscillates 2) it can be set to turn off after an hour or more 3) It can be set with the desired temperature and will turn off and on during the night to keep the room at that temperature
WHAT I DON'T LIKE ABOUT IT: 1) It is very difficult to move. It REALLY needs a handle on the top. Sometimes I want to move it across the room, or move it over just a few inches, or carry it to another room. The only way to do this is wrap your arms around it to lift it. Not convenient at all. 2) the remote is pretty useless, you have to be no farther than 5 feet away from the heater, be directly in front of it, and be holding the remote about 1 1/2 feet from the ground, even then it doesn't always work. If I had it to do over, I would probably try to buy heaters that came with handles.
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice heat, but not really worth 5 stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017
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A few annoyances keep this from being a 5-star item, IMO. Yes, it provides nice heat, but not that much better than the "flame effect" ceramic heater I bought last year and replaced with this.
PROS:
- Tower configuration makes for a nice, small footprint
- Oscillating can be useful sometimes
- Remote can be handy
- Love the controls right at the top of the unit - no bending over! (I seldom use the remote)
- Cord plug does not overheat, as it did with my other heater plugged into the same outlet
CONS:
- The two settings should have been 1500 watts and 750 watts. The manual doesn't say it anywhere, but I believe the "low" setting is 1000 watts, because I can't use the low setting with other appliances without tripping the breaker, as I could with a heater which I know was at 750 watts. Now when I need heat along with other appliances, I have to pull out my cheapo bathroom heater which does have a 750 watt setting. This is pretty annoying, since I can't even feel the difference between the H and L settings on this heater.
- Whose dumb idea was it to make both the H/L and oscillating buttons on both the unit and the remote resemble a circle with arrows? I frequently want to stop the oscillation while the unit is in its center position, and on the fly those two buttons are extremely similar.
- Even dumber, and made way more difficult than it had to be, is transporting this unit from area to area or room to room. I have dropped this more than once because instead of at least 4 ways I can think of which they could have used to make this "pick-up-able", they offer just a flat slot at the back to put your fingers into.
That doesn't work. I made it work by using some Sugru to attach a molded surface to the inside of this slot, but this, IMO, is the biggest flaw of this device. If you're going to be moving this inside your house, you should know that due to its tower design and no other handholds, this WILL be an issue. Just be prepared to fix it on your own, because it's clear that whoever designed it didn't bother to think it through first.
4.0 out of 5 stars WARMS BEAUTIFULLY, NICE LOOKING
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2018
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We really like this heater. It's nice looking, fits great in a corner (and is tall so it hides the cords behind it -- which I enjoy), and has a thermostat so you can "set it and forget it." We've never had a tower heater before and find it distributes heat more evenly throughout the room.
The reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 star is that the thermostat seems off a few degrees at least. I don't like it super warm, 69-70 is good for me. So I set it at 67 and that is perfect. Once I used it a few times and found the range, I just made that adjustment in my setting.
4.0 out of 5 stars I didn't want to turn on the heat throughout the house because I feel that would be a waste. So I wanted to get a heater that ..
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2015
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Requirements:
-a portable heater that would heat up a 11'x14' room during the winter
-has a timer
-has a remote
-does not kill my electric bill
Background:
It doesn't get that cold where I'm from, but during the winter, it could hit the 30's or 40's. I didn't want to turn on the heat throughout the house because I feel that would be a waste. So I wanted to get a heater that would keep the room comfortable enough to sleep. It also must be quiet enough to not keep me up.
Pros:
-this heater is slim
-has an IR remote that controls all of its functions (must have line of sight to work properly)
-oscillation
-temperature control (60-90 degrees Fahrenheit) that is supposed to turn off when it reaches the target temp
-timer function (1-6 hours incrementing by 1 hour)
-can warm up a room within 15 minutes
Cons:
-it doesn't get that hot. Some of the space heaters they sell at costco, you can really feel the heat. So if you plan on using this to "warm yourself by the fire", this is not the model for you. Even though it says that the heater can go up to 90 or so, the room will get to a comfortable warmth (75-80) at best.
-it doesn't have the tilt alarm. Most heaters will have an alarm that triggers if the heater happens to fall on its side, alerting the user that there is a potential fire hazard. This model has no such function. If you're afraid of the heater tipping over by your pet or little child, then maybe this one isn't for you.
-it triggers my circuit breaker. Like most heat drawing appliances, it will tend to use a decent amount of power to generate the heat. If you have an older house with temperamental wiring, then maybe you should go for an oil based heater.
Neutral:
-it's not overly noisy, but it's not whisper quiet either. It's a consistent hum like that of a refrigerator
-the remote is a nice function, but the buttons are not illuminated. Unless you memorize the buttons, you wont be able to use this in the dark
Conclusion:
-For the price, you're probably not going to find a better heater. You may want to spend a few more bucks to get the upgraded version with illuminated remote, but it's probably not going to be a deal breaker.
Anusha
4.0 out of 5 stars It does what it says!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2016
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Bought this a couple of weeks ago and its good and I'm enjoying.
The packaging was good. Received with necessary instructions to operate. It's pretty simple though. It has digital temperature display that is easy to view in the dark.
The remote requires 2 alkaline AAA batteries. Easy to use remote. we can operate it with our eyes closed. :-D
Pros: You can set a temperature and the heater observes the room temperature and works accordingly. This feature saves power and also it doesn't require our attention to turn on or off.
Heats a small room very quickly.
safe with kids too
It not pricey.
Cons: The handle to carry is not very friendly.. it might slip off if you are a little absent minded.
I wish it was a little taller so that I could get some heat to my feet when I am sleeping on bed.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to heat medium room pretty quick.
4.0 out of 5 stars Who Wants to Pay for Renovations?
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2015
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I have a chilly bedroom owing to a large window. I used to have an oil filled radiant heater, but temperature regulation was really difficult and I'd end up waking up in the middle of the night sweating bullets. When I'm gone during the day, I want my guinea pigs to be comfortable and not have chilly feetsies when I come home.
The Good:
-I love that there are programming capabilities. You can set for a certain length of time or to maintain temperatures (Check your manual though because it's done on a range basis.)
-It oscillates (silently!). It's a limited rotation, so you will have to find the optimal position in the room.
-It's surprisingly quiet. Yes, there's noise, but I find the volume acceptable.
-There's a remote!
The Disappointing:
-Not the prettiest thing. The casing is plastic, looks it, and feels it.
-It's not super accurate. Sometimes I can feel that it's heated beyond the appropriate range and then the thermostat will suddenly jump 3 more degrees and shut off.
-I wish I could use the Auto function at low.
-The display is really only clearly visible if you are standing right in front of it.
-There's no handle for moving it around the room or out of the way when not in use. There's a little depression/cutout in the back, but DON'T use it as a handle. It's really an unstable place to grip.
-It's not very stable. If I get up in the middle of the night I almost always end up bumping it. It always wobbles and, if I don't catch it, usually falls over. (There's no tip-over shut off function.) I actually killed my first unit when I swung out of bed too hard.
Overall, it's an excellent value at $50 considering everything you get for your money. My second unit didn't control the temperature quite as well as my first one, which was disappointing. I can see dust buildup eventually becoming an issue, but a compressed air duster should clear that up. A lot of people appear to have had electrical/odor issues with the heater. I've had two units and no problems thus far. If you have questionable electrical wiring in your home, or if you have an older home, definitely use a surge protector. (I use one anyway.) Short of replacing your windows for double-paned, sealing all drafts, and getting new insulation installed, a space heater is definitely the way to go and this one does the job.
3.0 out of 5 stars Incredibely cheap quality and construction. Does not look even US retail ready.
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2019
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The construction on this unit is incredibly poor. If this were on a retail shelf, I dont think people would buy it.
The paint quality is poor, the finish is rough.
The paint was flaking right out of the box.
The control panel is set in crooked.
The buttons are horrific. They are all part of one loose panel and just wobble around.
There is some glue type blobs stuck to the side.
This is literally the cheapest heater that China could produce that might still meet US safety codes (though a lot of plugs are melting...), but seriously even brand new it looks used. It was sealed in the thinnest wall cardboard you can get, just...everything is as cheap as legally possible with this thing.
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Monica Flores
3.0 out of 5 stars Hot Hot Plug
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2021
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I have owned several of these heaters over the years and the plug never got so hot I couldn’t touch the plug. This one came in a cardboard box, not like the ones I’ve purchased in the past that came in the Lasco box. I’m wondering if these heaters are rebuilt or something. I think I’m going to return this one. I don’t really need a house fire. Something is wrong with these heaters, the plugs shouldn’t get so hot.
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Jennie
3.0 out of 5 stars Trips the Circuit Breaker EVERYTIME
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2019
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Pros:
- Heats up quick
- Remote control is convenient
Cons:
- Trip the circuit breaker every time
- Dries out the room
- Plastic bent out of shape after a year of use
As a heater, yes it works well, but considering the price I have to pay, I rarely put this to use anymore. My husband and I live in an apartment on the third floor, and every time we use this heater, we end up having to go downstairs to the basement to reset the breaker. Maybe our apartment is not built for such high energy consumption but the inconvenience makes this a bad purchase for us (could still be a perfect buy for you!).
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LittleMissLizaBee
3.0 out of 5 stars Long Term Review, Important for Parents.
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2020
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We've had ours a little over two years. We got it for the nursery, since the bedroom is constantly freezing.
It works fantastic. thank to the temperature sensor, it keeps the bedroom at a liveable temperature in almost no time. Sometimes if we are freezing, we'll just sit in front of it and it feels great. It definitely works. But as our baby has grown into a toddler, I've developed a concern I feel any parent planning to keep it in a bedroom should be aware of.
Most toddlers obviously love buttons, ours loves to push the on and off button, he sees mommy and daddy do it daily. So he is just trying to be helpful. Sometimes we never notice that he did it.
The problem with turning it off and on again is your default settings get wiped. And the default for the device is to keep it on, without stopping. Full power. It'll run the whole night. And the device doesn't make it easy to tell if the temp sensor is on or off. We've occasionally had nights were by the time it's morning, the room is nearly 90f. I'll find our son sweating, it's absolutely heartbreaking.
We don't really have anywhere out of reach that wouldn't be an extreme fire hazard. We're left with no option but to get rid of it.
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John
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed with the space heating effect
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2020
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This is supposed to be a space heater with circulating fan meaning it should easily warm up a closed space. Well as it turned out it was not able to warm up a 10' x 11' closed room beyond 65 deg with the thermostat set at 72 deg even after running it for 1 full hour on high. We're in southern California and the initial room temperature was 54 deg. You could feel the warm air only if you stood within 3 feet of the heater but hardly anywhere else in the room. So unless the unit that I got was defective this heater should better be labeled as a personal heater rather than a space heater.
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Grey Parrot
3.0 out of 5 stars It’s a mediocre product
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2021
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I live in a small, poorly insulated older house with a noisy oil furnace. My parrots sleep in a small, chilly bedroom. I prefer to lower the whole house temperature and use a space heater to warm their room. I have tried several heaters advertised to have a thermostat and no, they don’t. I bought this unit hoping to find workable temperature control. Disappointed.
The thermometer in the room is routinely 3-4 degrees lower than the heater shows (and feels like). The air output is puny at the higher of two settings. It’s easy to set, but not able to keep an accurate temperature range. Set for a 70 shutoff, it might not stop at 73, it might not resume heating at 66. Set in the center of a 9 by 10 foot room with outside air temperature of 36- 40 degrees F and furnace set to 62, there are cold corners of the room 5 degrees colder than the area around the heater. Very disappointed. My second Lasko heater, likely my last.
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K. Franzen
3.0 out of 5 stars Turns on and runs non-stop - what sort of default mode is that? Fail mode, I call it...
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2022
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Not as nice as the Delonghi units in some ways.
When I turn on this lasko unit, it starts heating and it never stops. You must push the power button and THEN also push the temp setting button, and watch it blink for a bit... then it'll hold a certain temperature range. That means I need to train my spouse, my kids, whomever before they can be trusted with this heater... or else it'll waste tons of electricity and overheat the space. Sigh....
Otherwise, it seems nice. Compact, heats well. I don't use the remote (which maybe would mitigate my complaint, possibly, I dunno cause I don't use the remote). Seems to hold temperature accurately once you get it set correctly.
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S. Aschoff
3.0 out of 5 stars Creates enough heat but...
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021
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If you are just looking for a space heater that keeps a space really warm, it does do the trick. On the other hand, if you think it is the features of having a way to set a temperature and have it efficiently turn itself on or off, look elsewhere. This is the second one I've owned and they both behaved the same way - they both just kept running, even after reaching the set temperature. Having a built in thermostat is pointless if it doesn't work properly. You can always dial it down below where you want it to have it shut off, but then I can just turn it off and be responsible for that part of it. Still, for the price, it is effective at supplementing the heating to my one room that is about 12 x 15, so it still works well enough for me.
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Azrael
3.0 out of 5 stars Its OK for a space heater.
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2016
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It does the job of keeping me warm. Some other reviewers mentioned a chemical smell when they first turned it on. I noticed it as well, although after a few days it seems to dissipate. Also the cord does get hot around the plug, so I would advise about running it for long periods of time OR leaving it plugged in. This heater is great for what it does and portable. The "handle" on the top back side has no gripping surface so its slippery to hold on too. Luckily the unit isn't that heavy. I'd recommend if you have issues with holding it, to apply some grip tape or other gripping materials to the handle. To break it down:
***Pros***
Light and Portable
Oscillating Function
Heats a room well.
Handy dandy remote.
Nice digital display.
***Cons***
Cord gets hot.
New chemical smell (dissipates over time)
Don't have anything that pulls any real amperage running on the same circuit. (Popped a breaker as I was writing this) 15 amp breaker is recommended.
Slippery handle
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3.0 out of 5 stars Buy the previous version.
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2019
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During the Late Fall, Winter, and early Spring though adequate, the temperature in my heat controlled apartment often fluctuates between morning, evening, and overnight. So I bought the previous version of this exact Lasko heater to heat my small living room/dining room which measures 26X12ft. It heats the space quickly and efficiently.
So, when I needed a heater for my much smaller bedroom space of 11X11ft I didn’t hesitate to look at Lasko heaters again. However, they changed the model in the way of potential FAN STRENGTH, control panel, remote control, color, and outward design. I struggled whether to get the same version that I currently own, or go ahead and by the new one.
I chose to take a chance on the new, and as a result I am disappointed because it is not as effective, efficient, and quiet as the previous model.
1. It struggles to heat a much smaller space (though it will given a bit more time). Seems as if the fan is clearly weaker than the previous version.
2. It’s clearly louder than the original Lasko heater that I purchased as well.
3. I haven’t had any issues with the either unit over heating/smoking BUT they do seem to draw a lot of power, because I can’t run the heater and my steam iron without tripping my electrical system.
4. The grab handle has an odd angle and is super slippery. I had to add some texture tape to make it functional.
5. The remote doesn’t have a clip on it that allows it to rest securely on the back of the heater when not in use like the previous version.
Though it puts out decent warmth I should have bought the previous version, which they continue to sell here on Amazon. If I were you, I’d get the previous version.
As a result I can not recommend this heater.
3.0 out of 5 stars Has issues
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2019
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Im really torn between 2 or 3 stars so I'm giving it 3 since it does its job but it has issues. This is a good heater and heats our room in a descent amount of time but it has some issues. The LED readout is on top of the unit so even when this is on the floor you can't see what the temperature is, if you want to see whether the remote adjusted the temp up or down you have to get up to look, which makes the remote pointless. The remote doesn't work unless it is pointed directly at 1 spot on the heater. You will be moving your arm around everywhere trying to get it to read the remote. I also noticed the plug got a little hot after it ran for an hour. We bought 2 of these and they both did it. It wasn't hot enough to burn your hand, but it was noticeably hot. Overall, it works and does heat things up, but I would look elsewhere if I were to do it over again.
3.0 out of 5 stars Keeps room very warm, but sometimes does not turn off.
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2017
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I have a studio room that's detached from my house and this is exactly what I need in the winter. I don't have a dedicated heater in my room. Since I live in Texas, I only need this for about 2 months out of the year. It's actually impressive on how hot this makes my room when it's <40 Fahrenheit outside.
Con: Sometimes the auto heating does not turn off. So I'll wake up in the middle of the night and it will be SO HOT. I MEAN IT GETS REALLY HOT (sometimes about 80 deg). And sometimes I'll turn it off, but wake up again in the morning and I'll be freezing. It's given me trust issues.
3.0 out of 5 stars Puts out lots of heat. SAFE
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2015
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It puts out lots of heat... Whether you want it to or not. I have repeatedly set the temperature for 68, to supplement my household central heat for the one cold bedroom. But the heater ignores my setting and climbs back up to 75 without anybody going near it. Very frustrated. I wanted heat, not sweltering.
It is not loud at all. The oscillation is a nice feature that fascinates my cats. Haha. In fact, my cats love the heater and lay all around it, eventually turning belly up as they become warm and stupefied by the heat. Kinda funny to watch.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but...
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2016
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Nice heater. It works well. Especially like the thermostat, BUT, there are 2 design features that I really don't like. First is the carrying "handle." It's too shallow and too slippery. This is an inexcusable design flaw IMO. I recommend taping or gluing a piece of sand paper in the top of the carrying handle, or you'll drop it. Secondly, what advantage is a remote when the display is on top of the unit, and you have to get up to see it? Very annoying. If these two design features don't bother you, then you'll love this heater. Probably would have given it 5 stars but for these design flaws.
3.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars for Amazon, 3 for the heater while it did work, 1 for Lasko's customer service.
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2015
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Two stars for the heater, five stars for amazon.
I got this unit on the last day of 2014, it worked great FOR ALMOST TWO MONTHS! Then it died on me without any signs at all. I tried everything and it didn't work. While it was still usable, it heated up our bedroom pretty well though.
The customer service at Lasko Products were not what I would call poor, horrible may be the right word for that. I called three times over then span of a week, the first time I called I was told that they are off work when it was like 4PM (they claim to work from 8am-5pm ET). The other two times the wait was for more than 45 minutes to speak to a living person. I tried emailing them but they never did respond.
I checked Amazon's return policy on this, but it was only good for 30 days of purchase. Since I got this unit for a little more than a month, I didn't have any hope to get this returned or anything; all I wanted was that they can direct me to a actual helpful person at Lasko or some other ways of resolving this issue with the heater that died way way way too fast. To my surprise, the customer service guys at Amazon emailed me saying that they will send me a new unit for an exchange! I mean this was great since we're experiencing sub-zero temp here on the east coast.
THANK YOU AMAZON!!
3.0 out of 5 stars I liked the fact this Ceramic Tower Heater warmed my room ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2017
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I liked the fact this Ceramic Tower Heater warmed my room very well and quickly
What surprised me is I every time I turn it on, it still has "the new smell", which I thought would diminish I used it for the last 2 months.
Not enough of an issue to return it. I'm just focused on the quick warm up!
I only keep it on for about 20 minutes in the morning. This may be the reason ..?
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Heater, NOT Quiet!
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2015
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This heater does warm up a room in a reasonable amount of time however despite the fact that it is advertised as having "quiet operation" it is not quiet! The fan is quite loud and the beeping when you press any of the buttons is really loud! I originally bought this to put in my baby's room but the whirring of the fan and the beeping is so loud, once we set the temperature we can't change it without waking the baby.
I love our Honeywell Baseboard heater what is truly silent and does a great job heating up and maintaining the temperature in a room. Too bad they don't make it anymore!!!
3.0 out of 5 stars Not efficient..
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2010
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It's not really efficient.
I have been using this for a month.
If I put next to my leg, only my legs get warmed. I mean my hands are freezing cold because it just blows the hot air only under the desk. Even when my legs get hot, my upper body and hands are still cold.
Just use conventional oil filled radiators.
PROS: the heater itself doesn't get hot at all. It's very cold actually.
It blows out warm air in about 3 second after turning on. Surprisingly quick.
its remote controller is awesome. It has the handle in the back.
CONS: it's not that quiet.
Has nobody used radiator heaters?
Its thermostat function does not work really well mostly because it reads the temperature wrong.
And it's not efficient. When it's at high setting(1500W), it warms up as much as the conventional radiator is at low setting(600W).
3.0 out of 5 stars Never Really Shuts Off!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2018
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Had previous smaller model for a few years and loved it! Ordered this one on reviews. It is very quite. Easy to program. Love the fact it shows current room temp! Problem is it never really shuts off. Can set temp to 72 and it show actual room temp 77 and it is still blowing warm air. Not hot but warm. When cold blows hot. Older model would shut off and come back on when temp drop below 70. Prefer the one that shuts off to save electricity!
3.0 out of 5 stars It has held up pretty well but the amount of heat it radiates is ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2017
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I bought this for $18.93 in May 2015. It has held up pretty well but the amount of heat it radiates is not very much. Certainly not worth more than the amount I paid. I use it mainly in front of the bed for when I get up and the room is kind of cold. Just barely heats that small area.
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3.0 out of 5 stars It can do its job.... However ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2016
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It can do its job....
However, their is a big design flaw.
Whenever it is in tmp sensing mode, as the room tmp exceeds the threshold, it is supposed to turn off itself.
The problem is, at that point where it is turning off, it consumes HUGE current. It just resets my airbreak switch again, again and again.
I had to add a current regulator to it.....which is not very cheap.
Plz take this into consideration before you buy it.
2.0 out of 5 stars It heats but the temperature gage is off and the tip-over feature doesn't work.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021
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The good thing about this heater is that it puts out heat well and it is quiet - even after owning it for almost a year now. But that's where the praise stops.
One thing to keep in mind is there is no tip-over safety shut-off. I had thought it said it had one when I bought it but either I was wrong or they updated the listing.
The biggest issue with this heater is the temperature sensor/program. There are several elements to this issue. First, if you set the heater to a desired temperature, it is programmed so it will heat the room to several degrees ABOVE the temp that you set it for before turning off. I set mine to 72* and most of the time it heats the room to 74 before shutting off and then staying off until the temp drops to 70*. However, it often heats the room up to as much as 78* and will let it cool down to 69*. The heater's display is reporting these temperatures, but not kicking the heater off when too warm and not on when too cold.
When the heater is going way above the set temp, I have to turn it off and back on again. It will automatically blow heat when turned back on and then takes 15 seconds or so to re-calibrate and turn itself off.
The other issue is the display temp is often not accurate. Often the room will feel cold, but the heater will say it is 76* and not turn on. I'll turn it off and back on, the heater will kick on and display the temp it had said before I turned it off, but then rapidly the display temp will drop (about 1 degree every 10 seconds) until it says the proper temp (like 70*).
I use this heater to regulate the temp in my bedroom. I am often woken up by it being too hot or too cold and I have to turn the heater off and back on again for it to reset.
I do not recommend this heater. For the price, it should regulate the temperature within a single degree. You'd be better buying a simple heater with manual on/off and getting a programmable thermometer wall outlet to regulate when the heater gets power (and you leave the heater on all the time).
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2.0 out of 5 stars Heating element doesn't work
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2020
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Received the heater on-time, and the packaging/documentation was good. I unpacked the heater and followed all of the instructions. I turned it on. The fan came on, and all of the controls (temperature, oscillation, timer, remote, etc.) seemed to work fine. There was only one problem: Only cold air came out.
I've dealt with enough electric heaters to realize that the heating element wasn't working. I followed the reset procedures as outlined in the manual. I tried a different electric outlet. I tried setting it on max temp. I let it run for over 15 minutes. Nothing worked. Only cold air.
I then called Lasko customer service. All of the messages on their phone system were very pleasant, but they were experiencing "extremely high call volume". Stayed on the line for over 45 minutes and gave up. Decided to return the heater. To Amazon's credit, they accepted the return with no questions asked.
I'm sure many people have had excellent experiences with Lasko. The positive reviews are the main reason I bought the heater. But, it doesn't mitigate the fact it showed up DOA for me. I'm giving it 2 stars because it did show up on time, the packaging was good, the documentation was good and all of the other parts of the heater appeared to work as advertised. But, a heater that doesn't heat is not acceptable.
Unfortunately, I need this heater NOW. So, I'll be driving down to my local big box store and buying one there.
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2.0 out of 5 stars The auto temp function will only operate on high 1500 watt heat
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2021
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This heater seems to be okay with respect to heating, oscillating, and the remote. I did not try the auto temp control feature because I find the way it works on this Lasko heater to be a big drawback for me, which I didn’t know when I purchased it. Had I known, I wouldn’t have purchased it. According to the instructions that came with it, “THE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE FUNCTION WILL ONLY OPERATE ON HIGH HEAT. You cannot set the temperature automatically when the unit is in low heat mode.”
That doesn’t work for me. I don’t want anything in my electrical outlet that draws 1500 watts for an extended period of time. Unfortunately, I have a shortage of outlets and have to be careful how I manage devices. If I have the heater and the PC going at the same time, the fuse will blow.
Last year, I had a great space heater with remote (that is no longer listed on Amazon). I was able to set the temperature and keep it always in Low mode, i.e., 900 watts. I don’t know why the Lasko heater is incapable of operating in the same manner. Whatever. I’ll keep looking.
2.0 out of 5 stars Do NOT BUY THIS!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2020
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UPDATE: buttons stick. Now comes on when completely turned off at much high temperatures than when turned off. Will never get this brand again.
No temperature moderation. Must run on HIGH at 1500 WATTS in order for temperature control to work. *** COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY. *** I have 3 little Walmart ones at $22 each that work perfectly. Keep temps right and shuts off on low. *** Live in RV and cannot run 1500 W and go to sleep. *** What a waste. *** Tossed package out before I realized this is badly described! *** I was wondering why the thing would not shut off.
2.0 out of 5 stars So far so good, with one fluke (hoping it's a fluke...)
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2017
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I've been using this for a few nights in my daughter's nursery to keep the temp in her room a little warmer than we like to sleep at (we set the thermosat around 65 degrees, but her room should be around 68-70). So, I set the automatic thermostat to 68, and sure enough, the heater kept the room between 67 and 70 degrees according to the thermostat on our monitor. However, today I brought it down to heat our office while I was working. I set it to 70, but the thermostat on the heater hit 70 and never got any higher, so the heater kept running. Eventually I got pretty hot so I set it down to 68, and suddenly the display temperature reading jumped to 74! No wonder I was toasty. So now I'm a little concerned that the heater's thermostat is faulty and my daughter's room is going to get too hot. I'll be monitoring it tonight after we put her to bed. Hoping this is a one time fluke.
As a side note: 1) Make sure your wiring can handle it 2) Don't place it adjacent to walls or objects - 3 feet clear is recommended by the manufacturer 3) Don't put it on the same circuit as your other major appliances (one reviewer said it kept shorting out when their dryer was running - no kidding.
Update (1/3/18) - revised from 4 to 2 stars: Well it seems like the thermostat feature on my heater is malfunctioning. We had a month or so where it worked perfectly, but twice in the last week the thermostat has malfunctioned and the heater doesn't shut off when it reaches the correct temperature. And you can only use the automatic feature on "high", which means the heater keeps running on high and it gets really hot in my daughter's room. Unfortunately we're now in the position where either we keep our house warmer than we'd like, or our baby will be cold when she sleeps. It's a crappy predicament.
2.0 out of 5 stars Runs wild upon starting up
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2018
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It works well when you remember to set the temp, but if you unplug or shut it off and turn it back on it seems to default to an always on status. My experience was that it ran out of control until I found it the next morning in overheat shutdown.
Basically just finding you need to be careful and watch it upon that first start up. Once it's been set to say 70F, it's totally fine, but if you just turn it on it goes nonstop.
It would get get many more stars if it saved the previous setting or didn't run wild on startup. I really like the Lasko brand for fans, so I was bummed to have to give this product a low review.
2.0 out of 5 stars Shortest living great heater ever.
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2016
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I purchased this heater in early October, marveled at what a great little heater it was, and by mid-November, it was dead. Don't know what happened to it, but one day it was working fine...the next day...nothing. Up until then, it put out a lot of heat, was quiet, and worked as advertised. My only complaints were: the display panel sits on top of the heater, facing UP, so I could never tell what it was set on without standing up. Also, the recessed handle in the back is so poorly designed, that it is nearly impossible to lift the heater by it, without dropping it. Cudos to Amazon for refunding my money promptly with no hassles or questions...it made the distasteful experience of the heater dying, at least tolerable.
2.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointed in the ergonomics.
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2015
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I've always liked Lasko products, but the design of this unit is very lacking.
You cannot use the handle on the back because it's angled to slip off your fingers. There is no texture, no lip just a smooth surface, and it's designed so it actually HAS TO slip out of your grip. I've already dropped it a couple of times trying to use the carry handle. Terrible design.
The control panel and indicator lights are mounted on top, almost horizontal so if you're using the remote any distance away it's impossible to see the settings. You have to raise yourself way up to try to get a glimpse of the top of the unit.
Speaking of remotes, it's shaped like a tear-drop and easily flies right out of your hand when using it. It tends to shoot out of your grip because of the tapered sides.
Another curious feature of this heater is that when the set temperature is reached it shuts off the heater elements and blows cold air for about 20 to 30 seconds before shutting off.
The heat output is acceptable... nothing to write home about. It seems a bit gentle both in air volume output and heat generated.
All in all I am VERY dissatisfied with this product. It's probably the worst example of ergonomics that I've seen in any product for years.
2.0 out of 5 stars Great heater, convenient, trust worthy.
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2014
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After much debate about safety issues, I finally purchased this heater. I have had it for well over a month now and have not had any issues with it. Yes at first, there is a plastic smell. You have to run the heater for an extended period of time (many hours) for that smell to dissipate. This is normal. I have not had any issues with the plug overheating, not sure why others have - must have been wattage or an outdated plug. I use this for my office at home and it works quite well to keep the room warm, it is not a huge room. The auto settings are convenient, and I love how it oscillates. I recommend this heater for sure, very wonderful for the price!
Update: Started sparking a year after I bought it!!!! Dangerous!
2.0 out of 5 stars Thermostat doesn't work
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2017
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The heater works, but it won't shut off when it reaches the set temperature. I will set it to heat the room to 68 degrees, and I will notice it is much too hot and I will see it is still on and the room is 75 degrees. At this point I will check the set temp, and it will still be set to 68. It essentially only works as an on or off heater. Makes it kind of useless when you try to set it up in a bedroom to maintain a relatively constant temperature while sleeping.
2.0 out of 5 stars Watch out for this one...
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2015
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Temperature display reading is incorrect anywhere from 4 to 8 degrees F as measured by another digital therometer located beside heater. And if varies; sometimes only 1 degree, sometimes 8. Very difficult to control room temperature to have to substract or add to display a variable reading. Called Lasko customer support. All I got was canned, lame excuses; "it must be sitting in a draft", the sensor is reading the floor temperatue and is different from air temp." and on and on. I'll continue to use it out of need but don't count on it for automatic temperature control.
1.0 out of 5 stars Blew up in the first few minutes
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2018
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As a home technology professional and buyer of tons of electronics for myself and my clients, Im used to getting a few failures. Most vendors will not hesitate to replace or repair a product that has issues within a reasonable time frame. So when THIS vendor objected to a return after the unit short circuited IN THE FIRST USE and started smoking, I thought it was a bit odd. Sure am glad it didnt burn my house down! Anyway after we got the air cleared out I started the return request... got a VERY SHORT 'NO', since it had been a few days past their initial return period. Problem is, this is a HEATER. You dont just rip open the package and start using it when you get it.... you wait til it gets cold. So, it'd been a few weeks. In any event, I requested an A to Z refund from Amazon directly after the rejection from stores123... even Amazon rejected it. DESPITE THE FACT THAT IT POPPED, SPARKED OUT, AND WENT DOWN IN A PLUME OF SMOKE ON THE VERY FIRST USE OUT OF THE BOX. Im going to take this up with Lasko now, who apparently have a longer warranty period... Normally in this situation the vendor facilitates a manufacturers warranty... so here is a BIG THANK YOU to stores123 and Amazon for showing your true colors as folks who really dont care about anything beyond getting the orders in. For all the money you make, you should offer return policies at least as good, if not better, than all the local stores that you are responsible for closing. SHAMEFUL
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1.0 out of 5 stars DANGEROUS, MELTS, NO AUTO SHUT OFF
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2017
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DO NOT BUY THIS HEATER. IT IS DANGEROUS
1. It gets VERY hot to the touch - as in - it would BURN you hot.
2. It does NOT turn off if it falls over. (I accidentally knocked it over a few months ago, and was SHOCKED it kept going until I picked it up!)
3. Less than one year from purchasing, the BLOWER STOPPED blowing.
4. I noticed the problem with the blower because the plastic covering the front was starting to MELT, and I could smell it.
5. When I called Lasko (because it has a stated 3 year warranty), they refused to honor the warranty.
WARRANTY:
Apparently, the fact that the blower stopped working was under the warranty. (And, they claim would have initiated replacement.) But, when the heat caused it to start melting, it was no longer covered under the warranty. This is under the "claims" department. That requires that you ship it back, wait for a 2-3 week investigation. Then, they will determine whether they will be responsible.
While on the phone, the LASKO customer service representative tried to blame shift, by asking me how I cleaned it and how often. I informed her I vacuumed it weekly and wiped it down with a baby wipe. She then instructed me that the Owners Manual requires it be cleaned weekly, and that a baby wipe violated the instruction to use a "dry cloth." I read her the portion of the Owners Manual, and it made no mention of a dry cloth, just a "soft cloth" without alcohol or solvent. Again, she insisted they would need to investigate any damage I could have done to the unit (WITH A BABY WIPE?!!).
Amazon customer service stepped in to help me. Lasko has still done NOTHING but waste my time.
There are plenty of heaters out there that won't burn your house down, and will be covered under warranty. Buy one of those.
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Daniel Wren
1.0 out of 5 stars This product is a fire hazard
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2020
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I used this unit to keep my bedroom warm while I recovered from Covid 19. The unit was not even turned on, but the plug melted and started a small fire while I was out of the room. It heats really well but the fire hazard this product presents is unacceptable.
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CHELIE
1.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Dangerous—-Do not buy this!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2020
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Left it plugged in running on 72 oscillation and came home to a room full of smoke. The damn thing was still working fine oscillating and everything. Pulled the heater hard to yank the plug out of the wall where it had started to flame up. I’m so grateful we got home when we did this could have been a tragedy. I bought this to keep my blue and gold macaws room warmer than the rest of my house. I almost lost my bird due to the smoke had we not arrived home when we did our whole house could’ve burnt up to include the bird and our 3 dogs. Never ever again will I use a space heater. DO NOT BUY THIS
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1.0 out of 5 stars Fire Risk
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2016
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This heater worked fine for the first few weeks, but then we started noticing a problem. The junction to the electrical outlet became very hot, to the point that it left smoke lines on the face of the electrical outlet. We moved it twice, thinking it could have been the outlet. The same thing happened each time, with the plug on the heater becoming dangerously hot. Upon unplugging it (for the last time) we noticed that it had melted a portion of the plugin cord on the heater. I do not recommend this product, and would recommend that potential buyers look closely at the safety record for this unit. As a note, other appliances that have been plugged into the same home electrical outlets have not resulted in near fire conditions, therefore I am left believing something is quite wrong with the heater we purchased.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Very defective
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2018
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I use this in the nursery to keep my baby warm at night. I’m constantly having to get up at night to make the heat kick in or to stop running. I keep it set to 73 and it never stays consistent. I’ve caught it running up to 77 without stopping unless I manually make it and then other times it says it’s at the temperature I set when in reality it’s much colder. I’ve had to turn it up and wait for it to turn back on and it suddenly realizes oh wait it’s 70 in here not 73 gotta turn on and then overheat the room. Do Not Buy! This is dangerous, the only reason I know it acts up this bad is because our nursery camera reads temperature.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Fire risk
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2018
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I want to write a review, but I don’t know what to say. It worked great until it almost burned down my house. The plug smoldered when the unit was plugged in but not turned on. I was so unnerved by this I looked at the box & the warnings & discovered this product is not rated by Underwriters Lab or any other fire-safety rating agency. I never even thought to check this because I took it for granted in the US. I don’t think this product should be sold in the US. I am extremely thankful I did not have a house fire-just a charred carpet
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1.0 out of 5 stars FIRE HAZARD
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2017
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I bought this unit in mid-November 2016. It worked great heating a basement room, with the temp never being set higher than 69 degrees, and not being run constantly. I unplugged the unit last week (mid-January 2017) to move it and found that the plug had started melting. Waste of money aside, it's a safety hazard. Very disappointed in this product.
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1.0 out of 5 stars This product is a HAZARD
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2018
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This product is a HAZARD. I don't understand how Amazon can still sell it with a 4 star rating when the one-star ratings are so severe, which has to be taken into account. Amazon, please discontinue your association with this dangerous product. Sure there are a lot of people who aren't having a problem with it but those of us who are have been in danger of having our houses burnt down. That's a BIG deal.
Two nights ago I woke up to a hideous noise and a powerful electrical stench. I took a video of it. The machine was overheating and making this awful sound. It's supposed to have automatic overheat protection and a heat shutoff device, but obviously the electronics were fried and it was not turning off. If I hadn't been there it would have burned the house down. As it was, it took two days to get the electrical burning smell out of the house and I'm just lucky it didn't burn my house down and me in my bed.
This isn't even the first fire hazard with the product. After I bought it, it seemed to work OK for a while though the heat would sometimes crank way up, which at first I thought was due to user error (pushing the wrong button on the remote at night or something). One day the battery-operated remote MELTED overnight without warning. It burned so badly that the plastic keys were deformed and rough to the touch and the whole thing caved in and distorted slightly. Smelt awful too, which was my only warning. I decided I didn't need a remote to operate it but it should have been a clue that their engineering parameters were shoddy.
To boot, around that same time I confirmed that it was impossible to consistently regulate the temperature, and that it wasn't user error. The thermostat only operates at the high heat setting. It's awful design — never have I seen a product so prettily designed on the exterior and so carelessly built. Here's how it works (I've included a pic of the section of the manual that I stared at each night to make sure I was doing it correctly.) To set the room to a particular temperature you're supposed to go to the High Heat setting, press the + or - button till you reach the desired temp, and the display will show an A in a circle and the desired temperature will flash for a moment before resuming the display of the ambient temperature. It's a bit complicated and not at ALL intuitive so at first I kept thinking it was user error or that their manual documentation had missed a step. Alas no. Sometimes you set it correctly and it cranks the heat up, usually capping around 88 degrees even though I had it set at 73. Really unpleasant, and it's not just me as I've now confirmed by asking questions and reading other comments in this thread, which I should have done first.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not the good quality they once were.
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2021
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We bought this Lasko heater back in May (2020) so we would have it when winter arrived. We've been using it for about two months now. This is a replacement for the identical Lasko heater that we purchased 12 years ago (same part number, same heater). That one was flawless for all those years.
This new clone of the previous Lasko heater is of very poor quality. It will not maintain the set temperature. Often it just keeps running until the bedroom is sweltering hot. you must force it off and start all over. Sometimes it helps, sometimes it does not.
This heater also makes a light chattering noise whenever it starts, which lasts for about 5-10 minutes, then slowly fades away. The next time it starts, the noise begins all over again.
VERY disappointed in the quality of this new Lasko heater.
Thank you for the forum,
Mike & Linda
1.0 out of 5 stars Fire Hazard !!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2021
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Purchased this Lasko 755320 Ceramic Space Heater heater. Had put it away as a spare as I have 2 other types of Lasko Space Heaters that I use during the winter. WELL the temperature dipped soooo low here in Tx that I pulled this heater from the box and plugged it in (own separate outlet in kitchen). It heated just fine (so I thought). After a couple days of use I went to turn it off and unplug it. THIS is where I said OMG !!! The plug was stuck together (melted) to the wall plug. Called my electrician neighbor over to have a look... determined the heater was manufactured wrong and pulled way more than the design of the electrical house wiring.
Well... yep you guessed it. My electrician neighbor replaced the plug. Determined it was not a faulty wall plug on my end... used the plug many times-no problems. Plugged one of my old lasko heaters (model:5775) in and works fine.
Of course its too late for a refund... But I feel a duty to tell EVERYONE WHO PURCHSED THIS Lasko 755320 Ceramic Space Heater to be cautious ... if the wire gets hot etc unplug and send back.
So glad it just burnt the plugs and not the whole house.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Potentially dangerous
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2021
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No where near as good as older model. Lost remote to older model (which I still use) so bought this one. DOES NOT AUTO-SHUT OFF IF IT FALLS! Be aware that this does NOT have the safety feature to shut itself off if it’s knocked over. Also - it doesn’t work well with setting the temp and having it only turn on/off when it reaches the temp and can actually be dangerous. I’ve had it set for 65 for my bedroom and close the door so it’s more efficient saving heat and have come in to the temps being 80!!!! I’ve tried playing with different settings but it just seems to arbitrarily decide to turn itself on/off when it reaches my preset temp setting but odds are more often than not it just runs full throttle and gets incredibly hot.
I have enjoyed their older model and as noted still use it. The older model has the safety off feature and the thermostat option and that works pretty well. And their customer service has always been great. Just seems that this one was poorly made and potential for danger so I use it carefully.
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1.0 out of 5 stars No tipping safety; two replacements broken.
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2021
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FIRST OF TWO REVIEWS/UPDATES: I’ll make this simple. It comes in a plain box, one remote, one (very tiny) manual with instructions and disclaimers. Minimal unpacking materials, but felt well packaged. Be sure to actually read it all, especially their safety disclaimers. Don’t leave this unit unattended.
The first one became non-operational; Amazon sent replacement quickly.
The second one puts out a “decent” amount of heat. I could tell the difference between this and the cheaper/smaller options that I also have tried.
No open flame and gases, so that’s a plus for my use case. Loses a point for not having tip-over safety. The remote and digital read-out are a plus, but not really necessary for me.
If using in an RV, etc. be sure to independently calculate/confirm on your own its actual draw and if you have enough amps coming from your power source. Don’t order until you have that math worked out, because you can easily trip breakers, or worse.
I highly suggest setting its thermostat to something “reasonable,” and setting its timer to shut off. I haven’t run this unit on a 24/7 basis, but it’s a good idea to be diligent about letting it have breaks. This break interval depends upon your use case.
I’ll update this review in future, if warranted.
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UPDATE — 2/7/21:
The second one broke, as well. There may be a design flaw regarding its recovery from AC outages, even with GFI and on a AmazonBasics 4,500 J protection strip. This was the heater fail point both times: my AC IN went out and when it came back on, neither heater ever worked again — but nothing else appeared to go wrong, no circuits tripped, no atypical hiccups on my items/apps that monitor my electrical... nothing else damaged. Yes, I did all of the suggested tech support troubleshooting.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Wanted to Like, but Cannot.
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2021
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I really wanted to like the Lasko 755320. It had the footprint and digital features I wanted in a ceramic space heater. When the heater arrived to my home it was well packed and looked great out of the box, but that was about all that was good. The thermostat in this particular unit is complete, and utter, junk. It displayed the correct, ambient, room temperature, but when I set the thermostat to run the heater when below 68F, the displayed temp changed from ambient temp of 70F down to 66F and ran the heater for hours with no change in the display of the current temp. Another huge disappointment is that this heater really needs its own circuit to run properly. I have a lamp plugged into the circuit sharing the socket the heater was plugged into and when the heater kicked on the circuit breaker tripped. Note, that I can run any other brand of space heater I own on that same circuit without issue, but the Lasko 755320 absolutely causes a problem of pulling too many amps and overloads the circuit.
In short, the Lasko 755320 is not the space heater to buy. It has far too many quality control issues as the comments indicate.
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Jonathan P
1.0 out of 5 stars Not a whole room heater, no safety features. Do not use unattended.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2021
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I have had heaters of simliar size that can provide good heat for a small room. I use this heater in a very small 12' x 12' room. It barely heats the space close to my chair at less than 3 feet away. using the tempature control setting does not work becuase it ever heats the room well enough to reach the desired tempature to shut off. But teh real issue is the lack of safety features. The heater is not stable and will tip over with a strong wind. My very small dog has bumped into it and tipped it over, I have bumped into it and tipped it over. There is no automatic shut off when it tips over. I thought this was a required safety feature on portable electric heaters? The unit claims to have over heat protection shut off but that does not prevent it from starting a fire should it tip over a fall onto something flamable like a piece of paper. Lasko makes some very fine and safe portable electric heaters, why would they make something so eneffective and unsafe?
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Banjo Eddy
1.0 out of 5 stars Auto temp feature did not work
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2020
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I own and have used a Lasko 755320 heater for a number of years with no problem. I bought a new one to put in another room. The auto temp control on the new one appeared to set correctly, but the ambient temperature went to 72 degrees and would not change in spite of the heater putting out a lot of heat. The room temperature got quite high, and the heater just kept running. I tried resetting it, but it continued to do the same thing. I am familiar with the control settings because of the one I have used for over five years, but this one was faulty. I have returned it to Amazon and they immediately credited my account.
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Pawan Jajara
1.0 out of 5 stars Electricity hungry - Will driving your PG&E/Electricity bill crazy
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2020
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For Users who haven't used space heaters before, a word of caution - this heater is electricity hungry. If you are based in California like I do and have PG&E or some other expensive electricity company, you are being charged around $0.30 for 1 kWh. This heater consumes almost 1.5 kWh electricity running for one hour. Math is simple, if you consume it for 8 hours a day for 30 days, you are looking at a bill of $108. Lets say you have three of these heaters in your home, just multiply it by three and surprise yourself. I learned the hard way after getting a hefty bill from PG&E but you can learn from my experience. If you have expensive electricity in your city/state, stay away from this space heater and try other alternatives or even central heating systems. Hope this helps!
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Ken Austin
1.0 out of 5 stars Beware: Defective Product
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2020
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We actually purchased 2 of these because of particular temperature adjustments this model had. However, both of them (as you can see from the pictures) have melted plastic in the front. Lasko simply admitted in their letter to me that these are defective but would not replace them and told us not to use them. Not exactly stellar customer service.
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T. Nelson
1.0 out of 5 stars Yikes! Fire Hazard!! Look at Other Reviews!
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2021
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Heard a loud pop and smoke was everywhere. Haven’t even had it a year. So scary! So glad we were on the same floor when it happened. Looks like many folks have had a problem with this item. Several reviews with the potential for fires. Not sure why Amazon would still let it be sold on here. Dangerous!!
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Ami
1.0 out of 5 stars It worked well... for a while
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2021
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Edit** Dropped my rating - I've had the heater for about 6 months and it's stopped working. It's only blowing cold air. It worked well in the beginning but BUYER BEWARE.
This little heater looks nice and will certainly help keep a small room warm. But the temperature control is very strange, I have to set it to 66, otherwise it just keeps running and it gets very warm. And the settings I have it set to (oscillate, temperature setting) don't save when I turn the unit off, so I have to reset every morning. But it will keep you warm!
1.0 out of 5 stars No true heat control
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2020
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Seems like a great heater out of the box. Temp control was the seller as we use it for our sons room which is at the front of the house and seems to stay cooler. We set this heater at 70 degrees when it’s 30 outside or it can be 50 outside and the heater blows extreme heat until it’s at 80. It ignores its own thermostat setting as that’s a 10 degree swing however it advertises a 2 % cutoff difference. Not the case. Very disappointed. It’ll literally be set to 70 degrees and still blowing hot air as it reads current temp of 80. Again, very disappointed as you can’t use this without extreme and uncomfortable temp deviations.
1.0 out of 5 stars Works but be careful of fire hazard with Lasko
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2019
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I had the same problem others reported. It kept throwing the breaker, the plug melted and melted the wall socket. Completely black and charred, scary. I was going to return it but it wasn't worth my time so I decided to cut the plug off and put on a new universal one. I haven't had a problem since (2 yrs). However, now I need another heater and I'm reluctant to buy another Lasko because of this. If you have one try putting a universal plug on it. In the very least only use it when you can monitor it and check the temperature of the plug. One other thing I did was run it to another plug so that high current draw items weren't on the same circuit (like a/c). It no longer trips the breaker.
1.0 out of 5 stars Temp (auto off) doesn’t work, dangerous
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020
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Our nursery gets very cold on the winter. We really liked this heater at first. A while after purchasing we found that if the temp was set at 70/72, the room would actually be much warmer than that. (On random occasion & a couple times found the room at over 80!!). Tell me why the machine would be running at 80, when set at 70?! Then it started happening more often. Even last night, I had the temp set at 68. My toddler woke up and it was OVER 84 in her room!!! WTF. So dangerous!! Makes NO sense! Clearly it does not shut off at intended/set temperature. Incredibly frustrating. Garbage. Waste of money. Dangerous!!!
1.0 out of 5 stars Two months of use and now useless...
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2019
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I bought this heater last December but didn’t have to use it until a couple of months ago. So it’s practically brand new, straight out of the box. It’s been great for two months, gets so hot that sometimes I have to turn it down. Turned it on today and it worked for a few hours then just completely stopped. I’ve unplugged it and all it does is beep when I push the power button. Even the display doesn’t work. I’m highly disappointed because it’s only gotten a month of use and when completely kaput on me. I have another older model Lasko that I bout about 6years ago that I use regularly for about 4 months a year and it STILL WORKS. Makes no sense and I’m very disappointed that I spent over $50 for this one to only use it for a couple of months. A HUGE waste of money for me. Now I have to buy another one and I’m wary about getting another Lasko after this.
1.0 out of 5 stars Just say no!! Thermostat doesn’t work.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2020
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I had this heater in a large living room for 9 hours and the temp only rose by 4 degrees. Ok. Maybe the room is too large. Moved it to a small bedroom for the night. The temp was set to 65 degrees. I entered the room a short time later and the room had warmed up but the heater said 63 degrees. I turned the heat down to 61 and the heater did cycle off. Several hours later I entered the hallway outside that bedroom and it was way too warm. The bedroom with the heater was hot and the next door bedroom was 69 degrees!! Needless to say the thermostat does not work. If the temperature is set to 61 this unit is supposed to shut off at 63 degrees and back on at 60. It must have been about 75 in that bedroom. Big waste of money. I don’t know how this thing ran for 6 hours in that bedroom set to 61 degrees and overheated 2 bedrooms and the hallway but ran in the living room for 9 hours and barely warmed the room.
1.0 out of 5 stars Dangerous fire hazard
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2021
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This is horrible trying to return it. The same day I received it that night turned it on 45 minutes it was fine than i seen a big flame come out of the heater and the plugged popped out of the outlet. I will not use this not safe could of cause a fire. If I wasn’t watching it.
1.0 out of 5 stars Warning - Danger alert!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2015
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For what it's worth, this heater does everything it says in the description. It quickly heats up the room and for the first few months we loved this heater.
Issues - the timer and thermostat are NOT totally reliable. There have been times when the heater does NOT shut off when the timer ran out or when it hit a certain temperature. If you're using this to heat your room while you sleep (using the timer or thermostat) BE WARNED. You will wake up in the middle of the night completely dehydrated and sweating because it didn't shut off.
For the first 4 months it worked flawlessly...but now on month 5 it sometimes does NOT turn off.
Called customer service - they suggested we call Tech Support first and nothing can be done until Tech Support makes a decision...the issue is that this problem is intermittent. It's happened a number of times but NOT all the time.
WARNING - DO NOT USE timer or thermostat for young children (as stated in the manual).
Lee
1.0 out of 5 stars Short circuits
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2018
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Product was decent enough, but it kept short circuiting everything. First it was the entire second floor of my house, then I moved it and it took out an the whole surge protector strip, and blew out a lamp. This heater is not stable, I’ve had plenty of other portable heaters in my house, and none of them have short circuited.
1.0 out of 5 stars House almost burned down
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2019
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Wife smelled burning for over a week and I thought it was just the coil heating up. Took it off wall outlet to check and noticed light smoke coming from outlet. This almost burned my house down.
1.0 out of 5 stars Temperature does NOT regulate!
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2021
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Does not shut off at desired temperature. I use this for our indoor/outdoor cats to stay warm and I typically set it for around 60 degrees. It does NOT shut off when the desired temperature is reached but continues to run. I just checked and it was up to 68! A faulty thermostat maybe? I've only been using it for two weeks, very disappointing. Now I have to go through the hassle of returning it and starting over with a new one. Very frustrating!
1.0 out of 5 stars No safety features
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2020
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No safety features. This thing still runs, tipped on its side, heat full blast into the carpet.
1.0 out of 5 stars Not smart at all
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2019
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The product description show it will turn off automatically when it arrives the temperature that you set up. But I found if I set up a 75 it will keep going up until 80 which is really hot. And sometimes it may turn off quickly. May slowly. I can’t even understand what is the temperature I have to set up if I want to get my room heated to 75 instead 80?
1.0 out of 5 stars This heater almost burned my house down.
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2017
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I want someone to contact me. This almost started a fire in my house. I have pictures of the melted power cord. I used this where my BABY sleeps and it's not eligible for returns so I can't contact Amazon about a return, since it didn't start a fire within 30 days of purchasing it. I bought it on Oct 6 2016. It is January 9. It has been in use for 3 months. Cannot contact seller, or Amazon, and manufacturer requires ME to pay to SHIP it to them BEFORE honoring a warranty. I could buy a new heater by then. Amazon needs to FIX this NOW. This could have BURNED my HOUSE down!
1.0 out of 5 stars BUYER BEWARE!
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2018
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I received this heater on Oct. 19th, 2017. I set it up in my daughter's room and had been fairly happy with how it kept her room at a study temperature (68 degrees) at night. Last night (March 16, 2018), after the heater had been on for just over an hour the fire alarm in her room went off. I rushed into her room to find it full of smoke and smelling like melted plastic. We turned the heater off, aired out her room and checked the outlets. The smell and smoke were definitely coming from the actual heater core. I write this review to warn everyone to please check your fire alarms! It most likely saved our daughters life last night. I will never use a space heater again!
1.0 out of 5 stars At first this was a great heater.
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2018
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At first this was a great heater... Then I started smelling something funny every night when I would turn the heater on... Then I saw that it didn't need a filter and couldn't figure out what the smell was coming from. Then I saw reviews on line about the power cord melting so I checked mine. To my surprise it was melted!! You know how dangerous that is! My family could have been hurt, and my house could have caught on fire!! I cannot believe this is happening to multiple units as well. There needs to be a recall.
1.0 out of 5 stars DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2015
I purchased this for my daughter and the cord got really hot and melted after only being on for 30 minutes. Lasko will not replace the heater for me or refund my money. My daughter had it for a day when this happened.
1.0 out of 5 stars Fire hazard
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2016
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Update: This is a fire hazard like other reviews say. We used this occasionally for the past 5 years then started using it nightly to keep our room a few degrees warmer for our newborn. Within a week I started to hear a popping noise in the unit and luckily was awake to see a red spark. Immediately unplugged it and will not use again.
This heater is perfect for warming up our back bedroom, and portable enough to carry into any other rooms that our home's wall heater doesn't reach. Heats the room up quickly, does what it should. The only thing I don't like is how bright the red remote control receiver light is -- it actually makes a difference in a dark room when trying to sleep. We tried covering it with black electrical tape but this prevented the remote control from working.
1.0 out of 5 stars Inconsistent Quality, Poor Heating
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2015
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I bought a 2nd one after the first performed correctly. The second one was defective, but the defect was easily overlooked. It worked correctly to a point, and then failed. The way it works is: you set the desired temperature, say to 70 degrees; when the room temp drops to 69, the heater turns on and keeps heating until the temp reaches two degrees above your setting, (to 72 in my example). That worked correctly, but then the unit showed the room temperature to keep rising, (with no other heat source in the room), to 75 in my example; and then it took two hours for the temperature to drop to actual room temperature, preventing heat from coming on again in that time.
It appears the thermostat that is supposed to only measure room air temp, is being heated by the heat in the unit; and that causes it to become dysfunctional for way too long on a cold day.
I ordered a replacement unit, and it had the same problem.
The thermostats in 2 out of 3 units were defective, rendering the heaters unable to come back on until the thermostat drifts back to actual room temp. The replacement is being sent back also for a refund.
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