When my old space heater died on me, I went shopping for a new one. I had browsed though the stores (Wall-Mart, Kmart, etc.) and their online counterparts. Once I decided on The Lasko Ceramic Heater was because of it’s design. I love the metal scrollwork base. I read as many reviews on it as I could and I could not find one that had something bad to say about it.
Features: Electronic touch-control operations
Adjustable Thermostat
Off Timer- up to seven hours
Oscillates
Self-Regulating Ceramic Element
Limited 3-year warranty
The more expensive version of this heater comes with a remote control.
Right out of the box, I noticed how tall it was (16”). It was at least 6” taller than my old one. When the heater is plugged in it beeps, letting you know it is working (at least power is getting to it). The circle button in the middle (top) is the on/off button. Pressed once the heater is on high, twice on low, third time turns it off. I would prefer a straight on and off button and not have to go though all that, but it is not that big of a deal. I like being able to set the temperature, the degrees start at 60 and go up by five degree until you reach Max (90 degrees). A decent size room (12’ x 15’) with the door closed takes under thirty minutes to bring up to 70 degrees. Much faster than any space heater I have had. However, the real test was heating the living room that included the kitchen and hallway because it is open (no walls or doors); almost three times the size. That big of a space took a little over thirty minutes to bring up to 70 degrees, which is good for a space heater.
At first, when you turn it on and feel the heat coming out of it you may be disappointed. Because heat does not come blasting out. You will feel heat but not as hard as you would think, however stand back a few feet and you will be surprised how well you feel the heat. Take a few more steps back and you will still feel it. I am very impressed with the heat circulation and how quiet it is, aside from the beeping when pushing the control buttons, it is as quite as a mouse. I have never understood that saying since mice are not quiet, lol. The Ceramic heating element produces a nice heat, not a dry heat like space heaters with the typical type of heating element.
With all the beeping this heater does, it should beep when it comes back on to bring the temperature back up just to let you know it is on with out having to look at it. Of course, I do have a fear of house fires so maybe I am just paranoid.
The only maintenance required is occasional vacuuming of the air intake, which is the back vent (opposite of where the heat comes out). If you do anymore than that you can kiss your warranty goodbye. Read the manual for full details!!
Observation: When the heater is in oscillating mode you will know when the heater has almost reached it designated temperature because it will stop oscillating about half a minute before it turns off.
Heater is rated 1500W, 120/AV.
Power Use:
High- 1500W/ 5116 BTU
Low- 900W/ 3070 BTU
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