Lasko is well-known in the market for their diverse line of heaters. The company makes various models of heaters like space heaters, desktop heaters and remote control heaters. Lasko ceramic heaters are best suited at places which have extremely low temperature. Since these heaters are built to operate at low temperatures, it reduces the chances of accidental fire and extends the life of the heater.

Lasko started making heaters in 1906 and has 3 manufacturing plants in America. The company has also opened branches at Canada and China. In 2007, Lasko had to recall 1.2 million heaters because of power cord problem. All models recalled were replaced with a new Lasko heater.

Most Lasko space heaters available in the market are known to draw 12.9 amps of power and the maximum consumption is about 1500 watts. Lasko space heaters are ideal if you are looking to heat a small room. If you are planning to use these heaters in a large room, then it is best that you use them as secondary source of heat. Most small Lasko heaters available in the market have a lower power setting and are ideal for people who are looking to warm their legs which they work at their desk. Most Lasko heaters come with the option of running only the fan without have to start the heating circuit.


Both the tower and the pedestal model of Lasko heater offer similar features. The company have changed the style of these heaters to suit the requirements of their consumers. These models of Lasko heaters have an elongated heating element which distributes warm air in the room with the help of the oscillating fan. Most advance models of Lasko heater come with a remote which makes it easy to operate the unit. These remote controlled Lasko heaters can be programmed up to 7 hours in advance. Pedestal model of Lasko heater have a broader base when compared to tower model. The wider base help in adding stability to the heater but can occupy up to 1 square foot of floor space.

People who are looking for to heat a small room can buy a compact Lasko heater. These heaters can be placed on a table or a desktop and can be removed when not required. Compact Lasko heater comes with a built-in handgrip which makes it easy to shift the heater. Some compact Lasko heaters come with an oscillating fan with makes it easy to heat a wider area. People who buy the budget model of compact Lasko heater will have to control the heater with a help of a dial-type adjustable thermostat. Expensive models of compact heaters come with digital programming which is easier to operate. Higher end models of Lasko heater allow the users to adjust the air flow to put the warm air where it is required the most.

Some models of Lasko heaters automatically adjust the heat output when the room temperature rises. The warm air is realized at the floor level which rises through natural convection. The power consumed by the heater reduces drastically when the room reaches the desired temperature. Since most Lasko heaters come with a safe ceramic core they can be safely placed against the wall. If the heater is knocked over by mistake, don’t worry, as the safety switch in the heater shuts it down.

Lasko heaters come with a 3-year standard warranty. Apart from the incident of a recall in 2007, the company has an unblemished reputation. There are many online stores which sell Lasko heaters. Make sure you check as many stores as possible before you buy your Lasko heater.

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