Lasko Ceramic Adjustable Thermostat Space Heaters, 754200 Silver

WARNING: There is no safety feature on this heater. That means that even if it falls, the light will remain on. This is something that happened to me. I went to bed with the heater turned on. It was on the side of the floor when I woke up, and the floor had burned. While I was sleeping, my pet toppled it. It's a major hazard, and the fact that it hasn't been addressed concerns me. What if I slept a little longer, or if there was a small piece of paper nearby that lit up? This review is not only for those who are thinking about buying it, but also for those who already have it and have had it knocked over by a large lab dog or, in my case, a cat, causing it to catch fire. I don't want it to happen to others, so I'm forwarding this. This isn't a bad review for the seller, who most likely hasn't had anyone approach them with this, but I feel it's important to share because it can happen. I'd like to reduce the chances of something bad happening. I've attached a photo of what happened to my floor after who knows how long, it could have been 7 hours or one hour, the time is unknown. In either case, it's extremely dangerous and lacks a safety feature on the bottom that automatically stops it if it's tipped over. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I hope this information is useful to someone in the future.

Hezekiah Nelson

| Jul 15, 2021

What happened to the pottery? It's made of aluminum, which attracts dust and poses a fire hazard. I bought this heater four months ago and was initially impressed. The fan slowed down over time, and I became concerned about a fire hazard, so I disassembled it to see what was wrong. To remove two of the four screws holding the front and rear plastic housing together, I had to dig out my security bit set for a spanner bit. THE HEAT SINKING UNIT IS ALUMINUM, NOT CERAMIC! It was dusty and couldn't be cleaned or vacuumed unless it was removed from the plastic housing. I only use the heater in my bathroom to get ready for work and bed in the mornings and evenings. A filter, in my opinion, should be installed on the grid on the back of the unit where air is drawn in. The dust that had accumulated in the heater was ordinary household dust, which I cleaned and re-installed after it had been cleaned and re-installed. Even though I didn't touch any of the electronics or wiring when I reassembled it, it wouldn't turn on. In our other bathroom, I have a DeLongi heater that I purchased in 2003 and is still working. It's too late to return this small Lasko heater because it was a waste of money. Oh, and it's also devoid of any safeguards - When it falls over or is picked up, it does not turn off. Another electrical device or appliance has made its way to the dump. Very sad.

Malcolm IQBAL

| Aug 22, 2021

Fired up - In my room, something blew up and started a fire! Thankfully, I was present because this unit is sometimes left on (come on, it's a space heater, we've all done it)br>br>However, on this occasion, I had just plugged it in minutes before, and thankfully, my entire house did not burn down.

Gracelynn Lyons

| Dec 06, 2021

Instead of looking at the review count and decent stars, I should have read the reviews. br>br>I've had this for a short time and the last time I turned it on, there was a burning smell. Every time I used it, it had to be melting. br>br>My outlet melted and burned through the plug. It began to spark! I was scared to death - As I approached the outlet's power button, it sparked once more. I'm getting rid of both of them. This is insane! br>br>With all of the images from other customers claiming that this is a fire hazard, with burning outlets, floors, and furniture, I'm surprised it's still available for purchase on Amazon. Please do not purchase for your own safety! br>br>.

Eve Page

| Oct 10, 2021

I did a lot of research and found that this is one of the best options for a small space heater. The only small heater that does a better job costs around $100 from Vornado (VH10), and it doesn't heat a room much better for the price difference (you wouldn't make up the difference). Surprisingly, this heater is more efficient than the more expensive "tower" Lasko heaters with digital displays and oscillation. It heats a small room more quickly and efficiently while using less energy. money. It's best to use an electrical oil-based lamp for a larger space. filled radiator (the DeLonghi ones had good reviews) that heats a larger area more effectively with the same 1500w. The source I used had a PHD physicist test a large number of space heaters (pretty much all of the ones that were available) and was updated to this year. It's one of the top results for "best space heater" on Google. br>br>I actually use this heater in a larger room because the only heat source in my living room is a 4500 watt wall heater that is pointed directly at my TV and costs almost $1 per hour to run. This heater was placed on a raised lamp/table next to my couch, aimed directly at the people who were sitting there. Even on the lowest setting, it keeps people on the couch toasty warm and warms the entire room adequately. br>br>The heater has three settings: low (900 watts), high (1500 watts), and a thermostat (though no actual temperatures). It also has a self-cleaning feature. It will turn off if it overheats, but it will not protect you if it tips over. br>br>One thing to keep in mind is that you shouldn't have anything else plugged into the outlet because you risk tripping the breaker or causing a fire. Both jacks on a wall outlet are typically 1800w (if wired correctly), so there isn't much wiggle room when this heater is set to high. Also keep in mind that it will have a shorter lifespan if it is exposed to steam in a bathroom (which is what a lot of people use this heater for, then complain about when it breaks). Anyone complaining about their power strip being damaged is lucky they didn't burn their house down because they were too stupid to notice. Because most extension cords aren't rated for the amount of power this heater consumes, Lasko advises against using one. br>br>One of my major complaints is that this heater was clearly refurbished, despite the fact that I paid full price for a brand new one. It arrived in a brown box rather than the retail box that other reviewers have mentioned. Other reviewers have also stated that their heater arrived in a brown box. Several parts of the heater have cosmetic damage as well. Furthermore, my heater's back does not resemble the backs of other reviewers' heaters. Despite being refurbished, the heater draws the amount of power I'd expect it to and performs admirably for its size (it's possibly the smallest 1500w heater I've seen, yet produces a lot of heat). br>br> I don't think I'll need to return it for a brand new one because it's reasonably priced, but selling it as "new" when so many reviewers are receiving refurbished units is not entirely honest. EDIT: br>br> In less than four months, I had crapped out. Just make sure it's in its original packaging, I suppose. The ones in the brown boxes don't seem to last very long.

Karter McClain

| Apr 01, 2021