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Lasko Ceramic Tower 5572
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Price range:
$61.84 - $109.99
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Type: Electric Fan-Forced Convection Models
About - Lasko Ceramic Tower 5572

The Lasko Ceramic Tower 5572 is part of the space heater test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, space heater models like the Ceramic Tower 5572 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Output (watts):
Output represents the maximum rated output of a heater in use.

Safety:
Safety indicates results of tests for contact-surface temperatures, safety controls, the likelihood the heater will create a fire hazard, and cord length.

Temperature control:
Temperature control denotes how well a heater controlled the temperature in our test room. Top-rated models held room-temperature variations to less than 3 degrees F. With the poorest performers, it varied by more than 6 degrees F.
About This Brand

Lasko's primary type of space heater is ceramic and it also markets low-profile baseboard types. You'll find its heaters at Target, Lowe's, and Walmart. Prices range from $20 - $100.

Features & Specs - Lasko Ceramic Tower 5572
info Tip-over switch No
info Overheat protection Yes
info Multiple heat settings Yes
info Thermostatic control Yes
info Cord length (in.) 74
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User Reviews - Lasko Ceramic Tower 5572
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4.0
We got two
2/24/2012
Pros
Heats the Whole Room
Safe
Cons
No tipover switch
Temp control not optimum
Best Uses
Home Office
Living Room
Comment:
Very nice at a good price, but could be improved with 1. Handle with a better surface (not smooth) for fingers to reduce slippage. <br />2. Finer tuning or analog temp control. 70 may be too cool, while 75 is too warm (why even have 85?). <br />3. Allow temp control on low watt setting, not high only.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
 
5.0
EXCELLENT Product!
2/17/2012
Pros
Heats the Whole Room
Powerful
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Bedroom
Comment:
I bought this to warm my bedroom - specifically near the large windows. This area gets colder than the rest of the house. The unit performs excellently and effectively. It has dramatically made the room warm and comfortable. Highly recommend it!
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
Good for the price
11/26/2011
Pros
Energy Efficient
Heats the Whole Room
Cons
Loud
Best Uses
Living Room
Comment:
We purchased this heater a couple of months ago because our leaky gas pipes were being repaired and we needed an extra space heater to get by in moderately cold weather.<br /><br />We keep the heater in between our kitchen and our living room and it keeps both relatively warm with the oscillating motion.<br /><br />Our thermostat is in the next room over, but the heat from the space heater warms that room up as well to the point that the heating system rarely turns on while the heater is on.<br /><br />We have four-year olds and it is safe for that age and up. If you have toddlers I would not recommend as the tower style is easy to knock over.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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