Lasko 758000 Cyclonic Ceramic Heater - How Good Is It?

The Lasko 75800 Cyclonic Ceramic Heater comes with a modern platinum design that is very appealing for modern tastes and interiors. It has an adjustable digital thermostat and a 7 hour timer feature. This heater also has 3 electronic controls which are the 750 watt low setting, the 1500 watt high setting, and the thermostat controlled automatic setting.



Air flow is adjusted from a louver on the front grill that lets you adjust vertical air flow to go up or down. The unit has a safety feature that prevents overheating.



You can place this heater on the floor or on the wall to save space. The Lasko 758000 is an ETL listed ceramic heater that measures 18 x 7-4/5 x 26 inches. The unit weighs about 18 pounds and carries a three-year warranty.



Pros:



There are some people who said the Lasko 75800 cyclonic ceramic heater can effectively heat a poorly insulated room of 300 sq. ft. without any other heat source. Another feature most users like about this heater is that it is mountable on the wall. You can place it on the wall and get it out of the way. It is also safer for household with young toddlers if the heater is away from their reach.



The controls are also easy to understand and the LED can be seen clearly even at night because it is brightly illuminated. You can see the display even from 10 feet away.



The display also shows the current temperature in the room. Other people say they like the way they can control where the air flow goes so they can focus more heat in certain areas of the room. Many users say that the heater is able to maintain comfortable room temperature, even if the temperature outdoors is below zero degrees. Some said that they were able to make the heater warm up the living room, dining room and kitchen, even if it is -20 degrees outside. That's not bad for one portable heater to accomplish.



Cons:



Some users have complained of too much noise when heat settings are placed on high. According to some, the sound is bearable but a bit annoying.



Others have mentioned of an unpleasant smell coming from the unit when the Lasko 75800 Cyclonic Ceramic Heater is turned on. The odor according to some, smells like burning plastic. Another issue is the electrical cord which becomes very hot when the machine is in use. This raises fire hazard fears for some people.



Although it is supposed to be energy efficient, some users still complained of their energy bills spiking up by at least $100/month. Some users also said that the heater focuses heat at the wrong places. The heater also tends to tip over easily.



Most people are happy with this heater because it can actually heat up more than one room. The wall mount feature is also an added plus especially if you have tight spaces in your home. It can also be placed on the wall away from the reach of young children. With the Lasko 75800 Cyclonic Ceramic Heater, you won't need to get additional heaters for different parts of the house. For more information go to our Lasko 758000 Cyclonic Heater page.