For a bedroom or den where you want a set temperature and a gradual bedtime shutdown. Its floor and personal modes suit someone heating just their spot.
Amazon $67.99
For a small bedroom or office on a budget where simple top controls are enough. Skip it if you want a remote, a timer or a set temperature.
- 900 to 1,500 WHeat settings
- DialThermostat
- ETLSafety listing
- 3 yearsWarranty
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- Small 16 in tower fits beside a desk or nightstand
- Oscillation spreads the heat across a small room
- 900 W low setting cuts the draw once the room is warm
- Three-year warranty
- No remote or timer, so you get up to change anything
- Lasko does not list a tip-over switch
- The thermostat knob has no temperature markings to aim for
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | CT16450 |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Heat settings | 900 to 1,500 W |
| Type | Fan |
| Element | Ceramic |
| Oscillates | Yes |
| Controls | |
| Thermostat | Dial |
| Remote | No |
| App | No |
| Safety | |
| Safety listing | ETL |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes |
| Cool-touch housing | Yes |
| Build | |
| Dimensions | 5 x 5.88 x 15.75 in |
| Weight | 3.9 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Alternatives in this type
For cheap, quick spot heat at a desk or in a small room. Little is published about it, so a better documented heater is the safer pick.
Amazon $59.99For a bedroom or home office where you want an oscillating tower with a remote and a sleep timer. Pick a digital model if you want to dial in an exact temperature.
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