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Lasko 5586 Digital Ceramic Tower Heater with Remote vs Pelonis PHF15RSAPH30 30-inch Ceramic Tower Heater

These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.

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Lasko 5586 Digital Ceramic Tower Heater with Remote

A room with a free wall outlet and three feet of clear floor in front of the heater

A 29-inch ceramic tower rated 1500 watts on High with a Low setting, a digital display, oscillation, a 1-8 hour auto-off timer and a remote that stores on the back. Its thermostat mode only works on High, it needs three feet clear in front and one foot at the sides, and it must plug straight into a wall outlet.

Published specifications

  • Maker: model 5586, 120 V, 900-1500 W, 7.5-12.5 A
  • Manual: auto thermostat on High only; off at 2 degrees over set, on at 1 under
  • Manual: 3 ft (0.9 m) clear in front, 1 ft (0.3 m) at sides and rear
  • Manual: timer 1-8 hours in 1-hour steps; remote takes 2 AAA, not included
  • Maker: 29 x 10.5 x 10.5 in, 7.92 lb; listing says 29.5 in tall, 8.8 in wide
  • Manual: 3-year limited warranty, original purchaser, RA and proof of purchase

Strengths

  • Thermostat mode on High: off 2 degrees over the setting, on 1 under
  • Three-year warranty in the manual, with Lasko paying return shipping after repair
  • Remote stores on the heater, and the timer runs from one to eight hours

Caveats

  • Thermostat mode only works on High; Low runs without holding a set temperature
  • Needs three feet clear in front and a wall outlet of its own, with no extension cord or strip
  • Needs assembly with your own Phillips screwdriver; feet may mark wood floors

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Pelonis PHF15RSAPH30 30-inch Ceramic Tower Heater

A room where the heater can have its own circuit and three feet clear in front

A 30-inch PTC ceramic tower with 900 and 1500-watt settings, ECO thermostat mode from 41 to 95 F, fan-only mode, oscillation, a 0-12 hour start or stop timer, a remote, a tip-over switch and a 15-hour idle shut-off. It draws 12.5 amps, needs a wall outlet on its own circuit and carries a one-year warranty.

Published specifications

  • Manual: 120 V 60 Hz; Low 900 W, High 1500 W; draws 12.5 A
  • Manual: modes High, Low, ECO, fan; set temperature 41-95 F in ECO
  • Manual: timer 0-12 h start or stop; auto shut-off after 15 h idle
  • Manual: tip-over switch; FF shutdown above 122 F; E1/E2 sensor codes
  • Manual: 3 ft (0.9 m) clear in front; remote works within 16 ft
  • Listing: 30 in tall, 7.09 x 6.93 in, 7.09 lb; manual: 1-year warranty

Strengths

  • Tip-over switch plus an automatic shut-off after 15 hours with no button pressed
  • Timer can delay the start as well as stop the heater, from 0 to 12 hours
  • Four modes including fan-only, with a remote that mirrors the panel

Caveats

  • Manual gives a set temperature for ECO only and says control is not accurate
  • Needs a circuit with nothing else running on it, and no extension cord or strip
  • One-year warranty with the buyer paying shipping both ways

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How to choose between them

Choose the Lasko 5586 Digital Ceramic Tower Heater with Remote if your situation matches: A room with a free wall outlet and three feet of clear floor in front of the heater. Its main caveat: Thermostat mode only works on High; Low runs without holding a set temperature.

Choose the Pelonis PHF15RSAPH30 30-inch Ceramic Tower Heater if your situation matches: A room where the heater can have its own circuit and three feet clear in front. Its main caveat: Manual gives a set temperature for ECO only and says control is not accurate.

Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.

Primary sources

  1. Lasko product page for the 29-inch ceramic tower heater, model 5586 Source for Lasko 5586 Digital Ceramic Tower Heater with Remote
  2. Lasko operating manual for MODEL 5586 supplied on the listing (PDF) Source for Lasko 5586 Digital Ceramic Tower Heater with Remote
  3. Lasko generic limited warranty document supplied on the listing (PDF) Source for Lasko 5586 Digital Ceramic Tower Heater with Remote
  4. Pelonis US product page for the 30-inch ceramic tower heater PHF15RSAPH30 Source for Pelonis PHF15RSAPH30 30-inch Ceramic Tower Heater
  5. Pelonis US product-support page for PHF15RSAPH30 Source for Pelonis PHF15RSAPH30 30-inch Ceramic Tower Heater
  6. Pelonis owner's manual for PHF15RSAPH30 (PDF) Source for Pelonis PHF15RSAPH30 30-inch Ceramic Tower Heater

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