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Lasko 5586 Digital Ceramic Tower Heater with Remote

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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.

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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

Fit and limits

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

A 29-inch ceramic tower with a remote, and some assembly

Lasko's manual for model 5586 covers a ceramic tower heater with a remote control. The box holds the heater, the remote and the user manual, according to the listing. The remote needs two AAA batteries that are not included, and the manual says it clips onto a hook on the back of the heater when you are not using it.

It is not ready to run straight out of the carton. Lasko's page says simple assembly is required, and the manual's assembly section uses two M4 and four M5 screws. You need your own number 2 Phillips screwdriver, which the manual says is not included.

Lasko's page gives the heater as 29 inches tall, 10.5 inches deep, 10.5 inches wide and 7.92 pounds. The listing's table agrees on weight and depth but says 8.8 inches wide and 29.5 inches tall. Neither source says how its figures were measured.

The thermostat only works on High, and that shapes how it runs

When you switch it on, the manual says the heater starts in High at 1500 watts and shows the current room temperature, with a switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius. There is also a Low setting. The manual does not give a wattage for Low; Lasko's page states an energy output range of 900 to 1500 watts and a current draw of 7.5 to 12.5 amps.

The key detail is that automatic temperature control only operates on High. You cannot set a target temperature in Low. In auto mode the manual says the heater shuts off once the room reaches two degrees above your setting and restarts when it falls one degree below, cycling to hold the target. The fan runs for about 15 seconds after each shut-off.

The manual also points out that the display shows room temperature, not the temperature of the air coming out. Oscillation pauses when the set temperature is reached, and pressing the mode button cancels auto mode. The manual's operating section covers the button sequence.

Three feet in front, one foot at the sides and back

The manual gives two separate distances. Combustible materials must be at least three feet (0.9 m) from the front, and at least one foot (0.3 m) from the sides and rear. Measure the spot you have in mind with both distances before buying.

It must stand on a stable, flat, level surface and not on soft surfaces. The manual rules out bathrooms, laundry areas and other wet or damp locations, outdoor use, areas with flammables, agricultural buildings and hazardous locations. It is meant as supplemental heat for residential use only.

One practical warning is easy to miss: the manual says the heater's feet may stick to, stain or permanently blemish wood furniture and hardwood floors. If it will stand on a wood floor, plan for that before choosing a spot.

A wall outlet of its own, and nothing in between

The manual's electrical rules are strict. Plug the heater directly into a 120-volt wall outlet. Never use an extension cord, and do not plug it into a power strip, surge protector, multiple outlet adapter, cord reel or outlet-type air freshener. The plug must fit tightly in the outlet.

If the outlet overheats, the manual's advice is to have a qualified electrician check it. The plug is polarized, and the manual says not to run the cord under carpet or rugs.

The listing's details table lists the voltage as 110 volts, while Lasko's page and the manual both say 120 volts. The listing's 12.5 amps matches the top of Lasko's stated current range. Measure the distance to a free wall outlet before buying, because the manual gives you no approved way to extend the cord.

Overheat protection, timer and remote cautions

The manual describes one built-in protection: a thermal overload protector that shuts the heater off automatically if it overheats. The manual says it has to be reset by hand using the procedure in the manual. Read that section before first use rather than relying on a summary.

Lasko's page also lists a self-regulating ceramic element, cool-touch housing and ETL listing. Neither the manual nor Lasko's page read for this guide mentions a tip-over switch on this model, so do not assume one. The 8-hour timer is the auto-off, set from one to eight hours in one-hour steps; one more press returns it to continuous running.

The manual gives two remote-control cautions. Remotes for other equipment can sometimes interfere with the heater, and the heater's own remote should be kept off chairs and beds. It also says the heater should not be left operating unattended.

Cleaning every two weeks, and what the warranty actually covers

Upkeep is mostly dust removal. The manual asks for the intake grills to be vacuumed every two weeks, and its maintenance section lists what not to do: no alcohol or solvents, no immersion and no taking the heater apart. It suggests storing the heater in its original carton somewhere cool and dry.

The manual's warranty is three years from the original purchase, for the original purchaser only, and it ends early if that buyer sells or transfers the heater. It is valid in the USA, its territories and Canada. Claims need proof of purchase and a Return Authorization number from Lasko first, and you pay to ship the heater to Lasko; Lasko pays the return trip.

Accident, improper handling, shipping damage, misuse, unauthorised repairs and commercial or non-residential use are excluded. The listing also carries a generic Lasko warranty page whose template text says one year, while the same page says to see the product manual for the specific length; the 5586 manual says three years.

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Primary sources

  1. Lasko product page for the 29-inch ceramic tower heater, model 5586
  2. Lasko operating manual for MODEL 5586 supplied on the listing (PDF)
  3. Lasko generic limited warranty document supplied on the listing (PDF)

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