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Lasko · 5586

Lasko 5586 Digital Ceramic Tower

A 29 in oscillating ceramic tower with digital controls, a remote and an 8-hour timer: the living-room heater that sweeps the couch.

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Amazon link · we earn a commission if you buy · $100 MSRP · Amazon price not shown · verified Sep 25, 2026

Why it scores 7.4

Reliability6.5
Performance7.5
Usability8.0
Value7.5
Support8.0

Reliability 30% · Performance 25% · Usability 20% · Value 15% · Support 10%. Bars run from 5 to 10.

Known issue · Burning-smell and early-failure reports cluster on this model, including units that quit within weeksConsumerAffairs Lasko reviews

Built from 3 sources: 2 owner threads, 1 spec page.

Take it home if

  • Oscillates to cover a whole seating area
  • Remote with on-board storage, 8-hour timer
  • Three-year warranty

Walk past if

  • Burning-smell and early-failure reports cluster on this model
  • Only two heat settings plus auto
  • Plastic housing feels light for the price

Spec sheet

Manufacturer ratings, not our measurements.

Heat output
1500 W high, 900 W low, auto
Coverage
Large room
Controls
Digital thermostat, remote, 8 h timer, oscillation
Weight
About 9 lb
Safety
Overheat protection, cool-touch housing
Warranty
3 years

Alternatives

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