Lasko Oscillating Ceramic Space Heater

Our HVAV unit (Central Heat & Air Pump Unit) died on us a couple of years ago. It was already like 40 years old and was outdated the repair guy said the compressor was dead and to replace the unit would cost around $20K. Then we had to rely on the backup old style heating coils use on the inside part of the unit which caused our power bill to go from $220/month to $600 during the winter months. I have used so many different space heaters only to be disappointed with their performance but I couldn't continue to pay these high power bills so I finally decided to try this model. I ordered it at like 10pm and got it the next morning at 7am. Got to give Amazon credit for a super fast delivery but you want to know about the heater. I have been closed off in my bedroom trying to stay warm so I immed. opened the box and had it plugged in and running withing 5 minutes. I haven't even had to use the max heat setting so I used the high heat setting (which is the only heat setting that will allow the automatic off and on thermostat function to work) and I set it on 75 degrees and my bedroom was roasting hot within 1 minute. I had to turn it down to 70 and it is almost down to 30 degrees outside so I was already freezing cold. Now it rarely ever has to even turn on and then only for about 90 seconds. This would probably heat a large living room with no problem and for those of you wondering about the cost of running a space heater, I have to agree with the guy in another review I read. ALL space heaters are gong to use around 1,500 watts when running, I have used many and it is true so just get the model that best suits you but this one is by far the best one I have ever owned in my entire life. I cannot tell you how much it will lower my power bill since I only got 1 for the bedroom but with another to heat the living room/kitchen area. I think my power bill will back down to around $320 during the cold months but I will update this review after I get my power bill and see the drop in price. Bear in mind that I really need to get 1 more for the open living room/kitchen area before I can see a drastic drop in price as the main heat is still kicking on but with 1 more of these heaters I think it will cut that power bill down to what I can afford to pay. I have been sitting here for about an hour now and it is still toasty in my bedroom and the heater hasn't even needed to turn back on yet. If you really needed to save money I believe you could use 2 of these and set them on 65 degrees and be able to get through the cold winter months without those super high power bills no matter what your heating situation problem is. I will definitely be ordering a second one to keep my home heating element from running. I will update this post with details on how much I save on my power bill but this heater will definitely heat a large room. It is actually more than I need for a bedroom only. You will need to buy 2, 1.5v AAA batteries if you want to use the remote. Batteries not included but not a big deal for me. I keep a drawer full of rechargeable batteries but I don't even see the need to use the remote for myself but it does have one if that is something you like.