Comparison
Lasko CT24950 vs CT30300: fan-only, Sleep Mode and tower fit
The CT24950 and CT30300 are both Lasko ceramic floor towers with three manual heat stages, a remote, a thermostat, horizontal base oscillation and a 12-hour auto-off countdown. Choosing between them is less about the tower name and more about which exact control behavior you need. Neither model’s timer makes unattended operation acceptable; both manuals require the heater to be supervised and placed on a stable level surface with a direct wall outlet.
Choose the CT24950 for a distinct fan-only mode
The CT24950 manual lists Fan Mode at F1 and F2, separate from High, Medium and Low heat. That gives it two fan-only speeds as well as three heating choices. It also names a Sleep Mode: the heater holds its current setting for an hour, then changes to low-heat automatic temperature control with a 68°F target. Its remote includes display snooze, and the instructions describe a child lock that disables heater functions other than Power. That lock still permits the Power button, so it is not a safety barrier.
Choose the CT30300 for different remote and thermostat details
The CT30300 manual does not document a selectable fan-only mode; its internal fan run-on is not a separate airflow setting. It does describe three manual heat stages, Auto Eco behavior, a remote Beep Mute control and display snooze. The CT24950’s page says “No Night Mode” in its specification table, while its manual names a Sleep Mode; that exact naming difference should not be blurred into the CT30300’s other remote functions. Both product pages claim 12-hour shutoff, while neither manual authorizes leaving the heater unattended.
Compare bodies, not just labels
Lasko lists the CT24950 body at 24.1 inches tall and 9.12 inches wide and deep; the CT30300 page lists a 29.87-inch height and eight-inch width and depth. Those are appliance dimensions, not clearance requirements. The exact manuals for both call for three feet in front and one foot at the sides and rear, stable level flooring, direct 120-volt wall-outlet power, and no extension cords, strips or adapters. The product pages disagree with their own native variant records on weight for both models, so neither weight is used to recommend portability.
Neither product’s marketing phrase about heat distribution establishes a measured sweep angle or room-heating result. The CT24950 page says 120° heat distribution, but does not identify a 120-degree mechanical oscillation arc; the CT30300 specifications give no numeric angle either. If a measured sweep or verified noise level is essential, compare against an exact manual that states that quantity. Both are dry indoor heaters; neither should be selected for bathroom or outdoor use. Read each exact manual and measure its full operating clearance before deciding.