Lasko 22-inch Ceramic Tower Space Heater (CT22360) review

The Lasko CT22360 is a black, floor-standing ceramic tower whose standout feature is a choice of 90-, 170- or 360-degree movement at the upper air director. The exact Lasko U.S. listing identifies one Black SKU, CT22360. It is fan-forced, has two heat settings and an adjustable thermostat, and includes a remote and removable filter. This assessment uses the current manufacturer page and its linked CT22360 Rev. D 12/23 manual; it is not a hands-on performance test.

Its circulation options are unusually specific

Instead of describing only generic side-to-side oscillation, the manual lets you cycle among 90, 170 and full 360 degrees. The page calls the design “Full Circle Warmth,” and the manual confirms that the upper air director turns through those selectable arcs. That makes it a plausible fit when you want to direct warmth around an indoor room. It does not prove even room temperatures or faster warming in a real space; furniture, insulation and drafts still matter. No independent performance measurements are available here.

Those selectable arcs matter if an explicit sweep range is essential: the manual documents 90, 170 and 360 degrees, rather than leaving the angle unknown. During automatic temperature control, the sweep stops at the selected temperature and restarts when the heater calls for heat. You can also return it to a fixed home position.

Two heat levels, but the thermostat works only on High

On its first start, the heater selects High at 1,500 watts; Low is a separate setting. Lasko lists an overall output range of 900 to 1,500 watts, but neither the current page nor the exact manual maps Low to a precise wattage. Treat a lower watt draw as unconfirmed rather than assigning the bottom of the range to that button. The automatic temperature feature also has a meaningful limitation: the manual says it works only on High. Once the room sensor reaches two degrees above the selected temperature, it switches off; it starts again about one degree below. The display measures room temperature, not the hot air at the outlet.

The manual says an automatic air-sampling feature briefly runs the fan after setpoint shutoff and periodically between calls for heat. That may matter if you expect absolutely no airflow throughout a thermostat pause; Lasko publishes no noise measurement. The page states maximum coverage of 150 square feet, a maker claim rather than a measured promise.

A remote is included; an off timer is not

The included remote operates the same functions as the top-panel controls apart from switching the display between Fahrenheit and Celsius. It takes two AAA batteries, which the manual says are not included. There is no app control documented. More consequentially, the current product page lists no timer. The thermostat may cycle heat when its target is reached, but it is not a countdown that turns a running heater off after a chosen number of hours. It also is not a scheduled start. If a shutoff countdown is part of the routine, look instead at Lasko’s 5165, which combines an included remote with a one-to-eight-hour countdown, or the 5775 if you want a timer but do not need the remote. Their own manuals still apply; similar tower styling does not make their controls interchangeable.

Check the complete space required

The manufacturer lists a 21.88-inch body height, an 8.63-inch width and depth, a 7.57-pound weight and a 72-inch cord. Its compact footprint can be easier to place than a broad console, but the required clear zone is much larger: the manual calls for at least three feet in front and one foot at the sides and rear from combustible materials. The unit needs a stable, level surface, and the manual warns that its feet can leave marks on some furniture or wood floors. Use a floor-safe spot and keep the cord clear of rugs and walking paths.

For power, the instructions specify a direct 120-volt wall receptacle. They prohibit extension cords, power strips, surge protectors and similar cord-connected devices; they also warn against sharing the same outlet or circuit with other devices. A loose or overheating plug is a reason to stop and have the outlet checked. The heater is supplemental residential equipment, not an outdoor, bathroom, laundry-room or wet/damp-location appliance. Its manual says not to leave it operating unattended and to keep children away from the heater while it is on or plugged in. The listed cool-touch housing does not mean the heated grille is safe to touch.

Care and the right kind of match

A removable filter is a practical maintenance difference from a basic grille-only tower. Lasko recommends vacuuming it with a brush attachment every two weeks or as needed. Unplug before cleaning or moving the heater; do not immerse it, use solvents or take it apart. If the thermal-overload protector trips, the manual directs you to unplug the heater, let it cool for ten minutes and then reconnect it. Repeated shutoffs are a reason to check airflow and cleaning rather than bypass protection.

Consider the CT22360 if you want a remote, selectable wide-area air sweep, a filter you can vacuum, and a tower that can be moved between suitable dry rooms. It is a poor fit if an automatic off countdown, later start, app, exact low-setting wattage, bathroom approval or unsupervised operation is essential. Its thermostat cycles only on High, and its manual clearances can rule out a seemingly convenient narrow nook. Someone who mainly wants dependable shutoff timing may find the 5165 more practical; someone who wants simpler direct controls and a shorter tower footprint might consider the 5775. Lasko lists a three-year limited warranty, but neither that term nor the manufacturer’s coverage figure substitutes for verified room-performance testing.

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