Lasko 22-inch Ceramic Tower Space Heater (CT22835) review

The Lasko CT22835 is a 22-inch ceramic tower heater for a dry indoor room where you want a remote, side-to-side movement and a short automatic shutoff window. The exact current U.S. listing shows one Black finish and SKU CT22835. It has High and Low heat, a thermostat, base oscillation, an eight-hour timer and a physical remote. Its narrow upright shape is convenient to place, but the heater still needs the clear floor area and electrical setup specified in its manual. This assessment uses Lasko’s published information, not a hands-on heating or noise test.

Two heat modes, with thermostat control only on High

The manual labels the heat selections High and Low. Lasko lists 120 volts and an overall output range of 900–1,500 watts, but does not map a wattage to Low. Treat 1,500 watts as the listed maximum, not as proof that Low uses a particular amount. The selectable heat-level count is two; the number of settings is not the same thing as an exact electricity-use schedule.

The adjustable thermostat has a specific limitation: automatic temperature control operates only while the heater is on High. The display reports the room temperature, not the temperature of the outgoing air. The manual says the unit switches off after the room rises two degrees above its setpoint and starts again when it falls one degree below. The fan can continue for about 15 seconds after the heating element cycles off. If you need thermostat cycling on Low, or a published setpoint range and accuracy, this listing does not establish it.

Oscillation and a remote, but no stated sweep angle

Lasko describes widespread oscillation, and the exact manual gives the control for starting and stopping base oscillation. Neither source states an angle in degrees. That is enough to consider it when a general side-to-side motion is useful, but not when a minimum sweep angle is essential. The CT22360 is a nearby alternative whose manufacturer manual names 90-, 170- and 360-degree settings.

The included remote operates the same heater functions as the control panel, except for switching the display between Fahrenheit and Celsius. It takes two AAA batteries, which are not included. Lasko lists no smart technology or app compatibility for this model. The timer is an elapsed shutoff countdown of up to eight hours, not a schedule for turning the heater on later. It can make a supervised session easier to end, but it does not change the manual’s instruction not to leave the heater operating unattended.

Check the actual floor envelope before choosing a tower

The published body is 21.63 inches high, 7.1 inches wide and 7.9 inches deep. That slim footprint does not mean it can sit close to furniture: the manual calls for a stable, flat and level surface, at least three feet in front and one foot at the sides and rear from combustible materials. Plug it directly into a suitable 120-volt wall outlet. Do not use an extension cord, power strip, adapter or shared outlet/circuit. The instructions restrict it to residential indoor use and exclude bathrooms, laundry areas, damp or wet locations, outdoors, hazardous locations and agricultural settings.

Lasko’s feature table states maximum coverage of 150 square feet, while the product overview describes larger rooms. Neither statement is a measured guarantee of even temperature or comfort. Treat this as supplemental room heat, and consider room layout, insulation and the manufacturer’s placement rules rather than selecting by a coverage claim alone. It is fully assembled, ETL listed and covered by a three-year limited warranty for the original purchaser under the published terms.

Who should consider it—and who should keep looking

Choose the CT22835 if you want a straightforward ceramic tower with two heat modes, remote operation, an eight-hour off countdown and documented base oscillation, and if a supervised dry-room floor position works for you. The timer and remote are conveniences, not permission for overnight unattended operation. It is not the right fit if you require an exact oscillation arc, app control, a later start, a separate fan-only mode, bathroom approval, outdoor use or automatic temperature cycling on Low.

Compare it with the other exact 22-inch Lasko towers by the controls that affect your routine. CT22850 adds a third named heat level and a longer, 12-hour shutoff timer, with a larger manufacturer coverage claim; CT22360 instead makes the sweep choices explicit but has no listed shutoff timer. Those differences matter more than the shared tower outline. Follow the manual for placement and care whichever model you choose: the CT22835 intake grille should be vacuumed with a brush about every two weeks, and its case should be wiped with a soft cloth. Do not disassemble it. If its overheat protector trips, unplug the heater and allow the full ten-minute cooldown before resetting it. The useful choice is the model whose documented controls and safe operating plan match your room—not the one with the broadest marketing description.