Does the heater get very hot to the touch? I'm worried it may burn my very curious 15 month old's fingers.
1855120
I don't recall that it gets very hot on the outside. It might be uncomfortable, but I don't think it would cause a real burn. I would be more concerned that a 15-month child might push it over, and/or want to fuss with the control buttons on the side.
1855121
Based on my experience the unit doesn't burn - it's warm but then it's a heater. I think you'll find it is very safe but of course with a 15 month old caution is always appropriate.
1969696
The unit itself does not get hot but the air that blows out does and that depends on the temperature you set it at. So if using with small children keep temp. At a low number. Hope this helps it is a great heater and I liked the first one so well I got a second.
260273
No, but it gets hot. My 2 year old touches it while on a pulls away with no burns.
2261631
Can't imagine that happening? It's a great little heater, but it doesn't get real hot to the touch anywhere on the outside. At least not hot enough to burn anything or anybody.
1969697
I should say if you touch it briefly you won't burn yourself but it will make it uncomfortable enough that you want to take your hand away. It works like forced air, a great heater and I've had several different models, this being the best one.
1484981
Peggy, indeed it does. You can pick it up from the top, sides or bottom, where it doesn't even get warm. If you touch the front where the heat emanates, it will not burn you immediately; you would have to hold your hand against it for a second before feeling discomfort, and I imagine it would take several seconds before any harm would occur. I doubt if there's a safer design than this for a portable heater.
923970
It might blister a 1 year old on the 1500 watt setting. The sides are less hot than the top so it might be OK even on that level. An adult would take their hand away after a few seconds with no burn. You could use a lower power setting; this one allows selecting 700/900/1500 watts. On 700 or 900 I doubt it would be a problem.
1438819
It gets hot enough where if I am drying something small and my hands are near the tip (heating area-coils) it's burning hot! But it's not dangerously hot as long as you use it correctly. I love mine! And bought 12 more for my students!
1983910
No, it does not get hot. I have never had it overheat or even get warm to the touch.
1093712
When set on "Broil", the hottest setting, after 5 minutes the unit is pretty hot. Similar to all toaster ovens I've had. It's not hot enough to cause an adult hand to burn on contact, but it is hot enough to be painful if your hand is on it for more than a few seconds. It is hot enough to where we are careful not to put anything "melt-able" on top during use.
593105
It does get pretty hot. My 4 year old burnt his hand on it. Also, I wouldn't waste my money on it. We had it for a month and it quit working. This heater is junk.
1376663
Yes it is very hot - even the low setting. You would get burnt if you put you hands or other body part right within the steam path.
1391952
I have not had this problem and usually have the heater within 10 feet when I am working or sleeping. I have had this unit over a year and no part of the wood ever seems to get hot. The only hot spot is right in front of the coils. This does get warm depending on the temp it is set on but but I usually just point it towards the main part of a room and that is fine to keep both me and the room warm.
112143
I don't think it gets hot. We haven't had any problems with unit getting extremely hot.
2261629
Good Morning...I am now following up with real answers. It was cold this morning for the first time this fall in our home and I set up the Lasko #5775 Heater. There will be absolutely no danger getting burned. After having it on for 30 min in my bath (by the way is bigger than I thought, a 10 X 10 room), the room was nicely warm and the heater to touch was barely warm. It really has been a great little heater and I still give it 5 stars!!! Have a wonderful day!!!
399637
Yes, if the kids are touching the top or sides. They cannot touch the heating elements in the front... it will burn them. So, if you have a toddler.. do not get it. If you have older kids who follow directions and know to not touch the front where the heat comes out.... then get it.
1824244
Not hot at all!! You can touch it and hardly feel any heat. Safe if kids around.