Lasko 758000 Cyclonic Ceramic Heater Kw Per Hour Used? Does anyone know how many kwh THE Lasko 75800 Cyclonic Cermaic Heater uses per minute or hr? I have a gas fireplace in a poorly heated room, but would like to find something that operates less costly and with no odor. Thanks Lasko 758000 Cyclonic Ceramic Heater Kw Per Hour Used? Does anyone know how many kwh THE Lasko 75800 Cyclonic Cermaic Heater uses per minute or hr? I have a gas fireplace in a poorly heated room,... » Read More Lasko 758000 Cyclonic Ceramic Heater Kw Per Hour Used? Does anyone know how many kwh THE Lasko 75800 Cyclonic Cermaic Heater uses per minute or hr? I have a gas fireplace in a poorly heated room, but would like to find something that operates less costly and with no odor. Thanks « Show Less
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V.Alden--I don't know, but I too am interested in efficiency per kwh. No one seems to address that issue in the reviews. I'm looking for a safe and efficient electric heater for my daughter's bedroom in her first apartment. I'm looking at this ceramic heater because it has good reviews and lots of them, and ceramic is supposed to be efficient. I like quartz heaters too. I'm trying to figure out which is best to keep the electric bill lower.
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my home is on a slab (ny state) and i have high ceilings. i would like to know what kind of heater fan would blow on the ground level rather than blowing up. my floors are sooo cold. any suggestions?
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Looks like it uses 1,500 Watts on High and 750 Watts on low. Depending on your temperature setting, how cold it is in the room for use and how high you have it turned on, this will change the amount of energy used. Let's say 10 hours per day turned on low at 750 watts = 7,500 watts total per day which is equivalent to 7.5kwh per day. 7.5kwh x 30 days = 225kwh per month. In Southern California we might estimate a cost of $0.20/kwh. So, 225kwh x $0.20 = $45/month cost to run the heater on low for 10 hours a day. One reviewer, J.D., wrote that his electric bill went up $100 in one month of using it so he probably had it on low all day long non-stop, or had it on high for extended periods of time. Looks like it uses 1,500 Watts on High and 750 Watts on low. Depending on your temperature setting, how cold it is in the room for use and how high you have it turned on, this will change the amount of energy used. Let's say 10 hours per day turned on low at 750 watts = 7,500 watts total per day which is equivalent to 7.5kwh per day. 7.5kwh x 30 days = 225kwh per month. In Southern California we might estimate a cost of $0.20/kwh. So, 225kwh x $0.20 = $45/month cost to run the heater on low for 10 hours a day. One reviewer, J.D., wrote that his electric bill went up... » Read More Looks like it uses 1,500 Watts on High and 750 Watts on low. Depending on your temperature setting, how cold it is in the room for use and how high you have it turned on, this will change the amount of energy used. Let's say 10 hours per day turned on low at 750 watts = 7,500 watts total per day which is equivalent to 7.5kwh per day. 7.5kwh x 30 days = 225kwh per month. In Southern California we might estimate a cost of $0.20/kwh. So, 225kwh x $0.20 = $45/month cost to run the heater on low for 10 hours a day. One reviewer, J.D., wrote that his electric bill went up $100 in one month of using it so he probably had it on low all day long non-stop, or had it on high for extended periods of time. « Show Less
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It may well be due to the low temp setting at 51. I would suggest trying the automatic temperature control versus adjusting the save-smart temperature and see if it makes any difference. The physical size of the area you are heating can also make a difference. Ours doesn't cycle near as often, but we keep the temperature set at 68 and heat a 900 sq ft area. If you still suspect something is wrong call 1-800-233-0268 (Lasko customer service) and see what they tell you. No matter what we'd appreciate knowing what you find out.
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Just an FYI, there are 3 settings on this heater, Hi, Lo, & Eco. I have four of these types of heater this being one of them and I have a "Kill A Watt" meter that I have run test on all of them. This listing on this heater shows it has three wattages using the 1500w, 750w, and 500w. This is not true, and in the manufactures' specs (being fair to the manufacture) it says nothing about the Eco being 500w. I believe some one that was trying to sell this heater made up the 500w setting and some others read it and decided to add it to their description. It runs in only two wattages, Hi runs approximately 1240w, Lo runs about 870w and eco runs both Hi and Lo. How Eco works is a fixed setting of 68 degrees, when the temp in the room is 65 degrees or lower the heater will run at the Hi setting until it is within 2 degrees of the fixed setting then it kicks into Lo mode and runs at that setting until the 68 degree mark is reached. I personally have discovered there is no real use for the Eco setting since I like to run the heater on Lo mode (being the most economical) most of the time. Hope this help explain the heater, BTW after the entire test my show a cost of roughly $16.00 a month at my cost of $0.09 per KWH at 8 hours a day usage.
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WE're careful about how much we use it, but we live in SoCal with the highest electric rates in the continental US. You can do the arithmetic yourself. The heater runs at 750 (L) and 1500 (H) watts. Look at a recent electrical bill and see what the cost/kWhr is in your area. Let's say its $0.20/kWhr (typical for SoCal), then 1 hour of using the heater at high will run you $0.30 (1.5kW x $0.20/kWhr), and one month of this will run you 30 days x $0.30/day = $9.00/ month. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, like my in-laws, where electricity is cheap ($0.06/kWhr), then it will cost a lot less (only $2.70/month) for that 1 hour/day.
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I had previously bought the 1500 watt smaller model last year and thought that one was the greatest heater ever. When I saw they had a little larger heater I bought that one this year and am totally amazed at how quick it heats the house up and is whisper quiet. I would highly recommend this heater to anyone in the market looking for a good heater. It heats the house up fast and isn't on constantly like the smaller model. I hope this will help anyone out that is trying to decide which model to buy. As for the brand, it is great, no problems my smaller heater still works fine. the smaller model is great for heating the bedroom up quickly and it doesn't run constantly now that we have it in there. I had previously bought the 1500 watt smaller model last year and thought that one was the greatest heater ever. When I saw they had a little larger heater I bought that one this year and am totally amazed at how quick it heats the house up and is whisper quiet. I would highly recommend this heater to anyone in the market looking for a good heater. It heats the house up fast and isn't on constantly like the smaller model. I hope this will help anyone out that is trying to decide which model to buy. As for the brand, it is great, no problems my smaller heater still works fine. the smaller... » Read More I had previously bought the 1500 watt smaller model last year and thought that one was the greatest heater ever. When I saw they had a little larger heater I bought that one this year and am totally amazed at how quick it heats the house up and is whisper quiet. I would highly recommend this heater to anyone in the market looking for a good heater. It heats the house up fast and isn't on constantly like the smaller model. I hope this will help anyone out that is trying to decide which model to buy. As for the brand, it is great, no problems my smaller heater still works fine. the smaller model is great for heating the bedroom up quickly and it doesn't run constantly now that we have it in there. « Show Less
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We have 2 of these units in which 1 runs almost all day and i haven't seen any difference in my megawatt usage! I was just looking at my NYSEG Bill and we're using less energy than we did last yr at this time! You'll love this unit! It can handle 3500 sqft and as long as you clean the filters once a month it runs with no problems! Had ours for 2 yrs and it handles pet odor, smoke, and cooking odors! If u check his website i think he's having a clearance of last yrs models BOGO Awesome Deal!
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when you first use your heater you buy your kero I use k-1 in ours. if it has any color its in it its not k-1. lite your heater, after a few shuffle the burner. you only want a sea of wavy fire on the rim of the wick. as it burns the flames will get higher. turn it down keep the fire like waves on the rim. Mine burns nice if the flames burn to high and you can not turn it down more hold the knob tight press the button to turn it off but hold the knob you will see it has a second adjustment. mine heats my 1200 sq.ft. house nice
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I have used this heater to heat a small living room and kitchen but it uses a ton of electricity as any electric heater will. The kitchen and living room is probably half of the total 1024 sq ft of the house. I used it for a few months in southern Maryland during the winter, my electric bill was usually $40 more just because of that heater. I haven't used it since last year but do recall when it cycled on, the lights would dim/flicker. It has 2 modes 900 watt and 1500 watt and I only used it on the 900 watt mode. I would guess it may ok for a bedroom only, as long as it was closed off.
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There is only 1500 watts. You can choose between: High heat (it automatically turns on/off to keep your desired temperature, timer), Low heat (no automatic temp. control, only timer), Save-smart (automatically switch between high/low heat and on/off). You can download the manual here http://www.laskoproducts.com/digital-ceramic-tower-heater-with-remote-control-model-5119/
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It's just ok. I haven't figured out if it uses less energy (haven't done the math on my electric bills). I used to have a cheapie Dura Flame fan heater and it was way better at heating my bedroom. I would leave it on & close the door & the room would get toasty. Same thing at my office with a small Holmes heater. For the price, I'm not sure if the Vornado is all that better even though it has such a high end reputation...
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The heating element uses 1500 watts or 1.5 kw per hour. Multiply the number of hours you plan to use your heater times 1.5 kw to get the kw hours. For example: 1.5 kw x 10 hours =15 kwh. Multiply the kwh x rate/kwh to get the cost. Let's use 12 cents/kwh. The cost would be 15kwh x $0.12 = $1.80 per day. 30 days would be $54.00.CFinch
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I am not an electrician but I have heard an electrician in my office building state that most heaters use 1500W of power, and it is enough heat to keep me warm at my desk. I suppose if I was looking for a heating unit at my house since it does not have central heat & air then I would go with a product that produces more heat but costs more.
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Strange Amazon would ask me to reply. I left a negative review. My answer is ---with the ceramic one I bought/returned you can choose any temp. The problem is it doesn't keep it. I choose 68 and it would climb 74+ and go way below the 68 before turning on. I believe there is something you call this. Basically you choose a temp and there is a high and a low. Some are more fine tuned and have a smaller variance. Lasko apparently has a large variance. That's my word it may not be the correct word but I hope you get what I am saying. I don't know where in the specs to find this variance from heater to heater. But it is reason I returned the heater. No other reason. Strange Amazon would ask me to reply. I left a negative review. My answer is ---with the ceramic one I bought/returned you can choose any temp. The problem is it doesn't keep it. I choose 68 and it would climb 74+ and go way below the 68 before turning on. I believe there is something you call this. Basically you choose a temp and there is a high and a low. Some are more fine tuned and have a smaller variance. Lasko apparently has a large variance. That's my word it may not be the correct word but I hope you get what I am saying. I don't know where in the specs to find this variance from... » Read More Strange Amazon would ask me to reply. I left a negative review. My answer is ---with the ceramic one I bought/returned you can choose any temp. The problem is it doesn't keep it. I choose 68 and it would climb 74+ and go way below the 68 before turning on. I believe there is something you call this. Basically you choose a temp and there is a high and a low. Some are more fine tuned and have a smaller variance. Lasko apparently has a large variance. That's my word it may not be the correct word but I hope you get what I am saying. I don't know where in the specs to find this variance from heater to heater. But it is reason I returned the heater. No other reason. « Show Less
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I purchased this vornado whole room heater, I am very satisfied with this unit. It heats up room immediately. It heats the room but is not hot touch, so it is not harmful around kids or pets. the warmth goes round the room, it seems to circulate, doesn't blow heat in just 1 direction. unit is stationary doesn't turn or oscillate, its more like a fan. I got this for my upstairs 3 rooms, I turn it on for about an hour and turn it off for the rest of the night and use my other space heater that is in the middle room for the rest of the night. I would highly recommend to anyone. I tried about 4 other units until I got this. we have snow here and the temperature is and has been between 7degrees to25. I purchased this vornado whole room heater, I am very satisfied with this unit. It heats up room immediately. It heats the room but is not hot touch, so it is not harmful around kids or pets. the warmth goes round the room, it seems to circulate, doesn't blow heat in just 1 direction. unit is stationary doesn't turn or oscillate, its more like a fan. I got this for my upstairs 3 rooms, I turn it on for about an hour and turn it off for the rest of the night and use my other space heater that is in the middle room for the rest of the night. I would highly recommend to anyone. I tried about 4... » Read More I purchased this vornado whole room heater, I am very satisfied with this unit. It heats up room immediately. It heats the room but is not hot touch, so it is not harmful around kids or pets. the warmth goes round the room, it seems to circulate, doesn't blow heat in just 1 direction. unit is stationary doesn't turn or oscillate, its more like a fan. I got this for my upstairs 3 rooms, I turn it on for about an hour and turn it off for the rest of the night and use my other space heater that is in the middle room for the rest of the night. I would highly recommend to anyone. I tried about 4 other units until I got this. we have snow here and the temperature is and has been between 7degrees to25. « Show Less
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According to the online Lasko manual, "For increased efficiency, the Temperature Function will only run on High heat. When set on MAX, the Heater will run continuously." You can find this by searching "Lasko heater instructions 6405" and then clicking on their user manual link. I love the heater...it's attractive and very efficient, but I wish the Low setting worked for thermostatic control.
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Sorry I can't answer that, I guess that depends on the room size. Go here to see if it helps: http://www.wisegeek.com/how-much-energy-do-space-heaters-use.htm On the menu at the top you can click "best space heaters" and see what they say.
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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!!!