Lasko Oscillating All Season Tower Fan and Space Heater in One for Home with Adjustable Thermostat, Overheat Protection, 4 Fan Speeds, 3 Heat Settings and Remote, 42 Inches, 1500W, Gray, FH515

A tall, two-season comfort stick that’s better at moving air than heating rooms

I’ve had the Lasko tower fan/heater parked next to my desk and rotated through a small bedroom and an open-plan living room over the past several weeks. As a tall, oscillating column that handles both fan-only and heated airflow, it aims to be a single unit you can leave out all year. In practice, it’s a very good personal cooler, a competent supplemental heater for smaller spaces, and a thoughtful design with a couple of quirks worth knowing before you buy.

Design, setup, and portability

Assembly took a few minutes—snap the base together and you’re done. At 42 inches tall with a compact 13-by-13-inch footprint, it disappears into a corner better than a box fan or squat space heater. The housing is plastic but well finished, with a carry handle at the back. It’s light enough to move from room to room one-handed, and the onboard remote storage is the kind of small convenience you appreciate after the third time you misplace a remote.

The layout separates functions vertically: the fan outlet spans most of the height, while the heated air exits lower on the tower. That design choice matters in use—it warms feet and shins first, while the fan’s higher outlet does a better job of cooling your torso and face.

One small gripe: the front status light and display are bright in a dark room and there’s no dimmer. I ended up covering the indicator LED with a small piece of matte tape for overnight use.

Controls and day-to-day usability

The control panel is straightforward, and the remote mirrors the essentials: fan speeds, heat modes, oscillation, timer, and thermostat adjustment. I like the 8-hour timer for bedtime and the Auto Eco mode, which modulates heat output instead of just blasting. The washable intake filter slides out for cleaning; five minutes every month or two keeps airflow strong and dust at bay.

Oscillation sweeps a wide arc and is optional. Personally, I prefer a steady stream of air rather than oscillation when I’m working at a desk, and this unit’s vertical outlet makes it easy to aim that “air column” right where I want it.

Cooling performance

As a fan, it shines. The four speeds span from whisper-quiet background airflow to a surprisingly strong stream on high. The airflow is focused—more like a beam than a broad gust—so you feel it distinctly at 4–8 feet. If you want room-wide movement instead of personal cooling, turn on oscillation and step up a speed.

Power draw in fan-only mode is modest. My power meter saw roughly 30–45 watts depending on speed, which is in line with or better than many stand fans and well below what a typical ceiling fan uses at high speed. Noise is very manageable; on the lower two fan speeds I can sit a few feet away on a conference call without anyone hearing it.

Heating performance

This is a 1500W ceramic heater, which is the typical maximum for standard household circuits. In other words, it’s not a miracle worker—it’s a supplemental heater. In a 120–200 sq ft room with a closed door, it will take the chill off quickly and then maintain a comfortable temperature. In larger spaces or rooms with high ceilings, you’ll feel warm in front of it, but you won’t get whole-room uniform heat without help from your central system.

Because the heat outlet is low on the tower, you get a “warm feet, cooler torso” effect unless you’re fairly close. Placing the unit on a low table or stand evens that out when you’re seated. Auto Eco mode is genuinely useful; once the room is close to your set point, the heater dials itself back and runs quieter.

The digital thermostat is easy to set, but note that the built-in temperature control uses a small deadband. In my tests, it let the room drift a couple of degrees above the set point before cycling off, then coasted back down. That buffer helps prevent annoying on/off short cycling, but if you’re sensitive to swings at night, set your target a degree lower than usual.

I did a few power checks: at high heat the unit pulls right around 1470 watts; medium and low step down from there. All electric heaters convert watts to heat at essentially the same efficiency, so placement and room size are more important than the brand. If you’re sharing a 15A circuit with other hungry appliances, give this heater its own outlet to avoid nuisance trips.

Safety, build, and noise

The housing stays cool to the touch on the sides and back, and the unit is ETL-listed with overheat protection and a self-regulating ceramic element. It’s stable on its base, though like any tall tower it can be toppled by a determined toddler or a leaping pet. I wouldn’t run any space heater unattended; the timer and thermostat make “set it and check it” easy enough.

On heat, fan noise ticks up slightly compared with fan-only mode, but it’s still quieter than many compact ceramic heaters. There’s no rattling or whine in my unit, and oscillation remains smooth.

Where it fits best

• Small bedrooms and home offices: Use the fan all summer, then flip to low or Auto Eco heat in the shoulder seasons. Close the door, and it maintains comfort without blasting.
• Living rooms: Solid as a personal comfort station—point it where you sit. For whole-room heating, pair with central heat or consider a different heating style.
• Garages and workshops: The fan is especially useful for moving air in warm months. In cold months, expect spot heat unless the space is insulated and small.

What I’d change

• Display brightness: A dim or night mode would make this a slam dunk for bedroom use.
• Temperature control granularity: A tighter deadband or a “comfort” mode with a narrower swing would help sensitive sleepers.
• Heat outlet height: Moving the heated outlet higher would better match where people actually feel cold when seated. A simple riser stand also solves it, but it’s one more thing to fuss with.

Alternatives to consider

If you want steadier, radiative warmth for larger rooms, an oil-filled radiator is slower to warm up but keeps temperatures more even once it’s stabilized. If you want to move a lot of air across a room rather than a tight column, a traditional pedestal fan may suit you better in summer. Neither of those, of course, packs the year-round convenience of a single unit that does both.

Practical tips for better results

• Place it smartly: Keep it a few feet from walls and soft furnishings so it can breathe; elevate it slightly for more even seated warmth.
• Clean the filter: Dust buildup reduces airflow and makes both the fan and the heater work harder.
• Use the timer: For sleep, set an off timer so the room doesn’t overshoot your comfort level overnight.
• Mind the circuit: Avoid running it on the same outlet as hair dryers, vacuums, or space heaters to prevent tripping a 15A breaker.

The bottom line

The Lasko tower fan/heater succeeds as a year-round, space-saving comfort tool: an excellent personal fan with quiet, focused airflow and a capable supplemental heater for small rooms. It’s easy to live with—simple controls, a genuinely useful Auto Eco mode, a washable filter, and a remote you won’t lose thanks to the built-in caddy. The limitations are the inherent ones of 1500W space heaters and this unit’s low heat outlet: don’t expect it to uniformly heat a big, open room, and be ready for a small temperature swing around your set point.

Recommendation: I recommend it for apartments, home offices, bedrooms, and workshops where you want both a good fan and a responsible, supplemental heater in one tidy tower. If your main goal is whole-room heating in a large space, consider a different heater style or plan to use this alongside your central system; if you want a personal comfort station you can use all year, this is an easy pick.