Lasko FH500.
Lasko FH500 — 1,500W ceramic tower heater with oscillation, eco thermostat, remote, and a cool-touch exterior. Tom's Guide's 5-star #1 for 2026; runs as a tower fan in summer.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“The right default for most buyers: whole-room ceramic heat, a genuine summer-fan second life, and the full safety suite, at a mainstream price. Tom's Guide's #1 for 2026.”
The Gavler Verdict
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Precision Engineering
Full Safety Cutoffs
Tip-over switch plus overheat auto-shutoff, with a cool-touch exterior — the baseline safety suite Tom's Guide requires of a "best" heater.
Eco Thermostat + Oscillation
Cycles the 1,500W ceramic element to hold a set temperature and oscillates to spread heat across a whole room rather than a single spot.
Doubles as a Summer Fan
The same tower chassis runs fan-only in warm months, so it earns its footprint year-round instead of going into a closet.
Technical Specifications
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