Lasko CT22360: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-10-18
Summary
The Lasko CT22360 is a 22-inch ceramic tower whose usual issues are its missing tip-over switch and timer, a thermostat that only works on High, and a filter that trips the overheat protector when it clogs. Routine upkeep is vacuuming the intake filter every two weeks, and electricity at 900 W on Low or 1500 W on High is the main running cost. It is a strong value at or below $80, fair up to $100, and weak above $120 where Lasko’s own step-up towers add a tip-over switch and a timer.
Common problems and fixes
- No tip-over switch and no timer — Lasko’s spec table and the manual document neither, so the unit keeps heating if knocked over and has no auto-off; keep it off rugs and switch it off manually. [1][2]
- Automatic thermostat works only on High — on Low the heater runs continuously, so it cannot hold a set temperature in low heat. [2]
- Repeated shut-offs after a few minutes — the manual blames a clogged filter tripping the overheat protector; vacuum the intake grilles and the filter to fix it. [2]
- Beeps cannot be muted — there is no documented way to disable the button beeps. [3]
- Rattling, strong smell and a very hot top — a Home Depot Q&A buyer reported all three after about an hour of use, and the visible answer is only a generic support reply. [3]
- Limited repairs — the manual says most heater components and many electronic parts are not sold to consumers, so a fault usually means replacement rather than repair. [2]
- Coverage claim is disputed — Lasko rates it for 150 sq ft while some retailers claim 300 sq ft, so do not size it to a large room. [1][3]
Parts and consumables
- AAA batteries for the remote — two are required and are not included, so they are an occasional purchase. [1][2]
Yearly running cost
Electricity is the dominant running cost at 900 W on Low and 1500 W on High. Routine upkeep is vacuuming the intake filter every two weeks, which costs nothing. The only consumable is a pair of AAA batteries for the remote, which are not included. The sources give no electricity rate or typical usage hours, so a yearly dollar figure cannot be computed. Not enough data.
When it is a good buy
At or below $80 it is a strong value, as the $72.61 Walmart marketplace listing shows. From $81 to $100 it is fair for the feature set (Home Depot $89.99 and Best Buy $89.99 to $99.99, checked October 2026). Above about $120 (DK Hardware $133.36) the case weakens, because Lasko’s own CT22498 adds a tip-over switch, child lock, timer and Auto Eco for similar money, and the CT24362 adds a tip-over switch, an 8-hour timer and a 90/180/360 sweep. Buy the CT22498 or CT24362 if tip-over protection or a timer matters; buy the CT22360 only for the lower price and its three-position sweep.