Question 1

Anyone track their electric bill after using this?  Did it go up or down???

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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.

Question 2

How noisy is it?

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I have purchased two of these over the years. One is quieter than the other. We use it in a couples camper/trailer and when it's at the other end of the trailer at night, you can hear it but it's not bad at all. The other one rumbles and is twice as noisy, at least. I attribute this to the manufacturing standards in the country it's made in. See the variance in products all the time. I meashured the noisy one with an iPhone decibel app. It showed around 45db at about 18-=24" away. Kinda loud. Would love to see these made at 35-40 db at the most.

Question 3

How bad does it smell when it's on??  I want to use it in my office, but if it puts off any sort of odor, I won't be able to use it...

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I'm pregnant so super sensitive to smells and I don't find it puts out any type of bad smell however the air it produces DOES smell slightly different- but to the point where a normal person would barely notice.

Question 4

What size of room will this heat?

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Elaine - my unit heats our family room that is about 25' by 18'.  It heat my much smaller office in minutes and it's 15' by 12'.  It works especially well when occillating.  Hope this helps.

ASIN	B0058U34C8
Best Sellers Rank	#841,785 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #451 in Indoor Electric Space Heaters
Brand Name	Lasko
Color	Silver 5309
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,773)
Form Factor	Tower
Fuel Type	Electric
Global Trade Identification Number	00046013766250, 00682276010466
Heat Output	1500 watts
Heating Coverage	300 Sq. ft
Heating Element	Ceramic
Heating Method	Convection
Included Components	Heater^User guide
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Item Dimensions D x W x H	6.13"D x 7.25"W x 16.5"H
Item Type Name	Space Heater
Item Weight	4.6 pounds
Manufacturer	Lasko Metal Products
Max Temperature Setting	85 °F
Min Temperature Setting	60 °F
Model Number	5309
Mounting Type	Floor Mount, Tabletop Mount
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Number of Speeds	2
Part Number	5309
Power Source	Corded Electric
Recommended Uses For Product	Bedroom,Living Room,Kitchen,Bathroom,Home,Office,Desk
Room Type	Bedroom, Home Office, Living Room
Special Features	2 heat settings, Cool Touch Exterior, Electronic Thermostat, Oscillating, Overheat Protection, Portable
UPC	031111323306 110326094468 885131264589 971473177509 804904235830 807320211426 151903000694 460137662500 804067732184 885131222480 682276010466 046013766250
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	127 volts
Warranty Description	3 year limited warranty

Lasko Oscillating Ceramic Tower Space Heater for Home with Adjustable Thermostat, 2-Speeds, 16 Inches, Silver, 1500W, 5309

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