Ellipse CT24950

Who it fits

The Lasko Ellipse CT24950 is a full-height ceramic tower for people who want the airflow to sweep across part of a shared room rather than concentrate in a single direction. It stands about 24 inches tall, with a curved front grille, 120-degree heat distribution, a remote and adjustable heat and fan settings.

If you frequently move between a desk and a sofa, or two people use the same sitting area, that flexibility can be genuinely useful. The CT24950 isn't a small tabletop heater; it is a floor-standing appliance that needs a clear, stable location and a nearby wall outlet.

The key reason to consider it over the 12-inch Lasko Ellipse CD12950 is the way the taller body fits and directs air in your space, not an evidence-backed claim that it produces more maximum heat. Both have a 1,500-watt upper output. Choose according to where you can place it and what level of adjustment you want.

What changes the decision

Does the full-height tower shape suit your room?

Lasko lists the CT24950 at about 24.1 inches tall, with a 9.12-inch by 9.12-inch base and a weight around five pounds. The taller design gives the warm airflow a different outlet height than a small tabletop heater.

That can be more comfortable when the appliance sits on the floor near an open seating area. It can also be less convenient where the floor is crowded with furniture, children, pets or frequently used walkways. Do not rely on the narrow-looking body to justify squeezing it into a tight corner.

Measure your intended location with the heater's required clearance included, rather than measuring the base alone. If you have an open tabletop with better placement than the floor, the smaller CD12950 may actually be a more practical choice, even if you like the look of the larger tower.

What will 120-degree airflow distribution change?

Lasko gives the Ellipse CT24950 a curved grille and widespread oscillation described as 120-degree heat distribution. This is a good match for a frequently occupied zone where people sit in more than one direction.

The advantage is convenience: you can change or sweep the airflow without physically lifting the heater. That doesn't mean every corner warms equally, and it certainly doesn't make the same 1,500-watt resistance heater produce extra heat. Drafts, open doors and furniture arrangement still determine what you feel.

If a wider arc is unnecessary, you may not benefit from the Ellipse's defining feature. A fixed-direction Lasko 754201 might be sufficient for one chair. A Dreo Tower Heater 718 offers configurable oscillation for shoppers who prefer changing the sweep to fit a particular group of seats; the comparison should be about directional control rather than an unverified performance winner.

Do the remote and timer matter to you?

This model has three heat settings, two fan settings, a digital thermostat, touch-sensitive controls and a remote. Lasko lists a 12-hour automatic-off timer, with shorter increments near the beginning of the range.

Those features matter if the tower stays at a suitable distance from the couch and you don't want to walk across the room to adjust output. Auto Eco operation can change heating activity around a target. It is a way to manage operation during an occupied session, not proof of a specified reduction in annual electricity expenses.

The CT24950 also provides display control and remote storage on the back of the unit. Think about whether you use a heater with one favorite setting or continually change the airflow. For a household that rarely makes adjustments, these extras may add cost and interface complexity without changing comfort.

How should you interpret quietness and energy claims?

Lasko advertises operation below 40 dB and promotional savings of up to 50% with Auto Eco. These are manufacturer claims with no independent, same-method comparison against every competing heater in the current research.

The sound level you experience will vary with fan setting and distance. A fan-driven heater is not literally silent, regardless of how comfortable its noise profile may be. For someone who needs to avoid the sensation and sound of forced air, a fanless oil-filled radiator is the more meaningful alternative.

The energy story is similarly straightforward. At 1,500 watts, one continuous hour at full power draws 1.5 kWh. At an illustrative rate of $0.20 per kWh, that equals $0.30, with actual totals dependent on the thermostat, settings and utility price. A lower output setting and shorter running time can reduce electrical consumption, but the curved grille cannot change basic energy conversion.

A quoted maximum coverage of 300 square feet should be treated as an unverified manufacturer scenario rather than an assurance that the CT24950 will heat any drafty room of that size.

Do the safety features remove the need for careful placement?

Lasko lists a tip-over switch, overheat protection, a child lock and cool-touch housing on this exact model's product page. Those are meaningful manufacturer-described features to consider, particularly in a home where a heater might be accidentally bumped.

They are not permission to operate the heater near curtains, bedding, upholstered furniture or unattended. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends at least three feet from combustibles and a direct wall-outlet connection, not a power strip or extension cord. Shut it off when leaving the room or going to sleep.

Lasko describes the CT24950 as ETL listed, but we haven't independently matched that exact model to the directory. Check the label and listing if third-party certification is part of your decision.

What about cleaning, moving and longer-term ownership?

The CT24950 has a carry handle and a remote, but it is still an electric heater that needs to cool before you lift or clean it. Switch it off, unplug it and let it cool, then use the exact manual to clear dust from accessible surfaces and openings.

Its two fan settings and oscillation add moving-air functions that require clear intake and exhaust paths. Avoid pushing it against furniture or placing it where a curtain can blow into the grille. This is especially important when the room layout changes.

Lasko lists a three-year limited warranty, but that is not proof of a particular working lifespan. Check the final retailer's terms. We have not assembled enough screened US owner reviews for the exact CT24950 to establish a dependable reliability consensus or the frequency of specific complaints.

Who should choose something else

Choose the Lasko Ellipse CD12950 when a small tabletop unit is easier to place and you still want oscillation and a remote. The key trade-off is format and outlet height, not maximum wattage.

Choose the Dreo Tower Heater 718 if more configurable oscillation angles matter to you. Its remote and temperature controls are also intended for a frequently occupied space, though there are no matched tests proving that one unit heats faster.

Choose an oil-filled radiator if you don't like moving air and prefer gradual, fanless warmth. It requires its own floor clearance and will feel different during startup.

PIQSY conclusion

The Ellipse CT24950 earns consideration for its tall format, broad oscillation and convenient remote controls. It makes most sense in a room where more than one seating position benefits from directed warmth.

Skip it if a 24-inch floor appliance cannot fit safely, you want silent fanless heat, or you are relying on marketing percentages to promise a lower electric bill. It's a flexible way to deliver supplemental warmth—not a proven universal heating winner.