Very attractive space heater, using it for my camper
931383
I bought this space heater to go in our camper in case we run out of propane or if we just need a little extra warmth without turning on the heater. The "fireplace" look is really cute and you can use it without the heat. The fan is a bit loud and I would like it better if it had thermostat auto-shut-off but as it is it was a good deal for an attractive space heater. Cheaper through Amazon than through Camping World where I first saw it.
309636
I love this space saving and appealing heater! Not to mention it really warms the room.
3609755
Great heater and pretty simple to install , works great so far, p
2326157
Ive had this unit for a couple of days now and it does really well at heating up my living room. I keep it on low and its super warm already. I have yet to turn it up to high yet.
There is a metal smell when you first turn it on. So be mindful that itll smell funny for a couple of hours. I may buy another one and mount it on the wall in my room.
3602990
I love this heater. I will start by saying that. HOWEVER, certain family members find the sweet-ish aroma it produces to be distasteful. I personally don't mind it, as the heat it produces is much more important than the smell. Any electric space heater you buy will have around 2,000 btu's of heat in it. On high, this replace four of those heaters. It's very worth it, in my opinion. The tip-over shutoff feature is a little bit too sensitive, as whenever I move it, it clicks off, and requires relighting. But that just means that the feature works properly.

Thanks,
A.
1142957
This is the second product of this type I have purchased in the last year or so.  I originally wanted a unit for my 3-seasons room which has no built-in source of heat in the winter time.  Unfortunately, the first unit a bought (not this make or model) sat low to the ground.  Since my room is carpeted, I just wasn't comfortable with clearance between the heater and the floor.  The fire hazard made me move that unit to my basement where I have bare floors.  I saw this model and noticed it appeared to sit up higher than other units - and sure enough it does!  It is easy to operate and is very attractive.  The only feature it doesn't have that I miss from the first unit I purchased is a built-in thermostat.  This kicks out continuous heat at a level you choose.  It has a high and low setting, and you can turn off the "flames" if you just want heat without the light show.  Mine runs all the time on the low setting with medium heat intensity, and so far it seems pretty efficient since my electric bill hasn't significantly increased. Because of the lack of a thermostat, I give this product 4 stars.  If you have plush carpeting, this unit is definitely worth your consideration.
1429564
This little heater really packs a punch! It heats up my 14 x 16 room within 10 minutes.

I use this in my bedroom, and so far I've had it set only to go on if the room gets colder than 60 degrees. It has worked perfectly when I use these exact specifications. However, when I set the controls to have the heater turn on if it goes under 65 degrees, it never shuts off and the room gets pretty toasty. However, I don't mind just shutting it off manually, or with the remote.  So the thermostat is pretty iffy, but at least it knows 60 degrees.

I've owned it for exactly a month, and now there is a slightly annoying rattling sound. I believe perhaps one of the rotating blades is hitting the side. It seems to self correct but then the noise comes back. I hope this is not the first sign of a slow death.

It is aesthetically pleasing in the sense it does not look like a heater. It reminds me of a faux Romanesque planter sans plant. So, if that's your thing, you will be happy. My dog took no notice of it until the rattling started, and she has now made a new enemy and growls at it periodically.

Overall, blasts a lot of heat, no strange smells (yet), don't depend on the "extras", and it is a bit noisy.
808456
I can say this heater is really great for a bedroom.  For overnight, especially, it is the best I've ever had in my life.  I really appreciate the two heat/power settings, which gives you control and can help reduce the electric bill.  The Low 750W is adequate a lot of the time, especially just before sleep on cold nights.  The remote control, which I've never had before, makes it easy.  It has the tip-over protection that is now standard on modern heaters.  "Whole room" is correct, because the vortex design does seem to heat all the air in the room, much more effectively than the older space heaters that I have been using, when you still got that cold feeling for different layers of air in the room.  Recommended.
3458861
When my two 21 year old ceramic heaters started showing signs of failing I started hunting for new ones.  After a long and arduous search I decided to give this one a try.  I am very glad I did.  We have a living room that is about 400 sq ft. that opens to both a sun room and the kitchen, about 900 sq ft total.  This heater was able to keep the entire area in the upper 60s when it was below freezing outside, no sunshine.  It took 1 hour to heat this area from 58 to 68.  I do believe if this was utilized in a closed area of 400 to 500 sq ft., it would be more than adequate.

The construction is pure and simple.  It uses a small blower similar to what is used in your furnace to distribute the heat.  It is much quieter than fan driven heaters, has a higher cfm (cubic feet per minute) output and the delivery of the heat is very warm, and "softer" than fan driven models.  It tends to make a sizable area around it feel cozy as best as I can describe it.  When plugged in and turned on high it doesn't seem to have any more loading on the circuit than a standard hair dryer.  It is much more efficient in producing and distributing 1500W worth of heating than anything I've ever seen.

The unit does remain cool to the touch except one small area above the heater core on top where you might describe it as barely warm.  The filter on the back is basically a hair screen, not a dust filter.  The power cord is 6 foot long, adequately sized, with a standard 3 prong outlet connection.  The casters are adequate for hard flooring, not carpet.  But the unit itself does not feel like it is over 20 lbs. to me.  The remote is cute.

I'll be curious to see the electric bill.  We are now successfully using this one 1500W heater to warm the same area it required two 1500W ceramics to heat previously.  My only last concern would be with longevity.  With a 3 year warranty I expect with normal care and maintenance (cleanings) this heater should be around a long time.  I will update if I run into any problems.

UPDATE 2-17-2014:  This unit is now failing.  It still produces heat on the Lo setting, but produces much less on the Hi side then when new.  Now the high and low side are producing an equal amount of heat.  The unit has been subjected to no rough handling whatsoever.  The filter has been cleaned exactly as recommended.  I can only conclude that something inside the unit has failed.  Considering this unit has a 3 year warranty and has displayed a failure within 4 months is quite irritating.  I will be inquiring how much this would cost me to ship it back to the manufacturer for repairs, but no matter what the cost I find failure within this short of a time span pathetic, thus I have revised my rating on this product.  With this kind of performance I could NOT RECOMMEND purchasing this product based on longevity.
39797
I love this heater. It has kept me warm in the back of my pickup topper while I'm out photographing at night. This unit is easy to install the fuel bottle and easy to start. The fuel bottle will last several hours on the high setting and it really kicks the heat out. I've also used it in my garage to keep my feet warm while working at my bench and it does well in that situation as well but don't expect to heat a large area effectively. It's advertised heating capabilities are consistent with what it produces. Very nice for small spaces and virtually silent while operating. The tip over feature offers peace of mind as well.
1613103
It was chilly in Florida this winter.  We are in an rv, so size was a major consideration.  This compact electric fireplace provides the realistic glow and flame of a fireplace, while looking like a piece of furniture. It measures 26.5"H, 21.5"W and 13"D, delivering heat from Low to High settings, automatically.  We can use just the flames or flames and heat.  The controls are inside the magnetically closed glass door and the heat is blown out the bottom. The unit itself does not get hot to burn little fingers and weighs around 40 lbs, making it unlikely to tip over. It keeps our bedroom cozy on the lowest setting and we turn the rv thermostat down in the other area. It was shipped free, fully assembled in a delightful cherry finished wood of nice quality.  A real bargain at $179 and is highly recommended.
4326985
I can't expect there is a big difference in heat performance of competing electric heaters, just by the nature of electric heat.  But there can certainly be big differences in design and this is why I opted for this heater.  Based on my usage of this heater so far, I'm very happy.  When shopping for a space heater, I immediately steered clear of the fake fireplace-looking wood cabinet type infrared heaters... too much marketing gimmick there for me to trust in the overall design.  The Vornado unit really stands out just in its appearance, simplicity, safety, and honest, clever design.  The other items that sold me are 1) the built-in cleanable filter and 2) the options to use it as a personal zone heater or room heater.

I initially was a little disappointed that the heater fan runs constantly (it runs at low speed if using the low wattage heater, at high speed if using the high wattage heater), but I've found that the constant running fan itself helps to draw higher temperature air from the ceiling down towards the floor so I now consider it a very good feature.  It actually does this better than my ceiling fan does this and as a result I no longer run the ceiling fan.  I use the personal zone setting while I'm working at my desk (against a window, in the coldest spot in the house) and when I'm not at that desk, I set it at the room setting (either low or high).  It works very well for both cases.

My only complaint is not with the product itself but the packaging from Amazon.  In the initial shipment, I found that the Vornado box was placed inside another box (probably done by Amazon) but with no significant packing material inside the Amazon box.  So, I found the Vornado box was a bit roughed up looking, then I found that the heater itself had 1 of the side trim pieces knocked out of place and could hear several loose parts jingling around inside the heater.  I never turned the heater on and just opted for a replacement.  Amazon was great in this respect... I got a replacement unit in 2 days and, although the packaging was done in the same manner, the heater this time was undamaged.  I still think the packaging here is suspect, but it may be possible that the 1st unit I received was already damaged or used.

UPDATE JAN. 5, 2016
I highly advise anyone to NOT purchase this product from Amazon.  I'm now in the process of returning the product for the 3rd and last time.  The first time, the heater was defective by immediate observation and I was not surprised as the packaging was bad (no packing material in the outer box).  On the 2nd shipment, the packaging was no different but the product appeared ok.  After a few days of operation, one of the heater elements failed (so it works only on 1 of the 750W heaters on high or zone heating).  I again opted for a replacement unit but I was sure to directly communicate with Amazon of the issues, especially of the packaging problem, before shipment of the 3rd unit.  Today I received the 3rd unit, the packaging is the same (insufficient packing material), the product looked ok, but the heater failed after just a few minutes.  Both heater elements operated ok but the air flow was much, much less than it was on the prior heater.  And after a few minutes, the heater shut down, most likely due to over heating as a result of the low air flow.  Obviously, I'm done with this heater and I'm hesitant to order anything more from Amazon.
4756933
This is a great heater. I have double pane windows but my bedroom is the one that always seems to get the extremes of the temperatures. I'm in central California so it never gets below 30F or so, but I'm always sorely unprepared for those occasional cold snaps. This does a great job warming up my room. It's quiet, it's small, and I love it.

Cons are... there's a weird smell? It wasn't there at first, and then I wasn't sure that it was being caused by the heater, but it stopped when I unplugged the heater and put it away for a few days. Might be my fault for leaving it plugged in when it's off.

It's also not very energy efficient. Added $80 to my energy bill using it 8-10 hours a day for one month. I swallowed the bill alright because it meant that I was cozy through that entire bizarrely cold month, but looking at the actual money spent, I could have gotten a more expensive space heater that was more energy efficient and probably saved money.

I'm going to keep using it until it dies unless I see a really good deal on a new one.
2382335
The heater throws an ample amount of heat.  It lights easily and once lit and at temperature does not blow out easily.  The base tabs that fold out makes the heater quite stable. The heat reflector is fixed and does not allow adjustment to direct heat anywhere else.  I'd call this product inexpensive quality.
2759328
This heater really works well, though I would hate to have to use this as my primary heat source. Electric heat is very expensive, and this is used mainly to heat a poorly-insulated, second-floor bedroom in the overnight hours.

I purchased this heater when my central forced-air furnace died. Our home had partial power due to a malfunction in the electrical meter, and we could only use this heater in certain rooms. It worked well enough to heat 10' x 12' rooms and some larger spaces, however my downstairs is an open-floor plan: 40' long, by 14' wide, and this heater struggled to keep up on an 18F day.

The design is really efficient. There are fins that are engineered to direct airflow upward and it SHOOTS out the top... no noise, but there's a noticeable breeze coming out the top. It's easy to see that it's working, since there's no fan. It's all convection! The timer is a 24-hour mechanical clock timer, with little lever pins that you click to "on" or "off" depending upon the times you'd want the heater to be on. There is no actual temperature sensor; no readout display or accurate way to set a temperature preset.

What I do is determine the times I'd want the heater on (in my case: ON between 11pm-1am for getting into bed, OFF until 5am-8am for gradual warming upon wake-up time, then OFF all day) and set the pins accordingly. They're not entirely accurate, so it's more of a guess as to the minutes. The temperature switch is set to FULL, and the power setting set to LOW. I find this works best, and 800 watts on low isn't too costly.

There are some pings and clicks and some liquid noises when this unit starts up, however I find it pleasant, because I know it's working. I choose not to let it run too long, and even select "ON, OFF, ON, OFF, ON" pins within a 2-24 hour period if I think I'll need it longer. The unit stays very hot for about an hour after it turns off, so I have found little need to have this unit burn electricity constantly for hours at a time.

There is a bit of smell when first using the product, however I vacuumed the visible dust from the packaging before use. I might hit the unit with an air compressor or leaf blower at the end of this (second) season using it. Dust covers the metal, which would ultimately reduce it's effectiveness at heating the air as it moves over the surfaces.

I shopped around quite a bit before finding this model. The rolling casters are great, and work well on my hardwood floors. They fold underneath the unit for storage. Keep the box for off-season storage. The cord is about 3' long and high quality. There is a cord wrap area on the bottom front of the unit. Uncoil the entire cord before use; it does get warm, and it's a safety issue to keep the cord coiled when in use.
3443030
The unit is excellent.  It was easy to install, it's very attractive and puts out real heat.

We love it.
4769739
Nice looking- programmable- different settings hold heat well.  I am trying to use it more- so far I have no complaints!