Vornado review 2/10/22
Consumer, not paid, just giving a good product and company it’s due.
Well, I can’t make this short, but as informative and helpful as possible.
I should be a rep. for these heaters,
I love them. No other electric heater I’ve found (and ALOT of research) heats a space faster & easier.
But I must first extend my gratitude for a company that still holds extra service, and stands fully behind their product.
Their base is in the US, and relating in understandable English is so very helpful.
Yes, like all else, the units are pretty much forced to be made in China, and there will be crap-
but they take care of anything that isn’t up to standard. Wow.
I had started a replacement customer service contact a long time ago with the manager Harold. He’s passed now, but I believe even the young reps know his legacy.
Paula, Charles, Blanca & Alison....
all very kind and helpful.
The product:
Alot of people don’t get how they work at first. It’s a different technology than the usual heaters most are familiar with.
Vornado’s have less initial heat that comes out,
but the heat is more evenly circulated.
It’s a little illusional at first...
there’s no “warm pockets” around the heater, leaving the floor cold & the ceiling hot. With the Vornado, the whole room temp. consistently goes up more evenly.
The velocity line they offer just amplifies all this.
I just received a replacement velocity 5.
(Small, digital temp, 3 heat settings and a fan mode-no remote)
I set it as normal, forgot about it.
But when I walked to the back of my 35’ RV bedroom....there was no temp difference. (It’s usually lower, even with the normal Vornado)
Then I just noticed...the whole place was just warm and comfortable.
Wow.
That said, there’s many models to choose from, with some big trade offs.
Its a little confusing (ESPECIALLY the numbers and letters for different models!!! Who’s brainiac model designer wanted to confuse the entire space heater world, and ALL your poor reps that deal with THAT every day!🤪😂)
I cannot go into all the details.
(Digital temp, dial temp, low high Med heat settings, variable temp speed,
size, color (RED?!😃)
But I decided on the Velocity 3R.
(The round model)
This thing BLASTS...and ROARS!
I liked the 3 heat choices (1500 watts, 1200 watts, 750 watts)
Depending on the circuit loads I have, I can choose, and all circulate well.
However, 1500 sounds like a wind tunnel.
Hard to fully get used to.
The trick & UPSIDE, is to blast it first at 1500,
then set it to Med or low, which both of those settings are quieter, but probably as much air as a normal Vornado?
I also think the velocity 5 (close to the same as the 3R, but square) was quieter?
It still blasted air, but maybe not as much?
It also only had 2 heat settings, and it auto adjusted depending on the temp.
I personally did not like that, but some will.
I’d suggest reading up on them all,
and when it gets too much, call them
and they can help.
Just have your model number!!!!
Because even WITH it,
you will STILL ALL be confused !!!!
(I’m still dreaming #’s VMH 500, 3R, 5.... WXYZ12345 !!)
Good luck all, stay warm, and be glad we only have our manufacturing outsourced, but still some
good ol US of A folks keeping one foot on our soil !
Markus
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From the brand
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Vornado was built from a truly original idea that comfort should be constant. Since 1945, that idea has been realized with beauty and uncompromised performance, allowing Vornado to deliver products that enhance efficiency and keep everyone in the room comfortable, all year long. This commitment is captured in three simple words: Experience. Perfect. Comfort.
Vornado's world-class team is based in Andover, KS.
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From the manufacturer
Vornado Velocity 3R Whole Room Space Heater
The Velocity 3R is an elevated option in the Velocity Tuned Heat Series that creates hotter heat, moving faster and traveling farther into a room than ever before. The sleek round shape of the exterior combined with the touch controls keeps the whole room stylish and comfortable at the same time. A cool-touch case, auto shut-off, tip-over protection and the luxury of a 1-9 hour timer provide additional peace of mind. The Velocity 3R is supported by a team based in Andover, KS, so if you’re not happy with it, Vornado will make it right. The Velocity Series is everything you love about Vornado vortex heat – amplified.
Velocity Tuned Heat
Introducing Velocity, our first family of heaters with Velocity Tuned Heat: hotter heat, moving faster and traveling farther into the room than ever before. It’s everything you love about vortex whole room heat — amplified.
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Control your comfort.The LED display with touch-sensitive controls allows you to adjust the thermostat, engage the 1-9 hour timer, and select between the 3 heat settings (Low/750W, Medium/1125W, High/1500W), plus a fan only option. |
Cozy comfort with peace of mind.Designed with safety in mind. The cabinet remains cool to the touch during operation, and the heater automatically shuts off if excess heat is detected or if the unit is tipped over. |
Additional convenience.The integrated carrying handle allows you to easily lift and carry the heater around your home. |
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Heat all the air in the room.A Vornado heater uses special airflow called Vortex Action to heat all the air in the room. With Velocity Tuned Heat, the air flows faster and farther into the room to create a heating experience unlike any other. |
Heat the room you’re in, not the whole home.A Vornado heater in the cool months will keep the room(s) you use most often feeling more comfortable — allowing you to turn down your whole home thermostat. |
Superior support.We expect this product to be perfect. If not, we’ll replace it, for 5 years. Supported by a team based in Andover, KS. |
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| Price | $34.95 | $44.99 | $58.79 | $63.99 | $93.84 | $119.99 |
| Heat Settings | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Adjustable Thermostat | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes, with Auto Climate | Yes, with Auto Climate |
| Fan-Only Settings | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Timer | No | Yes, 4 Hour | No | Yes, 1-9 Hour | Yes, 1-12 Hour | Yes, 1-12 Hour |
| Item Height | 8.6 in. | 8.3 in. | 10.6 in. | 10.8 in. | 11.5 in. | 11.4 in. |
| Item Width | 7 in. | 7.3 in. | 9 in. | 9.7 in. | 9 in. | 9.9 in. |
| Item Depth | 5.9 in. | 5.3 in. | 7.4 in. | 7.5 in. | 7.5 in. | 7.3 in. |
| Item Weight | 3.5 lbs | 3.5 lbs | 5.0 lbs | 5.3 lbs | 5.5 lbs | 5.4 lbs |
| Watts | Low (375W) / High (750W) | Low (375W) / High (750W) | Low (750W) / Medium (1125W) / High (1500W) | Low (750W) / Medium ( 1125) / High (1500W) | Low (750W) / High (1500W) | Low (750W) / High (1500W) |
| Power cord length | 6 ft. | 6 ft. | 6 ft. | 6 ft. | 6 ft. | 6 ft. |
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| power source | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC | ac | Electric |
| heating method | fan & forced air, space | Forced Air | Convection | Forced Air & Convection | Forced Air | Forced Air |
| wattage | — | 1500 watts | — | 1500 watts | — | 1500 watts |
| heating coverage | — | 200 sq.ft | Small Room | 100-270 sq.ft. | — | — |
| heat output | 1500 watts | 1500 watts | 1500 watts | 35 degrees celsius | 1500 watts | 1500 watts |
| weight | 5.33 pounds | 3.04 pounds | — | 6.82 pounds | 5.8 pounds | 9.8 pounds |
Reviews with images
Simple heater with decent parts
Its a bit expensive, but you are getting nicer switches/design on the inside I think. I would have given it 5 starts, but after using it for 3 months it started turning on and off every minute, even with the adjustable thermostat set to max. Pretty obvious problem, the bimetallic strip is too close and triggering way to early. So I popped it open, unplugged, cleaned it out a bit and twisted the thermostat to see when it triggered. It has a magnet so it goes from open to snapped shut pretty fast, I had to bend the receiver out a bit, twist again till it snapped shut, I did that til it was about 20% and closing at room temp.My guess is the magnet is slowly bending the receiver side back towards the bimetallic strip, every time it pops off. Not really a problem but a higher priced product like this should be doing better quality control on the strength/tolerances of the metals. Sure you should buy the model with an actual temperature sensor I guess to never have this problem, but then you have a PCB you cant source or fix in 2 years. I'd rather have a bimetallic strip.Also have a long screw driver to open this, you need like 8" to reach the screws.
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