Does the auto climate mode save energy?

Vornado says it maintains the set temperature with fewer hot-cold cycles, which can use less energy than running a heater at full blast. Actual savings depend on room size, insulation and how you set it.

Is it loud enough to disturb sleep?

The fan is audible, and several owners mention it. On lower settings it is quieter, but light sleepers may prefer a radiant or oil-filled heater.

What safety features does it have?

It has a cool-touch case and overheat protection that shuts the heater off if it gets too hot. It is backed by a 5-year warranty.

Can it heat a large room?

It is a 1,500-watt heater, so it suits a bedroom, office or small living area. In a large open room the vortex airflow helps, but it will not replace central heating.

What do buyers say about the Vornado AVH2 Plus Whole Room Vortex Space Heater?

Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings.

Vornado AVH2 Plus Whole Room Vortex Space Heater

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$147.92at WalmartChecked Nov 8

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Vornado AVH2 Plus Whole Room Vortex Space Heater

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Last seen at $147.92 at Walmart on Nov 8.

Our take on the Vornado AVH2 Plus Whole Room Vortex Space Heater

The Vornado AVH2 Plus is a 1,500-watt electric space heater that uses Vornado's vortex air circulation to push warm air across the whole room rather than just at your feet. It adds electronic auto-climate control, a digital display, push-button controls and a timer, plus a cool-touch case and overheat protection. It suits people heating a bedroom, office or living area who want even warmth and set-and-forget operation. Against basic ceramic and oil-filled heaters it offers more even distribution and finer control, but it is noisier than radiant or oil-filled units and the fan-driven heat is not silent.

Best forBedrooms and home officesWhole-room even heatingSet-and-forget auto climate controlBuyers who want a long warranty

Pros

Vortex fan spreads heat across the room, not just in one spot
Auto climate mode holds a set temperature without hot-cold swings
Digital display, push-button controls and timer are easy to set
Cool-touch case and overheat protection
5-year warranty is longer than most space heaters

Cons

Fan noise is noticeable, especially at higher settings
Takes a moment to warm a cold room compared with radiant heaters
Plastic case and controls feel ordinary for the brand
No remote control

Vornado AVH2 Plus Whole Room Vortex Space Heater prices at every store

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What reviewers say

4.1 / 531 ratings

Owners rate it around 4.1 out of 5 and generally like the even heat and auto climate mode. Complaints center on fan noise and the time it takes to heat a cold room.

What people mention

AirflowPraisedOwners say the vortex fan spreads warmth through the room instead of only near the unit.
Auto climatePraisedThe auto mode is described as holding a steady temperature without cycling hot and cold.
NoiseCriticisedReviewers find the fan audible, more so on higher settings.
Warm-upMixedSome say it takes a while to bring a cold room up to temperature.
BuildMixedA few owners find the plastic case and controls less solid than expected.

About the Vornado AVH2 Plus Whole Room Vortex Space Heater

The Vornado AVH2 Plus is an electric space heater that uses Vornado's vortex technology to circulate warm air throughout the room. This creates a uniform temperature across the space.

Electronic auto climate control maintains the set temperature, which avoids hot and cold cycles and uses less energy. Push-button controls, a timer and a digital screen give access to all of the heater's functions.

The case stays cool to the touch, and the heater has overheat protection. It comes with a 5-year warranty.

Color: Black
Size: 12"
Heating type: Electric, whole room vortex circulation
Temperature control: Electronic auto climate control
Controls: Push buttons, timer, digital screen
Safety: Cool-touch case, overheat protection
Warranty: 5 years

Specifications

color: BlackSource
size: 12"Source

Questions and answers

How does the AVH2 Plus differ from a basic ceramic heater?: It uses Vornado's vortex fan to circulate warm air through the room and adds electronic auto-climate control, a digital display and a timer. Basic ceramic heaters mostly warm the area right in front of them.
Does the auto climate mode save energy?: Vornado says it maintains the set temperature with fewer hot-cold cycles, which can use less energy than running a heater at full blast. Actual savings depend on room size, insulation and how you set it.
Is it loud enough to disturb sleep?: The fan is audible, and several owners mention it. On lower settings it is quieter, but light sleepers may prefer a radiant or oil-filled heater.
What safety features does it have?: It has a cool-touch case and overheat protection that shuts the heater off if it gets too hot. It is backed by a 5-year warranty.
Can it heat a large room?: It is a 1,500-watt heater, so it suits a bedroom, office or small living area. In a large open room the vortex airflow helps, but it will not replace central heating.
Where is the Vornado AVH2 Plus Whole Room Vortex Space Heater cheapest?: At Walmart, for $147.92, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Vornado AVH2 Plus Whole Room Vortex Space Heater?: Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings.