How much area does the VH203 heat?

It is a personal heater, so it warms the space right around it, such as a desk or chair, not a whole room. Keep it within a few feet of where you sit.

Does it have a thermostat?

No. It has only low and high heat settings, so you turn it on and off yourself rather than setting a target temperature.

Can I use it on a shared office circuit?

On high it draws 6 amps at 750 watts, and on low 3 amps at 375 watts. That is modest for a heater, but check what else shares the circuit.

Is it safe to leave near a desk?

It has tip-over and heat-overload protection and a cool-touch cabinet. Vornado still advises keeping it clear of paper and fabrics and not leaving it unattended for long periods.

Owners generally find the fan quiet for a heater, though it is audible on high. On low it is easy to talk over.

The heater itself with its built-in fan and cord. No remote, thermostat or extra accessories are included.

What do buyers say about the Vornado VH203 Electric Personal Space Heater?

Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 79 ratings.

Vornado VH203 Electric Personal Space Heater

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$49.00at WalmartChecked Nov 8

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Vornado VH203 Electric Personal Space Heater

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Last seen at $49.00 at Walmart on Nov 8.

Our take on the Vornado VH203 Electric Personal Space Heater

The Vornado VH203 is a small personal electric heater meant for a desk, tabletop or the floor under a desk. Its deep-pitch fan pushes warm air in a focused stream rather than heating a whole room, and the cool-touch cabinet plus tip-over and heat-overload protection make it safer to keep close by. It runs at 750 watts on high and 375 on low, so it draws less power than full-size space heaters and won't trip a shared office circuit as easily. Owners like the compact footprint and the quiet fan; the main trade-off is that it only warms the person in front of it, not the room.

Best forDesk and home-office workers who want warmth at their seatRenters or students heating one small spotPeople who want a low-wattage heater on a shared circuitAnyone who wants a quiet, compact unit for a tabletop

Pros

Focused airflow warms the person in front of it quickly
Quiet fan for its size
Compact and light enough to move between rooms
Cool-touch cabinet and tip-over protection
Two heat settings at 750 and 375 watts

Cons

Heats a personal zone, not a whole room
No thermostat or adjustable temperature
No oscillation or timer
Small size means it must sit close to the user

Vornado VH203 Electric Personal Space Heater prices at every store

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$49.00+ $5.99 shippingChecked Nov 8
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What reviewers say

4.3 / 579 ratings

Owners rate the VH203 well, mostly for its compact size, quiet operation and the way its fan directs warmth right at them. Complaints center on its limited reach and the lack of temperature control.

What people mention

Heat outputPraisedOwners say it warms the person in front of it fast for such a small unit.
NoisePraisedReviewers call the fan quiet enough to keep on a desk during work.
CoverageCriticisedSeveral note it only heats a small personal zone, not a room.
ControlsMixedThe two heat settings are simple, but there is no thermostat or timer.
BuildPraisedOwners describe the cabinet as sturdy and cool to the touch.

About the Vornado VH203 Electric Personal Space Heater

The Vornado VH203 is an electric personal space heater. It is designed to circulate heat around your personal space, such as on a desktop or tabletop or under a desk.

A quiet fan with deep pitch blades blows heated air around you. Two heat settings, low and high, let you choose the heating level and change how much energy it uses.

Safety features include tip-over and heat overload protection and a cool-touch cabinet.

Color: Beige
Heat settings: Low and High
High heat power: 750 watts, 6 amps
Low heat power: 375 watts, 3 amps
Exit air temperature: 120 on high, 93 on low
Frequency: 60 Hz
Dimensions: 7.85 x 7.82 x 7.05 in (depth x width x height)
Weight: 2.12 lbs
Safety: Tip-over protection, heat overload protection, cool-touch cabinet

Specifications

color: BeigeSource
size: 7.85 X 7.82 X 7.05Source
Heat Settings: Low/HighSource
High Heat Watts: 750Source
Low Heat Watts

Questions and answers

How much area does the VH203 heat?: It is a personal heater, so it warms the space right around it, such as a desk or chair, not a whole room. Keep it within a few feet of where you sit.
Does it have a thermostat?: No. It has only low and high heat settings, so you turn it on and off yourself rather than setting a target temperature.
Can I use it on a shared office circuit?: On high it draws 6 amps at 750 watts, and on low 3 amps at 375 watts. That is modest for a heater, but check what else shares the circuit.
Is it safe to leave near a desk?: It has tip-over and heat-overload protection and a cool-touch cabinet. Vornado still advises keeping it clear of paper and fabrics and not leaving it unattended for long periods.
How loud is it?: Owners generally find the fan quiet for a heater, though it is audible on high. On low it is easy to talk over.
What is in the box?: The heater itself with its built-in fan and cord. No remote, thermostat or extra accessories are included.
Where is the Vornado VH203 Electric Personal Space Heater cheapest?: At Walmart, for $49.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Vornado VH203 Electric Personal Space Heater?: Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 79 ratings.