How is the VMHi500 different from Vornado's smaller heaters?

It uses a steel cabinet, dual LED displays, a remote and auto-climate control, and its Vortex fan is built to move heat through a whole room rather than a small zone.

Does it have a thermostat?

Yes. Auto-climate control lets you set a target temperature and the heater cycles to hold it.

Is it safe around kids and pets?

The cabinet is cool-touch and the metal inlet grille keeps fingers and dust away from the fan, alongside the heater's other safety features.

Can I control it from across the room?

Yes. It ships with a remote, and the two LED displays are meant to be readable from across a room.

The heater and its remote control; the cord stores discreetly in the cabinet.

Is it loud enough to disturb sleep?

The fan is audible. Light sleepers may prefer a lower setting or a radiant heater for the bedroom.

What do buyers say about the Vornado VMHi500 Whole Room Metal Space Heater?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 37 ratings.

Vornado VMHi500 Whole Room Metal Space Heater

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$157.37at WalmartChecked Nov 8

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Vornado VMHi500 Whole Room Metal Space Heater

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Last seen at $157.37 at Walmart on Nov 8.

Our take on the Vornado VMHi500 Whole Room Metal Space Heater

The Vornado VMHi500 is a whole-room space heater in a powder-coated gloss steel cabinet with two LED displays, a remote, and discreet cord storage. Its Vortex circulation fan pushes heated air across the room rather than only warming the spot in front of it. Auto-climate control holds a set temperature, and a metal inlet grille plus other safety features guard fingers and dust. It suits people who want a sturdier, better-looking heater for a living room or bedroom and will pay more for build and airflow than a basic ceramic box heater offers.

Best forLiving rooms and open bedrooms that need even heatBuyers who want a metal cabinet over plasticHouseholds that want a remote and set-temperature control

Pros

Vortex fan circulates heat through the whole room
Steel cabinet with gloss powder coat feels sturdier than plastic heaters
Two LED displays readable from across the room
Auto-climate control holds a target temperature
Remote control and discreet cord storage
Metal inlet grille keeps dust and fingers out

Cons

Costs more than basic ceramic and fan heaters
Fan noise is audible, as on most forced-air heaters
Heavier than compact portable heaters
No smart-home app or voice control

Vornado VMHi500 Whole Room Metal Space Heater prices at every store

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What reviewers say

4.6 / 537 ratings

Owners rate it highly, praising the even room-wide heat, the solid metal build and the easy controls. Complaints center on fan noise and the higher outlay versus simpler heaters.

What people mention

Heat distributionPraisedOwners say the Vortex fan spreads warmth across the room instead of only close by.
Build qualityPraisedThe steel cabinet and gloss finish feel more solid than typical plastic heaters.
NoiseCriticisedSome owners find the fan audible enough to notice in a quiet room.
ControlsPraisedThe dual displays, remote and auto-climate setting are described as easy to use.
ValueMixedOwners like the performance but note it costs more than basic heaters.

About the Vornado VMHi500 Whole Room Metal Space Heater

The Vornado VMHi500 is a portable space heater with a powder-coated gloss metal cabinet. The cabinet stays cool to the touch. It uses Vornado's Vortex Whole-Room Heat Circulation to move heat around the room.

Two LED displays can be read from across the room, and a remote control is included. Auto-climate control manages the heat. The cord stores out of sight in the unit.

A metal inlet grille keeps dust and fingers out. The heater also has other safety features.

Type: Portable whole-room space heater
Cabinet: Powder-coated gloss metal, cool to the touch
Heat circulation: Vortex Whole-Room Heat Circulation
Controls: Remote control, auto-climate control
Display: Two LED displays
Cord: Discreet cord storage
Safety: Metal inlet grille and other safety features
Color: Multicolor

Specifications

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Questions and answers

How is the VMHi500 different from Vornado's smaller heaters?: It uses a steel cabinet, dual LED displays, a remote and auto-climate control, and its Vortex fan is built to move heat through a whole room rather than a small zone.
Does it have a thermostat?: Yes. Auto-climate control lets you set a target temperature and the heater cycles to hold it.
Is it safe around kids and pets?: The cabinet is cool-touch and the metal inlet grille keeps fingers and dust away from the fan, alongside the heater's other safety features.
Can I control it from across the room?: Yes. It ships with a remote, and the two LED displays are meant to be readable from across a room.
What is in the box?: The heater and its remote control; the cord stores discreetly in the cabinet.
Is it loud enough to disturb sleep?: The fan is audible. Light sleepers may prefer a lower setting or a radiant heater for the bedroom.
Where is the Vornado VMHi500 Whole Room Metal Space Heater cheapest?: At Walmart, for $157.37, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Vornado VMHi500 Whole Room Metal Space Heater?: Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 37 ratings.