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Vornado iControl
 
Price range:
$109.12 - $139.95
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Type: Smaller room heaters
About - Vornado iControl

The Vornado iControl is part of the space heater test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, space heater models like the iControl are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Output (watts):
Output is based on the manufacturer's stated wattage rating which was verified during testing.

Room heating:
The effectiveness of a heater to heat a standard-sized room, such as a family room, in 15 minutes.

Spot heating:
The effectiveness of a heater to directly heat an individual sitting in a room in 15 minutes.
Features & Specs - Vornado iControl
info Weight (lbs.) 5
info Tip-over safety switch Yes
info Fan Yes
info Remote control Yes
info Oscillating No
info Warranty 5
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User Reviews - Vornado iControl
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1.0
Have 8 Vornado's. Don't waste your money
3/1/2013
Pros
Good Heat
Heats the Whole Room
Quiet
Strong Fan
Cons
Fails Prematurely
Best Uses
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living Room
Workshop
Comment:
These heaters last a season or two and thats it. I own the plastic models and also the metal model. I thought steeping up to the metal model would get me something that would last but I was wrong. While they work they are the best, but what seems to happen is the thermostat unit fails and then it just blows cold air. If there was some way to bypass the thermostat then it would work. I am willing to spend big money on a space heater that works, but the cheapies are all junk. Same thing with Holmes. Don't waste your money. Try to find quality.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
 
3.0
Had to replace fan motor 2 times
2/8/2013
Pros
Energy Efficient
Heats the Whole Room
Quiet
Safe
Cons
Unreliable Fan Parts
Best Uses
Bedroom
Comment:
great unit, but fan tends to fail prematurely
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
 
1.0
Pricey lasted two years
1/21/2013
Pros
Heats the Whole Room
Cons
Best Uses
Bedroom
Comment:
Fan motor went out a little to soon for the price.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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