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Vornado iControl
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Price range:
$116.13 - $149.99
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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
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.
By from
 
2.0
Disappointed
12/31/2012
Pros
Safe
Cons
Cannot Heat Small Room
Low Heat Output
Too Loud For Sleeping
Best Uses
Comment:
I am disappointed as I had high hopes with all of the promises on the written product information. I will be returning the heater to Bed Bath Beyond after one day's use for the following reasons. The heater is weak and could not heat a small bedroom area to 65F degrees in five hours. The fan is fairly quiet but is too loud for sleeping even with earplugs.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
 
2.0
Think twice!!
12/6/2012
Pros
Heats the Whole Room
Quiet
Safe
Works Well To Heat
Cons
Remote Control Is Lousy
Best Uses
Comment:
I ordered two of these room heaters. Both remotes would not work, so I called the factory. They sent 2 new batteries, now 1 remote works and 1 does not. Also the battery cover is very flimsy, and the catch has bent from taking it off and now wont stay on, thus the battery wont stay in. Do not get the remotes. The heater itself is a pain to use with the round dial. If it is set on the floor and you tip it, the power goes out.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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