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- Fast heat for whole room
- Remote control
- Digital thermostat
- Steady, quiet airflow
- Longer warranty than most
- Price
- Overly bright display
Good Housekeeping Research Institute editors recommend Vornado Vortex heaters for consistent heat and fast distribution over a large room. In addition to excellent safety features, this space heater provides a remote control, timer and digital thermostat (and you can set the exact room temperature you want). The fan on the Vornado Vortex Touchstone TVH500 space heater is judged relatively quiet, and the metal surface stays cool to the touch. However, user reviews are slightly below average -- the heater attracts some complaints about the unusually bright LCD display. In addition, some owners say the heater doesn't provide enough heat. On a positive note, the Vornado Vortex Touchstone TVH500 does have a five-year warranty, which is longer than most space heaters. We found better user reviews for the Lasko 754200 Ceramic Heater with Adjustable Thermostat (*Est. $25) , which gets high marks for its affordability and strong heat output.
We found the best comparison review of the Vornado Vortex Touchstone TVH500 at ConsumerReports.org, where it's ranked in relation to 12 other electric space heaters based on ratings for safety, temperature control, noise and ease of use. Amazon.com is a good source for user reviews, with nearly 60 owners weighing in on the Vornado heater.
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org editors compare the Vornado Vortex Touchstone TVH500 heater with four other electric fan-forced convection heaters plus heaters of other types, ranking all 12 based on ratings for safety, temperature control, noise and ease of use.
Review: Space Heaters, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Updated Oct. 2009
2. Amazon.com
The Vornado Vortex Touchstone TVH500 gets mixed reviews from about 60 owners. Most say it heats a whole room quietly and evenly, but some have problems with the unusually bright LCD display. There are others who are unhappy with the heat output.
Review: Vornado EH1-0032-28 TouchStone 500 Vortex Full-Room Electric Heater, Contributors to Amazon.com
3. Epinions.com
Only a few owners review the Vornado Vortex Touchstone TVH500 heater here, but the reviews are fairly detailed and confirm that the heater's surface stays cool and that all parts of a room stay warm. Owners say the heater is quiet, but the thermostat is off by two to four degrees.
Review: Vornado TouchStone TVH500 Electric Compact Heater, Contributors to Epinions.com
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