How Does Auto Climate Control Work On Vornado Heaters?

Vornado heaters offer a completely unique way to maintain room comfort with an advanced control technology called Auto Climate Control. In order to understand how Auto Climate Control is unique, first, we need to look at how typical heaters attempt to control room temperature.

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No Control Whatsoever
When you buy an entry-level heater, there's a decent chance that it has no thermostat on board, which means it has no way to automatically regulate its temperature output. With these units, you set your desired heat setting, and the unit will run non-stop at that setting, regardless of the room temperature. This is the simplest form of heat control, and in actuality, offers no automatic control of your room temperature.

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Hot Or Cold - The Thermostat

Some heaters are equipped with a Thermostat. Much like a Thermostat in your central heating and air system, a heater's Thermostat will monitor for certain temperature conditions, and then automatically turn itself on or off in an attempt to keep a balanced temperature. As you can imagine, when the heater turns off, absolutely no heat is being created until the room cools off to a certain point. This creates hot and cool cycles. The temperature variations thermostats allow for (in order to decide when to turn on and off) varies by manufacturer, but often is several degrees. 

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A Smarter Way - The Thermistor

Vornado's Auto Climate Control uses a control technology called aThermistor to more intelligently regulate the heater's settings. Instead of just telling the heater to turn the heating element on or off athermistor can tell the heating system to produce more or less heat. This is  superior to "on and off" operation because just the right amount of heat is being created to keep room conditions as desired - no more, and no less. But, this is only part of Auto Climate Control's magic. A Vornado will also intelligently adjust it's fan speed up or down, so that the unit is not only controlling heat output, but heat circulation as well. The combination of the two factors makes Auto Climate Control a uniquely effective option for winter comfort.

If you want to know which Vornado heaters feature Auto Climate Control, just hit the "compare" tab near the top of the Whole Room Heaters page of our site. Check the boxes next to the models you are considering, and if it says Thermistor on the results window, then you know that heater has this great feature.

Do you have other questions about Vornado Heaters or Auto Climate Control? Call us at 1-800-234-0604 between 7AM-6PM Central Time, weekdays, and a friendly Vornado customer service agent can provide you the answers.

Vornado Whole Room Heaters - What really makes a Vornado Heater superior to other "space heaters?"

Ever wonder how a Vornado can heat the room so effectively, yet avoid the scalding hot suface temperatures that many space heaters create? What makes a Vornado Whole Room Heater different, and more effective, than your typical "space heater?"

Vornado - Now in Target Stores Nationwide

Vornado is proud to release two classic American-built circulators - available exclusively in Target stores nationwide. The mighty 510 three-speed circulator moves air a full 65 feet. The larger 610 moves air 70 feet and features a powerful, yet quiet three speed motor. Both efficiently circulate all of the air in the room, and are backed by Vornado’s rock-solid 5 year warranty.

If you're a fan of Target- be sure to stop in and pick up one of these fans!

It's Vornado Fan Season - Get The Most Out Of Your Vornado - Tip 1

With spring in full bloom, it is officially Vornado fan season. Over the next few days, I'll offer up some tips on how to maximize the performance of your Vornado circulator.

Placement:
Unlike typical fans, your circulator is not intended to blow air directly at you- instead it circulates all of the air in the room. To get the maximum effect out of your Vornado, place it in a corner or perimeter location in the room, facing towards the opposite wall or corner. If possible, avoid large obstacles, such as furniture, that could interrupt the airstream.


Also, be sure that the rear of the Vornado is free from obstructions (curtains, furniture) that may block the air as it is pulled into the circulator. The signature Vortex Action airflow will travel across the room, and flow along the walls and ceilings – ensuring that the entire room is circulated. Because hot air rises, the coolest air is typically near the floor – so placing your Vornado on or near the floor is recommended to quickly establish a balanced room temperature.

Save Energy & Money This Summer With Vornado

How A Vornado Creates Whole Room Circulation from Vornado on Vimeo.

A Vornado Air Circulator functions differently from other fans. While a typical fan only circulates the area directly in front of it, a Vornado circulates all of the air in the room using an airflow phenomenon called "Vortex Action"

Learn about how a Vornado works differently, and how it can save you big money this summer.

The Brown Box Price Rocks - 733 @ $44.99

The Brown Box Price Rocks- Full size 733's in Brown Boxes- $44.99 While Supplies Last.

The 733 Full Size Circulator features a 3 speed motor, multi-position base, removable grill, 5 year warranty, and Vornado's signature Vortex Action. Due to slightly damaged original boxes, these brand new circulators have been re-packed in brown boxes and will not be sold in stores. Available at the Vornado website for $44.99, the brown box really does rock.

I will warn you - these are moving very fast! We've already gone through about 1/4 of our inventory in the first few hours of this promo!

Energy Efficient Heaters - How A Vornado Pays For Itself In One Season

Here's a few excerpts from our Winter Energy Savings page describing how energy efficient heaters can save you bucks.

Fact 1. Local Heat = Lower Heating Costs

“Be sure to turn the lights off when you leave the room!” We heard it from our parents, and we say it to our own children. It’s simple to understand that leaving the lights on in an unattended room wastes energy... but what about your heating? Many homes rely on a central heater that attempts to keep the whole house at one temperature. With a Vornado heater, you can heat only the rooms you are in to perfection and back off the heat for the rest of the home. Vornado’s powerful circulator propels heat throughout your space similar to how a central heater’s air duct delivers warmth to each room.

Fact 2. The Whole Room Difference

Heating the room you’re in can save you serious money- but any old heater won’t do it. Vornado’s Whole Room Heaters are engineered to heat entire rooms using effective air
circulation called “Vortex Action.” While all heaters create heat, ordinary heaters only heat the space immediately around them because they do not adequately move the heat throughout
the room. Vornado heaters feature powerful circulators that distribute the heat throughout the space. Upgrade from a “space” heater to a whole room heater and you’ll see what a difference Vornado Vortex Heating heating makes.

Fact 3. Smart Heat Control = Smart Energy Usage

Vornado heaters use “smart” control technology to regulate room temperature to precise levels. Heaters such as the VH2 and TVH500 use an on-board thermostat to tell the unit when to turn on and off based on user-selected temperature settings. The AVH2, DVTH, iControl and TVH600 go one step farther. Instead of cycling the system on and off, the system regulates the heat output and fan speed, keeping the space heated to a comfortable, even temperature. Smarter heat control equates to smarter use of energy and no other line of heaters offers the level of heating control that Vornado provides.

So How Much Can I Really Save?
Here- let me tell you... clue- it involves three digits.

Personal Heater By Vornado - Meet The Newest Vornado Heater

For the first time ever - Vornado is taking heaters personally- literally.

Dubbed the "VH101" - This little heater represents the first time Vornado has taken it's signature Vortex "Whole Room" heater design, and downsized it for personal use.

Boasting deep pitch blades and the Vornado AirTensity grill- the Personal Heater circulates air around your personal space in similar fashion to how Vornado Whole Room heaters distribute heat throughout an entire room.


The personal heater is Vornado's response to frequent consumer requests for a pint sized winter performer. Standing only 7" tall, the Vornado VH101 Personal Heater fits nearly anywhere- perfect for use in the office. Sleek styling makes it a welcome addition to any desktop or bedside table.

The VH101 features 2 heat settings- high cranks out 750 Watts, and 375 on low - giving you control of your heat and allowing you to avoid annoying circuit overloads.

The VH101 Personal Heater is now available on Vornado's website.