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Vornado AVH10 Space Heater for Home, Fan Only Option, Digital Display with Adjustable Thermostat, Advanced Safety Features, Auto Climate Control, Whole Room Electric Heater for Indoors
Brand | Vornado |
Special Feature | Digital Display, Adjustable Temperature, Cool Touch Exterior, Tip-Over Protection, Overheat Protection, Low-Oxygen Safety Shutoff, Adjustable Temperature, Fast Heating, Programmable Thermostat See more |
Color | White |
Form Factor | Stand Alone |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
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About this item
- AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL — Intelligently senses how much heat and circulation is needed to maintain set temperature, and makes adjustments automatically so you don't have to.
- HEAT DIFFERENTLY — Gently heat all in the air in a small to medium-sized room through Vortex Heat Circulation without using intense heat, similar to how a forced air furnace works, just on a smaller scale.
- HEAT EFFICIENTLY — Equipped with 2 quiet heat settings and a fan only option to tailor heat output and energy consumption.
- HEAT SAFELY — Advanced safety features include a cool-touch exterior, tip-over protection, and an automatic safety shut-off system for worry-free use.
- SUPERIOR SUPPORT — Our standards are high, and so are your expectations. If our product doesn’t meet them, we’ll replace it, for up to 5 years. Products designed and supported in Andover, KS.
- Built to meet U. S. voltage requirements. Certified, safety-tested, and warrantied for use only in the U. S.
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From the brand

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Vornado was built from a truly original idea that comfort should be constant. Since 1945, that idea has been realized with beauty and uncompromised performance, allowing Vornado to deliver products that enhance efficiency and keep everyone in the room comfortable, all year long. This commitment is captured in three simple words: Experience. Perfect. Comfort.
Vornado’s worldwide reputation and unmatched service reside in Andover, Kansas.
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Our products are proudly designed and engineered in the United States of America. Vornado is located in the heart of the midwest in Andover, KS. Our products are meant to keep you comfortable and stand the test of time. With continuous innovations in our designs and strategies, we want to make sure our customers are satisfied with their products.
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How did we get our start?
In the early 1920’s, Ralph K. Odor started work on a new airplane design. By the 1930’s, his patented Power Vortex design influenced modern aviation. The Vornado Plane derived its name from “Vortex” and “Tornado”, based on its pioneering aerodynamics.
What makes our products unique?
Vornado was founded on the premise that comfort should be constant, bucking the trends of oscillation and utilitarian design. That still holds true today with a broad range of products that enhance efficiency and keep everyone comfortable all year long.
From the manufacturer

Vornado AVH10 Vortex Heater
The AVH10 is one of Vornado's next generation of Whole Room Heaters. The modern styling on the outside hints at an enhanced design within - including Auto Climate Control to automatically adjust and maintain a balanced room temperature. Using specially tuned airflow called 'Vortex Action', the AVH10 creates a twisting current of air that flows fast, warm and gentle - circulating the heat throughout the entire room using walls and ceilings as pathways.
Features
Beauty and brains.
Select your comfort using the LED screen and push button controls to set your desired room temperature, select between the 2 heat settings (plus a Fan Only option) to regulate the power consumption between Low and High.
Integrated carrying handle.
The AVH10 comes equipped with a conveniently-located integrated handle to provide easy portability.
Hidden cord storage.
For added convenience, the AVH10 features hidden cord storage to safely store excess cord on the bottom of heater.
Features
Heat all the air in the room.
A Vornado heater uses special airflow called Vortex Action to heat all the air in the room. The air flows fast, warm and gentle to create a heating experience unlike any other.
Intelligently consistent comfort.
The Vornado senses how much heat and circulation is needed to maintain your ideal temperature and makes adjustments automatically.
Cozy comfort with peace of mind.
Vornado heaters employ advanced safety features. The cabinet remains cool to the touch, even after hours of extended operation. And it automatically shuts off if excess heat is detected or if the unit is tipped over.

Heat the room you’re in, not the whole home.
A Vornado heater in the cool months will keep the room(s) you use most often feeling more comfortable — allowing you to turn down your whole home thermostat.
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Price | $19.14$19.14 | — no data | — no data | $139.99$139.99 |
Use | Personal | Whole Room | Whole Room | Whole Room |
Heat Regulation | NA | Adjustable Thermostat | Auto Climate Control | Auto Climate Control |
Timer | No | No | No | Yes, 1-12 hour |
Remote Control | No | No | No | Yes |
Digital Display | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Item Weight | 2.2 lbs. | 5.1 lbs. | 5.4 lbs. | 5.6 lbs. |
Item Dimensions | 7.7"H x 7.2"W x 6"D | 12"H x 11.7"W x 9.3"D | 12"H x 11.7"W x 9.3"D | 12"H x 11.7"W x 9.3"D |
Volts / Hertz | 120V / 60Hz | 120V / 60Hz | 120V / 60Hz | 120V / 60Hz |
Power Cord | 6 ft., 2-Pin Polarized | 6 ft., 2-Pin Polarized | 6 ft., 2-Pin Polarized | 6 ft., 2-Pin Polarized |
Product information
Brand | Vornado |
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Special Feature | Digital Display, Adjustable Temperature, Cool Touch Exterior, Tip-Over Protection, Overheat Protection, Low-Oxygen Safety Shutoff, Adjustable Temperature, Fast Heating, Programmable Thermostat |
Color | White |
Form Factor | Stand Alone |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
Product Dimensions | 11.7"D x 9.3"W x 12"H |
Recommended Uses For Product | Office, Home |
Mounting Type | Floor Mount, Wall Mount, Ceiling Mount |
Room Type | Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom, Home Office, Dining Room |
Heating Coverage | 256 sq ft |
Burner type | Radiant |
Fuel Type | Electric |
Number of Speeds | 2 |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Amperage | 12.5 Amps |
Cable Length | 6 Feet |
Min Temperature Setting | 60 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Max Temperature Setting | 90 Degrees Fahrenheit |
UPC | 043765009666 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00043765009666 |
Item Weight | 4.8 pounds |
Manufacturer | Vornado |
ASIN | B00SVIOFNG |
Item model number | AVH10 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #111,009 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #90 in Indoor Electric Space Heaters |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Care instructions | Hand Wipe Clean |
Assembly required | No |
Number of pieces | 1 |
Warranty Description | 5 year |
Batteries required | No |
Included Components | Owner's Guide, Space Heater |
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Product Description
The AVH10 is one of Vornado's next generation of Whole Room Heaters. The modern styling on the outside hints at an enhanced design within - including Auto Climate Control to automatically adjust and maintain a balanced room temperature. While the heat output is enough to keep everyone in the room comfortable, the AVH10's exterior remains cool to the touch. Using specially tuned airflow called "Vortex Action", the AVH10 creates a twisting current of air that flows fast, warm and gentle - circulating the heat throughout the entire room using walls and ceilings as pathways. Dial in your comfort using the LED screen and push button controls to select between the 2 heat settings (plus a Fan Only option) and to regulate the power consumption between Low and High. A Vornado heater in the cool months will keep the room(s) you use most often feeling more comfortable — allowing you to turn down your whole home thermostat.
From the Manufacturer
IMPORTANT INTERNATIONAL DISCLAIMER: This item is built to meet U.S. voltage requirements and may not function properly when used in conjunction with external devices that alter or convert voltage or frequency of electricity. Improper use or shipping the product outside the U.S. will void all warranties.
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power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Alternating Current | Electric | Electric | Corded Electric |
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Customers find the space heater effective, getting rooms up to temperature quickly and working well for small spaces. They appreciate its quiet operation, fantastic safety features that make it safe for kids and pets, and its compact design that fits seamlessly into rooms. The functionality and build quality receive mixed reviews - while some say it works extremely well and is very solid, others report it stops working after three months and isn't well-made. The value for money and automatic shut-off function also get mixed feedback, with some finding it worth the cost while others say it's not worth the money, and while the auto-shutoff feature is appreciated, some find it too sensitive.
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Customers appreciate the space heater's performance, noting that it heats the house effectively and reaches pleasant temperatures in the low seventies, while getting the whole space up to temperature quickly.
"...be the primary source of heat in a large room, but it is a great little space heater...." Read more
"...You can set the temperature really easy I never needed a manual start pressing the buttons, and it just keeps working I have now used this heater in..." Read more
"...We usually set them to 71 on high to keep our house cozy, and it’s still hundreds of dollars cheaper than gas...." Read more
"...It's heating rating is spot on, as measured with a plug-in energy meter (~750W for low and ~1,500W for high). It heats my room (approx. ~150 sq. ft.)..." Read more
Customers appreciate the space heater's quiet operation, noting that it remains remarkably quiet even at high speed, with one customer mentioning that it chugs along quietly in the background.
"...My first observation is that it is very quiet when operating which is a positive since it sits about 6 feet from the TV and my husband...." Read more
"...The space heater does not really make much sound at all...." Read more
"...The fans are super quiet and pump out a lot of heat...." Read more
"...But, it is significantly quieter than any other fan-driven space heater I've used. I measured it from about 3ft away at ~42 decibels...." Read more
Customers appreciate the space heater's compact size, noting it fits seamlessly into rooms and works well for small spaces, large bedrooms, and even 10x10 rooms.
"...Because of its compact size, it will be easy to store during summer months in a closet." Read more
"...Small unit makes a lot of heat ! I like that it has an automatic thermostat ! I did a lot of reseach on the Internet...." Read more
"...The reviews are accurate. It is small but mighty...." Read more
"...digital display adds a touch of modernity, and the compact design fits seamlessly into my room...." Read more
Customers appreciate the safety features of the space heater, noting it is not dangerous and has GFCI protection, with one customer mentioning it's particularly safe for pets.
"...We run them all the time. The fire protection feature is solid...." Read more
"...is good if the fan is no longer working properly, so the safety aspect is well implemented...." Read more
"...It’s efficient, safe, and oh-so-cozy. If you’re in the market for a heater that’s both smart and stylish, look no further...." Read more
"...The safety features are terrific. If you pick it up, it turns off. I like the temperature control feature...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the space heater's functionality, with some reporting it works extremely well and functions as a decent personal heater, while others mention it stopped working after three months of use.
"...easy I never needed a manual start pressing the buttons, and it just keeps working I have now used this heater in several homes consistently for a..." Read more
"...I haven’t had any issues with any of my 6 Vornado fans. Our power buttons work great. We run them all the time...." Read more
"...It does not turn back on until it is fully upright again.. THAT is a PROPER tip over protection feature...." Read more
"...A simple product, nicely designed and built. Works great for us!" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the space heater's value for money, with some finding it worth the cost while others consider it wasteful and expensive to run.
"...and heavier than other comparable space heaters, and of course costs a bit more. But so far it is worth it...." Read more
"...Overall great value for the price. My family is warm and happy." Read more
"...to turn it off when it first is on, and it flat out doubled our monthly electricity bill :..." Read more
"...Totally worth the price!" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the space heater's build quality, with some finding it very solid and high quality, while others report it is not made well and has untested faulty parts.
"...It is well made and sturdy (not easy to turn over)...." Read more
"...This unit has a very stable base. It is very difficult to knock over...." Read more
"...several homes consistently for a period of three years and never had a single malfunction...." Read more
"...A simple product, nicely designed and built. Works great for us!" Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the space heater's shut-off function: while some appreciate that it turns off automatically and works well, others report that it shuts off when tipped slightly or when bumped into.
"...It does have a safety shut off, so you do not need to worry about any safety issues...." Read more
"...to turn off I can just tip is slightly and the protective feature turns it off automatically. It's powerful, sleek and easy to use." Read more
"...It never shut off. That feature didn't seem to work at all. So much for relying on this secondary backup safety cutoff...." Read more
"...More heat if needed, less heat if less is needed and shuts off completely when no heat is needed...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025Style: AVH10 — Auto ClimatePattern Name: HeaterVerified PurchaseI purchased this heater for a husband who stays cold and after reading a positive review in a consumer magazine. My first observation is that it is very quiet when operating which is a positive since it sits about 6 feet from the TV and my husband. For a utilitarian heater, it has an attractive appearance, so I don't mind seeing it sit in my living room. It is well made and sturdy (not easy to turn over). The buttons on the top of the heater are understandable, so operation is easy (no long instructions to read). I don't think this heater could be the primary source of heat in a large room, but it is a great little space heater. Because of its compact size, it will be easy to store during summer months in a closet.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2022Style: AVH10 — Auto ClimatePattern Name: HeaterVerified PurchaseThe space heater is very easy to use right out of the box. It takes one minute to start using it after you open the package. It has a lot of interesting features, and yet it looks very simple. You can set the temperature really easy I never needed a manual start pressing the buttons, and it just keeps working I have now used this heater in several homes consistently for a period of three years and never had a single malfunction. I’m heavily dependent on this portable heater as it reduces my electricity bill substantially. It’s just not economical anymore to heat the entire home especially when you are confined to one location. nowadays with the working at home it becomes really important to make the home as comfortable as possible. You don’t want to be shivering while you do zoom meetings with your coworkers. I usually keep the door of the room open, and that would mean that cold air from the house may enter the room in the long run. This may work out better as otherwise, in a closed room the air can become too dry and by the time you wake up in the morning you could be dehydrated so I recommend you keep the door not completely shut. You need fresh air anyway and you would have kept the door open. Otherwise, if you did not have the heater..
The space heater does not really make much sound at all. It does have a fan setting, but I rarely use it as if you don’t need it in summer seasons the fan is just not powerful enough to cool a room. They’re a lot better portable fans that come in the same size. Space heater is very light, and you can move it from one room to another very easily. It does have a safety shut off, so you do not need to worry about any safety issues. Often just make sure that I know in flammables or papers nearby just in case. And when you leave the room or the house, I suggest that you shut the heater just in case especially if you live in an apartment.. due to closed spaces that could be a danger keeping the heater on in apartments.
This is a perfect gift to give a friend or family member in Christmas.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024Style: AVH10 — Auto ClimatePattern Name: HeaterVerified PurchaseThe media could not be loaded.
As gas prices have surged here in California, I bought 4 additional fans of this model with the thermostat for the other areas of our house - our master bedroom, living room, playroom, and front room. The fans are super quiet and pump out a lot of heat. We usually set them to 71 on high to keep our house cozy, and it’s still hundreds of dollars cheaper than gas.
I saw some poor reviews so I wanted to share my experience. I haven’t had any issues with any of my 6 Vornado fans. Our power buttons work great. We run them all the time. The fire protection feature is solid. And if you have little ones, check out the childproof version - they work well (ours don’t have a thermostat - you just set the heat on a scale of 1-6 or something like that). My only complaint is they aren’t WiFi enabled, but I don’t see a lot of heaters with that feature (at least in this price range), I’m guessing for safety reasons.
Overall great value for the price. My family is warm and happy.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2021Style: VH10 — Adjustable ThermostatPattern Name: HeaterVerified PurchaseI'm updating this review after having spoken with a manager. He understood my concerns, and offered a replacement with a model that uses the style of tip over protection our original unit has (in fact, its very like our original heater). I may take them up on this.
But since that conversation, I've looked at this heater more closely, and while my concern is still there, its not as urgent as it was.
This unit has a very stable base. It is very difficult to knock over. When we checked it out further, even though you can cause it to come back on once tipped over by pressing in the plunger button, there seems to be little heat. We need to test this out further.
In use, it heats the space well. We were in subfreezing temperatures, snow and ice, in our RV for a few days. We used this during the day, and pretty much saved the propane furnace for the night. (We did have the furnance on during the day, but it was never triggered by the thermostat as the Vornado kept things comfortable.) We didn't even need to run the Vornado at full power. We are talking about a 38ft class A and it was comfortable from front to back.
So I have to say, other than the tip over protection concern (a situation unlikely to gappen, but you don't want to be that 1 in a thousand), I am impressed with this unit.
Need to test the restrictive airflow/overheat feature a bit more. If that really is not working, I'm getting this replaced.
ORIGINAL REVIEW - tempered:
I have been a customer of Vornado, using a heater and fans, for 2 decades. I always felt I could trust the safety features of their units to protect me and my property against mishaps caused by space heaters, such as preventing a fire if the heater is tipped over.
But I question this design..
Vornado has changed the way the tip over cutoff function works.
Now there is a plunger button on the bottom that is pressed in when sitting on a surface. While that plunger-style button is pressed in, the unit will operate. When the unit is tipped over or picked up, there is no longer anything pushing on the plunger button from underneath, so it falls back down and all current us cut off. The unit stops working.
BUT:
If, WHILE THE UNIT IS LYING FACE DOWN after being tipped over, someone or something presses that plunger button back in, THE HEATER TURNS BACK ON forcing heated air against your carpet, floor, spilled papers, or other flammable material.
So what happens if a child or a pet tips this over, and manages to lodge something against the button that then keeps it pressed in, allowing the heater to continue pumping out heated air against whatever flammable it fell onto?
Why is this not designed to keep the heater turned off until it is returned to an upright position?
We have another, smaller, much cheaper no-name brand forced air space heater that has a plunger button on the bottom as well, which works the same way, BUT THIS little heater ALSO DISENGAGES the plunger button while tipped over. If you press it in while it is tipped over, nothing happens. It does not turn back on until it is fully upright again..
THAT is a PROPER tip over protection feature. I do not need to worry about our dog, or other mishap, circumventing the tip over protection feature.
When I contacted the Vornado company about this, the initial person I spoke with seemed entirely unconcerned about the possibility their tip over safety feature could be so easily circumvented. He considered it such a remote possibility as to be improbable, and told me this plunger button is working as intended. He also said that the restrictive airflow/overheating protection would kick in and shut off the unit if somehow my scenario occured.
How hot would things get before it shut off? He never told me. Would there be damage before it shut off? Would my carpet get scorched? My linolium discolored? What if the overheat feature failed?
So I tested that feature. When I placed a towel over the back of the unit to block its air intake, it continued to run, and very quickly there was a burning smell. It never shut off. That feature didn't seem to work at all. So much for relying on this secondary backup safety cutoff.
The cheap, little off-brand heater we bought to help get us through some very cold days, before this arrived, hands down wins in the safety department, and this Vornado (and I assume all modern Vornado heaters) falls prettumy far behind.
If a little, cheap no-name heater manufacturer could foresee that the plunger button would need to be COMPLETELY disabled unless upright, and implemented such a solution, then Vornado most DEFINITELY can do so too in order to ensure no accidents can occur.
BUT VORNADO CHOOSES NOT TO.
I will no longer be a customer until this changes.
Anyone who owns a Vornado heater with this feature, test this out for yourself, and then decide if it is worth the risk of damage or fire.
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- LeenaReviewed in Canada on January 21, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Quiet and effective
Style: VH10 — Adjustable ThermostatPattern Name: HeaterVerified PurchaseHave been using heater to warm our travel trailer when outside temperatures dip to 10’ C. This heater is very quiet and does not wake us during the night when it switches on and off. Keeps our trailer toasty.
- Lana WakesReviewed in Canada on November 29, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars The most amazing heater!
Style: AVH10 — Auto ClimatePattern Name: HeaterVerified PurchaseWe live in an older home, and our youngest child's room sits over an open porch while also being the furthest room from the furnace. This room can get uncomfortably cold in the winter, and become unbearable for an infant/small child who can't have heavy blankets to keep warm. Since I don't want my kid sleeping in my room until they're a teenager, I needed to find a space heater that was effective and exceptionally safe. The Vornado was highly rated across nearly every parenting website that I scoured for child-friendly heaters. The "vortex action" airflow is fantastic at evenly heating the WHOLE room, not just blasting intense hot air at the one spot its pointed. Pair this with the built in thermostat, and you never have to worry about the room becoming an unexpected spa-and-sauna in your home The safety features are what really drew me to this heater, and they have surpassed my expectations. If the heater tips even in the slightest, it turns off. We haven't had to use the overheat feature luckily, but I have no doubt that it would work quickly as well. Best of all, it's truly not hot to the touch at ALL. This was one of the biggest concerns as both our kids are young and curious so we knew it was going to get little hands on it at some point, regardless of how well supervised they were. It's incredibly quiet when it turns on; we can't tell through the monitor when it turns on and off, and it's never once disturbed our child and woken them. We love this heater so much that we are getting rid of other space heaters and replacing them all with this. Well worth the money for all the features, peace of mind and effectiveness. Save yourself the headache of buying the $20 box store special heater that breaks (or burns) after a few uses and invest in the Vornado. You absolutely won't regret it.
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Noe Casas RodriguezReviewed in Mexico on February 21, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Style: AVH10 — Auto ClimatePattern Name: HeaterVerified PurchaseMuy práctico para una habitación de chica a mediana. No calienta el espacio como lo haría otro tipo de calefactor, sino que templa el ambiente y lo mantiene muy confortable, el ruido que produce es muy mínimo y no molesta, además, no noté un incremento que fuera considerable en el consumo de electricidad. El mejor calentón eléctrico que he tenido sin duda.
- SabrinaReviewed in Canada on February 9, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Quietest and safest heater!
Style: AVH10 — Auto ClimatePattern Name: HeaterVerified PurchaseI WOULD ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND THIS HEATER! I rarely write reviews for products but this is the quietest and safest heater I have ever purchased. I have used quite a few different one for my new babies room. I have used multiple different types of heaters, all of which made the room too hot, or shut off and wouldn't turn back on once the room got to the desired temperature. They were all very loud and pushed out very hot air. This amazing little machine keeps the room at the EXACT SAME TEMPERATURE!! I did a lot of research cause I needed something that would have an automatic climate control so I didn't have to worry about my baby getting too hot or too cold. This heater with put out as much heat as needed to maintain the temperature you set it at. You can't hear it run it is so quiet and even if it is trying to heat the room quickly the air it pushes out is not hot. The heater stays mostly cool to the touch and has an auto shut off mode if the machine gets too hot (something covers it up) and if it tips over.
You will not regret purchasing this mighty machine!
- MARIA MORALESReviewed in Mexico on November 8, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars excelente producto.
Style: AVH10 — Auto ClimatePattern Name: HeaterVerified PurchaseExcelente producto.