Heaters

Why choose a Vornado heater?

This is Vornado's curated collection of the best space heaters for bedrooms, home offices, and whole room heating across every season. Every unit here is an electric space heater appliance, built for indoor use and UL-listed or ETL-certified, with tip-over protection, overheat protection, cool-touch exteriors, and automatic shutoff. Space heaters are linked to over 1,000 fires in the US each year, so keep any heater at least 3 feet from flammable objects. For safe use, plug each unit directly into an outlet rather than an extension cord, place it only on a level surface, and never leave the device unattended or running while sleeping. Unlike radiant heat models or ceramic heaters that create a single hot zone directly in front of the unit, Vornado's vortex circulation moves warm air wall-to-wall, while ceramic options heat quickly for medium-sized spaces. That whole-room approach helps prevent hot and cold pockets that many heaters leave behind. Safety features in space heaters include tip-over switches and overheat protection, and every model in this collection meets or exceeds those standards. Electric resistance designs use heating elements that convert electricity to heat efficiently.

Browse by room size and heating need to find the right fit: compact personal heaters for desks and nightstands, whole room vortex heaters for living rooms and basements, tower heaters for tight floor plans, and heat-plus-fan models that pull double duty year-round with a dedicated fan mode. Match power and coverage to the space, using a standard range of about 10 watts per square foot as a guide; most units operate at up to 1,500 watts. Compact options are especially useful for cold feet under a desk, and a portable heater should be easy to move from room to room with lightweight construction and cool-touch carry handles. For shoppers comparing heater types, oil filled radiators use sealed oil to deliver even, lasting warmth with a quieter surface profile, while Vornado focuses on faster whole-room air movement. On whole-room, tower, and combination models, an adjustable thermostat, multiple heat settings, and a lowest setting help manage temperature and conserve energy. A timer, programmable shutoff, eco mode, and smart features like a remote can make everyday use more convenient and help reduce energy waste. Vornado's MVH and VH240 models are among the quietest heaters tested, so quiet operation in a bedroom or nursery is not a trade-off. Every heater ships with Vornado's warranty and satisfaction guarantee, backed by decades of American airflow engineering.