Introduction

The Vornado MVH Whole Room Heater is designed to provide efficient and comfortable heating for any space. Utilizing Vornado’s signature Vortex technology, this heater circulates warm air evenly throughout the room, eliminating cold spots and ensuring consistent warmth. With adjustable heat settings and a thermostatic control knob, users can easily customize their comfort level. Additionally, the MVH features advanced safety features, including a cool-touch exterior and tip-over protection. Priced at approximately $69.99, it is an excellent choice for effective home heating.

Specifications 

• Advanced V-Flow Technology for whole-room circulation
• High and Low Heat Settings for customizable warmth
• Auto Shut-Off in case of tip-over or if the unit overheats
• Adjustable Thermostat for precise temperature control
• Durable and Compact Design with a sleek aesthetic
• Cool-Touch Exterior to ensure safety and ease of use
• ETL Certified for safety and compliance with industry standards

Description

The Vornado MVH Whole Room Heater is engineered with Vornado's proprietary V-Flow Technology, which ensures that warm air is circulated throughout the room, eliminating cold spots and providing consistent warmth. The heater features high and low heat settings, allowing users to adjust the temperature according to their comfort level. The adjustable thermostat further enhances this functionality by providing precise control over the room's temperature.

The unit is designed with safety in mind, featuring an auto shut-off mechanism that activates if the heater tips over or overheats. The cool-touch exterior adds an extra layer of safety, making it safe to handle even when in operation. Its compact and durable design makes it a versatile addition to any room.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. BEFORE USING THIS HEATER

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This owner’s guide and any additional inserts are considered part of the product. They contain important information about safety, use and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarize yourself with all operating and safety instructions. Please keep all documents for future reference and pass these documents on, together with the product, to any future owner.

See https://www.vornado.com to view, download and print the most current version of this owner’s guide.

INTENDED USE
This product is intended to heat and circulate the air in indoor living spaces only. This product is intended for floor use only. This product is not intended for commercial or industrial use. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas, and similar damp locations. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage or injury due to unauthorized use or product modification. Failure to follow these directions will void the product warranty.

WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons, and hyperthermia, including the following:
WARNING: Risk to Children and Impaired Persons

Extreme caution is required during the installation, operation, cleaning and maintenance of this product by or around children 12 years of age and younger and anyone with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance, its parts and packaging material.

WARNING: Risk for Heat Stroke (Hyperthermia)

• Hyperthermia can result in death. Symptoms of hyperthermia include high body temperature, headache, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, dizziness, fainting, and rapid pulse. If you begin to experience symptoms related to hyperthermia, turn off the heater and seek medical attention.
• To avoid excessive room temperatures which can cause hyperthermia: DO NOT leave product running unattended in a confined space around infants, or individuals with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.

INSTALLATION WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, observe the following:

• A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.
• Do not use this heater in an RV, boat or during any application where battery power is converted to AC power.
• Place this product at least 3 feet away on all sides from electrical outlets, furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, curtains and other objects that may cause or catch on fire. Do not place the heater near a bed because objects such as pillows or blankets can fall off the bed and be ignited by the heater.
• To prevent a possible fire, do not place the heater on soft surfaces, like a bed, where air intakes or exhaust can be blocked in any manner.
• No part of this product (the appliance, power cord, plug, packaging, etc.) should be placed near furnaces, fireplaces, stoves or other high temperature heat sources.
• Do not use on an uneven or unstable surface.
• Do not use this product on an elevated surface such as a shelf or desktop. Use only while placed on the floor. Operate only in the upright position.
• This appliance, power supply, power cord and plug cannot come into contact with water. Do not use this product on wet surfaces. Do not use this product in a bathtub or shower or position where it may fall into a bathtub, shower, laundry, swimming pool or other water container. Do not use in a window, outdoors, or exposed to weather or elements.
• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over. The cord should not hang over edges of counters or be placed where it can be crimped or closed in doors. Place appliance near an easily accessible outlet so the product can be unplugged quickly during an emergency.
• Do not modify the product with any aftermarket accessory.

SAFE USE WARNING
To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons, observe the following:

• Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
• Extreme caution is required at all times a heater is in operation. Always unplug heater when not in use. Vornado does not recommend unattended and unsupervised use of this heater.
• This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles when moving this heater.
• Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip).
• Do not use this heater on a surge-protected unit or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupted (GFCI) outlet.
• Before plugging power cord into electrical outlet, be sure that all electrical information on the rating label, including voltage, is compatible with your outlet’s power supply.
• To reduce likelihood of circuit overload, fire and electric shock, do not operate with a solid state speed device, such as a dimmer control switch. Do not use this heater with a timer designed to automatically turn the unit on or off, as this may accidentally disable the heater’s thermal cutout safety feature.
• Use of this appliance on the same electrical circuit as another high energy use product, such as a vacuum cleaner, blender, variable speed fan or circular saw is not advised.
• Risk of fire. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard heater, or return to a Vornado authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
• Do not sit or stand on product.
• Never use the cord as a handle or otherwise yank, strain or stretch the power cord.
• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.
• Check your heater cord and plug connections. A loose fitting outlet can cause the plug to overheat or cause a fire. Be sure plug fits tight in the outlet. Check frequently during use to make sure plug and outlet are not hot. If so, discontinue using heater and have outlet replaced by a qualified electrician.
• Never ignore the signs of an electrical problem, such as: warm outlet coverplates, sparks when plugging in or operating, lights flickering/dimming during operation. Immediately turn off and unplug the appliance if any such problems are noticed. Contact a qualified electrician to investigate possible causes before operating the appliance again.
• Note: Heaters draw more current than small appliances, overheating of the outlet may occur even if it has not occurred with the other appliances.
• Before moving, repositioning, servicing, cleaning and when not in use, use the product controls to turn off the power and then unplug. To disconnect from outlet, grasp and pull only the plug. Also, power off and unplug if the product will be left unattended for an extended period of time or during electrical storms.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
• If your heater suddenly stops working:
  • This heater is equipped with a thermal cutout safety feature designed to automatically shut off when overheating is detected. See the “RESET HEATER” instructions in this guide to determine how to check and reset the heater.
  • If the heater and other electrical products suddenly stop working at the same time, your home circuit breaker or fuse may have tripped due to an overload of power. Consider only running your heater on the “low” setting, only running one heater at once and unplugging all other electrical products while running the heater, and/or hiring an electrician to install an additional circuit to your home’s electrical system.

SERVICING WARNING
To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons, observe the following:

• Clean your product regularly, only as is instructed in this manual. Prior to cleaning, turn off the power on your product and unplug. Do not use gasoline, thinners, solvents, ammonias or other chemicals for cleaning. Refer to the CLEANING instructions provided.
• Do not open appliance housing while product is plugged in. To avoid risk of shock, all service and/or repairs must be done by a Vornado Authorized Service Center.

SAFETY FEATURES

1. COOL-TOUCH CASE
   Safe to touch, even on high heat setting.
2. AUTOMATIC SAFETY SHUT-OFF SYSTEM
   If airflow becomes blocked, power to heater is shut off to prevent overheating.
3. FINGER-FRIENDLY DESIGN
   Resists curious fingers.
4. AUTOMATIC TIP-OVER PROTECTION
   If tipped more than 10 degrees in any direction, power is cut to heater.

TIP-OVER: If heater tips over, safety shut-off system cuts power to heater. Position heater back in upright position and power is restored.

Vornado MVH Whole Room Heater CONTROLS

1. THERMOSTAT
2. POWER
   On (I)
   Off (O)
3. MODE
   High Heat (III) 1500 watts,
   Medium Heat (II) 1125 watts
   or Low Heat (I) 750 watts.

HOW TO USE

Before use, check the appliance for visible damage. DO NOT USE THIS HEATER if there is evidence of damage.

1. Use integrated handle on back of heater for lifting and carrying.
2. Position the heater so airflow is not obstructed.
3. Plug power cord into standard grounded wall outlet.

4. Press Power button and select Mode. Red light on front of heater illuminates to indicate the heater is On. Next, set thermostat to highest setting by turning clockwise. When room reaches desired comfort level, turn thermostat slowly counterclockwise until heat cycles off.

   

Setup Guide

To set up the Vornado MVH Whole Room Heater, follow these steps:

1. Place the heater on a level surface, away from flammable materials and children.
2. Plug the heater into a grounded electrical outlet.
3. Turn on the heater and select your desired heat setting using the control panel.
4. Adjust the thermostat to your preferred temperature.
5. Allow the heater to circulate warm air throughout the room.

CLEANING

Because your heater moves a substantial amount of air, it will need regular cleaning. Cleaning the outside of the heater is recommended on a weekly basis. If service is required, return your heater to Vornado. See WARRANTY for instructions.

1. Unplug heater before cleaning.
2. Use brush attachment on household vacuum cleaner to vacuum any accumulated dust off the Front Outlet Grille.
   TIP: You should periodically blow out the heater with pressurized air to keep heat element and motor clear of dust, hair and debris that can build up inside the heater as it moves air during use. This also eliminates unwanted odors caused by accumulation of these particles inside the unit.
3. Use brush attachment on household vacuum cleaner to vacuum any accumulated dust off Air Inlets on sides of heater.

4. Wipe down the entire heater with a soft, dry cloth.

   

Note: Do not modify the product with any aftermarket accessory.

STORAGE

During the off-season or after extended periods of non-use, you may choose to store your heater. To ensure long life of the product, it is recommended to store your heater by following these instructions:

TIP: Cleaning is recommended before storage.

1. Unplug the power cord and bundle it loosely.
2. Cover, or place back in retail carton if available. This prevents the heater from accumulating dust over time.

3. Store the heater in a cool and dry location.

   

RESET HEATER

RESETTING YOUR VORNADO HEATER
Your Vornado Heater has a multilevel safety shut-off system designed to prevent overheating. Overheating may occur when the inlets or outlet are blocked. If this happens, the safety shut-off system cuts power to the heater and you must manually reset the heater.

1. Power the heater off, then unplug the power cord.
2. Remove any obstructions.
3. Wait 5–10 minutes, allowing the heater to cool down.
4. Plug in the power cord and place the heater in the desired position.

5. Press the Power button On. Your Vornado Heater should now function normally.

   

Note: If the safety shut-off system repeatedly shuts off your heater or if it will not reset after following the above procedure.

Troubleshooting

Vornado MVH Whole Room Heater WARRANTY

Vornado Air LLC (“Vornado”) warrants to the original consumer or purchaser this Vornado Whole Room Heater (“Product”) is free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. If any such defect is discovered within the warranty period, Vornado, at its discretion, will repair or replace the Product at no cost.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Efficient whole-room heating with V-Flow Technology
• Safety features including auto shut-off and cool-touch exterior
• Adjustable thermostat for precise temperature control
• Compact and durable design
• ETL Certified for safety and compliance

Cons

• Some users may find the design less aesthetic compared to other models
• No remote control or smart features available
• Limited heat settings compared to some other heaters on the market

Customer Reviews

Customers have generally praised the Vornado MVH Whole Room Heater for its effectiveness in warming large spaces evenly. Many appreciate its safety features and the ease of use. However, some have noted that the design could be more appealing and that additional features like remote control would enhance user experience.

Common complaints 

Include occasional overheating issues and the lack of advanced features compared to more expensive models.