How much energy does a Vornado VortexHeat Heater consume?
At their highest settings, our heaters use a maximum 1500 watts of electricity, drawing 13 amps. On the “Low”; setting, the VH2 maximum is 770 watts, drawing 6.7 amps; the DVTH maximum is 1500 watts, drawing 13 amps. Assuming an average cost of .10/kilowatt hour of electricity, VortexHeat or any other 1500-watt electric heater will cost around .15/hour of operation. Q: We have young children running around our house. Is it safe to use the unit when they’re around? A: THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A “CHILD SAFE” OR “CHILD PROOF” HEATER OR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE. Vornado VortexHeat Heaters have been designed with a number of special safety features including a “cool-to-the-touch” exterior cabinet, over heat protection and tip-over protection. In fact, our units are perhaps among the most “safety-focused” products in their category. But just like a toaster, iron, hair dryer, etc., electric heaters are high wattage appliances. Neither children nor people who may be incapacitated should ever be l
