I do like the concept of the Vornado Fans. How is it on the electric bills? Energy Star Rated?
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It uses very little energy and is so wonderfully efficient! We have a very low electric bill, and our Vornado runs almost 24 hours a day. I'll never buy any other fan than a Vornado! Love it!
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Have seen no difference in electric bills; however, use of the fan is minimal in the summer and never in the winter.
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I have not noticed any increase in my electric bill. The fan is used primarily in a bedroom on the medium setting. It works great!
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I don't use the fan everyday, so I can't really say.But based on the times that I have used it. I have not seena hugh difference in my electric bill. Hope this helps.
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It is hard for me to tell as where I use it is in my motor home and there is a surcharge on our energy use of about 20%I relly like the unit and have had it for at least two years I bought another one for my Daughter last year and she loves it too. I see that krogers has them on sale for 98 dollars this week in Bellingham WA at the Fred Meyer store I would guess that it depends on how cold it is and how big the space is, and if you are offsetting someother heat sourse.
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I'd take a look at mine but I had to throw it away after it broke. Honestly, who cares where it's made...it's not reliable. I bought a similiar-sized Lasko fan to replace it and it's still going strong.
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I have no idea. But I've been running 2 since the first part of June and the electric bill has gone down a little over the winter bill. Hope that helps. De Lorme
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I too found that the Vornado VH2 Vortex didn't really give out much heat.I'll agree with Ian, the heater really does a better job at evenly raising the temperature in a small room. But, boy, it takes a looooong time to do even that.I returned mine, it wasn't the right heater for how my wife and I use it.
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Yes sir/ma'am, supposedly thats what your paying for with a generator like this one. I rmr doing this same research before I purchased this unit. It has the better rotor that generates the electricity, (If i rmr correctly, when I say better, i mean that it has a brushless generator. That means cleaner/smoother electricity from my findings). I used my 61" LED TV, MacBook Pro, & other expensive gadgets during a 5 day power outtage. NO issues & unit performed flawlessly. To be safe, I'd do what 'Khend' recommends regarding the surge protector below.
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Look at using old cell phone chargers. I found a used one on eBay for about nine bucks that matched the voltage and amperage exactly. It costs me $3.50 annually to run this fan 24/7 and it rocks.
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I think the specs say 8-ish for air, and 7-ish for heat... it does not have a huge impact on our electrical bill, and we run it a LOT.
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I live at the end of the power lines. So, although I have only had it about a year, I have used it several times. It starts easily. I have it hooked to my whole home with the 220 volt plug, and I run my lights, pc, tv, and fridg with it. I can even cook supper on my electric stove but I only use two burners. My heat, water heater, and centeral air, I have to turn off. Dog gone good for one that small I think. But, I don't know who makes it. All that matters to me is how well it works.
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I agree with Katie Jo. Electric heaters, even small ones like the Vornado use a lot of energy. You need to look for an alternative heat source especially for using when camping. I'm sure others have answers for you on this topic.
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Hi Kim, my wife and I had the same concerns that you are having before we purchased our Duraflame. We used our Duraflame last winter and was very surprised at how little our electric bill went up. I can't tell you the exact numbers as to cost and electrical use but I can tell you not to worry about usage. Hope this helps. Bill
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After the Derecho, I got two of these based on recommendations of the Amateur Radio community in WV and OH. Very clean power. And sips fuel if you manage your loads correctly. From the specs: - AC output:120V 2000W. (2.0 kVA) max. (16.6A), 1600W (1.6kVA) rated (13.3A) Thus, running is a Nominal 13.3 A. (But you would be surprised what you can run at half of that. You can take it and a Companion version and gang them together into a transfer switch. Or run separate extension cords. I got mine from http://www.mayberrys.com/Honda/generators/eu2000.aspx since they are out on Amazon. Recommended is a Kill-a-Watt meter which measures the actual loads on appliances. Surprising how efficient new items are. P3 International P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity available from Amazon. I have TVs, Computers and Networks on Battery backups. These only draw 2.x amps -- really. The Refrigerator in the house hits 2.8A if the compressor kicks on. Coffee pots and Microwaves are as rated. I looked at several carts and the Honda one is better for my back. Your mileage may vary. If using with an RV or portable setup, you might want to get the theft proof bracket in Honda accessories on Amazon. That and a good Master Lock and 6 ft of good chain at least slows people down. This is not the right place for this but I hope it has been useful. I love mine (all two of them) and test them monthly. That is the key also -- test with Sta-Bil-ed fuel and cycle it all every 6 months or so.
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I have no idea. It hasn't affected our electric bill at all. It would be just like a fan at different speeds.
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In my opinion, the flame is realistic. We use ours on carpet with no problems with no excessive heat gets to the carpet. We have not seen a significant increase to our electricity bill and our heater runs almost 24/7. Buy it, you won't be sorry.
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It runs our AC just fine. And I was surprised how quiet it was. It had some nose but not bad. We use ours in campgrounds. I am very happy with my generator.
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My household electricity averages $350/mo. We have a large pool, lawn irrigation system, 2 freezers, and A/C for a two-story home in TX...have not noticed any impact to the bill. Ours in located in our formal dining where it is not in direct sunlight. It keeps the wine perfectly chilled. We keep the unit back 6" away from wall to provide best air flow. We are very very please with the unit! Enjoy!
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I've only had it 2 weeks. It does s fantastic job heating the area evenly though. I'm very happy with it so far. My first electric bill will be in 2 weeks.