Mr. Heater Forced Air Propane Heater
Score: 87/100
Vornado VMHi600
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Vornado VMHi600 combines a premium stainless-steel build with 1500 W output to heat rooms up to 256 sq ft evenly. Its weight and higher cost are trade-offs for durability and advanced features. Best for users who value safety, style, and reliable whole-room heating.
The Mr. Heater F271390 is a portable forced-air propane heater delivering up to 125,000 BTU to heat spaces as large as 3,125 sq ft, featuring Quiet Burner Technology and built-in safety switches. Its weight and requirement for well-ventilated outdoor use limit indoor portability. Ideal for professionals needing high-output heating on job sites.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 1,500 Wbest | |
125,000 BTU/hbest | 5,118 BTU/h | |
3,125 sq ftbest | 256 sq ft | |
— | 720 minbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.361 kgbest | 4.445 kg |
— | 120 Vbest | |
1 years | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Performance(3) | ||
BTU Output (BTU/h) | 125000 BTU/h | 5118 BTU/h |
Heating Area (sq ft) | 3125 sq ft | 256 sq ft |
Power Source | Propane | electric |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.361 kg | 4.445 kg |
Dimensions (H × W × D) (cm) | 42.5 × 30.5 × 54.6 cm cm | 29.7 x 23.4 x 23.9 cm cm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 5 years |
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Professional reviewers consistently commend the F271390 for its high BTU output, reliable forced-air heating, and safety features such as the high-temperature limit switch. They also highlight the Quiet Burner Technology as a differentiator that makes the unit suitable for outdoor jobs where noise matters.
Everyday users echo the professional praise, emphasizing rapid heating of large spaces, long runtime on a single tank, and the convenience of the included hose and regulator. The most common feedback revolves around the unit's weight and the requirement to operate only in well-ventilated environments, but overall sentiment is positive for its intended outdoor/commercial use.
“Sleek design and durable construction add elegance... quickly and evenly distributes heat... safety features provide peace of mind... quiet and compact”
“Game-changer... adjustable settings for warmth and efficiency... love the digital display and remote”
Professional reviewers and editors consistently commend the VMHi600 for its Vortex whole-room heating, premium stainless-steel build, and robust safety features. They note the auto-climate digital thermostat as a key driver of energy-efficient performance and position the heater as a premium upgrade over typical plastic or ceramic units.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the heater's stylish design, rapid and even heat distribution, quiet operation, and convenient remote control. Safety features are repeatedly highlighted as reassuring, especially for households with children or pets, and no recurring complaints appear in the available feedback.
