Vornado EH1-0039-06 225-Watt SoleAire Foot Rest and Personal Space Heater
From BDI Distributors Inc.
Don¿t argue over the temperature at work or home anymore. Warm or cool your personal space to your prferred comfort level. This compact unit features high heat, low heat and fan only settings for yaer round use. Fits perfectly under a desk or in front of your favorite chair at home. Promotes good seated posture by elevating the knees, forcing the lumbar region of the back into proper curvature. Surface bumps provide passage massage while larger bumps along the side allow you to target certain areas of your foot for a deeper foot massage. Classic black color fits well in any decor. Low wattage consumption makes it more office friendly....reducing circuit overloads. 1 year limited warranty. Vornado......the most trusted brand in comfort for over 60 years.
Amazon Sales Rank: #9966 in Kitchen & Housewares Color: Black Brand: Vornado Model: EH1-0039-06 Released on: 2008-09-18 Dimensions: 14.37" h x 6.10" w x 12.60" l, 2.60 pounds
For soothing warmth to cold feet and legs, this 225-watt unit functions as both a footrest and a personal space heater. Its ergonomic design helps promote good posture when sitting by elevating the knees, while little surface bumps create a passive foot massage and three larger bumps down the sides make it possible to enjoy a deeper massage. In addition to making feet happy and delivering heat in the colder months, the unit also comes equipped with a fan for cooling airflow all year long. Choose from high heat, low heat, or fan only. Its portable compact design means it can be used at home on the weekends as well as placed under a desk at work during the week. Safety features include overheat protection, a reset fuse, and automatic shut-off after four hours for peace of mind and energy savings. With its low wattage consumption and whisper-quiet operation, the heated footrest measures 11-7/8 by 13-3/4 by 5-7/8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
Time for toasty toes Sitting on my cold feet was doing nothing for my circulation or my posture. My husband gave me this heated footrest for a birthday present and it's one of the best gifts I've gotten (well, except for the kitten that one year) to keep my feet warm. The angled footrest insures good posture at your desk, which also helps with back and body fatigue. The nubby, bumpy surface helps with a passive massage and I think may even help with circulation. The heater doesn't get precisely hot even on the warmest temps, but used while wearing socks, it does keep my feet warm and comfortable even on the coldest days. One feature I really like is the 4 hour safety shut-off. No worries about whether I turned the heater off or not and that makes me feel better about using it. One thing about Vornado products overall is that they last. We have fans still in use that we purchased 10 years ago. A space heater from last year is still giving good service when another more powerful model from another manufacturer has not held up. Vornado does not make throw-away products. Bless them for that in this economy! Rebecca Kyle, January 2009 It's grown on me If I had rated this when it first arrived, it would have been a three star item. After having warm feet for a while, four stars seems reasonable as there really is only one negative to the Vornado SoleAire. That negative - the fan in the heater is much louder than it needs to be. My computer sits on top of the desk (away from dust bunnies) and is MUCH quieter than the SoleAire sitting under the desk despite the computer having 6 fans and multiple hard drives running all the time. If Vornado had chosen a slightly larger, slower running blower fan, the SoleAire could have been very nearly silent. At least the noise from their smaller, faster fan is white noise instead of mechanical racket. I've not used the SoleAire on the fan only mode since it's still chilly but if you are not warm enough sitting at your desk, you should give this product a try (especially if you can get it for half price - that's where it really shines). Sturdy little space heater I work in a small office with the worst climate control; parts of the office will easily be freezing while others are incredibly hot. Unfortunately, I sit in an area that is always cold. I was looking for a compact, low-powered heater to help in my area and after much searching, I decided on this product. At first I had reservations about the Vornado Soleaire because I didn't want a footrest...I wanted a heater, but since I wasn't able to find anything else that met my needs, I thought I'd give it a shot. I'm glad I did. The Soleaire provides a nice, low-powered heat right underneath my desk that keeps me warm, without making other areas of the office uncomfortable. In fact, most people don't even know I have it on underneath my desk. It's relatively quiet and with all the hustle and bustle doing on the in the office you barely notice it (although it is noticeable when I'm the only one in the office, but I don't mind). The biggest complaint I have is that the on/off switch and heat controls aren't as convenient as I'd like. It'd be great if you could turn it on/off easily with you foot instead of having to crawl under your desk to look. I've also noticed a few times that I've accidentally hit the heat switch with my foot and the air came out cold. Overall, I think this is a great product for anything needing temperature control over their personal space.
