 Fits my needs |
| Review Date: December 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: L. Novik, Davis, CA United States |
| This is a great heater. I like that it creates its own airflow without a fan - the hot air just comes off the top as if there were a fan! I also love the timer function - you can set the heater to be on or off in 15 minute segments all day long. I use this feature to have it warm up my bedroom so it's warm when I arrive home from work, just before bedtime, and also to warm up the room before I wake up, without having the heater run all night (it's a powerful little thing!). The air doesn't get dried out, but it circulates and becomes toasty warm. There is also three output settings (1,2, and 3), so you can really crank it up if you need some heat quickly, but keep it low for everyday use. I'm extremely pleased with this heater. |
We're so convinced, we're ordering another one!
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| Review Date: October 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: TheraP, Midwest |
Lovely design. Great heat! Easy to move from place to place. The "new" smell disappears quickly in a few hours via following the directions. (I also used a tiny bit of lavender oil on the top fins - during those hours - to mask the initial unpleasant smell. And I placed it near a window that was ajar.) We haven't used the programming so I can't comment on that (see below for update!). (There was one similar model that lacked the programming feature, but it was not sold by Amazon and required a substantial shipping fee. My advice: Always check the origin and any shipping cost! When given a choice, I prefer Amazon. Second choice is to go through Amazon, if it's not something Amazon carries.)
Back to the heater:
This heats quickly. And it's cute! Easy to store, as this model is particularly slim. I strongly recommend reading the directions so you avoid overtaxing your electric outlets or circuits. Beyond that, this thing will be your "friend" on cold mornings - as it heats up so quickly. It's like a little fireplace - except it's safe.
My vote of confidence in the heater and in Amazon service (it arrived 2 days after shipping!) is so strong we are ordering a second one. This will enable us to keep the house temperature lower and just warm the rooms we're actually occupying at any one time.
My initial order included another DiLonghi heater (HHP1500, Mica Panel Radiator), which is very attractive - looks almost like a small TV - except with wire mesh instead of a screen. The oil-filled radiator keeps its heat longer and puts out more heat. But the Mica Panel radiator is preferable if space is limited and you're looking for something to keep your feet warm while reading or watching TV; it puts out consistent, gentle heat - mostly from the front, a bit from the top - whereas the oil-filled radiator puts out a lot of heat - from the top. (Also, the mica panel one is so light, you can easily carry it from one room to another.) We're happy with both, but the oil-filled radiator is the one we decided to duplicate as, for us, it's more versatile, and can really "add" heat where you need it - thus allowing us to have the thermostat lower. (Both heaters do not use blowers, which, if you have allergies, is a big plus! That's another reason to supplement forced air central heating with these space heaters.)
We chose a slim model. So I expect the larger, heavier models would be great heat "work horses" if you're looking for something with an even greater heat output.
Update (10/12/09):
Programming function of this heater:
By accident I have now learned about the programming. It's an ingenious design, in my view. It's not via a computer, but there's dial where you set the current time (be sure to move that dial only clockwise!) and then there is a circle of tiny little red levers (like tiny hairs, except they move). And these little levers are really on/off controls. If the lever is moved to the center of the circle, then it's "on" - so if you don't need to "program" it, you simply move all the little levers toward the center and you have nice little circle of red. However, for any spans of time where you want the heater to turn itself off, you move the lever to the outer part of the circle.
Does your heater APPEAR to be "broken" because it won't turn on? Check that little red circle of levers.... in case for some reason they've been moved and the unit has turned itself off. You can easily put them back the way you want them.
Again, it's a brilliant little programming design! Very easy to understand. And it really is not subject to the kind of problems of things that you program digitally. As I said above, it's like a circle of "on/off" switches that you can control individually.
We're glad we've got the second one on the way!
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NOT a family room heater.........
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| Review Date: January 17, 2009 |
| Reviewer: L. WOS, Michigan USA |
If you've got high ceilings or an area larger than 14x14 and expect this unit to heat, you're going to be disappointed. Also, as the previous review states, the heat rises from the top of the unit, which is about 2 1/2 feet off the ground. If you're prone to "cold feet" this unit is NOT for you.
There is no fan on this unit, so it's perfect for an office, baby's room or bedroom that always seems to be a bit chilly. If you have a large bathroom, this would be great to pre-set the attached 24 hour timer to come on an hour or so before you get up.
So if you want to heat a 12x12 or 12x14 room or smaller this unit will be fine. Just dont expect your legs and feet to be warm. |
Best space heater
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| Review Date: August 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: juliannamama, Northeast, United States |
| Best space heater! Especially when you have babies and young children. I keep one in my master suit which is about 20x16. Whole upstairs is about 61 degrees when the suit is set at 70 during winter time. I feel better that I am not heating up the whole upstairs when I only need the heat in my suit. I also keep 2 of these in my finished basement which is about 40X15. Without the heater, basement is at around 58, with it 73 when set at medium setting. My baby can touch it and get startled, but never caused any scream or crying. I feel very safe and good about this heater. VERY EASY TO FIGURE OUT THE CONTROL!....well if you are used to setting outlet timers. |
DeLonghi Heater
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| Review Date: January 9, 2010 |
| Reviewer: East Wood, |
| Good heater for a home that already has central heat. I use it for some of my bed rooms which are always colder then rest of the house. I keep it on the lowest heat setting and it keeps the room just at the right temperature. The timer is easy to use and reliable, but I had to read the directions to use it. |
New improved venting model
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| Review Date: January 12, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Lawrence A Team, Tucson, AZ |
| The DeLonghi TRV0715T is the new improved model of the long standing old premier model,the TRD0715T known as the 'Dragon,' This Vento 'V' model utilizes a better designed front fin design as well as increasing the total fin surface area to convey more heat into the surrounding air. The controls are highly intuitive and easy to use. No odors, no spills, no exposed heating elements, a quality build. Very safe and proper. A superior room heater that will last years. |
Does exactly what it is supposed to
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| Review Date: March 2, 2010 |
| Reviewer: S. Salim, Los Angeles, California USA |
| First one should understand that 1500W always produces the same amount of heat (that is, 1500 W) regardless of a model, brand, or heater type. Fifteen 100W bulbs will do the same. Is 1500W enough depends mostly on (a) the size of your room, (b) how much warmer you want your room with respect to the ambient temperature, (c) quality of your insulation. What heaters differ about is the way they transfer the heat to the air. Oil radiators are in that respect slower than fan heaters because they first need to heat themselves. Also, after that, hot air in oil radiators is mostly emitted upwards, and not so much sideways, so it may take longer to heat lower portions of the room. So why go with oil radiator? Two reasons: (1) possible quiet operation and (2) they are safer to leave unattended. Not all oil radiators are quiet. I had one in a hotel room (not DeLonghi) and it would sound like an egg being fried. Not so with TRV0715T. It really is quiet. The reason to get this particular model is the timer. Timer is really easy to use. We use it to get the bedroom warmer just before going to sleep and in the early morning (before we get up). That is, one needs a timer when one wants to have the room colder at some times and warmer at others. If you need constant temperature, then you don't need a timer, but just the thermostat (which all models have). We had this radiator for less than a month, so cannot say about the long-term reliability. Also, did not own other oil radiators to make absolute comparisons. |
works great
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| Review Date: June 1, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. Kalter, |
| Very warm and quiet. We use it in our unheated cabin bedroom in Northern MN and it really keeps the chill at bay. The only thing we noticed was the timer was preset and turned off automatically after a few hours. |
Good buy!
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| Review Date: November 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Nappygal, Los Angeles, CA |
| This is a good heater, does it's job. The only reason I don't say "great buy" is because the timer is a little confusing to operate, but not so much as to deter a purchase. The price here on Amazon is far less expensive than any other place that carries this same item. |
Quiet and Reliable
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| Review Date: May 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Anna C. Houser, |
Overall, this radiator heater has been just what I was looking for. I haven't used in the coldest part of winter yet. But it's quiet, so great for a home office / bed room. You can feel heat coming out of the top and it moves around well on the wheels
I am very happy with this purchase and would recommend it. DeLonghi TRV0715T Vento Hi-Speed Convection Oil-Filled Radiator Heater with Programmable Timer |
Puts off good heat, perfect if you want quiet
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| Review Date: November 9, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Kevin Braun, maryland |
| Puts out a lot of heat with no fan. Works easy and I love the built in timer control. It seems to be efficient since I am using it with other appliances and running off one small extension cord, that would indicate it can't have a huge current draw. If you want quiet then its even better. You can feel the heat rising from it but without a noisy fan. I would recommend it if you have the room for it and want a quiet model. |
heats as advertised
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| Review Date: February 23, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Jeffrey Cheslik, Chicago,IL |
Heats as advertised.
Worked really well in my downstairs area. I bought this and another unit for my whole house (3 stories). I have been able to lower my thermostat 3 degrees by adding this unit and the Dimplex CS3311 Compact Electric Stove. So it has been better than expected
The only downside is that I wish they had a handle on both sides to eas the carrying when moving.
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Not enough heat.
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| Review Date: February 7, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Coldspring, San Francisco, CA USA |
| Before we bought this heater, we have been using a DeLonghi TRD0715T for more than two years. The TRD0715T has been working well but it has some problems too. For example, it sometimes gives noise if its position is not "right". It also smells if it is on the highest setting. Recently it started to have ticking noise from the timer. But overall, we have been very happy with its performance. So we bought the TRV0715T for our daughter's room. The TRV0715T is smaller in size, and much quieter. It doesn't have noticeable smell even on the highest setting. However, we feel it is not generating enough heat like TRD0715T, although they all are 1500 watts. We use the middle setting all the time because the current will be too high for our apartment if we use the highest setting. If you have a big room to heat up, I wouldn't recommend it to you. |
Noisy
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| Review Date: June 15, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Steven J. Sorensen, |
| Made way too much noise for an oil filled heater. It sounded like Gremlins were trying to break out of it. I returned it. |
get the basic one instead!
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| Review Date: January 21, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Susanna Heller, Brooklyn, nY |
| This oil filled heater is not as good as the simpler, basic one. The timer is too complicated, and not worth extra price. Controls VERY hard to use and see. |
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