If you want a powerful fan that can also help heat up your home, go with the Dyson HP01 Pure Hot + Cool Air Purifier. In addition to its sleek design, it offers 10 fan speeds and air purification, and it can be used in spaces up to 800 square feet. For a compact, budget-friendly option, the LifePlus 2 in 1 Heater Fan Combo offers two heat and two fan settings that you control via a manual dial.
Combination fans and heaters can vary widely in their heat settings—some allow you to select a precise temperature using a digital thermostat, while others simply offer one or two heating settings. The former is ideal for people who want more granular control over the heat output, while the latter may work just fine if you just want to add a little extra warmth to your space.
Fan and heater combo units often have anywhere from one to 10 fan speed settings. Models with more fan speeds give you more control over the amount of air being pushed across your room, as well as the level of noise created. Single-speed fans, on the other hand, are inflexible—if you don’t like the breeze it creates, your only other option is to turn it off.
To help heat or cool a larger area of your home, you may want to look for a combination fan and heater that offers oscillation. This simply means that the unit will swing back and forth to push air a cross a wider area—it could be as little as 70 degrees or as wide as 300+ degrees, depending on the model you select.
Because of their built-in motors and heating units, combination fan and heaters can be somewhat noisy. If you’re planning to use the fan in your bedroom, office, or another space where you like a quiet environment, it’s best to look at each unit’s decibel level to determine how loud it is during operation.
Because combination fan and heaters use the same technology as space heaters, they should be equipped with a variety of safety features. You’ll want to look for models that shut off automatically if they’re tipped over or start to overheat. These products should always meet U.S. safety standards, and you’ll also want to look for labels that indicate the unit has been tested by recognized labs like UL, ETL, or CSA.
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This article was written by Camryn Rabideau, a freelance writer and product tester for The Spruce. While researching combination fans and heaters for this article, she spoke with Brian Schaadt, business unit director at Lasko, for insights on selecting, using, and maintaining these appliances. She evaluated each model on factors such as size, heat and airflow output, noise level, and overall value, prioritizing products that offer a variety of safety features. Rabideau also used insights from The Spruce’s team of product reviewers, who conducted firsthand testing on select units.