When a heatwave hits, I want a fan that makes a difference quickly, and in the winter, I need a heater that can warm me up fast. So when Dyson launched its new Hot+Cool HF1 model, promising rapid, even heating in winter and smooth, quiet cooling in summer, all in a single appliance, I got pretty excited and wanted to test it right away.
I tested it for a good few weeks to see if it really lives up to its £300 price tag compared to some of the cheaper best electric heaters and fans around, and whether it's worth the upgrade from Dyson's older Hot+Cool model. Spoiler alert: it is. It's compact, whisper-quiet and really efficient, but that doesn't go without a few niggles.
