Last week, my boiler broke down on the coldest day of the year in my region so far. As temperatures plummeted, so did the heat on my radiators. I needed a solution – and fast.
Luckily, one of my kindly neighbours let me borrow their Dyson Hot+Cool™ Jet Focus Heater and Fan, available from Dyson, and it's fair to say I was more than a little impressed.
It doesn't come cheap, but it kept my home warm all day, even with my boiler out of action, and was a saving grace during my heating emergency.
This Dyson Heater Kept Me Warm During Freezing Temperatures and a Heating Outage
All prices were correct at the time of publication.
This fan might be high-end, but it works so effectively year-round to heat or cool that I think the price is entirely justifiable. Plus, it looks sleek in your interiors and comes with a two-year limited warranty.
Right now, where I live, heating is essential. But, during my heating outage last week, I found myself having to turn to alternative things to keep myself warm at home with a broken boiler.
Sure, layering up and putting on my slippers did make a difference, and a hot water bottle is always a welcome addition on a cold day. But, in my drafty home, I desperately needed something that could keep my house warm without turning up the heat.
And, if there was one stand-out star of the show that truly fit the bill, and made me toasty despite the heating being out, it was the Dyson Hot+Cool™ Jet Focus Heater and Fan, available at Dyson.
I've often dreamed of using and owning this particular product from Dyson, and, while I do have to return mine to my neighbour, I'm now fully sold on buying one as an investment, even with a price tag that's just shy of $500.
Almost instantly after turning it on, my open-plan living room-kitchen space was noticeably warmer. After half an hour, the whole space was evenly filled with warm air, which makes sense as the clever Air Multiplier technology amplifies airflow up to 15 times.
It also comes with a remote control to conveniently switch between 10 different settings, and you can even set a sleep timer to turn off at preset intervals, from 15 minutes to nine hours. It will also automatically switch off if it tips or gets knocked over.
Plus, the heater runs so quietly it was no distraction at all in my space, and it looks good, too, with a bladeless design that's effortlessly easy to clean.
Therefore, it's no surprise that our home tech editor, Dan Fauzi, is also enthusiastic about what I'm now deeming the best type of space heater that money can buy.
'I've tested heaters before, and one thing I absolutely love about Dyson's designs is that they understand airflow,' Dan explains. 'These heaters are expensive, but they manage to circulate air around large rooms so quickly and effectively that instantly it feels worth the spend. And as this model can also cool you down, you're investing in a stylish, high-quality device that's useful all year.'
Yes, that's right – this Dyson model will also help you to keep a home cool in summer, too, offering fast, powerful cooling and long-range projection in any room of your home, whether you need to keep a bed cool in summer, or keep a kitchen cool, for example.
So, to me, this investment is a no-brainer. I can't deny that it comes at a premium price, but as it performs as a premium product with year-round functionality, I can't argue with it either.
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This Dyson heater genuinely ensured my comfort when our boiler broke down, and kept us cozy until our plumber was able to come by. It's expensive, but I think it's worth the investment for its year-round application.
For a cheaper alternative, Dan recommends this space heater, which also doubles as a fan. It's compact and powerful, and features a built-in carry handle for easy portability from room to room.
This Dyson air purifier keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer, and automatically captures gases and 99.97% of pollutants. It's available in three different colorways.
This DREO space heater has over 20,000 five-star reviews on Amazon and features a 70° wide-angle oscillation to quickly warm your space. It's also energy efficient, so wit on't cost much to run.
This powerful space heater delivers fast, effective warmth and even, whole-room coverage. It's easy to control and customize with the handy remote, and easy to store away in a narrow cupboard.
This DREO Tower Fan and Heater Combo is another great option for all-season use, and lets you set your room temperature to anywhere between 41-95˚F for comfort all year round.
If you've experienced a broken boiler more than once, keep an eye out for these common signs that your boiler needs replacing, and the things that are working your heating system harder than necessary.
