Our top pick, the Dyson HP01 Pure Hot + Cool Air Purifier, not only works as a 10-speed fan and space heater, but it also purifies the air in your home using HEPA and activated carbon filters. Here are the best combination fan and space heaters for year-round use. This high-tech fan features the brand’s signature blade-free design and has 10 fan speeds (twice as many as most others offer), and it oscillates up to 70 degrees to push air across the whole room. The fan is controlled via its user-friendly LED display, and it also comes with a magnetized remote control that can be stored right on the fan if needed. It is expensive, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find an option that’s more attractive and versatile. This tower fan and heater combo oscillates to push air across a wider area, although our tester noted it only swings back and forth in roughly a 6-inch range. It has a remote control that can be stored on the back of the fan itself, and the fan has an 8-hour timer with an auto shutoff—ideal for use at night. The fan’s filter is easy to access via a panel at the back of the unit, and while there is a small handle to help move the appliance, it is fairly bulky and cumbersome to carry. We also noted that the power cord seemed shorter than listed, and the fan needed to be set up fairly close to a power outlet. However, once you find the perfect spot to place it, you’ll be impressed with its quiet, effective operation and design, and it won’t be an eyesore in any space. This little fan has a grid cover to keep children’s fingers away from the blades, and it also has an automatic shutoff function if it ever overheats. Its electric coil heating mechanism warms up quickly when you turn on the heat setting, yet it won’t use too much electricity and run up your bill. While it is small with limited features, you can’t beat the affordable price of this portable unit, which is ideally suited for use in a home office or other small space. The HP04 has 10 speed settings, and its powerful bladeless design pushes purified air across your whole room. It automatically senses and tracks air pollution in your home, displaying the levels on its LCD screen, and it uses both HEPA and activated carbon filters to remove impurities from the space. The fan comes with a magnetic remote that can be attached right to the fan for convenient storage, and it’s certified asthma and allergy friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. This exhaust fan is designed to be mounted on your ceiling, featuring a low-profile design with a classic grille, and it can typically replace older bath fans thanks to its compact housing. The fan does require a dedicated 15-amp circuit for installation, and once it’s set up, it operates extremely quietly at just 1.5 sones—roughly 34 decibels. The fan has an integrated CFL bulb to help light up your bathroom, but be aware that it uses special GU24 bulbs, which don’t have a classic twist-in base. This combination fan and heater uses ceramic heating technology to provide supplementary warmth in the winter, and it’s equipped with a number of safety features, including overheat protection, an anti-tip switch, and even a child lock. It has a 24-hour shutoff timer if you want it to turn off automatically during the night, and its built-in dust filter will help to remove irritating allergens from the air in your bedroom. Just be sure to clean it on a regular basis to keep the fan functioning efficiently. This portable fan can heat up to 70 degrees using its ceramic heating technology, and it has a digital control panel on top of the unit that makes it easy to adjust the settings to your liking. The head can be tilted up to 90 degrees, but it doesn’t oscillate—another reason why it’s best suited for smaller rooms. Plus, the fan comes with a remote control for across-the-room adjustments, and its housing stays cool to the touch. You can control this Lasko fan using the multi-function remote control, which can also be stored on the back of the fan, or via the digital control panel on the top of the unit. An 8-hour timer allows you to set and forget the device, and it’s equipped with all the safety features you’d expect, including a tip-over switch and overheating protection. The fan has two easy-to-clean filters that can simply be vacuumed as needed. Keep in mind that its operation is slightly louder than other fans, so it may not be the best choice for bedrooms or anywhere else that you want a quiet atmosphere, but it’s a great option for larger spaces. This compact fan weighs around 5 pounds, making it easy to move around as needed, and it has a large, user-friendly LCD screen with push-button controls. The cool-touch cabinet is a nice feature, especially for homes with children and pets, and the heater will automatically shut off if the unit is ever tipped over or starts overheating. There’s a hidden cord wrap on the bottom of the fan for storage in the off-season, and the product is backed by a five-year warranty. This swamp cooler has a 7-liter water tank, and you can choose from three fan speeds and three “wind modes.” The louvers on the front of the unit can be adjusted up to 70 degrees up or down, and they oscillate 120 degrees from side to side in “swing” mode. The evaporative cooler comes with two ice packs that can be added to the water tank to help increase its cooling power, but they’re fairly small, so you may need to invest in additional ice packs if you want the air extremely cool. While this fan is fairly heavy at 17 pounds (not counting the weight of the water you add in), it’s mounted on caster wheels that allow you to roll it around your home for indoor and outdoor use.
Fan speeds
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.
Oscillation
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 across a wider area—it could be as little as 70 degrees or as wide as 300+ degrees, depending on the model you select.
Noise
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.
Safety
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.
Why Trust The Spruce?
This article was written by Camryn Rabideau, a freelance writer and product tester for The Spruce. While researching combination fan 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. She also used insights from The Spruce’s team of product reviewers, who conducted firsthand testing on select units.
