Is Dyson Hot the perfect heater?
When consumers search for space heater information online, they often add the term “best” or “reviews” to the search phrase. Rarely, if ever, does anyone use the word “perfect” to search for something unless they’re cooking hard-boiled eggs.
Although the manufacturer of the Dyson Hot doesn’t claim it’s perfect, I’d expect something that costs about 5-6 times as much as the average space heater to come at least close.
So what makes the Dyson Tower Fan so extraordinary?
According to the manufacturer, the “Air Multiplier uses an airfoil-shaped ramp to amplify airflow 16 times to create a smooth blast of air without the unpleasant jerk caused by rotating blades.”
This unique airfoil design is not only eye-catching, but also allows for easy cleaning and makes the heating surfaces cool to the touch – a plus if you have children or pets. For added safety, the heater automatically shuts off if it is accidentally tipped over.
The 23″ tall Dyson Hot also features a 360º oscillating motion and tilts back several degrees to direct heat where you want it. And if the beeping and flashing LED lights found on other heaters drive you crazy, You’ll appreciate the soft, quiet glow of the digital display.
The thermostat adjusts up or down in one degree increments and the air speed is set to a range of 1 to 10. Both functions are controlled by a remote that cleverly attaches to the top of the unit for convenient location. easily when not in use.
What makes the Dyson bladeless fan heater so common?
The biggest limitation facing any space heater is heat output. Since most household electrical circuits are limited to 15 amps, the Dyson can safely draw only 12.5 amps, or a maximum of 1,500 watts, the same as most other portable heaters.
To compensate for this, Dyson employs its unique Air Booster which, according to sales literature, sucks in 5 gallons of air per second. I’ve never seen airflow expressed in gallons per second, but in marketing terms, 5 gallons probably sounds more impressive than two-thirds of a cubic foot.
The two most common complaints about space heaters in general are noise and lack of heat.
Judging from the 70 or so reviews I’ve read, there are still noise complaints, but usually only when the heater’s airflow is set to 10, its highest level. So if noise is an issue, you might want to think twice about buying a heater that annoys you every time you turn it up to maximum.
The complaint of too little heat is usually the result of a mismatch between the heater and the size of the room. Fifteen hundred watt heaters, including the Dyson, are most effective when used in rooms no larger than 200 square feet.
Too little heat can also mean too little heat for the money. Although there are fewer such complaints against the Dyson than you might think, anyone paying $400 for a space heater is looking for prestige as much as warmth.
