Best Fan Heater Reviews 2018

We’ve featured a variety of fan heaters which cut across the range of $12 to $360. You may be wondering what accounts for such a wide difference, so we offer some explanations for this.

Aside from the fact that they’re from diverse brands, the size and features play a major role in their prices. If you require a smaller model, you may not have to pay as much as someone who goes for a larger one with more advanced features.

Products with air-multiplier technology and precise temperature settings cost more. Further, a comparison between products that have fast-spinning blades with those that have no visible heating elements shows that the price of the latter is higher.

There are cheap fan heaters, no doubt, but you may not be guaranteed durability or optimum service from these, so we simply left them out of this review.

Your fan heater should come with function switches for powering on and off, adjusting temperature, and possibly for focusing intensity. Here are some other features you should pay attention to as you scout for your preferred product:

• External casing
• Type
• Size
• Variable thermostat and auto control
• Power capacity
• Auto overheat protection
• Extras such as remote control and timer

There are two major types of fan heaters: the stationary and the oscillating. The effects of an oscillating fan heater are more intense than those of the stationary, because their rotational mechanism makes them push air out in a greater arc. They come in different designs and varying capacities, such that some can heat up just a small sitting area while some are efficient in larger rooms. You can find fan heaters with an oscillatory base that can rotate up to 90 degrees, giving a wider reach for a room sitting a number of people.

Fan heaters come in different sizes, with the average small products having dimensions of about 4.7 x 7 x 9.7 inches and bigger models standing out with dimensions of about 8 x 6 x 23.4 inches. It’s pertinent to say that their weights vary too, as some weigh as little as 2.5 pounds, while you’ll find others that weigh up to 10 pounds. If you need travel companions, the compact products will do you good, but it also seems that size is a large determinant in the area a fan heater can cater to; most of the larger products are ideal for large rooms and basements.

Fan heaters are built with power capacities ranging from 500 watts to 3,000 watts; the more the power capacity, the greater the energy that’s required to run the appliance. They also have heat settings and a cool-blow function, so you have a double investment for warmth on winter nights and coolness during summer days.

Generally, fan heaters are made with sturdy plastic casing that protects you from direct heat if you need to touch it. This feature is also important for households where there are children who could get close to such a centrally-placed appliance. On the body of most fan heaters, you’ll find knobs for control purposes. Some sophisticated models, on the other hand, have a remote control so you can be in charge of the temperature settings from a distance, any time you choose. The remote control can also be used to focus the intensity or to blow air around the room.

Fan heaters come in a variety of colors, although black and white seem to be the colors common to most brands.

Knowing that fan heaters provide a convenient and affordable way of keeping warm in your home or office, you should also keep in mind that a number of them can be a bit noisy when in use. If you’re easily disturbed by sounds in the room, then it will be advisable to go for a product that has a whisper-quiet setting.

The cost of running a fan heater is affected by the settings applied and the length of time it’s used. This way, you’re flexible and don’t need to pay bills for energy you didn’t need. There are models that make it possible for you to set at 1 or 2KW upon installation. Also, they can be restricted to small areas of the home or office that are used more often, which is a great way to conserve energy.

You should consider a product with a heat-limiting thermostat and an automatic control. The automatic overheat protection ticks off the heater once it senses the room is heated enough, and this is ideal for safety. We all want to rest assured that when we doze off, there will be no hazards, don’t we?

Your fan heater requires conscious care to stay in good condition and last long. When used in a bathroom, they should be placed far from where water splashes could occur. They’re never to be cleaned while connected to the power outlet, and only the external surfaces are to be cleaned. This should be done using a clean, dry cloth. A qualified service agent should be contacted to handle the cleaning of the interior parts. Finally, when you wish to store it away, the fan heater’s original box is always the best option.