Best fan heaters 2024

The best fan heaters are light, portable and easy to use. They do a quick job of directing plenty of warmth around a room in your home, getting you up to a comfortable temperature in half an hour or less.

We've tested more than 40 electric heaters over several years, including models from Dyson and Dimplex and from top UK retailers such as Argos, Screwfix and more.

Our tests found that some are much better than others. The worst fan heater we've tested warmed up our test room by less than half as much as the best. 

Discover which are the best fan heaters and how much each costs to run below.

The best fan heaters

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Fan heaters tested

All the electric fan heaters we've tested are listed in alphabetical order below.

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Beldray EH0569SSTK Portable Fan Heater

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Type Fan heater

Size and weight 25 x 12.2 x 25cm (HxWxD); 1.27kg

Maximum power output 2kW

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Variable thermostat Yes, but you can't set specific temperatures in °C

Need to know Two power settings, fan setting, 150cm cable, carry handle on the top

Challenge 2kW Flat Fan Heater

Available from Argos (£25)

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Type Fan heater

Size and weight 17 x 26 x 12cm (HxWxD); 1kg

Maximum power output 2kW

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Variable thermostat Yes, but you can't set specific temperatures in °C

Need to know Two power settings, fan setting, 170cm cable, automatically switches off if tips over

DeLonghi Capsule Hobby 2.4kW Fan Heater

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Type Fan heater

Size and weight 27.5 x 26.6 x 16.8cm (HxWxD); 1.6kg

Maximum power output 2.4kW

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Variable thermostat Yes, but you can't set specific temperatures in °C

Need to know Two power settings, fan setting, 120cm cable, one handle on top, automatically switches off if tips over

Dimplex 3kW Rugged Fan Heater

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Type Fan heater

Size and weight 24.8 x 24.6 x 16.2cm (HxWxD); 2.3kg

Maximum power output 3kW

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Variable thermostat Yes, but you can't set specific temperatures in °C

Need to know Two power settings, fan setting, 150cm cable, lip handles on both sides, automatically switches off if tips over

Dimplex Q3BTB 3kW QubeFan Heater

Available from Argos (£130)

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Type Fan heater

Size and weight 28 x 25.1 x 18.9cm (HxWxD); 2.4kg

Maximum power output 3kW

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Variable thermostat Yes, temperature programmable from 5°C to 30°C

Need to know Three power settings, fan setting, 180cm cable, digital display, programmable timer (12 hours), Bluetooth-enabled (controlled via smartphone app), carry handle on the top, automatically switches off if tips over and overheating protection

Dimplex Studio G DXSTG25 Ceramic Tower Heater 

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Type Fan heater

Size and weight 82.5 x 26.3 x 26.3cm (HxWxD); 4.1kg

Maximum power output 2.5kW

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Variable thermostat Yes, temperature programmable from 15°C to 35°C

Need to know Two power settings, oscillates, 167cm cable, digital display, programmable timer (12 hours), remote control, automatically switches off if tips over

Dyson AM09 Hot + Cool Fan Heater

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Type Fan heater

Size and weight 59.5 x 20.4 x 20.4cm (HxWxD); 2.7kg

Maximum power output 2kW

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Variable thermostat Yes, temperature programmable from 0°C to 37°C

Need to know One power setting, focused and diffused airflow modes, 10 air speeds, fan setting, oscillates, 178cm cable, digital display, programmable timer (9 hours), remote control, automatically switches off if tips over and overheating protection.

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Dyson Pure Hot + Cool Purifying Fan HP00

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Type Fan heater

Size and weight 63.2 x 22.2 x 22.2cm (HxWxD); 3.9kg

Maximum power output 2.1kW

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Variable thermostat Yes, temperature programmable from 1°C to 38°C

Need to know 10 power settings, fan setting, oscillates, two airflow modes, 180cm cable, digital display, programmable timer (24 hours), remote control

Logik L20CTH23 Portable Hot and Cool Ceramic Fan Heater

Available from Currys (£35.99) 

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Type Fan heater

Size and weight 53x 20 x 20cm (HxWxD); 1.7kg

Maximum power output 2kW

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Variable thermostat Yes, but you can't set specific temperatures in °C

Need to know Two power settings, fan setting, oscillates, 155cm cable, digital display, carry handle on the top, remote control, automatically switches off if tips over and overheating protection

Logik L20THW22 Portable Ceramic Fan Heater

Available from Currys (£52.99) (Out of stock)

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Type Fan heater

Size and weight 62.4 x 21.2 x 22.2cm (HxWxD); 2.8kg

Maximum power output 2kW

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Variable thermostat Yes, temperature programmable from 5°C to 35°C

Need to know Two power settings, fan setting, oscillates, 160cm cable, digital display, programmable timer (24 hours), lip handle on the top, remote control, automatically switches off if tips over and overheating protection

Warmlite WL44002 Thermo Fan Heater

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Type Fan heater

Size and weight 26.5 x 12.5 x 22.5cm (HxWxD); 0.94kg

Maximum power output 2kW

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Variable thermostat Yes, but you can't set specific temperatures in °C

Need to know Two power settings, fan setting, 120cm cable, carry handle on top, integrated cable storage, automatically switches off if tips over

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