Best Fan-Forced Heaters

Updated January 2019
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Vornado
Electric Whole Room Heater
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Bottom Line

This machine's vortex action provides continuous, uniform heat; eliminating hot and cold spots throughout the whole room.

Pros

Heats up to 150 square feet. Generates and circulates heat. Two heat settings (1,500W/750W). Thermostatic temperature control. Cool-touch cabinet. Tip-over switch Heat overload protection. Whisper-quiet operation Energy efficient. Controls are simple to use . Heats the whole room efficiently and quietly.

Cons

May have a slight burning smell when you first turn it on, but it will fade.

Best Bang for the Buck
Honeywell
360 Degree Surround Fan Forced Heater with Surround Heat Output
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With its 360-degree surround fan, this heater warms the whole room instead of just one direction. Perfect for bathrooms, bedrooms and similar-sized rooms.

Pros

Adjustable thermostat and two heat settings. Cool touch carry handle. 360 degree tip-over switch and overheat protection. 1500W. Sturdy base. 360-degree heating warms the whole room instead of one direction. Gentle, sustained heat.

Cons

Noisy, clicks when the fan turns on and off.

Pelonis
LED Display 1,500-Watt Digital Fan
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Great for using to warm office, nursery, or bedroom, as long as you can tolerate the beep every time you change settings.

Pros

Choice of low, high or fan-only settings. LED display shows the current room temperature and lets you control the adjustable thermostat. Oscillates. Anti-tip feature. Lightweight. Quiet. Timer lets you run from 1-10 hours. Digital controls let you set exact temperature.

Cons

Loud beep when you change settings disturb some during nighttime use.

Optimus
Portable 2-Speed Fan Heater with Thermostat
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A surprisingly powerful budget heater that's good for use in small spaces.

Pros

Two heat settings. Automatic thermostat control. Four-position function switch (off, fan, lo, and high). Internal heat limiting thermostat. Thermal cut-off safety device. Tip-over safety switch. Power indicator light.

Cons

Noisy. Suddenly shuts off, likely from overheating.

DeLonghi
Upright Personal Fan Heater
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Bottom Line

This heater has a unique anti-freeze setting that turns the unit on when the temperature reaches 44 degrees.

Pros

Instant warmth. 1500W. Extra quiet fan space heater for home or office. Adjustable thermostat with high and low settings. Operate fan without heat for summer ventilation Safe Heat thermal cut-off. Anti-freeze setting automatically turns the unit on when the temperature reaches 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Wide, solid base for stability. Cool to the touch.

Cons

Small handle is difficult to grip.

How we decided

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  • 14 Models Considered
  • 5 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 177 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.

    Fan-forced heaters are those that circulate air over a heating element, then push that warm air into a given space. The use of the fan makes it possible for these machines to quickly and efficiently heat a room, which is one of the draws surrounding them. Another pro of these heaters is that they’re more compact than other options, making them a great choice for someone with a smaller living space. This fact also makes fan-forced heaters a good option for entryways, bathrooms, and utility spaces. These are available at all price points, too, making them a cost effective option that makes it easy to stay warm.

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    Honeywell

    360 Degree Surround Fan Forced Heater with Surround Heat Output

    Honeywell

    360 Degree Surround Fan Forced Heater with Surround Heat Output

    With its 360-degree surround fan, this heater warms the whole room instead of just one direction. Perfect for bathrooms, bedrooms and similar-sized rooms.

    $41
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    Pelonis

    LED Display 1,500-Watt Digital Fan

    Pelonis

    LED Display 1,500-Watt Digital Fan

    Great for using to warm office, nursery, or bedroom, as long as you can tolerate the beep every time you change settings.

    $42
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    Optimus

    Portable 2-Speed Fan Heater with Thermostat

    Optimus

    Portable 2-Speed Fan Heater with Thermostat

    A surprisingly powerful budget heater that's good for use in small spaces.
    $23
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    Vornado

    Electric Whole Room Heater

    Vornado

    Electric Whole Room Heater

    This machine's vortex action provides continuous, uniform heat; eliminating hot and cold spots throughout the whole room.

    $54
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    DeLonghi

    Upright Personal Fan Heater

    DeLonghi

    Upright Personal Fan Heater

    This heater has a unique anti-freeze setting that turns the unit on when the temperature reaches 44 degrees.

    $29

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