The 7 Best Combination Fan and Heaters of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Best Overall

Lasko Fan & Space Heater Combo Tower

$111 At Amazon $153 At Wayfair $155 At Wayfair

Our Ratings

• Design
  4/5
• Effectiveness
  4/5
• Value
  4/5
• Air Speed
  4/5
• Portability
  3/5

We've tested the Lasko FH500 Fan and Space Heater Combo twice in the lab and for over a year at home, and it continues to impress us with its consistent performance, cooling an open space or adding warmth whenever needed. Although it is the tallest unit on our list (42 inches), this tower fan's sleek design helps it blend into the room, so we never felt the need to store or hide it. It has a 13-inch wide base, so dogs, kids, or robot vacuums will be less likely to knock it over (just keep it out of their reach when the heat is on, as the grill gets hot). We appreciated the four different fan speeds, and even at the highest setting, the sound was like soft white noise (we recorded it at just 39.9 decibels on low!), so we could still have a conversation or enjoy a movie. 

During our fan testing in the lab, we measured the air circulation from as far as 20 feet, which was reflected in our home testing, where we had the fan on almost constantly to keep us cool while working (or to keep the dog happy). The oscillation setting can be used in cooling or heating mode, and it turns in roughly a 6-inch range to help it circulate the air in larger rooms. The ETL-listed 1,500-watt ceramic heating component takes up only the bottom third of the unit, but it is powerful, with three different warming settings. The fourth setting on the heater allows the fan (the top portion of the unit) to work simultaneously, so the fan helps circulate the warm air.

We love all of the easy-to-use control panel and found the fan’s filter to be easy to access and remove for cleaning. Plus, the fan and heater has a one to 8-hour timer, so you can set it to shut off automatically. It also has an Eco mode (which adjusts according to the temperature on the thermostat) to help save energy. Just note that while we love that it includes a remote, we found that it is hard to use at any distance from the unit.

How It Performed Long-Term

Even after a year of almost constant use, this fan and heater combo continues to be a very useful, space-saving appliance. We were able to clean out the filter easily and found that it requires almost no maintenance. We wish the cord was a little longer (although almost all of the fans we tested had a similar size—about 6 feet), but the airflow is felt far enough that it’s never really an issue, even in medium-sized rooms. 

However, do note that this isn’t the easiest unit to move around, nor is it ideal for very small rooms or personal use (because of its tall form and base). There is a handle built into the back, and the fan weighs less than 13 pounds, but its height makes it a little awkward to carry, but not impossible.

_{Dimensions: 41.88 x 12.5 x 12.5 inches | Weight: 11.5 pounds | Oscillation: Yes}

Best Budget

GiveBest Portable Electric Space Heater

$25 At Amazon $35 At Walmart

Our Ratings

• Heating Performance
  4/5
• Design
  5/5
• Safety
  5/5
• Value
  5/5

We tested the GiveBest Heater during our space heater testing in the lab and were impressed by its heating abilities, especially given its compact size. Its dual cooling and heating functions make it the perfect addition to any small room (it’s designed for heating spaces up to 200 square feet, about the size of a one-car garage). Plus, at just under 3 pounds, we found it very easy to move around from room to room depending on where extra heat (or cooling) is needed.

Although it doesn’t offer as many heating and fan settings as our best overall winner, we found the two dials (one for the heater and one for the fan) to be very easy to use. During colder months, adjust the heater dial to the desired amount of heat (from 750 watts to 1,500 watts) and select either the low or high fan setting. When you want to cool down, just select the high or low fan setting (no heat needed). While testing the heating function, we felt nice and toasty within just a few minutes of turning the heater on.

This ceramic heater and fan is ETL-tested, meaning it has to have certain safety features, like the automatic shut-off. During testing, we noted that it turned off with just the slightest tip (this feature came in handy when we tested it at home as well, as we accidentally knocked it over several times). We did note that the sides, the top of the heater, or the cord weren’t hot to the touch after use, although the grill was warm. Also, we found this to be a relatively quiet unit. The manufacturer lists it at 45 decibels on the low fan setting, and we measured it at 69 on high (normal conversation is about 60 dB, while 42 is about as quiet as a typical library), which sounded like white noise and wasn’t too loud and distracting.

How It Performed Long-Term

We tested this combination fan heater at home for over six months in a drafty living room and an enclosed porch. We also found it to be a great size to bring to the office for personal use by our desk. We loved how lightweight it was to move, and found the handle made it very easy to lift. The only issue we found is that heat only came out of the right side of the unit, and since it does not have an oscillation setting either, we had to move the heater around to get the right amount of heat distribution. However, we have no other complaints about this great little unit.

_{Dimensions: 6.2 x 7.9 x 10.2 inches | Weight: 2.99 pounds | Oscillation: No}

Best for Small Rooms

Dreo Atom One Space Heater

$50 At Amazon $33 At Walmart View On Dreo.com

Our Ratings

• Heating Performance
  4.5/5
• Design
  4.8/5
• Ease of Use
  5/5
• Safety
  4.5/5
• Value
  5/5

After testing the Dreo Atom One Space Heater, we think it's a great option for small rooms because of its programmable thermostat, extra safety features, and compact size. We found this unit to be very easy to use, with a clear digital display that's visible from a few feet away (similar to a digital alarm clock), a remote control that worked up to 8 feet away, and intuitive controls. You can set the exact temperature you'd like between 45 and 90 degrees, and the unit turns 35 degrees in either direction to help circulate the air.

We do want to point out that this unit gets hot, so you'll want to keep it away from children and pets. However, we are impressed with all of its safety features, including an ALCI (Appliance Leakage Current Interrupter) plug that comes in handy in damp spaces. This type of plug is designed to shut off like a circuit breaker if it comes into contact with water or has a short. We also like that it has a timer, so you can program it to turn off automatically.

How It Performed Long-Term

We used this space heater daily for three months, splitting our testing time between a bedroom (to heat up an attached bathroom) and our office. We love it for smaller spaces in particular because it's effective and efficient—we can use the energy-saving eco mode, where it turns off once it hits your desired temperature and turns back on when it gets below that. In larger spaces, we found that the heater is not that powerful, and doesn't seem to ever reach the desired temperature, so it runs continuously without shutting off (so the eco-mode isn't useful).

Also, while we found it light and easy to carry around from room to room, we do wish it had a better handle so we could carry it with one hand. It has a built-in groove to lift and carry it, and our fingers would slip occasionally, so we used both hands to work around that small issue.

_{Dimensions: 5.5 x 6.7 x 10.3 inches | Weight: 3.8 pounds | Oscillation: Yes}

Best Splurge

Dyson HP07 Purifier Hot+Cool

$735 At Amazon $750 At Home Depot $540 At Walmart

Our Ratings

• Heating Performance
  4/5
• Design
  4.8/5
• Ease of Use
  5/5
• Safety
  5/5
• Value
  4/5

Get the benefits of three different small appliances—a heater, fan, and air purifier—all in one sleek, space-saving unit thanks to the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP07. Whether you turn on the fan or the heater, this Dyson model purifies and circulates the air, using a HEPA filter to capture 99.97 percent of particles as small as 0.3 microns, including pollen, mold, dust, and pet dander. It is the most expensive space heater we tested, but we think it's splurge-worthy for its design and features.

We tested this unit in our lab during our recent space heater tests and were most impressed by its ease of use and quiet operation, even on the highest settings. We measured it at only 43 decibels on low (about as quiet as a library) and just 50 on high, so it's one of the quietest units on this list. The remote worked even at 8 feet away, and we found all of the controls to be intuitive. We like that it can also be controlled with an app, for added convenience.

This unit offers full temperature control, and 10 fan settings, so you can customize it for your needs. We also found it sturdy, and cool to the touch on heater mode. While it's not the best option for everyone's budget, it's worth considering if you need a combination unit for your space.

How It Performed Long-Term

After three more months of testing at home, we are big fans of this combination unit and continue to think it is worth the splurge. It's the only unit on this list that rotates almost fully around (350 degree oscillation) to cover a larger area, and we found that we used all of the features daily (air purification and either heating or cooling). We also love that it's compact and we could carry it easily to other rooms in our home.

We found all of the features to be easy to use, and we love that it turns on and off automatically to match the ambient temperature in our room. While we liked the ability to use an app, we found ourselves mostly using the remote control. Our only complaint is that it takes a few seconds to toggle between settings, but this was just a minor issue.

_{Dimensions: 5.12 x 8.1 x 30 inches | Weight: 12.5 pounds | Oscillation: Yes}

Best Portable

Vornado Vortex Heater

$90 At Amazon $90 At Wayfair $115 At Walmart

The Vornado AVH10 Vortex Heater stands out for being able to heat or cool small to medium-sized rooms efficiently while also being compact and portable. It weighs about 5 pounds and is small enough to fit on a nightstand or desk, and it won’t take up much of a footprint on the floor. While it’s not as tall and slim as a tower model (like our best overall), the Vornado has the brand’s signature technology, so it’s designed to circulate the air around the entire room, while the unit remains perfectly still (it does not oscillate), and remains relatively quiet. 

This unit also has the largest LCD screen on this list, which is simple and easy to read with push-button controls. Operating similarly to a furnace (which uses forced air),  the Vornado has a heating capacity of 256 square feet, with two heating settings, low (750 watts) and high (1,500 watts), and a fan-only mode. We love that it is Energy Star-certified, and has an adjustable thermostat that will keep the heat and circulation levels high enough to maintain your desired temperature.

While it doesn’t come with a remote, we love all of the safety features, including a cool-touch exterior that keeps everyone—including children and pets—from touching a hot surface. We also think the hidden cord wrap on the bottom of the fan is a nice touch and that it comes with a five-year warranty.

How It Performed Long-Term

We tested this unit for three additional months in a small basement office and found it to be quiet, simple, and effective. It has seven levels of heating and shuts off after it reaches the desired setting. However, we did find the auto shut-off confusing at first. The unit would shut off quickly, and we had no way of knowing if it was shutting off in error, or if it was shutting off because it reached the ideal temperature (since you can't program or display an exact temperature). But it did seem to heat up a small room fast, without having to work continuously.

We also loved all of the safety features and found that it shuts off if tipped over even slightly, and will only turn back on if you set it back down correctly. Note that it does have a slight smell when you first turn it on, but it does dissipate quickly.

_{Dimensions: 12 x 9.25 x 11.63 inches | Weight: 5.4 pounds | Oscillation: No}

Best for Bathroom

Delta Breez Radiance Series Ceiling Bathroom Exhaust Fan

$126 At Amazon $126 At Wayfair $126 At Home Depot

Whether you are in the process of remodeling your bathroom or just want to make a small improvement that will make a big impact, swapping out your current exhaust fan with this model will be worth the effort. UL-certified, the Delta Breez Radiance Series Ceiling Bathroom Exhaust Fan has a built-in, 1,300-watt heating element that will help make the space a little more cozy on damp, cold days. It also has a built-in thermostat to help regulate the temperature and save energy (it’s also Energy Star-certified), and similar to regular exhaust fans, it helps remove moisture and odors from the air while in fan-only mode. 

As with a typical bathroom exhaust fan, this unit does need to be mounted on your ceiling, and it has a low-profile design that can usually replace an older model. The fan does require a dedicated 15-amp circuit for installation (if you already have an exhaust fan, you likely have this installed), and once it’s set up, it operates very quietly at 34 decibels (much quieter than even a library). We love that it’s also an overhead light (three functions in one!) but you will need to eventually replace the included GU24 light bulb, which doesn’t have a classic twist-in base (you can typically find replacement bulbs for around $12). It comes with a remote control, so you can easily turn on the heater or the fan whenever needed.

_{Dimensions: 14.4 x 8.25 x 5.5 inches | Weight: 13.7 pounds | Oscillation: No}

Best Humidifier

COSTWAY Evaporative Cooler and Heater

$130 At Amazon $143 At Home Depot $126 At Walmart

The amount of features that the COSTWAY Evaporative Cooler and Heater offers is impressive. This unit is handy for those in a low-humidity environment, as it helps add moisture to the air during operation, like a humidifier. It can be used without water as a regular fan, as a space heater in the winter, or as an air purifier thanks to the anion setting (an air ionizer that makes the particles in the air easier to capture in the filter). Known as a swamp cooler or evaporative cooler (a device that removes heat from the air to help you feel cooler), it also has a 7-liter tank and cools the air during the summer when you add cold water. Plus, it comes with two ice packs that can be added to the water tank to help make the air even colder. You can even add additional ice packs if you really want to maximize the cooler power. 

This 75-watt unit comes with a remote control and offers three fan speeds (low, medium, and high), three wind modes (sleep, normal, and natural), and a sleep timer. You can also operate these features easily on the control panel at the top of the unit. The slats 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. While it’s not the most stylish or portable option on our list, it’s mounted on heavy-duty wheels (caster) that allow you to roll it around your home for indoor and outdoor use.

_{Dimensions: 15 x 11 x 29 inches | Weight: 17 pounds | Oscillation: Yes}