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Dyson AM04
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$292.28 - $429.99
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Type: Smaller room heaters
About - Dyson AM04

The Dyson AM04 is part of the space heater test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, space heater models like the AM04 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Output (watts):
Output is based on the manufacturer's stated wattage rating which was verified during testing.

Room heating:
The effectiveness of a heater to heat a standard-sized room, such as a family room, in 15 minutes.

Spot heating:
The effectiveness of a heater to directly heat an individual sitting in a room in 15 minutes.
Features & Specs - Dyson AM04
info Weight (lbs.) 5
info Tip-over safety switch Yes
info Fan Yes
info Remote control Yes
info Oscillating Yes
info Warranty 2
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User Reviews - Dyson AM04
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By from
(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
Works well for me
11/25/2012
Pros
Quiet
Safe
Stylish
Cons
Price
Best Uses
Bedroom
Living Room
Comment:
I already had the tall Dyson fan, and wanted something for Wisconsin winters to boost heat in a single room as I usually leave my thermostat at 60 during the day. So I got this on a 25% off sale. It heats up very quickly, within 10 seconds or so it is blowing hot air, and even 10 feet away you can feel the warm air.<br /><br />I don't find this loud at all considering all the tower fans I've gone through before switching to Dyson. <br /><br />Best oscillation of any tower units I've tried, and the fact that it can tilt up and down to direct airflow is a plus.<br /><br />It's stylish as well, far more visually appealing than other things. <br /><br />The unit does not get too hot to the touch anywhere on it, so it's safe for little ones and pets. <br /><br />I use it in a open concept area, 15 foot ceilings and great room / dining room / kitchen are all one space with a half height wall floating between the kitchen and great room, so there's a lot of space to heat. It does well keeping the area I'm in warmer, and monitoring the thermostat I can see the temperature going up as well.<br /><br />Expensive if you don't get it on sale, but it's doing a better job than the other two types of space heaters I've tried.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
plug in and use
11/3/2012
Pros
Heats the Whole Room
Safe
Cons
Best Uses
Bedroom
Comment:
simple to set up. thermostat actually works, shuts off at a temp. you set it at then comes back on. a little noisy but acceptable. remote control is very handy.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
(6 of 11 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Don't Bother...
2/17/2012
Pros
Beautiful
Cons
INEFFECTIVE
Best Uses
NOTHING
Comment:
Don't waste youR time buying (and then returning this unit) as I did. What was/is CR thinking - reccomending Dyson as their #2 choice? Someone at CR was out to lunch. <br />My central heater went out, I borrowed a friend's Lasko heater till the repair was made. It worked amazingly well - EFFECTIVE. I liked having a space heater so I read CR reviews and bought the Dyson model. It was COMPLETLY INEFFECTIVE. I returned it and bought the lowly rated Lasko and have been warm as toast since. <br />Have to admit, I'm left scratching my head why CR wrote it up as their #2 pick in the ceramic category. Thanks for wasting my time CR!!
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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