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Dyson Hot+Cool AM09 Jet Focus fan heater review

No. 1 of 10 in our fan heaters ranking · Updated · How we rank

Our verdict: The best fan heater in 2026 is the Dyson Hot+Cool AM09 Jet Focus fan heater. It tops our ranking with 8.8 out of 10.

Dyson Hot+Cool AM09 Jet Focus fan heater

8.8/10Best Choice

The Dyson Hot+Cool AM09 is a bladeless tower that heats in winter and cools in summer. It suits someone who wants a quiet, good-looking heater for a bedroom or small to medium room.

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Why it's here

  • Focused and diffused airflow modes
  • Doubles as a cooling fan in summer
  • Timer, remote and tip-over protection
  • No exposed blades

Keep in mind

  • Premium price for a 2kW-class heater
  • Owners say the finish feels less solid than the price suggests
  • Suited to a small or medium room rather than a large space

What the review sites say

Named in 3 of the 5 best-of lists we read: Trusted Reviews, TechRadar (its top pick), Good Housekeeping UK (its top pick).

Why the Dyson AM09 scores 8.8

Each bar shows where it places among the 10 fan heaters in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. What the review sites say counts for most of the score.

  • What review sites say1st of 10
  • How happy owners are9th of 10
  • How new it is9th of 10

Why No. 1 beats No. 2

The Dyson Hot+Cool AM09 Jet Focus fan heater (8.8) beats the Russell Hobbs RHFH1008 2000W Oscillating Ceramic Heater (8.3) because it does clearly better with the review sites. No. 2 leaves owners a little happier, but not by enough to close the gap. It takes our Value for Money badge instead.

About the Dyson AM09

The AM09 is a slim tower, about 595mm tall on a 204mm round base, with no exposed blades or visible heating elements. Air comes out of a loop at the top. The motor and heating element sit inside the body, so the outside stays cool to the touch. It weighs around 2.7kg and has a 1.8m cord.

Jet Focus is the main feature. Focused mode sends a narrow, steady stream of air for personal heating or cooling. Diffused mode spreads it wide to warm a whole room. It oscillates left and right but can't be angled up or down. The thermostat lets you set a target temperature from 0 to 37°C. Once the room reaches it, the heater eases off and tops up when the temperature drops.

The magnetic remote docks on top of the machine. It controls power, temperature, oscillation, fan width and the sleep timer, which runs for up to nine hours. The unit itself only has power and temperature buttons, so the remote matters. A tip-over cut-out switches the machine off if it is knocked.

What owners report about the Dyson AM09

We found very little owner feedback about this exact UK model, so we are not drawing owner conclusions here.

Who the Dyson AM09 suits

It suits a bedroom, nursery, home office or other small to medium room where quiet running matters. The enclosed design also suits homes with children or pets. Expert Reviews found it barely audible on the lowest heat setting and comfortable to sleep with on a medium one. It heated a medium bedroom by about 3°C within minutes in their test, and reached its target in under five minutes.

Look elsewhere if you want the most heat for the money. Expert Reviews concluded it is no more effective at heating than a conventional fan heater, and you pay for the design and the low noise. It is also an awkward fit for a large room or workshop, where the Dimplex Rugged Fan Heater RUG3TS is a better match. If you want a cheaper tower with a digital display, the De'Longhi Tower Ceramic Fan Heater HFX65V20 is one option. For a purifier built in, the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1 does that.

Questions about the Dyson AM09

Is the Dyson AM09 discontinued?

Yes, in effect. Appliances Direct lists the AM09 as no longer available, though stock from other sellers may still turn up.

Can you sleep with the Dyson AM09 on?

Yes, many people do. Expert Reviews found it barely audible on the lowest heat setting and comfortable for sleeping on a medium one. The power and temperature LEDs can't be turned off, and the US manual says heating mode switches off after 9 hours of continuous use.

How do you clean the Dyson AM09?

Unplug it and let it cool for one to two hours if it has been running. Then wipe it with a dry or damp cloth, and don't use detergents or polishes (from the US manual).

Does the Dyson AM09 come with a remote?

Yes. The remote docks magnetically on top of the machine and controls power, temperature, oscillation, fan width and the timer. The unit itself only has power and temperature buttons, so a lost remote is a nuisance.

Other fan heater picks

The other badge winners in our fan heaters ranking.

All 10 fan heaters, compared

  1. 1 Dyson Hot+Cool AM09 Jet Focus fan heaterThis reviewBest Choice 8.8 Check Price
  2. 2 Russell Hobbs RHFH1008 2000W Oscillating Ceramic HeaterValue for Money 8.3 Check Price
  3. 3 De'Longhi Tower Ceramic Fan Heater HFX65V20 8.2 Check Price
  4. 4 Dreo Solaris Slim H2 2000W Ceramic Tower Heater 8.1 Check Price
  5. 5 Russell Hobbs RHCTH2001S 2000W Oscillating Ceramic Heater with Digital Display 8.1 Check Price
  6. 6 Dreo Atom One DR-HSH004 1500W Ceramic Fan Heater 8.1 Check Price
  7. 7 Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1 8.1 Check Price
  8. 8 De'Longhi Tower Ceramic Fan Heater HFX25S20 8.0 Check Price
  9. 9 Dimplex Rugged Fan Heater RUG3TS 7.9 Check Price
  10. 10 Pro Breeze 2000W Ceramic PTC Tower Fan HeaterBest Budget 7.8 Check Price
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Dyson Hot+Cool AM09 Jet Focus fan heater

The Dyson Hot+Cool AM09 is a bladeless tower that heats in winter and cools in summer. 8.8 out of 10.

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How we score it

Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Most of each score is what the review sites say: the scores their own reviews give each model, and whether their best-of lists name it. For this guide we read Expert Reviews, Good Housekeeping UK, TechRadar, The Independent and Trusted Reviews. The rest is how happy owners are, held back where few owners have rated a product, and how new it is. Value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 22 models for this guide before settling on these ten.

Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026.

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