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Dyson Hot AM04
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Price range:
$399.00 - $399.99
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Type: Electric Fan-Forced Convection Models
About - Dyson Hot AM04

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


Output (watts):
Output represents the maximum rated output of a heater in use.

Safety:
Safety indicates results of tests for contact-surface temperatures, safety controls, the likelihood the heater will create a fire hazard, and cord length.

Temperature control:
Temperature control denotes how well a heater controlled the temperature in our test room. Top-rated models held room-temperature variations to less than 3 degrees F. With the poorest performers, it varied by more than 6 degrees F.
Features & Specs - Dyson Hot AM04
info Tip-over switch Yes
info Overheat protection Yes
info Multiple heat settings Yes
info Thermostatic control Yes
info Cord length (in.) 74
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User Reviews - Dyson Hot AM04
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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.
By from
 
4.0
Efficient Heat - Fun Design - High Price
1/21/2012
Pros
Heats the Whole Room
Powerful
Safe
Cons
Best Uses
Bathroom
Bedroom
Comment:
I admit I bought the heater because of the design, wincing at the high price. After a few months of use, I still enjoy the design and have found it to be an efficient heater (which can double as a fan) and a conversation starter when folks come over and see it in use.<br />The CR review noted it is louder than most heaters but I have not found the noise disturbing.<br />It has also proved relatively durable having been aggressively handled by a three-year-old and dropped twice.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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