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Dyson recently launched the Big+Quiet air purifier. I found out yesterday, after writing about whether Dyson air purifiers are worth the money. Normally, as an HVAC blogger and electrical engineer, I get to know all new products on the market quickly. But the Big+Quiet entered the stage, as its name suggests, quietly. I guess the biggest reason is the price. At $1,000, the Dyson Big+Quiet is a luxury product. When you google the “Dyson Big+Quiet”, all you get is a wall of sales copy-type blog posts with no investigation beyond surface-level data and no questioning of marketing statements at all. ...

Are Dyson air purifiers worth the money? Recently, Dyson launched its new product line, the Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet, which costs just around $1,000. That’s a huge price for an air purifier. So, what’s so special about this thing? Considering that Dyson has been selling air purifiers for ages, as features built into the Pure Cool and Hot+Cool models, are Dyson air purifiers worth the money? Hi, my name is Daniel, I am an electrical engineer. One of my favorite free time activities is to uncover marketing myths and publish them on this website. One of my most popular articles is about the alleged better energy efficiency of Dyson heaters, which turned out to be a huge marketing lie. ...

Vornado claims their heaters are energy efficient. They even have an entire savings page dedicated to how much you can save if you use a Vornado heater. In this article, we’re going to check Vornado heater energy efficiency and how much you can really save with a Vornado heater. Hi, I am Daniel, an electrical engineer. And I’ve been debunking heating myths on this website for 4 years. So, let’s take a deep dive. ...

Are Vornado fans worth it? In this article, we’re going to check how well Vornado fans really perform and whether they are worth the money. Hi, I am Daniel! I am an electrical engineer and I investigate electric devices in-depth. I don’t care about the Vornado brand and I am not affiliated with it. So, everything you read in this review is 100% independent information. Quick answer: Yes, Vornado fans are worth it. They blow a focused stream of air, optimized for cooling people. Their build quality is superior to most other fans. A Vornado fan can easily last you 10-20 years. ...

Can space heaters explode? Space heaters can catch a fire if you use them incorrectly. But will they explode? That’s important because an explosion could stun you and limit your ability to take action. Hi, I am Daniel, an electrical engineer, and in this article, we’re going to check whether space heaters can explode and the fascinating engineering behind explosion-proof space heaters. Luckily, space heaters don’t explode. In fact, it’s impossible for a space heater to explode. Let’s have a look. ...

I’ve been looking for a space heater made in the USA for ages. I decided to put an end to it. In this article, we’re going to find out which space heaters are engineered, designed, or manufactured in the US. Interestingly, the rabbit hole is deep. While many space heater companies started manufacturing in the US, their manufacturing plants often left the country due to globalization. Quick answer: There are no space heaters that are 100% made in the USA, but some are engineered, designed, or assembled in the country. Brands like Vornado, Mr. Heater, and Lasko are American. My favorite American space heater is the Dr Infrared DR-968 . ...

Heating in the office can be unnecessarily complex, especially when using space heaters. Most workplaces either prohibit or limit the use of space heaters. And if space heaters are allowed, they have to fit certain size criteria. All these rules can get very annoying. Since it’s practically impossible to heat an office to a temperature that suits everybody, space heaters can be a practical solution. Hi! My name is Daniel, I am an electrical engineer by profession and I write about space heaters every day! ...

Heating a room with high ceilings with only space heaters can be challenging. Not only does a lot of heat rise to the ceiling and is effectively wasted, but additionally, most space heaters are not very strong. In this article, we’re going to explore how to properly heat rooms with high ceilings with just space heaters. There are two fundamental approaches: Either get a very strong heater or get a heater that effectively distributes heat into your room and away from the ceiling. ...

Do space heaters burn oxygen? The cold season is approaching and there are plenty of space heater myths and misconceptions that make you stop and hesitate. If space heaters really burn oxygen, maybe you should find another way to heat. Should you? Let’s stop the speculation and get right to the core of the matter. Here’s the answer: Electric space heaters never burn oxygen, since the source of the heat is not a chemical reaction. Only fuel-burning heaters such as propane heaters or kerosene heaters do burn oxygen. However, due to tiny oxygen inflow streams from outdoors through gaps and creeks, and the built-in oxygen depletion sensor many fuel-burning heaters are absolutely safe to use indoors. ...

Did you end up trying to turn your Dyson heater on, or change temperature settings, but apparently the remote doesn’t react? Or did you lose your Dyson remote control? Then, you’re in the right place! My name is Daniel, I am an electrical engineer, and I’ve been writing about Dyson products for quite a while. This is a quick guide on how to control a Dyson Hot + Cool without the remote. ...