I tried Dyson’s new fan in time for the summer heat wave – it’s like being cooled off from the FUTURE

SUMMER is here and I don’t feel like melting in a puddle of journalist scents – enter: Dyson.

I tested the Dyson Purifier Cool Autoreact to stave off the relentless(ish) British heat.

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Unfortunately, Britain hasn’t switched to air conditioning yet, so it’s very easy to get overwhelmed in the summer.

And if it means avoiding a quick and sweaty demise, a Dyson fan seems like a great buy.

Importantly, this is also an air purifier – so it not only cools you down, but also purifies the air you breathe.

This double whammy of preserving life can be considered priceless. Dyson charges £499 – so is it worth it?

For starters, his long silvery body looks great.

It makes me feel like I’m living in a chic Scandinavian showroom for homes of the future.

The fan is very tall (just over a meter) but has a fairly slim profile, so it doesn’t dominate any space.

It sits on a rotating base that can oscillate at angles of your choosing, from 45 degrees to a nearly circular 350 degrees.

I found 90 degrees to be best for targeting my broiled form on the couch, but your mileage may vary.

There is a remote that allows you to control just about everything on the fan.

This includes the oscillation angle mentioned above and the fan speed (which goes up to 10).

There’s also a draft-free “reverse” mode that shoots air out the back of the fan while still purging.

If you’re a light sleeper, consider using the crescent moon for night mode.

This uses very quiet settings (although it’s already 20% quieter than the old model) and dims the screen.

looks good

The screen is located just above the base of the fan and shows various stats.

Some of these are related to your chosen settings.

And others will make you feel bad about the condition of your home air — including levels of pollutants.

You can also see the rest of the filter’s life.

Each fan comes with a filter that you install during installation.
It will eventually have to be replaced, but it is very easy to plug in – it took me about 15 seconds and I didn’t even read the instructions.

Sensors on the fan automatically analyze the air, diagnose and measure pollutants for your viewing pleasure.

The fan can capture 99.95% of particles down to 0.1 microns using the HEPA HP13 filter.

And the whole machine is fully sealed to the same HEPA standard to keep contaminants trapped.

There is a layer of activated carbon to remove odors and gases from the air.

And the fan will even generate “circulation” to draw contaminants into the machine.

This means that you should get a purified airflow across the room.

cool cost

It’s hard to say whether you personally need this fan.

If you’ve got some extra cash and don’t like being hot (especially if you live in a big city), a Dyson air purifier is a great addition to the home.

There are cheaper alternatives (even from Dyson), but this fan is effective, easy to use and looks very good.

It’s worth the money if you have it: it’s one of the easiest ways to upgrade your living room.

the sun says: This beautiful Dyson fan cools you down, purifies your air and has many “smart” references to satisfy tech and fan fans alike.

• Dyson Purifier Cool Autoreact for £499 – buy here

All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have changed since then.

Always do your own research before making a purchase.

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