There’s a particular smugness that comes from people who’ve lived in hotter countries when they hear us Londoners moaning about a bit of sun.
“It’s only 30°C,” they say, with the casual air of someone who has survived 39°C in the shade with a sea breeze. But within days, they’re slumped in my kitchen, fanning themselves with a takeaway menu, admitting that, actually yes, this kind of city heat really does hit differently.
The reason? Simple; our homes aren’t built for summer. They are brick-and-mortar thermos flasks, designed to hoard every ounce of heat from November until March. Add a roof that soaks up sunlight like a giant terracotta tile, and you may find yourself sitting in a very effective oven — perfect for sourdough, less so for humans.
So, when the mercury soared and sleep became a sweaty, restless activity, I turned to the Dreamland Silent Power Pure Air. Marketed primarily as a heater, but with an additional fan mode, it promises ultra-quiet cooling for sticky summer nights. In other words: a device designed for January, moonlighting in August.
The timing felt almost comical — here I was, testing something most people only rave about in the depths of winter, when we’re all in thick socks and knitted jumpers. But if it could keep me comfortable during a London heatwave, I figured it could handle anything.
Dreamland Silent Power fan/heater key specs
Key features
Design
The Dreamland is a surprisingly chic bit of kit – sleek, neutral, and substantial enough to feel premium. Unfortunately, that substance comes with bulk; it’s not exactly a discreet bedside companion.
Its minimal controls are hidden under a lid, which gives it a clean look but quickly becomes irritating when you’re constantly lifting it to adjust settings. Though my Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo is significantly smaller, it’s much better suited to my bedside, with its flexible base and ability to point in different directions. The Dreamland fan, by contrast, is entirely static and only faces one way.
User-friendliness
If you’re after a plug-in-and-forget experience, Dreamland is about halfway there. The display is intuitive enough, but the overwhelming focus is on heating modes, and the fan option is tucked away like an afterthought. It’s whisper-quiet in operation, which is bliss for night use, but the constant lid-lifting to reach controls feels unnecessarily fiddly. It’s also not portable, unlike the Shark FlexBreeze, and has to be plugged into the mains at all times for use.
Functionality
This is, unapologetically, more of a heater than a fan. Of the multiple settings, only one offers cool air, and during my first sweltering evening with it, I accidentally unleashed a blast of hot air that felt like opening an oven door. That said, the gentle airflow is ideal for sleep — it doesn’t dry out your eyes (my partner, who wears contact lens, was relieved) and the almost-silent operation makes it easy to drift off.
Cost - is it worth the price?
As a summer cooling solution, it’s limited. But as an all-year-round investment — one that keeps you warm in winter and comfortable on still, warm nights — it’s far more compelling.
If you have the space and want something stylish, silent, and gentle for bedtime, the Dreamland Silent Power is a strong choice. Just don’t expect it to save you from the inferno of a London heatwave.
Verdict
Dreamland Silent Power Pure Portable Fan Heater
The Dreamland Silent Power Pure Air is best seen as an all-year-round comfort upgrade rather than a summer heatwave hero.
It combines multiple heating modes with a single cool-air setting, making it versatile for seasonal shifts. The airflow is soft and almost silent, which is ideal for sleeping, especially if you’re sensitive to noise or have dry eyes.
Its neutral, modern design blends easily into most rooms, though its size means it’s better suited to a corner than a crowded bedside table. While the cooling mode won’t match the power of a dedicated fan, it does make warm, still nights more bearable.
Come winter, its rapid, quiet heating is likely to shine, giving it a utilitarian aspect that extends far beyond the summer months.
Buy now £119.99, Amazon
