Features
What fan modes and timers actually do
“Fan mode” and “timer” can mean different things on different space heaters. Separate fan-only circulation from heating, and check the manual to learn whether a timer stops a running unit, starts one from off or schedules a routine in an app.
Fan-only means air movement, not cooling
The DREO Tower Heater 718, MC706, Solaris Max (2nd Gen.), Whole-Room Heater 720, Whole-Room Heater 714 and Whole-Room Heater 715 are fan-equipped heaters with some form of fan-only use. The 718 manual lists three fan speeds. The MC706 adds 12 speeds and Normal, Natural, Sleep and Auto patterns. The current Solaris Max listing confirms fan-only operation but does not give a speed count. DREO's US sources identify a Fan mode for the 720, 714 and 715, without documenting the same named patterns as the MC706. The 725 has forced airflow during heating but no separate Fan mode; this does not make it fanless. That is different from the fanless Convection Heater 711 and wall-mounted 711S, which heat without a motor-driven air stream.
If you want an appliance to move room air in warmer weather, compare the 718, MC706, 714, 715 or 720 for the controls actually documented; the MC706 has the most detailed pattern and speed list. Fan-only does not create chilled air. If the heater must work with still-air convection, compare the standard 711’s wheels with the 711S’s fixed wall mounting and app controls. To choose heat direction, the 720 offers a focused or 360-degree outlet while the 725 lists 360-degree-only output; neither label is a swing angle. The 714 and 715 are different again: both move their heated stream horizontally and vertically, but only the 714 manual lists selectable angle steps.
Heat levels and thermostat settings are separate
A power-heat level is a selected output step; ECO adjusts operation around a target temperature. The 718 manual specifies watt values for all five levels. MC706 documents five heat levels, but its manual does not assign wattage to each step. The Whole-Room 720 and 725 US pages list 900, 1,300 and 1,500 watts, with an ECO range of 41°F–95°F. Both Convection Heater 711 versions specify 900, 1,100 and 1,500 watts. The Solaris Max current listing and US manual family do not fully reconcile the lower per-level values. If an exact lower draw matters, verify the current rating and manual for that model rather than extrapolating from another heater.
Auto-off and a later start are not interchangeable
An auto-off timer counts down to stopping a running heater. A later-start countdown is set while the unit is off so it can begin heating after the selected interval. The 718 and Solaris Max instructions describe auto-off behavior. The MC706 manual documents a timer that can turn the unit on or off. Both 711 manuals specify a 0–24-hour on/off countdown, and the 711S also has app scheduling. The 725 US manual specifies a 0–12-hour shutoff countdown; DREO's 720 US feature page lists a 12-hour timer but its exact operation remains unclear because the linked support manual is Canada-labelled. Read each exact-market manual before planning operation.
Remote control is not app control
An included remote lets you operate the controls without touching the heater; it does not establish Wi-Fi, a phone app or voice-assistant compatibility. The 711S US manual documents Wi-Fi pairing, DREO app controls and scheduling, with a DREO account required for Alexa or Google Home setup. The Standard 711 and the other reviewed models do not have confirmed app control in the materials used here, so unknown capability does not meet an essential app requirement.