A 3-in-1 tower that purifies all year, cools in summer and heats in winter, with a stated smoke CADR that many purifier fans lack.
Updated
- 270 m³/h Clean air delivery rate (CADR)
- 70 m² Recommended room size
- 19 dB(A) Noise at lowest setting
- 12 months Filter life (maker's estimate)
Pros
- Smoke CADR of 270 m³/h stated (GB/T 18801-2015), unlike most purifier fans
- Heats with up to 2,200 W, cools with a fan, purifies all year
- Oscillates up to 350°, with a remote control
- Sensors for PM2.5, gases, allergens, temperature and humidity
- 19 dB on its lowest setting; the display switches off in sleep mode
Cons
- Costs far more than a plain purifier with the same CADR
- Heater needs 1 m clear of curtains, a wall socket and no extension lead
- Philips doesn't state its power draw in purifier or fan mode
- Best for
- A living room or bedroom where one device should replace a separate fan, heater and purifier.
- Not for
- Anyone who only needs purification: the PureProtect 3200 has nearly twice the CADR.
Our verdict
The Air Performer 8000 (AMF870/35) is Philips’ 3-in-1 tower: a purifier, a cooling fan and a 2,200 W fan heater in one 106 cm column. Unlike most purifier fans it comes with a stated CADR, 270 m³/h for cigarette smoke to GB/T 18801-2015, which suits a room of about 23 m² at five air changes an hour on our rule. Philips’ 70 m² figure uses the NRCC-54013 method.
You choose purifying, fan or heating, with oscillation up to 350° and a remote control. Sensors read PM2.5, gases, allergens, temperature and humidity, and auto mode and the Air+ app handle the rest. Philips quotes 19 dB on the lowest setting, and in sleep mode the screen goes dark after 3 seconds.
It makes most sense where it replaces two other appliances, a fan and a heater. If you only need clean air, a plain purifier with the same CADR costs far less. We set it against Dyson’s heater tower in Dyson Hot+Cool vs Philips 3-in-1.
Living with it
The heater brings rules a plain purifier doesn’t have. When heating, keep curtains, bedding and other fabrics at least 1 m from the outlet, never cover the unit and don’t touch the outlet, which gets hot. Plug it straight into a wall socket, not an extension lead or a timer plug, because the heater’s thermal cut-out could reset unexpectedly. Keep it out of bathrooms, kitchens and other humid rooms, and away from gas appliances and fireplaces. Philips adds that it doesn’t remove carbon monoxide or radon and is not a safety device against combustion hazards.
Filters and running costs
One FYM860 filter combines a pre-filter, a HEPA NanoProtect layer and activated carbon. It lasts about 12 months by Philips’ estimate and also fits the AMF765 and AMF865. Vacuum its surface when the cleaning alert shows and clean the particle sensor every two months; after fitting a new filter, hold the filter reset button for 3 seconds. Heating at the full 2,200 W uses 2.2 kWh an hour. Philips gives no power figure for the purifier or fan modes, so we can’t size those. Our filter finder lists the part.
Philips Air Performer 8000 Series 3-in-1 Purifier, Fan and Heater (AMF870/35) specs
- 270 m³/h Clean air delivery rate (CADR)
- 70 m² Recommended room size
- 19 dB(A) Noise at lowest setting
- 12 months Filter life (maker's estimate)
Cleaning
| Clean air delivery rate (CADR) | 270 m³/h |
|---|---|
| Recommended room size | 70 m² |
| Main filter | HEPA-type (class not stated) |
| Activated carbon (odours, gases) | Yes |
Heating, cooling, humidity
| Heater power | 2,200 W |
|---|
Noise and power
| Noise at lowest setting | 19 dB(A) |
|---|---|
| Power on lowest setting | not listed |
| Power at top speed | not listed |
| Noise at top speed | 46 dB(A) |
| Standby power | not listed |
Filters
| Filter life (maker's estimate) | 12 months |
|---|---|
| Replacement filter | FYM860/30 |
Controls
| Air-quality sensor | Particle and gas (VOC or formaldehyde) |
|---|---|
| Auto mode | Yes |
| App control | Yes |
| Ioniser | None |
Size
| Height | 106.4 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 8.5 kg |
Warranty
| Warranty | 2 years |
|---|
Manufacturer figures, checked 2 Nov 2026. — means not listed.
Where to buy the Philips Air Performer 8000 Series 3-in-1 Purifier, Fan and Heater (AMF870/35)
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Philips Air Performer 8000 Series 3-in-1 Purifier, Fan and Heater (AMF870/35) questions
Which filter fits the Philips AMF870?
The FYM860/30, a genuine Philips filter that combines a pre-filter, a HEPA NanoProtect layer and activated carbon. Philips estimates it lasts about 12 months, and the same filter fits the AMF765 and AMF865. Philips says to use only its original filter, because it can’t guarantee filtration with any other.
What do the E1 and E6 codes mean on the Philips AMF870?
E1 means a motor fault and E6 a heater fault, according to the manual. Neither is something to fix yourself: Philips asks you to contact its Consumer Care team for both. The unit carries a two-year warranty from purchase, which doesn’t cover defects caused by incorrect use or poor maintenance.
Why has my Philips 3-in-1 stopped heating?
Check the three things the manual lists. The room may have reached the temperature you set, the packaging may still be on the filter, or the air inlet or outlet may be blocked; each one stops the heater. If none of those applies and the screen shows E6, that is a heater fault for Philips Consumer Care.
Can I plug the Philips AMF870 into an extension lead or a timer plug?
No. Philips says to plug it straight into a wall socket: no extension lead, no timer plug and no switched circuit, because the heater’s thermal cut-out could reset unexpectedly. It also says not to stand it directly below a socket, and to keep curtains and bedding at least 1 m from the outlet when heating.
Why does the AMF870 keep running after I switch it off?
It is clearing the remaining heat. When you switch it off in heating mode, the AMF870 keeps running for about 20 seconds, with a countdown on the display, and then stops. The manual describes this as normal behaviour after heating, so there is no need to unplug it while the countdown runs.