Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Holmes Tower Fan HT38-U


Holmes Tower Fan HT38-U, Black
3 Speed Settings / Slim, Space Saving Tower Design / High Performance Centrifugal Blade / Wide Area Oscillation / 8.5" x 5.9" x29.5" / Weight 8.36 pounds

Decent for the Price

I'm sort of surprised by a former reviewer's title of "Excellent Quality," as I think the quality is average (at best). I bought 2 of these as well as a Lasko 40-Inch Elite Wind Tower with Remote Control, and the Lasko's quality is FAR superior (granted, the Lasko is double the price). These Holmes fans ARE decent for the price though.
Pros:
Decent air volume/movement
Price
Not too noisy (again, keeping price in mind)
Cons:
Controls feel "cheap," and you have to really push the buttons in firmly to change a setting.
While the base seems reasonably stable, the fans are a bit wobbly at the oscillation joint.
Not trashing these by any stretch of the imagination, but average quality is a more realistic description.

Excellent Quality

This circulates the air around the room just fine. What I look for in a product is build quality. I have had mine for over a year and I never turn it off. It still runs without issues. I only buy Holmes fans because they are long lasting and are priced just right. It is whisper quiet as well.

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