Saturday, December 27, 2008

Hunter Fan Company 44360 7-Day Energy Star Programmable Thermostat


Hunter Fan Company 44360 7-Day Energy Star Programmable Thermostat
Up to 33% Year Round Savings on Energy Costs, Compatible with most furnaces & cooling systems (24 volt, millivolt & Single Stage Heat Pump, INDIGLO backlit display, Energy Star Compliant, Pre-programmed, Daylight Savings Key, Programmable Hold, Energy Monitor, Home Today, Up Opening Door for easy reference to instructions, Soft touch key pad, Temp. & Vacation Overrides, Filter Monitor, 2 Stage Low Battery warning, Battery Powered- 2 AA. Front access.

Customer Review: Best Thermostat Value on the Market!

This is the most full featured thermostat on the market as far as I can tell. And the best part is it is very affordable!

Customer Review: Not a Replacement

Be careful if you are trying to buy a replacement. Hunter Fan Co told me that they do not have a replacement for my old thermostat. My old one has a 7-pin (wires) connection coming out of the wall & this thermostat (44360) has 6 pins. My old one works, but I wanted to buy an upgrade....no luck. I guess I'm stuck with my old one and mailing back the new one.

Monday, December 22, 2008

Best Hunter Auberville 44-Inch Five-Light Dark Cherry/Medium Oak-Blades-Ceiling Fan


Hunter Auberville 44-Inch Five-Light Dark Cherry/Medium Oak-Blades-Ceiling Fan, New Bronze #20413
Auberville, 44", New Bronze Large Room Ceiling Fan, 5 Cherry/Medium Oak Switchblades, Integrated 2 Light Fixture Uses Two 60W Medium Base Bulbs, High Performance Motor, Wobble Free Canopy, Installers Choice 3 Position Mounting System, A Limited Lifetime Motor Warranty.

Customer Review: Hunter Auberville Fan Review

I purchased a similar fan last year but not a Hunter. It lasted just a few months and was pretty pathetic in comparison. Anyway, I decided to replace it and chose the Hunter Auberville in its place. As I already have 4 other Hunters I felt very confident.
Took over an hour to install but it is fantastically quiet and efficient. On first use the air was coming out the sides of the blades which meant it was switched to clockwise. As soon as I switched it to counter-clockwise, the fan worked perfectly. It is so quiet I just cannot hear it hardly.
Very pleased with this model and I am about to order another one.

Customer Review: Super fan and tough to install alone

The good: this is a fine fan. It is number 5 and it is everybit as good as the other 4 Hunters up and working for over 10 years. It is quiet as advertised. It is effective at moving air in either direction. Afterall, this is the reason for buying a fan. Not only does it work well it is attractive.

The reason for giving it a 4 rating instead of a 5 is probably my inpatience but it seemed as if this day would never end. What? It is only a fan and should be easy to install. The other 4 were simple but this was a first class devilish install. I finally asked for help and it went up with similar stress but this time the stress was not on just one. Two.

I would buy another Hunter in a heartbeat but not this model.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Vornado FA1-0007-24 Zippi Desk Fan


Vornado FA1-0007-24 Zippi Desk Fan
Hot day? Don't sweat it. Stay cool with the two-speed Zippi personal fan from Vornado. Just angle the adjustable head in your direction and let the innovative and safe cloth blades provide you with a refreshing, revitalizing stream of cool air. A playful and compact folding design lets you take the Zippi on the road, so you'll never be caught sweating. Comes in a variety of fun colors. Whisper quiet operation. One-year limited warranty.

Customer Review: great little circulator

I found this in BB&B in the as-is dept. I only picked it up and gave it some thought because it had the name vornado on it. Even with the Vornado name I still didn't think this thing would have any power watsoever. And when I saw the cloth arms I knew for sure this thing wouldn't be able to blow anything, much less air. Fortunately for me there were power strips all over BB&B, so I plugged up the little fan and took it for a spin. WOW, was I surprised at the wind that came out of this thing. Maybe I started out with very low expectations, that's why I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of air that came out of these cloth arms. It's a good amount of breeze for the size of the same. I actually cool off with this thing. I definately don't expect it to circulate a room, that's asking to much for something this small. But I put it next to me on the desk and it does it's job, it cools me off and my long hair is whizzing all over my face, I have to pin up my bangs so I can see. I love this thing, it wasn't a waste of money!

The only thing I have to complain about is the level setting, there are two level settings and the first one is ok, but I always have to set it to level two cause that's where all the strength is, I do wish there was a level three.

Customer Review: Great desk fan

I have seen some other reviews that are mixed, but the bottom line is, this is a very capable desk fan. It is not powerful enough to move air in a room. The two added benefits are that it is fairly quiet (I sometimes accidently leave it on overnight) and it looks cool. I appreciate the two speed switch on the back and almost exclusively use the high speed. If you want more power you can get a bigger fan that takes up more space on your desk, but I personally am very satisfied. The only things that would make this better are a slightly longer cord (to run through the desk, etc) and a third speed. It would also be convenient if the power switch were easier to access and not located on the back of the unit. All these are minor issues that wouldn't stop me from making the same choice again.

Friday, December 12, 2008

Holmes HAPF622R Blizzard Remote Control Power Fan


Holmes HAPF622R Blizzard Remote Control Power Fan
People who favor fans over air conditioners like to feel a room breathe or to feel outdoor breezes in the house. The Holmes HAPF622R Blizzard remote control power fan brings a little more of the outdoors in with its innovative breeze modes. In addition to the standard ON setting, the Holmes Blizzard offers two settings which switch speeds randomly to mimic the feeling of natural breezes. As for power, the Blizzard has a five-fin fan blade which moves more air per rotation than the more common four-fin blade. And the front grill can oscillate as well, which increases the width of the cone of air being moved.

The fan has a charcoal-gray, rounded casing that echoes the circle of the fan itself; the curved carrying handle arcs above for easy portability. The manual controls are another arc of light-gray buttons on the face of the fan. With the convenient remote control, however, those buttons might never even get used. Both the manual and the remote buttons use icons for the various commands: a circle for on/off, three wavy lines for the breeze functions, a clock for the timer, a fan for the speed setting, and a fan with two arrows for the front grill oscillation. There are three speeds, and the timer can be set to shut off at any half-hour increment up to 7-1/2 hours.

Always unplug fan before cleaning. Use a soft cloth moistened with a mild, nonabrasive soap solution. Do not use gasoline, paint thinner, or benzene as a cleaning solution; also do not allow water to drip on or enter fan housing. The remote control requires two AAA batteries (not included). The Holmes HAPF622R power fan measures 18 by 19 by 6 inches. Holmes provides a 3-year limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship under normal use conditions. --Garland Withers

Customer Review: Exactly what I wanted

I love this fan. I love that the grate on the front twirls to create and oscillating stream of air. The air stream moves around subtly, so if you want something obvious, pick another fan.
I also enjoy that it's light-weight and thin so I can put it in a window or on the floor like a box fan, but this is much more attractive than a box fan.
It has a remote control!!!!
It is fairly quiet, except when you push one of the buttons. It beeps when you push a button which isn't very zen, but oh well.
Other features: a timer and two random "breeze" settings.

Customer Review: A cold wind!

A cold wind blows in your room, reasonably quietly, variable speed, remote controlled. A controllable blizzard. My PC loves it.

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Lasko #2155A 16" 3 Speed Window Fan


Lasko #2155A 16" 3 Speed Window Fan

  • Three, Whisper-Quiet Speeds
  • Powerful, 16", Three-Paddle Blades
  • Electrically Reversible Motor
  • Intake/Exhaust Settings with a Simple Turn of the Dial
  • Fits Windows 26" to 34" Wide and 22" High and Larger
  • Satin White Finish
  • U.L. Listed

    The 16" Electrically Reversible Window Fan powerfully circulates air through two to three rooms. Plus, its exclusive Storm Guard™ feature allows you to close the window behind fan for safety and security during inclement weather or while you're away. Made in USA.

    Customer Review: WARNING!!!

    SO HERE IS MY SITUATION. THE fan arrived with the on off speed knob not on the shaft. It will not go on. The shaft is cheap plastic so the knob won't stay on. I bought it from thenerds dot net and they want me to pay return shipping which would cost from $[...]to $[...] depending who ships it because of the large box. I am waiting to hear from them before I dispute the bill with the credit card company and file with the attorney General for fraud. Lesson learned is buy from AMAZON!!! At least they have a return policy you can live with. I know better now. The fan is too noisy on high speed. i have had the fan on for 2 hours. it is about 60 outside and yet the room has gone down from 80 to 78 in 2 hours. When I stand a foot away from the fan the room is as hot as it was before I had the fan on. When I stand in front of the fan it is cool. Maybe it is sucking air in the room but it is not helping cool the room. On top of the crappy performance I have to deal with the low quality of a broken knob and also a rather worthless template to install the brackets. I should have listened to my gut feeling and bought a $[...] box fan and made a bracket to hold it in the window frame so i could easily remove it. Right now I will need to take this 16 poudn fan off the bracket screws to close the window. so with shipping the nerds dot com ripped me blind. I am glad I didnt pay more for it but I might be stuck with it. I wrote to Lasko about this and will see if they can replace it for me or get me a new shaft or knob. MY ADVICE DO NOT BUY THIS FAN. CHEAP JUNK. I DON'T CARE IF 8 people liked it here- this is cheap junk

    Customer Review: Disposable piece of junk

    It's a nice fan - till it craps out for no reason. Mfr only gives it a 1 yr warranty. What's up with that? Bad value for the price. I'ld be VERY curious what the folks who gave it 4 - 5 stars will say when the fan inexplicably quits working.


  • Tuesday, December 2, 2008

    Vornado FA1-0007-06 Zippi Personal Mini Fan


    Vornado FA1-0007-06 Zippi Personal Mini Fan ( Black )
    Zippi mixes its classic platinum color, soft blades and two-speed motor with a big attitude to make any room cool. Zippi is small enough to carry in a suitcase, backpack or briefcase yet strong enough to move a lot of air in a dorm room, cubicle or hotel room. Zippi's soft nylon blades quickly and quietly propel the air, but are safe to touch while the fan is in motion. Create the perfect comfort level with the two speeds and adjustable fan head.

    Customer Review: Almost Perfect Portable Fan

    I got this to replace a little Boston desk fan who's motor burned out. The only thing that did that Zippi doesn't is really focus the air (the Boston was shaped like a regular Vornado, with the solid housing around it), which made it cool faster without blowing things all over the desk. Somehow, even on high speed it did not make a lot of noise. Zippi is really good in small areas and being able to tilt it up and down eliminates the paper flying. The fabric blades help it take up less room and are a good safety feature. It too is quiet on high speed. It's great for me as a designer, since when I have to work onsite, I often don't know the kind of environment I might have to go to. Zippi weighs very little, and can fold up small enough to go in my tote bag with other things. I keep it in its original plastic bag. I got a second one and have it on a little shelf in my bathroom. Just enough breeze on low to have right by the mirror! If only it could cool as efficiently as that Boston fan--Boston was a very inexpensive brand that I don't think is even made anymore. Vornado is a premium brand, makes such great large fans, that this should be really great, so only 4 stars for Zippi. But overall, this is a good, versatile little fan you might want more than 1 of.

    Customer Review: Have Zippi, will travel (comfortably)

    My husband and I have multiple Vornado circulators (what they call their unique air moving design fans), and have always felt their products were superior enough to other fans that the costs were merited. When I saw the "zippi" I definitely decided it was a "personal" fan, and no more, and people who are dissatisfied with them weren't paying attention to the manufacturer's description of these fans. Last spring (2007) I purchased one as a desk fan and one for a friend that was planning a tent-camping trip cross-country (with only a motorcycle and small trailer to carry his gear). He and I were both totally pleased with the zippis - they do exactly what the manufacturer says they will! In very hot weather the zippi proved to be a real lifesaver in a small tent that did not have large windows! After I saw the zippi in person I kicked myself for not buying more than one for myself. This week (June 2008) I ordered 4 more and plan to keep at least 2 of them for my use . . . and maybe, maybe give the other 2 as gifts. I made a "stuff bag" for mine from a section of blue jean leg--with a pull string and carrying strap. I perspire very easily, and take it with me to physical therapy and other appointments where I cannot control the "atmosphere".