Can you remove the front grid easily to clean the blades?

I say NO, and that is why I am even looking at this page. I bought mine in Aug, 2016. It does have the screw at the bottom, which allows you to slide down a clip. The problem lies in the plastic trim ring that goes around the whole edge of grille. It essentially locks in and seals the front and back grilles together. It does not give much leeway. I just spent 20 minutes trying to separate it- pop one grille out or just slide the trim ring off to either side. I tried it with two screwdrivers. Didn't work and I was afraid of busting the rim. Perhaps some of these other people who had it "easy" had a slightly different model/year. If you put this fan in any room with any humidity (maybe that's WHY you bought it in the first place??) then you ARE gonna have a rusted grille. Have fun getting metal dust in the air when you take that brush to clean the grille.

Does it have a timer?

I (carelessly) bought the VU551 in July 2018; it does not have a timer. There is a newer model -- same price -- and it does appear to have a timer.

where do you store the remote

The Rowenta VU5670 has storage for the remote. There's a slot in the carrying handle behind the fan, on top of the motor.

Does this fan have a timer?

Yes it does have a time on it! It doesn't say in the description but on the fan you could press one hour, 2 hour, 4 hour or 8 hour. It shows it in the picture up top here, as well!

ASIN	B00C4QP8N2
Air Flow Capacity	2436 Cubic Feet Per Minute
Best Sellers Rank	#2,298,395 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #390 in Pedestal Fans
Blade Length	54 Inches
Blade Material	Plastic
Brand	Rowenta
Brand Name	Rowenta
Collection Name	Oscillating Fans
Color	Bronze
Control Method	Remote
Controller Type	Remote Control
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 2,439 Reviews
Electric Fan Design	Floor Fan
Electric fan design	Floor Fan
Finish Type	Chrome
Global Trade Identification Number	00023108460002
Included Components	Remote, Rowenta Vu5551U1 16-Inch 3-Speed Turbo Silence Pedestal Fan
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Is Product Cordless	No
Item Dimensions D x W x H	18"D x 18"W x 54"H
Item Weight	19 Pounds
Manufacturer	Groupe SEB
Material	Plastic
Model Name	VU5551U2
Model Number	1830005455
Mounting Type	Floor Mount
Noise Level	57 Decibels
Number of Blades	5
Number of Power Levels	4
Number of Speeds	4
Power Source	Corded Electric
Product Dimensions	18"D x 18"W x 54"H
Recommended Uses For Product	Home, Office
Room Type	Bedroom
Special Features	Oscillating, Remote Controlled
Specification Met	certified frustration-free
Standby Power Shutoff	Strong airflow and quiet operation, with even air distribution
Style	Turbo silence 4 speed fan
UPC	885244531370 885156829848 023108460002 066511437780 060251475323 667562974912 885137442776
Voltage	120 Volts
Warranty Description	1 year hassle free replacement warranty through rowenta.
Wattage	40 watts

Rowenta VU5550 Turbo Silence Oscillating Fan, Standing Fan, 4 Speed Fan with Remote Control

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