Vornado 293 Large Heavy Duty Shop Fan, 3 Speed Electric Fan, High Impact Casing, IP54-Rated Motor, Whole Room Air Circulator, Pivoting Head, Carry Handle, 16” Floor Fan for Bedroom and Garage, Green

Very sturdy. Easy to clean. Compact . Spinning propeller diameter not wide but blades at steep angle and can blow much more air than larger fans I have had . Completely quiet ball bearing motor but any high velocity fan will make some sound due to turbulent air flow. That sound is minimal here given the spiral front screen which minimizes airflow resistance . On the low setting it still moves lots of air and is hard to hear . A ceiling fan with no screen and lower speed will always be quieter. Our living room has a very high ceiling ( as high as the house itself ) . In the summer hot air rises and cold air moves down. Even with a ceiling fan high up in the living room the upstairs gets unbearably hot and the downstairs gets ice cold. I put this fan on the living room floor blowing cold air up the staircase. I bought 2 more of these fans to further distribute cold air in the upper level. . The airflow is strong and focused if you want to point it into a particular room. Problem solved. On each side of the fan is a swivel knob to adjust the tilt angle. The soft foam washer needs to be against the fan, then the metal part of the stand ,then the hard plastic washer, then the yellow tightening knob. Then the swivel angle never slips . The design is gorgeous, like a 1920's Danish modern Poul Henningsen lamp. Tough as nails but not industrial looking. A work of art that will last forever.

I use this fan in the bedroom to help circulate the air from the AC, and it works wonders. I bought one of their smaller models about 15 years ago, and it’s still going strong, so I decided to pick up this one. The quality is just as impressive. The fan is designed for easy cleaning—everything comes apart so you can remove any hair or grit that builds up around the blades. On the lowest setting, it's whisper quiet, yet it still moves a good amount of air, comparable to a cheap box fan on medium or high. On medium, you'll hear a slight whoosh, and it creates significant air pressure—enough to push air through a comforter or light blanket from five to ten feet away. On the highest setting, it does get pretty loud, with noticeable blade noise and a strong whooshing sound, but the amount of air it moves is impressive. The build quality is excellent. None of the parts feel delicate. The switch has a solid, quality feel to it, the blades are thick, and the fan's body is made of durable plastic that seems like it could withstand a strong impact. The stand is a sturdy metal tube. Overall, this fan feels like a "buy it for life" product, not something you'll be replacing anytime soon.

The Vornado 293 Heavy Duty Shop Fan is AMAZING! I live on the third floor of an old house which was turned into apartments many years ago. Due to heat rising and the lack of a good heating system, inside temps run as high as 80 degrees in the WINTER! I have been threatened with eviction if I open a window, but cannot leave an air conditioner in the window either. I was getting sick and chronic migraines hate the heat and I suffer from them. I had to think of something so I bought this fan. It is a powerhouse of a fan, but not loud at all. I have one room that is not heated at all so I pull the heat from that room into the rest of the apartment. I also set it up in other "strategic areas" of the house where, (due to lack of weather stripping,) air comes in through the cracks. This fan pulls in so much air within 10 minutes my place is totally cooled off. I can't wait to see how much I save this summer using it to circulate the air conditioning. I was put off by the price at first, but it is by far the best fan I have ever owned. It is amazingly quiet for such a powerful fan and when set on the lowest of 3 speeds it is barely audible. I am guessing I will be able to do without one of my 3 air conditioners this summer. My electric bill has not gone up and I could not be happier with this purchase. It is also very easy to clean and barely anything to do as far as assembly. Very long cord so you can put it just about anywhere in your home. I will never buy anything other than a Vornado from here on out. I even like how it looks! If I could give it ten stars I would!

I needed a fan for the 100+ Seattle summer heatwave. I picked this up, knowing full well, its a shop fan. Wow! Its loud but my ls50w's are louder. For my 400sqft studio, this fan really does circulate the air and keeps the air inside fresh. I usually sleep with a fan for the coolness and white noise, this didn't seem to bother me as much as any other fan. The design of the fan is beautiful! Sturdy yet comfortable foam handles, the stout metal tube legs, and killer hard plastic green, serve a utilitarian purpose yet enhance its overall aesthetic. It's when you turn it on that this blows you away, maybe not literally, but any loose papers or light weight materials surely will be instantly whisked. I will say that since I've plugged it, about 2 months ago, I haven't turned it off. No breaks at all. Its a workhorse for my non air-condiditoned studio. I need it to be or I'll melt. Such a quality motor and overall design, Vornado knows what they are doing. With summer coming to an end and the temperatures dropping, I have reduced the fan to just the low setting because any higher and I need a hoodie. I splurged for a high quality fan with a heavy duty purpose, in hopes to over achieve with regard to my expectations. It did and still does just that!

It was a pleasant surprise when the box arrived for my fan and the outside was stamped with “made in USA”. I thought it was a fluke, but it turns out Vornado has a handful of models made here at home. I went a little overboard ordering more, as I have five of them now. The pedestal mounted version is especially nice. They’re not quiet even in their lowest setting. They definitely move air though, which is what they’re designed to do. The one I have out in the garage has seen the dirtiest use and it’s still happily turning despite getting wet a few times. I’ve got a couple of others tied to a temperature reading power outlet and they work very well as my attic fans. If you’ve got a need to move a good amount of air in less than ideal conditions, and you don’t mind some noise getting the job done, these fans are for you. Knowing someone here at home in the USA got a paycheck because you bought local, is a solid perk. If you read carefully and your fan is going to live in a damp spot, get the green one!

Vornado fans move a lot of air with their patented designed grill (the shape of the blades and the plastic that extends out helps move air on this model as well). This model is comparable to http://www.amazon.com/Vornado-660-Air-Circulator-Speeds/dp/B0025QKUE8/ref=pd_sim_hg_5 - 54 watts (about 100 dollars with 4 speeds), http://www.amazon.com/Vornado-733B-Full-size-Whole-Circulator/dp/B000MI3HJQ/ref=pd_bxgy_hg_img_z - 84 watts (about 100 dollars with 3 speeds), http://www.amazon.com/Vornado-Full-Size-Circulator-Adustable-Height/dp/B000E5XNAK/ref=pd_sim_hg_6 - 84 watts (about 120-130 dollars with 3 speeds) and then finally the 293HD which is about 120-130 dollars (with 3 speeds). These fans are all presented in slightly different packages. The 660 model is all black, electric push button controls that allow you to go to 4 different speeds and includes a beep sound after the push (allows for push button shut off and on), and with a smaller stand than the HD can sit on counter tops and in smaller areas. The 733B has a different stand than the 660 model and is also black. The 783 extends upwards to 48 inches. If your a Vornado user already, or your looking to try out one of the best models, I recommend that you check out the models listed above and take some time to read a few reviews and take a look at the specs on the Vornado website. I recommend this product based on: - Air flow (all three setting are useful for different situations, many people will be able to sleep on the first setting and maybe even second setting)and this particular model has a protruding grey piece of plastic to help strengthen air flow over other Vornado's in the model's I included up above - Durability with thick plastic, heavy duty strong handle, strong-heavy metal base, good thick rubber feet on base (padding on the handle will likely wear down over time depending on how you use the fan, but otherwise will serve its purpose for quite awhile anyways) - 10 foot cord (this I find to be very helpful with fans, and includes a fuse at the end of the cord) - Easy to pick up and move (four screws hold the handle in place) and I see the handle holding up over the lifespan of the fan - Fan can be taken off the metal base, mounted (with mounting equipment included), and or used without the stand - 293HD is supposed to be best in dusty areas and sealed to withstand those types of conditions It's nice to see a Vornado fan in something different other than the usual Vornado black, white, or all grey models. Update: Nov. 16th 2016, still works the same years later with heavy usage. Recommend using a thicker rubber washer (found at the hardware store), over the one that is provided. The one that is provided fell apart after a few months of use, and didn't work very well to keep the fan in position. This is a great fan that is easy to move around and use. I recommend this Vornado 783 Full-Size Whole Room Air Circulator, Adjustable Height if you're looking for more air flow, and a better position off the ground. Both are different fans, great in their own unique way.

Sleek modern design with powerful airflow. At bedtime I angle it towards a corner of the ceiling and enjoy a cool breeze throughout the night.

Strong airflow, built like a tank. It requires some basic assembly to attach the stand/leg (screw the plastic knobs on by hand, and pop the little rubber feet on the base) but no tools are required and it takes about 60 seconds. All other parts are already assembled. It has a nice robust 3-connector (grounded) cord. Switch is on top of the back area of the fan so it's easy to reach. High quality plastic (ABS maybe? I'm not a plastics expert but it feels strong but not brittle) and the base is a kind of very strong metal tubing with a textured glazing on it. It's put together with hefty looking philips screws so if you ever needed to open it up for any reason (say for repair) it would be easy to do. Have had another smaller Vornado fan for more than ten years and it continues to hold up great, and this one seems to be made with the same great quality. We use it in our house, even though it's sold as a shop fan. It is pleasant to have around. After having this for a week, I bought a second one because we like it so much. It makes some air noise at its highest speed, but of course it would. Absolutely zero mechanical noise that I can make out. At the low speed (other than OFF, there are three speeds... low, medium, high) it is reasonably quiet. Not VERY quiet but I can sleep with it running and it is just pleasant white noise. At the high speed it's a different matter; you hear strong air flow. Very powerful when you need it to be, and quieter when you need less air flow. There is no wobble or rattle. It feels really well made. An interrupt switch will not turn this off. When the power goes off, it will go off. When power comes back on, it will come back on. It doesn't have any lights on it (thankfully). It can be manually swiveled to point front, back, up, or even straight down. We've used it for quickly drying food on a plate at the low setting. It's pretty versatile even in its simplicity.

I just replaced my Canadian made Seabreeze Turbo-Aire that I owned for over 12 years with this Vornado 293HD circulator fan. So far I am very impressed by the build quality and operation. It is heavy duty and has some weight to it. The air throw is very good on all the speeds. The base is metal and very rigid. I read some had trouble with the base assembly. There are two washers per side. One is plastic and the other larger one is rubber. Make sure to slip the legs between the larger "rubber" washer and the knobs. This will prevent it from rotating on its own. The only issue I noticed is there seems to be a sharp/unfinished edge on the perimeter of the fan housing. When you advertise a product as PERFECT, something like this should not pass quality control.

He usado circuladores de Vornado por mas de 10 a;os sin problema alguno, muy buenos. Pedi este mucho mas caro confiando en la marca y en la descripcion siendo este de uso rudo (Heavy Duty) y certificado IP54, aunque lo usaria para la casa, lo escogi como un overkill por el alto flujo de aire y duarabilidad. Pero abriendo la caja encontre que la pintura de la base estaba botada y ya venia oxidado! Ademas al encenderlo el ventilado pulsaba sutilmente, como si hubera variaciones de voltaje y derrepende se aceleraba, cosa que no hacen mis otros ventiladoes conectados a la misma corriente, nada molesto pero lo que me hizo devolver la unidad fue el servicio al cliente: Lo registre y me contacte por correo y luego por chat (en la pagina de vornado) explicando el problema de oxido, esperaba poder llevarlo o recibir la base de reemplazo. Por correo, despues de 15 dias, no he recibido respuesta. En el chat me dijeron que lo llevar a su centro de servicio autorizado en Mexico con la empresa Viastara de la cual solo me dieron el numero, el cual no sirve nunca, asi que por chat me dijeron se lo regresara a Amazon. Horrible atencion, ni una disculpa ni intencion de ayudar ni justificacion para animarme a comprar otro, literalmente me dijo: "si yo fuera usted lo regresaria donde lo compre" y termino la conversacion. Si no tuviera el problema de oxido o me ubieran cambiado la base, lo recomendaria, hace algo de ruido pero mueve muchisimo aire. Lastima que la marca no representa a su producto.

Recently, my basement has started leaking whenever a big rainfall happens. The purchase of the fan helps me control the amount of air circulation and mold possibilities from occuring. i am very happy with this product and the timely delivery. Love being a member and enjoy the products you provide the consumer and also the confidence in the company and item is top notch. Keep up the good work.

Update, Went from loving this fan to hating it. After a few months something is wrong with it and it is extremely loud on the lowest setting. I can’t keep it on the low setting at all because the noise is so irritating. Huge waste of money.

I love this fan! I point mine diagonally up and across the room to make a nice "vortex." Basically it moves air very comfortably just like the pictures with the of "air flow" graphics. I thought those were just a gimmick! I don't even point the fan towards the bed. Even without being in direct contact with the blowing air. You can feel how it makes the air around the room. It's a very pleasant and not over stimulating effect perfect for sleeping. My only issue is that the big nuts on the side of the fan need washers to protect the plastic and prevent it from loosening when picking up the fan. That's an easy enough fix though, just 2 washers from home depot. Love this fan!