Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Lasko Personal Fan, 6" White


Product Description

Personal fan tilts to direct air flow with two quiet speeds. Has an easy grip rotary control and a compartment for coins, clips and more.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #9709 in Single Detail Page Misc
* Color: White
* Brand: Lasko
* Model: 2002w
* Dimensions: 13.00 pounds

Features

* Easy to Assemble No Tools Required
* Durable, Impact-Resistant Plastic Construction
* Two, Whisper-Quiet Speeds with Easy-Grip Rotary Control
* Paper clip holder for that office environment
* U.L. Listed


Customer Reviews

Lasko 2002 dektop fan5
This fan is very quiet and puts out a lot of air. It also doubles as a change-holder or paperclip-holder in its base.

Personal Fan of the Personal Fan4
This is a great fan to have on your desk, thats where I use it. It has two speed settings and speed 1 is plenty. But when you get hot days in the office speed 2 does the job for myself and the person sitting next to me. I have only had this for a month but nothing has gone wrong and it runs nice and quite.

Friday, December 25, 2009

Lasko 3540 Cyclone 20-Inch Pivoting Floor Fan with Remote Control


Product Description

The Lasko 3733 is a 20 in. energy efficient box fan with three quiet speeds for high volume air movement. The rounded corners offer provided safety while the slim design allows for easy placement no matter where you put it. Put it in a window, on the floor in a bedroom, living room, office or anywhere you need a fan and you will see why the 3733 is the perfect sized fan for added air flow.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #7269 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Color: Gray
* Brand: Lasko
* Model: 3540
* Dimensions: 23.19" h x 5.00" w x 21.80" l,

Features

* Powerful 3-speed floor fan with 5-paddle 20-inch blades
* Cyclone grill helps effectively deliver a straight stream of air
* On/off power button; adjustable, pivoting fan head; carrying handle
* Electronic 8-hour timer with automatic shut-off; remote control included
* Measures 21-4/5 by 5 by 23-1/5 inches; 1-year limited warranty


Amazon.com Product Description
Combining a sleek look with powerful performance, this electronically controlled floor fan features five-paddle 20-inch blades and a Cyclone grill that helps deliver a straight stream of air. To adjust the direction of the air, simply tilt the head of the fan. The unit's user-friendly control panel includes an on/off power button; a button for selecting the speed--low, medium, or high; and a button for setting the electronic timer, which allows the fan to run for two, four, or eight hours before automatically shutting off. A full-function remote control comes included, making it easy to adjust the settings from across the room. Ideal for large spaces, the high-output air circulator can be used on its own or in addition to an air-conditioning unit to help reduce cooling costs. Other highlights include quiet operation, a convenient carrying handle, and a lightweight, portable design. The UL-listed floor fan ships fully assembled, measures 21-4/5 by 5 by 23-1/5 inches, and carries a one-year limited warranty.


Customer Reviews


Great fan5
This is a great fan. My wife uses it mainly for white noise while she sleeps, so it's out in our bedroom. It looks great and works great. The price on Amazon is the best I found.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

LASKO 30 In. Oscillating Industrial Fan


Product Description

The Lasko 3520 20 In. Cyclone® is a great choice for an all-purpose floor fan. This fan is a great addition to your air conditioning or can be directed at you for immediate heat relief. The Cyclone® has three whisper-quiet, powerful speeds. Aerodynamic fan blades and a special grill design maximize its performance. Its adjustable fan head pivots 90 degrees, and locks in place for precision comfort. The fan is portable and easy to use with controls located on top of its easy carry handle. Safety features include a patented fused plug cord set.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #64830 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Color: Black
* Brand: Lasko
* Model: 3135
* Dimensions: 24.12" h x 6.75" w x 23.75" l, 80.00 pounds

Features

* Industrial-grade pedestal fan for large-scale air circulation
* 30-inch metal fan blades; 3 powerhouse speeds with pull-cord controls
* Optional oscillation; adjustable height from 64 to 92 inches
* Tilt-back head; steel-body construction; sturdy, round base; 10-foot cord
* Measures 30-1/2 by 33 by 90 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Ideal for large-scale air circulation, this heavy-duty, high-velocity, 30-inch, industrial-grade pedestal fan makes easy work of cooling warehouses, auditoriums, health clubs, and other large spaces. Enjoy three powerhouse speeds with pull-cord controls, plus optional oscillation to provide broader coverage. For maximum versatility, the fan's height can be fully adjusted from 64 to 92 inches, and its tilt-back head can be adjusted to direct air where needed. Other highlights include durable steel-body construction; metal fan blades for high-volume air movement; rust-resistant, powder-coated grills; fully-enclosed motor housing for added safety; a sturdy round base; and a 10-foot cord with a grounded plug. Fully assembled, the UL-listed fan measures 30-1/2 by 33 by 90 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

I'm a fan of this fan5

I needed a good fan that would push air around a room that tends to get pretty hot and stuffy, especially in the summer. Our AC ducts need a lot of work, so I purchased this fan until we can afford to get it done. I think we found a good solution for the time being.

First, we have about 3 different types of fans in our house; Power House 18-Inch 2,900 CFM 3-Speed High Velocity Stand Fan, Power House 92000 20" HIGH VELOCITY STAND FAN, and the Lasko 20 inch box fan. The Powerhouse fans both do a pretty good job of moving air around. But I still needed something better, particularly in this AZ heat. The Lasko box fans are good if you want a gentle breeze. However, if your room is hot, you're wasting time, energy and money running it. A homemade paper fan would probably yield the same type of result.

I decided to give the LASKO 30 In. Oscillating Industrial Fan a try. Let me tell you, this blows the other ones away. Good solid construction, easy to operate, nice design.

There are a couple of drawbacks. First, it is pretty loud. And this is coming from someone that does not really mind loud fans. You have a hard time hearing over it.

Also, the footprint on this is pretty big. This is not a portable fan nor is it meant to be moved around. Wherever you place this is pretty much where it will end up staying.
The base itself is very large, so it will take up a considerable large amount of space.

The assembly on this was a nightmare. I received mine with missing screws. When I opened the box, some were loose, at the bottom of the box. I found a couple of nuts and washers in the creases of the box. After turning the box over and carefully inspecting the seams and folds, I was still missing an important screw and washer. I was really disappointed about that.

I also found the instructions a bit confusing. There are really only about 4-5 basic steps to the assembly, but the way the directions are outlined it seems to not be spelled out as clear as it probably could. I think attaching the column to the motor fan head was a bit puzzling. But the worst was attaching the front grill. What a pain in the neck! I received mine and the grill was sorta warped and did not fit together straight on. Add to that the fact that you have to "hook" the grills together --- boy what work that was! luck getting yours in better shape sans delivery. Though I will say, the hook thing was in and of itself difficult, and adding the warped grills exasperating. I think Lasko should consider redesigning to attach a little differently.

I think this most likely requires two people to assemble, particularly when attaching the fan motor to the column. It is very heavy!

Despite the problems we experienced putting it together, I still rate the fan itself 5 stars. The amount of air it expels is all worth the pitfalls we encountered. The wind is nice and cool. It oscillates very nicely and is easy to operate.
Overall, we a very happy with this fan.

Review of Fan5
We love the Lakso 30 in. oscalliting fan. It does the job that we want it to do. I would highley recommend the fan.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Hunter 90067 Millennium Bathroom Fan with Light and Nightlight, Brushed Nickel


Product Description

Hunter bathroom vent fans offer quiet, high performance air movement with style and comfort. Easy to install, this unit helps vent water moisture, household chemicals and even gases from hairsprays and perfumes with a 110 cubic feet per minute fan. A built-in light and night light provides room illumination. Glass unscrews for cleaning and relamping. Brushed nickel housing and fan vent with frosted glass. Includes one 30 watt compact fluorescent. Also uses one 7 watt night light bulb (not included). 15 5/8" in diameter.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #10994 in Home Improvement
* Color: Brushed Nickel
* Brand: Hunter
* Model: 90067
* Number of items: 1
* Dimensions: 20.00 pounds

Features

* Includes energy-efficient bulb 30-watt CFL
* UL Listed for use over shower enclosure/tub with GFCI circuit
* California title 24 compliant
* For large room-up to 100 square feet
* 110 CFM, Sones:3.0

From the Manufacturer
Hunter bathroom fans offer the best combination of style, performance and reliability. And every Hunter bathroom fan we make is backed by a five-year limited warranty for peace-of-mind protection.

Customer Reviews

Very easy to install and works great5
This fan/light was extremely easy to install. The directions were very clear and concise. The quality of this fan was better then I expected. It has a quiet operation but it moves a lot of air. I would highly recommend.

Happy with performance and look5
We are very happy with the fans appearance and performance. It was a snap to install and adds a nice touch. The light is very bright and illuminates well. I just wish it would come in a few more finishes.

You light up my life with clean air!5
What a great product! We not only have a great nightlight but we have fresh air in our small bathroom. This Hunter fan light was a great price for everything it does and is so attractive looking. Easy to install too. Don't miss this buy...

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Hunter 90064 Ellipse Bathroom Fan with Light and Nightlight, Brushed Nickel with Bent-Alabaster Glass


Product Description

Hunter bathroom vent fans offer quiet, high performance air movement with style and comfort. Easy to install, this unit helps vent water moisture, household chemicals and even gases from hairsprays and perfumes with a 100 cubic feet per minute fan. A built-in light and night light provides room illumination. Glass can be easily detached for cleaning and relamping. Brushed nickel housing and matching accents. Takes two A-15 60 watt bulbs and one 7 watt night light bulb (bulbs not included). 12" square cover.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #4211 in Home Improvement
* Size: 15.5 inches
* Color: Silver
* Brand: Hunter
* Model: 90064
* Number of items: 1
* Dimensions: 12.90" h x 13.80" w x 15.50" l, 15.00 pounds

Features

* Fan with light and night light for large bathrooms 8 by 10 feet and over
* Durable, all-metal housing; brushed nickel with bent frosted glass
* UL-listed for use over shower or tub enclosure with GFCI circuit
* Requires 2 60-watt bulbs; glass assembly detaches for cleaning
* Measures approximately 12 by 12 by 15 inches


From the Manufacturer
Hunter has brought beauty to the bathroom. Whether it's a design feature or blends into the ceiling, a bathroom fan is more than a quick way to keep the mirror from fogging. Hunter bathroom fans provide superior air movement to remove excess moisture from your home--and away from your family--before it creates an unhealthy environment. That is a truly beautiful thing, indeed.


Customer Reviews

Easy Install; Looks Great; A bit Dim4
This is a great looking light -far better than the plastic lights on the market and I like the rectangle design better than the circular ones.

The installation instructions were well written with 4 sets of instructions depending on your scenario (new construction/replacing an existing fan etc.) I was replacing an existing fan.

You will need Three-conductor NM cable running to a double switch to utilize the full functionality of this fan (contains both red and black "hot" wires) so that you can power on the nightlight (1) Then the fan/main light (2) via a double light switch. If you have a standard 3 wire cable (one black hot), you can just skip the nightlight and have your fan and light run on the single switch.

I have two switches wired, but had no use for the nightlight-a small std nightlight sized bulb required. I prefer to have the fan run separately from the main light, because I like to leave the fan on when I'm out of the room sometimes to keep air moving etc. So, You can just route the hot red to either the fan or the light, and the hot black to the other and leave the nightlight unwired, or just couple it with one or the other, but leave its bulb out. Both setups get routed to the same white (return). The directions assume you want the fan and main light on together and the color coding of the wires can make it tricky if you stray from that plan-especially working in a tight space reaching up to the ceiling. I installed alone, and it's a bit of a juggling act trying to keep the unit up while threading wire caps-so I recommend a buddy to help hold the case.

I was able to install two standard CFL bulbs (energy efficient curly ones). I recommend those instead of the smaller A15 incandescents. The cover is a thick opaque glass, and it doesn't allow a lot of light through. I have CFL's, so that doesn't help either, but I must agree it is a bit dim. I have another light in the room, so not an issue for me.

The glass cover has two metal rods attached in parallel and they fit into a harness that requires a push up, then over; then it locks down (with gravity into a groove). It can come loose, but it would take a forceful "up and over" push to accidentally knock it down, and it can be installed incorrectly increasing this risk. I would recommend not using this fixture if you have a lot of activity (horseplay/teenage boys?) or a low ceiling. My bathroom ceiling has a slope to it; I was fortunate to inadvertently install it in the direction where the slope benefits the locking mechanism, but if I had reversed the middle platform mounting, I would have a high risk of the cover slipping as described in another post.

Overall it's a nice attractive light; The fan is nice, powerful and quiet; light is a bit dim due to cover thickness and there is a chance of the cover coming off if installed incorrectly, on a slope or if pushed abruptly.


Looks and works good, but dim light4
This light works good, I really like the looks, but the light output in very dim...could be due to frosted glass I am guess....Works good in my guest bath as it is small...The dim light is made up by my vanity mirror lights. Would not recommend as a primary light, works best as a night light, would work good for a soft light for maybe a tub soak or such as long as others light were around to brighten the room when needed, and for looks and the fan.

In Summary:

Pros:

Looks good
Good fan
Good soft light
Good night light

Cons:
Way to dim for primary lighting

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Hunter 28496 Osprey 56-Inch 3-Blade Ceiling Fan, White


Product Description

The Hunter Fan 28496 is a Osprey Ceiling Fan with the Three Speed Pull Chain in the White motor finish. Perfect for any industrial setting This Ceiling Fan is from the Osprey Collection and is UL Indoor rated. The Osprey Includes 12" (3/4" Interior Diameter) Pole.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #39746 in Home Improvement
* Color: White
* Brand: Hunter
* Model: 28496
* Number of items: 1
* Dimensions: 12.00" h x .0" w x .75" l, 15.00 pounds

Features

* Whisper Wind motor
* 3 52-Inch blades
* Wall control
* UL rated for commercial use
* 1-year warranty

From the Manufacturer
The white Osprey is designed and UL rated for commercial use. Includes a wall control. Hunter's Whisper wind motor assures powerful, whisper-quiet operation. Lifetime warranty backed by 120 years of fan expertise.

Customer Reviews

Modern, minimal look ceiling fan4
Bought this for our home as we disliked most of the elaborate wooden/brass colonial looking fans which are available. Has three speed settings, the fastest of which didn't shift quite as much air as I thought but certainly adequate. Be aware that it hangs at least a foot down from the ceiling on it's axle so I wouldn't recommend for a ceiling height much less than ours (9ft) It's a good deal at this price, although their customer support is poor (left a message for a call back after a 10 minute wait on the line and got no response)

Great low cost industrial fans4
We have a small company that had issues with heat going into our high ceilings. These have seemed to help alot when it comes to pushing the heat down.

Monday, November 30, 2009

Hunter 27218 White Energy Efficient Low Profile Light Kit


Product Description

Includes Energy Efficient Low Profile White Light Kit w/ Frosted Glass - 27218, 22-watt compact fluorescent bulb

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #13213 in Home Improvement
* Size: 12.6 inches
* Color: White
* Brand: Hunter
* Model: 27218
* Number of items: 1
* Dimensions: 1.00 pounds

Features

* Energy Star
* Uses one 22 watt circline bulb (included)


From the Manufacturer
The white energy efficient low profile light kit with frosted glass will add brightness to any room. Fits perfectly on any Hunter Fan.

Customer Reviews

Bright, Energy Efficient5
Despite the sketchy instructions, the light kit was easy to install on a Hunter fan that I purchased locally. My guess is that people with little experience with wiring and light fixture installation may need some help from someone who is handy. When I installed the fan I did end up calling Hunter's help line with a wiring question. I was on hold for a long time, but when I did get through, the agent was helpful and knowledgeable. Don't forget that there is a pull-chain switch on the fan itself. I turned on the light at the wall switch, and for a few minutes could not figure out why it didn't work.

Excellent Light Kit5
I ordered 2 of these light kits. First one arrived and the Hunter box packed inside had been previously opened. Fortunatly all the parts were there and intact. Installed both lights without incident. Plan on eventually getting 3 more for the rest of my ceiling fans.

This is also an excellent price from Amazon. Many company's are selling the exact same light kit for well over $100.00.