Best Fan? Let’s Find Out!
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Brands: DREO, Amazon Basics, Hurricane, Vornado, Black+Decker, Aigostar, Lasko, Comfort Zone, Simple Deluxe, Pelonis, Season’s Comfort, and Holmes. Fans compared for air volume (CFM), air speed (MPH), noise, energy consumption, fan tip over risk, ease of cleaning fan blade, and overall build quality.
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➡ Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
DREO: amzn.to/46lEtbU
Amazon Basics: amzn.to/3zWKWho
Simple Deluxe: amzn.to/46iRFy8
Hurricane: amzn.to/4fi4L2D
Pelonis: amzn.to/46lEFb8
Seasons Comfort: amzn.to/46nMNYO
Holmes: amzn.to/3Yd2AaI
Black+Decker: amzn.to/46hBOzO
Aigostar: amzn.to/3WmaBaG
Vornado: amzn.to/4dgo62I
Lasko: amzn.to/4dd1fVC
Comfort Zone: amzn.to/4dgfwAR
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II: amzn.to/4aErF18
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This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results.
Here's the list of products that I reviewed. More details in the video description.
DREO: amzn.to/46lEtbU
Amazon Basics: amzn.to/3zWKWho
Simple Deluxe: amzn.to/46iRFy8
Hurricane: amzn.to/4fi4L2D
Pelonis: amzn.to/46lEFb8
Seasons Comfort: amzn.to/46nMNYO
Holmes: amzn.to/3Yd2AaI
Black+Decker: amzn.to/46hBOzO
Aigostar: amzn.to/3WmaBaG
Vornado: amzn.to/4dgo62I
Lasko: amzn.to/4dd1fVC
Comfort Zone: amzn.to/4dgfwAR
After doing a lot of research for my own personal needs, i can say the world needs a Project Farm video for dehumidifiers
Edit: there's some real dumb in the replies, feast upon it those who come later
Thanks for the suggestion.
The designs and durability of dehumidifiers have changed over the last 25 years. Currently I use a Medea brand and regularly clean it with a mix of soapy water and vinegar when the filter light blinks .
Longest lasting one so far and I drain directly into a 5 gallon bucket
Oh, you mean that 'newfound technology that turns air into water' technologies that news articles LOVE to try and clickbait people with? 🤣
I bought one of those mini dehumidifiers (Amazon) because of a leak I had in a carpeted closet that also holds my water heater. I needed it after getting all the water I could out with our carpet cleaner machine. The biggest issue was the heat it put in the closet. It collected the moisture out of the air & carpet but with the closet door closed, the temperature in there was 5 to 10 deg hotter than just outside the closet. You may say it was the water heater heating up the closet but it wasn't. For example, I have a weather station set up with the sensor in the closet and it says inside and outside the closet are the same temp in normal situations. Dehumidifier is not running of course.
Second this
We're all YOUR fans! 😎✌️
Thank you very much!
Boooooo! Take your like.
Gay
Hey Gus, You beat me to it! 👍
@@131313user Are You, well, it is Ok, no worries
I’ve absolutely no need for a fan. And yet there’s something soothing about watching on Sunday morning. Just good objective data. No one trying to sell me something. Your videos are comfy to watch. Thank you very much.
My pleasure!
It may not be stuff I need, but its nice to know if it is something I need ill be less likely to fall prey to marketing bullshit
Me either but take it away from my girl and the world would seem like it's coming to a end😂
@@BloopTube Main thing most fans die from long-term is the bearings wear out (usually sleeve). Had to tear down quite a few and clean and lubricate.
I don't even live in the US, still watching him is a pleasure.
I’m always amazed as to how you figure out to test all these different items. Your channel is like a better consumer reports. I always look here before I buy an item. I have a suggestion for a future product to test and that is camping chairs For 250 pound plus individuals with bad backs. Thanks and keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.
Costco sells a $50 vornado that I have used and abused for years and it has been relentlessly reliable and durable.
Thanks for sharing!
Same, it's a beast. Mine has 3 speeds though and it's about 120 watts on high.
I know the Vornado didn't finish very high here, but I still would buy another if my ever breaks down. I have owned some of the cheaper ones, and they do not last as long as my Vornado.
In Georgia they are selling a WooZoo dual oscillation globe fan for $39. That would be nice to test. It has a 5 year warranty and has performed well for me so far.
I had a Vornado tower fan from Walmart that failed within the warranty period after nightly use. Something happened with the speed controls. Luckily they are easy to work with for warranty, but they'll ask you to cut the cord on the old unit. I rewired the old unit after sending them the pic of the cord cut and tried to fix the speed controls but couldn't.
I've had Vornado's for years. They basically last forever. Definitely worth it over cheap Walmart specials.
Great information! Thank you
I dunno, vacmaster. My little el cheapo Walmart box fan has served me reliably for well over three years now, and I keep it running during the summer.
@@ProjectFarm no problem
@cavalierliberty6838 Most of my Vornado fans are 7 to 10 years old. They've been on road trips, fallen of dressers, and keep going
@@VacMaster1991that's the brand of humidifier I have and it's made in the US
Just a heads-up for those looking to buy the Hurricane: it seems the model of Hurricane in this video is no longer made or sold. The new model (which looks exactly the same as the one in this video) has different air flow, velocity, power, adjustable height, and oscillation specs. Overall, the new model appears to be weaker than the old one, though it does state that it uses less power. The link in the description goes to the new model, not the one in this video.
Ah the ol bait and switch.
Appreciated thanks
"Oh no! Project Farm's got his hands on one, we better take that model off the markets, just in case"
@@cocodojo 🤣🤣
@@cocodojo More like bait and switch criminals. Give 'em the chair!
The previous owner of our house left behind a dehumidifier which died after about five years (about 2000). Fortunately it had a standard fan that worked with the compressor removed. I build it into a simple wooden frame and metal grid and put it on some old rubber feet from a washing machine. That fan will not die-I love it!
Thanks for sharing.
I want to add, I had a Vornado fan break after a month. I called the company and they replaced it for free. I got it in a couple of days and their customer service is second to none.
I had one stop after two years. I believe they have a five year warranty. I contacted them. They had me upload a picture of the power cord cut right at the unit. A new one arrived three days later. They call them air circulators. I can keep my thermostat two or three degrees warmer and use the Vornado in the room I am in. Also works well in the horizontal position in the winter to circulate warm air. Great company, for sure.
Thanks for sharing.
My vornado is still going after 7 years. Using it right now at low it circulates air in room very well. I bought their space heater too, heats my 31' 5th wheel to 65deg with 35 deg outside even on low.
I'm sold in their air circulation
Nice ad there bot
Can you imagine if Project Farm tested customer service? He'd age faster than a president.
I really love how you always give your pick for the best of the best no matter how expensive but then also give the best of the rest that’s more affordable for the average person.
Thanks!
you mean the best of the few he picked (out of 1000s of kinds sold probably)
@@PraiseB2Allah bro you really expect him to buy 100s of different fans that are just slightly different?
@@fetusman2248 or at least give an in depth explanation as to why he picks the fans he does choose to test (and advertise...)
Box fans next please. Thank you so much for all your hard work, you are literally a national treasure.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Or the round guy that sit on the floor!!
@@cm.5023 i love my box fan! Use it in my window or for background noise! Cools my room off fairly well!
I also really want to see box and other window fans. They're right you are an incredible resource for people.@@ProjectFarm
Literally?
I have had that exact Lasko fan for about 10 years. I bought it on a whim because at the time I was living in an apartment with no a/c. Without exaggeration, it has run every night of those 10 years helping sleep either by cooling or providing white noise. Thats over 29 thousand hours, all I've ever done is clean the dust off the blades a few times a year.
Thanks for sharing!
Maaaaan…get out of my head!!! I’m literally sat here with my dusted up Lasko fan, browsing Amazon looking for a new stand fan for my bedroom…and HERE YOU COME TO SAVE THE DAY! Ordered a new Hurricane fan to keep me cool and stifle my tinnitus.
Lol! Glad to help
WHAT, I can't hear you.
If your fan is one of those brown or blue bladed vintage units, definitely keep it and get it serviced. It's superior to nearly anything on the market today
@@TheMatsushitaMan it isn’t. It’s a cheapo $29.97 “walmart” Lasko fan.
@@TheMatsushitaMan totally agreed!
Thank you for being one of the only people on UA-cam to give the distance you placed the sound meter from the sound source! Most people don't know how quickly sound drops off in the first 6 feet. We can now accurately compare how loud our fans are compared to the ones you tested.
You are welcome!
Please do a video on the effectiveness of different laundry detergents!
Thank you for the video idea!
Yes Iv been using the detergent sheets I love them.
Thats a good one.
Not just effectiveness but cost. Tide works great, for example, but costs a lot. I use Ariel detergent which is basically the same Tide powder formula in a cheap bag. The stuff is crazy good and cheap as can be. I have gallons of Costco liquid paid for but it just can't compare for effectiveness or cost.
@@ProjectFarm Please include unscented laundry detergents. Also detergents without brighteners, which are forbidden for military use (they glow like crazy under night vision+IR). I guess maybe that's two separate classes: 1) regular detergent 2) unscented & no-brightener detergent.
Who knew washing suds could be so interesting?
Project Farm rocks 💎
As an owner of a dreo fan glad to see my purchase is so highly rated. I can confirm that on the lower settings it is quiet. That was the major factor for purchasing it as i didn't want a noisy fan for calls. I do sit fairly close to it so cfm isn't that big of an issue for me but even on the 3 setting i can feel the air flow on the otherside of the living room about 10-15 feet away.
Thanks for the feedback.
16 minutes of nothing but the high quality unbiased comparisons and relevant information. Thank you sir!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Thanks THANKS!!, 4 *Say😮ing Sorta Save $$ a Buy The 5-watt @Low Dreo & 😅Lavish the QuaLity Of Purchase iS my Thinking, bye
@@bryanmathew2079what kind of code is this huh ?
@@ThatSharkGirl 5watts@ Low Speed @ the $120.00 Fan iS The onLy "Nomad" Approved; aka Coded Fan. ps Enough Said Lol
@@bryanmathew2079 Vornado also makes 24V DC fans that have similar power use characteristics (their "Energy Smart" line) which are less expensive than Dreo.
Maybe the best fans were all the subscribers you earned along the way. Thanks PF!
Such an underrated comment.
❤
That is a brilliant comment!
The only reason I came to the comment section was for a fan pun.... Congratulations you're the only one I saw. 😅
I got a box fan at Dollar General a few months ago after moving in to a new place.. It was SO slow even on the highest setting. I think they cheaped out on the motor. My neighbor gave me one from the 90's and it pushed tons of air, even though the blade and box were the same size. Not all fans are equal!
Thanks for sharing!
There are videos comparing the current Lakewood box fan to the equivalent Lakewood from the 1980s. The new fans are nowhere near as well made. That's the quick summary.
@@LatitudeSky completely agreed. I should've known when it weighed absolutely nothing
A few years ago my grandparents game me an old metal bladed box fan they had bought brand new at K-mart back in 1971, and that thing is an absolute powerhouse! It even has little spouts to add oil to the motor because believe it or not products used to be designed with repair in mind
@@alexsmith5584 If I could, all of the appliances I own would be older and built to be maintained instead of thrown away. It's so hard to find good old stuff nowadays though
Amazon Basics. Had it for 3 years and I love it. Best remote with every option you need. Nice heavy base. Metal enclosure. Only flaw...I wish it had an easy release fan cover. i like to give it a good cleaning every year. GREAT fan GREAT price. Glad to see it did so well in this review.
Thanks for sharing.
The fan I have has been in my family for as long as I can remember (I'm almost 70) it has an Oil Cup I give it a few drops of oil every summer. It has a wooden frame and still works great 👍 thx for the great video, Todd !
Mine is a 35 year old "Hello" fan, plastic cracking everywhere. I'd spend the maximum on a new one since these things don't evolve.
There is an Indian brand of fan called Remi-Cool that has bearings lubricated by large oil-retaining felt pads, and it has caps you can remove to uncover tubes through which you can add more oil without needing to disassemble the motor.
Nice! You are welcome!
I libe my fans every summer. they never broke
Back when there was American quality and pride in workmanship.
I got a brand new Vornado out of a Bed Bath and Beyond dumpster during Covid. Best fan I've ever owned.
I've had mine running almost every single our of the day for over 2 years. Still works great. I refuse to believe Amazon Basics fan is better than Vornado.
Vornado does engineering design in Andover Kansas. SO they at least give lots of attention to overall design and long life.
@@Janzer_My teenage son has run his pretty much nonstop for a similar length of time. They have a five yr warranty. Had one fail after 2 yrs. Contacted them. They requested I upload a picture of the circulator with the power cord cut right at the unit. A new one showed up 3 days later.
After testing all those fans, Todd is definitely now the coolest guy on the farm!
Thanks! Lol
I bought a Pelonis in 2017 and it's still going strong. We've been using the fan almost every day/night even in the winter. we love the white noise and the powerful breeze it provides. No hiccups but they do need cleaning like all products and lube if you want it to last.
Thanks for sharing.
Need to do a box fan showdown.
Add the Air King 9723 to the list. It’s not the quietest, but the sound it makes has the best low hum - great for sleepers who like to sleep with a fan.
We need a folding hand fan showdown also
I just got an airking wall mount with a 1/6hp motor in my bedroom. It does the job! It says for commercial or industrial use only on the back. 😅
Would also love to see a box fan showdown 😊
Should also include the DIY box fan air purifier (with a MERV13 filter) vs actual HEPA air purifiers.
@@fartman10284I attach a 20" furnace filter to the back of my box fans. Give it a spritz of waxy furniture polish to improve filtering.
My Lasko fan has been running for dang near 10 years now without turning it off. 😂 The trick is to keep the fan from accumulating dust on the motor and rear.
Thanks for the feedback.
And keeping the cage and blades clean of dust makes a huge difference.
I love my Vornado fan. Been working for over 10 years and runs almost constantly. No issues.
Was not cheap, though.
Thanks for sharing!
My 280ss has a manufacture date of 1999. I still use it every summer. Only thing Ive had to do was fix the cord a couple years ago, but still running strong. I also have a newer 633DC and love the DC fan motors. Having an adjustable power knob is so much better than being limited to 3 speeds, and turned all the way down its so quiet you have to be close to it to hear it at all.
Vornado does engineering design in Andover Kansas. SO they at least give lots of attention to overall design and long life.
@@Inbal_Feuchtwanger Yeah I have been told newer models arent quite as good but the classics were well designed and built to last.
I bought the Amazon basics fan based off your test Todd, and have used it now a for a few days. Absolutely thrilled with my purchase! I wanted a fan that moved a lot of air but was quiet and this ticked both of those boxes. Thank you for all the hard work you put into testing all these products, as it has saved me countless hours of research.
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
I have a Holmes oscillating fan I bought in 1994 for $27 at KMart. On high, it moves a lot of air but is loud! 30 years old and still going strong.
Thanks for sharing!
Don't ever throw it away.
Finally Project Farm mad everyone happy Making a Only fan's Video! I shall see myself out!
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For me, I want a loud fan for white noise. For a loud fan I think I’m going to go with the Pelonis.
Thanks for the test.
My tinnitus agrees with you. I've had great luck with the Vornado. 5 yr warranty and great customer service. Had one go out after 2 yrs. They requested I cut the power cord at the unit and upload that picture. 3 days later I received a new air circulator.
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
I want white-noise AND a roaring breeze; Hurricane for me.
Excellent comparison! All I ever get for new fans are Vornados. I keep a DC circulator and a Transom window fan on pretty much 24/7 for the dogs. Electric bill is easily under $100 and they also have excellent customer service/warranty people. Their space heaters are nice too, heats up the room quite fast.
We've used a lot of Lasko tower fans over the years. After having a Dreo humidifier, we took a chance on a tower fan the same price as the one you tested, and the wife (who has to sleep with a fan blowing at her) loooves it. The smart feature is a bonus but the fan itself is killer. Sound is hardly noticeable, the auto function acts like wind that speeds up and slows down, has timer, and you can change how much oscillation it has (30,60,90 or 180 degrees). But her favorite feature is the display is ambient, so when the lights are off it's dark instead of glowing in your face all night.
Thanks for sharing.
In my opinion this is exactly what youtube is for, you can't really find it anywhere else. I can't even describe how grateful I am this channel exists :)
Thanks so much!
My mom bought 2 small Vornado fans about 20 years ago. One of them died about 9 years later. I inherited the other and it is running right now. Not only does it have the best air speed, you can direct it with precision. If you don't want it to blow at you, it can blow near you without disturbing your documents.
I bought mine and unfortunately it died after a first hot summer here in 2023. Smelled like something burn
Thanks for sharing!
Portable AC comparison would be great! I'm sure a ton of people caught in the begging of the summer every year would stumble on your videos and be very appreciative. Also I just want to say I enjoy your videos and the work you do a whole lot, Thank you!
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
I remember the old metal blade box fans that we put in the windows when we were kids. Didn’t have any A/C and those fans murdered anything that came in their reach!
I still have one of those things! I just give it a bit of 3-in-1 electric motor oil every year and it probably moves at least twice as much air as the new stuff (and it’s actually quieter too lol)
Yeah they would not die we got one out of a dump . Took it home oil it up new cord worked for years in the garage. Till it got crushed.
I had one that ran 24/7 behind my wood stove in the winter. Lost track of how many times I revived it with compressed air and some oil.
As I type this right handed with 3 fingers ..... I totally agree with you !! 😏👍🏻
HA yep
I can't come up with stuff to test. I'm so glad your viewers are so much smarter than I am. Thanks for all you do
My pleasure! Thanks for supporting the channel!
@ProjectFarm worth every penny
To keep inline with the fan testing, you should test blower fans as well. Growing up in Florida, whenever we lose power bc of a hurricane, my wife son and I each keep corded blower near us to keep the hot humid air moving around us. They're not quiet, but they do a great job keeping us comfortable and don't have a high amperage draw on the genetator.
I bought the Amazon Basics one about 6 months ago and have been very happy with it. The remote works well and as we dont run it on high, it is quiet enough that I forget its on. Glad my choice came out so good on your tests.
Thanks for the feedback.
If it helps anyone, we have a 7 year old Pelonis on a screened in porch. It stays there 365 days per year (including winter). I can have a phone conversation with it right behind me on the low setting, and the only thing the person I'm talking to can hear is the sound of the air passing by. Now, if they could just make them like the 74 year old fan I have in my home workshop. That will probably outlast me by years. Thanks as always.
You are welcome!
Pelonis makes an excellent 20” Box fan! I use several in my workshop, with filters attached; A poor man’s air filtration system! 😆 Filters help the fans last longer. They have been up for over three years now, and run 24/7/365!
We have a Pelonis DC oscillating fan. It’s super quiet but the oscillation mechanism started to rattle after less than a year of use.
@@Sashazur Great fan because it’s so quiet
Just ordered a dreo yesterday! Glad it came out on top
Todd thanks for all the product testing and comparison you do for everyone. Back in 2015 I purchased a 16" oscillating fan from CVS $19.99 and it's still going strong. I clean it twice a year. Price wise things have changed, a lot.
Keep up the good work..
Thank you!
I have the Amazon fan, worked great for about a year until it decided to start oscillating all on its own and there was no turning it off. Even when you powered off the fan, it just kept oscillating. I even unplugged it waited like 30 minutes and as soon as I plugged it back in it started oscillating and I haven't turned it on yet. I ended up disconnecting the oscillating motor since it was obviously separate from the fan motor unlike the manual ones. The fan features still work and I still use it for now.
Just for your information, most fans use a shaded pole motor and they vary the phase angle thus achieving different RPM under load. This is why you see mostly the same power usage on low and on high. The strator produces the same amount of magnetic field (thus requiring the same amount of power) but if the phase angle is too high it will have less torque. Less torque means lower achievable RPM under load. As an experiment you can remove the fan blade, and the measured RPM in all speed setting will be the same.
The DREO one running from DC and it most likely has a BLDC motor + inverter.
I have both Dreo and Vornado fans. For the price, Dreo has made me happy with their smaller oscillating fans on low speed, but for higher CFM, I really like the more energy efficient Vornado "Energy Smart" line that allows you to control the speed with about 100 different levels of power. The Dreos we have are super easy to clean, Vornado a bit more of a pain.
Thanks for sharing!
I bought a Dreo 11" desk air circulator a few months ago to replace my years-old Vornado. Could not be happier!
Thanks for sharing.
How does the Dreo compare to the Vornado?
I haven't seen the video yet but I'm already a huge FAN. And it comes at a great time
Thank you very much!
The test we neeeded !
Thank you very much!
Yeah maybe a bit late though
unfortunately, 3 weeks late. but it's closer to the right time than most would be.
I only use Vornado, 10 year warranty is awesome, I had one break after 9 year, bought a new one, thought of repairing the old one, so contacted office in USA about sending new motor, I would pay for ofc, but they said I had warranty and sent me a brand new one, lol, so now I have 2 fans with warranty to 2034
Thanks for sharing.
I used a Vornado for 8 years without issue, constantly on high every night for white noise. Replaced with another Vornado and it's doing the same thing for another 8+ years. Best fans I've had.
Thanks for sharing.
I"m a "fan" of the Honeywell HF910C 18" fan. It doesn't come with a stand (also can't tip over) but it really delivers. It moves a ton of air, is relatively quiet (CFM per dB) and has what I consider a "medium" price. On a hot day I use it to rapidly cool the house after the sun goes down by sticking it in front of a screen door.
ISWYDT 😉👍
The whole house stopped what they were doing to come watch the lastest Project Farm vid. Way more in depth than i thought fan reviews could be. Results were very different than what i was expecting. Amazing vid, keep up the great work!
Thanks!
We have several Vornados. Some we've had for many years and none have disappointed.
Thanks for sharing!
Vornado does engineering design in Andover Kansas. SO they at least give lots of attention to overall design and long life.
5yr warranty, 10yr I believe on some of the new eco models. Great customer service. Had issues with one after two years. Contacted them.They had me cut the power cord right at the unit and upload that picture. I received a new one 3 days later. Can't beat that.
Thanks for the video. I am convinced my phone is listening to me. Several time I have spoken to someone about thinking of making a purchase and that item pops up in my feed before I have a chance to do any searching for it.
Thanks for watching!
Happy to see your video on only fans is still the quality content we rely on. Thanks Todd!
I see what you did there lol - underrated comment!
For a better part of the power consumption tests, the power monitor was switched to milliamp setting and you were reading it off as watts? You would have to multiply the milliamp reading by the voltage to get the wattage?
At 120 volts:
Amazon Basic
411 mA
49.32 W
518 mA
62.16 W
Lasko
610 mA
73.2 W
818 mA
98.16 W
Aigostar
459 mA
55.08 W
500 mA
60W
Simple Deluxe
386 mA
46.32 W
410 mA
49.2 W
Pelonis
524 mA
62.88 W
668 mA
80.16 W
Dreo
49 mA
5.88 W
322 mA
38.64 W
Vornado
584 mA
70.08 W
959 mA
115.08 W
I noticed this as well. But without a actual volts measurement these corrected calculations could be off by 20%. hopefully PF has the voltage recorded at time of testing or can retest the fans were affected.
I've had fans, but now I only buy blower fans, specifically lasko blower fan. Moves air so well.
Thanks for sharing!
LASKO cyclones are the best!!
Been using a Lasko tower fan for well over a decade, it just won't quit!
I must say that I'm a fan of this channel. I'm blown away by the quality of the content. A breath of fresh air as opposed to the mindless drivel of lesser product reviewers.
Curious about smaller 10" - 12" fans. The more compact type without the stands and oscillating parts. The sound of a fan is a soothing thing to me at night. Summer, Winter, I don't care, I NEED that sound. So the super quiet ones are not what I would go for. Pedestals and oscillation are not high priorities for me either. What I really look for is that is should not make any loud 60hz hums or if it rattles. Any kind of ticking, pinging or rattling and the summbich might go out the window. Another thing is resonance. Mains power is not perfectly smooth and can peak or dip. At any point in the fans speed range, whether by setting or fluctuations in power supply, if it resonates or begins any kind of throbbing sound, it too stands a chance at a 2 story, one-way ticket to the lawn. I like metal fans (wait, I AM a Metal fan..🤘🎸) But they risk being the worst at the resonant vibrations, since the blades can actually start singing or ringing out a steady, annoying tone akin to a tuning fork. As well as the metal parts of the shroud and grille tinging and rattling if not solidly fastened together.
Good fan: Manual control with real switches/knobs. Smooth operation. Compact. Steady white noise. NO rattles, hums, tings, or ringing. Switch accessible on the front is a bonus. Metal construction is a bonus.
Bad fan: Shaky, vibrates the table or vibrates itself off the table. Digital crapola. So weak that it blows nothing. Rattles, rings, hums etc.
But that's my opinion.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Another excellent review and timely - my 10+ yo Lasko oscillating fan died last week, and I was frustrated reading reviews on Amazon. Packaging is the most common frustration. Your data is always very helpful and appreciated 👍👊🇺🇸🤘
My Hurricane oscillating fan arrived today. Surprised they (Amazon) ship in the raw retail box, but arrived in decent shape. Nut/bolt for attaching head unit onto post was loose in the box, and nearly missed/lost, which I think you also mentioned. Happy so far, and appreciate your perspective 👍👊🇺🇸🤘
Ive been in the market for a fan for a while, thanks for your videos!
You're welcome!!
YES!! Worth the wait todd! So happy to see you do this at last!
Thank you very much!
We bought many budget fans over the years, and they kept breaking. Now we have 4 Vornado 660s that mostly run 24/7. Our oldest at 5 years old. We have 2 heavy duty Vornados for outdoors. If any of the budget fans break you can trust Vornado, as they back it up with their 5 year warranty.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! 🙏 Your channel needs to be in the Hall of Fame!
Thanks and you are welcome!
0:44 using a WHAT now?
I kept hearing Pedo tube 😂
I came to the comments just for that, and spit my milk and animal crackers laughing seeing you tag it like that
Lmao
Oh, I love lofi and your channel, surprised I wasn't subbed
Am now!
A problem I've had with newer fans is deterioration of the oscillating function after continuous use over a year
Thanks for sharing!
Same. We’ve had a Pelonis DC motor fan for about a year (different model from the one in the video) and only use it in the summer. The fan itself is ultra quiet at low speeds but when oscillating, in the past few months it’s started to rattle and clunk - maybe I wouldn’t notice if the motor was louder. I tried tightening up everything but it didn’t help.
Probably cheap plastic gears wearing out.
@F0XD1E I don't think I ever been in a situation where I disassemble a fan and found anything other than plastic gears.
And for all I know, this saves pennies.
quite ironic, my wife just burned out the motors on two of ours back to back in a bad outlet less than a week ago, thanks for the legwork!
You are welcome!
Video idea: Laundry detergent! Apparently vinegar is equally as good as detergents and doesn’t smell. Would love to see this tested!
Thanks for the video idea.
Prefect timing... now i can go buy one.
Thanks for sharing!
From the headline, I thought you were testing the biggest fans of the 'Project Farm' channel, and I was offended for not being included in the test! 😀Another great video, thank you so much. It would have been interesting to see a Dyson fan in the mix.
Thank you for the video idea!
Funny comment! 👍
a dyson would be nice but he woupd have to compare it with similar fans because obviously its gonna beat all sub 100$ fans by a long shot haha
I have a lasko standing fan, have had for about 2 years now, and it has ran essentially 24/7 every single day. Still going strong!
No wobble or squeaking sounds like most fans I have had. Doesn’t have a remote, timer, wifi, or anything fancy… but I’ve never needed any other features.
The main thing is periodically taking the cover apart and cleaning all the dust off the blades and front and back covers. Had so much dust on it I barely felt any air movement, but after cleaning it was back running just as great as it was 2 years ago.
Nice!
A project farm video to enhance the sunday evening? Its like christmas mornin'!
Thank you very much!
Can you test out portable air conditioning units.?
Thank you for the video idea! I'll do it if there's enough interest
That would be interesting. I have an idea for the opening line of the video: Most people think these ACs are complete crap - we're going to test that!
@@otrovx Great idea - test TOILETS!
Portable AC would make me so happy. I was looking to get one sometime soon, my apartment has no AC just heating for the winter.
Best car battery brand! Won't be easy but soo helpful
Was tested on this channel, scroll down vids, I believe a couple years ago ... ✌️More than 10 yrs I use DEKA battery, very reliable, would recommend 👍
Facts@@otarsulava
@@otarsulava just watched it. Only really tested cranking amps and CCA. So I'll reiterate. Best battery brand! Won't be easy but soo helpful.
@@_RiseAgainstbases on a mixed reviews, I agree it's a bit difficult to choose the brand. The DEKA battery I mentioned, as for now is in my Mazda Protege 5, been about 3 yrs, I ski all my life and visit high elevation areas in winter season (had 2 front Toyo winter tires). Mornings about 10 degrees this battery cranks up the car without a hesitation, also to note, I use this car on my part time gig delivery work, many stops and go scenarios here, speaking about the facts, I recently tested my battery with specific tester before the long trip and still showed 95% total capacity with a good cranking. Would put DEKA on the list to buy, hope this helps ✌️ P.S make sure your serpentine belt is in good shape, no cracks and adjustments is within a specs...
Always enjoy your videos. I have a couple of old Patton fans. They are about 18 to 20 inch in size. They are all metal even the blades. No frills to them and not the quietest but these fans move a lot of air even on the low setting.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Good morning everyone!!!!!
Good morning!
Morning
Good evening
Shut up baget
Compare a 50's Vornado fan against these...it will win.
Great point!
Hello there! Have a great Weekend!🙌🏼🙌🏼
Thank you and I wish you a great weekend too!
Does removing the front cover of the fan help air flow @@ProjectFarm
@@ProjectFarmThank you!😁
It's sunday evening here lol
After all these years of testing, I am always amazed by each new video! One needs to look no further than Amazon Basic or Hurricane for good fan at a good value.
Thanks!
5:39 slight editing error, you say $61 but on screen it says $31
I'm your biggest.... FAN
Thank you very much!
Hah! You might wanna get in line! 😆👍
inserts biggest fan jokes here pls: 😉
I'm not a fan of this assumption😂
@@awholelotofnothing6456 Fantastic😁
I picked up a Dreo Smart Air Circulator PolyFan 513S a few weeks ago and couldnt be happier. The Honeywell fans are pretty solid too.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for including the averages I appreciate that very much
You are welcome!
Speaking of it being hot out there - I'd love to see a Project Farm video covering something we all need in our homes: Smoke Detectors, plus you'll get to play with fire! Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much for doing my video suggestion! Omg
You are welcome! Thanks for suggesting this video idea!
I've had the dreo for a few months, has a turbo function that's faster than the "8" it goes up to and have been happy with it, also is super quiet, the blades are deep and dimpled like a golf ball.
Thanks for sharing.
Whenever I need to buy an item, I always check this channel to see if he has tested any items (or something similar) that I'm looking for.
In my personal experience, he has NEVER disappointed in the items he's recommended after legit testing, much more thorough than any other channel on UA-cam, this guy's truly dedicated to discovering real-world results of the products he tests, some tests take a year or so to achieve long-term results.
Solid reviews.
Solid testing.
Solid results.
Solid recommendations.
😉👍
Thanks for sharing.
I'm a shift worker, and a noisy fan helps my sleep, so looks like the Pelonis is a great fit for me. Thanks for the test we didn't think we needed, but grateful you did!
You are welcome!
Bought the Pelonis for the air volume. It’s awesome. Thank you for doing this
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Great reviews as always! I have the Lasko and maybe I have a dud, but it's not only noisy, the noise CARRIES. It transmits the sounds through the floor, so I can hear this irritating noise when it's on upstairs, even if the room door is closed!
I purchased a VCK Pedestal Fan from Amazon. It moves a ton of air, moves side to side as well as up and down. It retails for $130, but usually sells for less than $99. I have 2 of them now.
Thanks for sharing.
Sitting outside in Houston, TX on July 30th, I had three fans blowing on me. Since fans inevitably get replaced, you better believe I paid close attention to this review. Great job!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
We have the Black and Decker but with the optional 2 rotor design like the Amazon and I loooove it. Quiet and just moves a wall of air.
Thanks for sharing.
I am a fan of fans. We have at least one in every room in our home. Thanks for this comparison. Well done.
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Nice Test. Got myself a Rowenta fan, very efficient and quiet. High built quality, but also a bit more expensive. I paid about 100€, for me totally worth it. If you want a quiet high quality fan Rowenta has some good offers in my opinion.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic timing - I'm fed up with our noisy fans and am looking for quieter replacements!
Thanks for sharing.
Dreo is my go-to for home electronics. Everything they make seems to be thoughtful, efficient, and well-built. My favorite is the desktop version of this fan.
Thanks for the feedback.
If I don’t see a video that you’ve covered for something I want to purchase, I don’t purchase. Simple as that 😂. Thank you for your videos. They have helped me tremendously with making a good informed decision. All that marketing on the packaging for subpar performance. 👍
Thanks so much! Glad to hear!