Honeywell HT800 Super Turbo High Performance Fan, Black
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Honeywell HT800 Super Turbo High Performance Fan, Black
Customer Review: Backwards!!!
Summary: 1 Stars
I had one of these fans for a while, which I got at Walmart. It's a portable little fan that pushes a lot of air for its size. The only problem I noticed recently is that the vertical hinges are starting to become loose.
So, I ordered another one the other day from here. I just plugged it in to do a quick test that it was working before throwing out my old model, and guess what I found. The fan spun but no air came out. At first I feared that maybe the design was changed so that the blades weren't angled the same or something, but that wasn't it. I put the fans side-by-side, and they both had the same blade shape, size, orientation and count. Then I turned both on quickly and let them spin down. The new one was spinning in the _opposite_ direction!!! (counter-clockwise vs. clock wise) A fan can't blow air if its blades are spinning in the wrong direction.
I really don't know how this happens. I mean, it's a mass-produced product. If they get one copy right then every copy after that _should_ be the same. I don't feel like sending it back, because who knows if the next one will be from the same batch that's backwards.
Customer Review: Bah!
Summary: 1 Stars
Wow! This sure LOOKS like that other, excellent brand of fan that rhymes with "Fornado", but by comparison this fan is total garbage!! It moves a little bit of air at the cost of being able to hear anything else in the room, and the higher speeds don't really seem to increase the forward flow of air, although they do increase the noise even further.
I made the huge mistake of buying a look-alike, and every time my room gets hot I regret my decision. Avoid the Honeywell. Yuck!!!
Customer Review: Best Fan for White Noise while sleeping....but plan to replace fairly frequently
Summary: 5 Stars
I just ordered two of these fans from Amazon to replace my current fan of the same make/model which stopped working last night. This is the fifth time I have bought this make/model fan. It is absolutely THE BEST fan for creating white noise at night. I like a LOUD fan to sleep with and this is it! This time I was unable to find this fan at my local CVS or Target so I'm ordering a replacement and a backup online just in case this model gets discontinued. Creates a deep, rich white noise. If you're addicted to white noise at night like I am, you can even travel with it - yes, much to my husband's chagrin, I pack it in my suitcase.
The only draw back to this fan is that you have to replace it fairly frequently (maybe once a year, every year and a half?), because it will stop working, but then again, I use it 7-9 hours a night every night. Circulates air nicely.
Customer Review: Best bang for your buck
Summary: 5 Stars
Reason for buying:
I bought this fan mainly to push cigarette smoke out the window of my computer room as it got stuffy really quick as the computer generates a lot of heat. It was especially bad in the summer. I was browsing around Amazon for a nice table top fan that was strong and sat low on the table so that, when placed next to an ashtray, it would sit an inch or two above the ashtray.
Cost:
I actually paid only $11 for this at a local Home Depot.
Results:
It is absolutely perfect. It sits perfectly above my ashtray and the fan pulls any smoke coming out of the ashtray straight out of the window. The window is only 2 feet away from the fan but on the lowest setting, the smoke is blown strongly and constantly. It also circulates the rest of the room very well.
Noise:
This fan is actually very loud on the highest setting but the amount of air it moves is ridiculous. If you need to circulate a room quickly, the highest setting will drown out your ears but it will also do the job very well. The lowest setting is tolerable and only makes a hum clearly audible from up to 100 ft away. The hum is equivalent to a bigger fan (20inch) on a medium setting. I don't mind the noise much and can tolerate it without complaint but I can see it getting noisy for others.
For the money, this fan is absolutely amazing. Moves a lot of air and is compact.
Overview
Pros:
- Moves alot of air in a compact size
- Cheap! ($11 dollars at Home Depot during the summer)
- Reliable (been running almost daily for a month with no problems)
- Feels sturdy (The speed dial has a very solid click to it that feels durable and well-made and not flimsy like some other fans)
Cons:
- Could be a bit noisy for other people
Customer Review: Best fan for the money
Summary: 5 Stars
We bought two of these fans. They are nice looking, very sturdy, and safe to use around kids. More importantly, they do the job well, cooling rooms down quickly. We like to use them in doorways to pull in fresh air. They are also nice to use in rooms with computers on warm days. Even the three speed switch is sturdy and seems built to last many years. As for noise, these fans make an appropriate amount of noise for the amount of air they circulate. We are very pleased with this purchase.