Hunter 90021 12-Inch Oscillating Table Fan, Brushed Nickel
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Hunter 90021 12-Inch Oscillating Table Fan, Brushed Nickel
Customer Review: Hunter 90021 Century oscillating fan
Summary: 5 Stars
Purchased this fan for parents in their 70's. They wanted an all metal fan that wouldn't fall over. The fan's brushed nickel finish is very pleasing and blends well in any room. The motor runs very quiet. The 3 setting airflow is great. It's very powerful, and we usually run it on low. Not a cheap plastic fan. You will be pleased with this purchase. We've been running it daily for about a month now.Customer Review: Hunter Century 12-Inch Fan - Very Attractive Fan, Still Expensive
Summary: 4 Stars
Hunter's 90021 Century 12-Inch Fan sports great looks and retro styling, though at a high price. While the quality control on these models isn't perfect, if you have any problems you can return or exchange it. You also have a very nice 5 year limited warrantee that comes with it. Bottom line, put it through the paces when you buy it! There are alternatives though, depending on what you are looking for.
Yep, it's made in China. That doesn't bother me at all. If it bothers you, look elsewhere.
What bothers me is that the silver version was listed at $70 and the black version at $80. Either price is too high, but they both sell for $60 which is also too high as far as I'm concerned. Why list the different colors of the same item at different prices? These fans sell at other retailers for $50 to $60, so the list prices here are hard to accept.
It's just a fan. I realize that some people pay top dollar for top of the line. This is just "above average" though. You'll want to step up to a Vornado Silver Swan Fan or one of those highly hyped Allaire fans from Restoration Hardware if you have even more money to burn on a desk fan.
After researching a number of fans, I saw this one at my friend's house and thought it was a decent compromise. My friend's fan ran smoothly with a lot of power and minimal noise (from the fan head, not the motor). Of course, I did read about others getting clunkers. If yours is noisy, or doesn't oscillate all the way or just stops working, that's the time to use your warrantee coverage! Hunter at least does honor their warrantee, which other companies don't always seem to do.
The main negative for me, other than price, is that I don't like the power adjustment lever being on the base. I would prefer it on the motor housing. Still, that's a minor thing and you might have a different preference.
For alternatives with similar metal bodies, look at the:
Vornado FA1-0003-13 Silver Swan Fan - For about $100 to $130 you get a fan that is made with more weight and *hopefully* durability and quality control. Seems a bit much for a fan though.
Soleus Air FT1-30-44 12-Inch Metal Table Fan - very comparable for about $30 to $40, but just not as attractive. There are other ones out there too. Might be worth the savings if you can't get the Hunter on sale.
Pros
+ Attractive retro styling and sleek metal body in silver and black
+ 12 inch size is just right for most uses
+ 5-year limited warranty from a company that actually honors warrantees (at least based on past experience)
+ Easy set up and operation
+ Heavy and sturdy base makes fan very sturdy
+ Standard 3-speed controls for variable air flow
+ Pretty quiet motor and aerodynamic blade design for maximum air flow
Cons
- Still expensive for a desk fan
- Silver version is such a matte finish it almost looks plastic; After a return I prefer the black one slightly, but they are both still attractive
- May require oiling over time since it's all metal
- Not crazy about the adjustment slider being placed on the base
- Higher end versions are out there for those looking for the "very best" at any price
Conclusion
Review your options. If like me you just don't want to spend $130 on a fan, this might be the one for you. If you like Soleus, you might want to check out their cheaper more affordable fan. Get this on sale and you can come close in price with the Hunter. Just make sure to test it extensively and exchange it till you get a good one.
Enjoy!
Customer Review: Hunter Desk Fan
Summary: 3 Stars
This fan was too strong for my small office. The low setting is like high on most other cheap fans. This fan could keep the air circulating in a large space. Plus, it's not exactly quiet, but, not bad for the amount of air it moves.Customer Review: Hunter table top oscillating fan
Summary: 5 Stars
This product is a good example of modern engineeting with a retro edge; it is constructed entirely of metal and the finish is top quality.Customer Review: I absolutely love my Hunter Century fan... LOVE IT.
Summary: 5 Stars
This fan doesn't look very imposing (it's just a 12 inch fan) but don't let it's size fool you... it can kick out a lot of wind... more than the average box fan. It looks classic, and you won't feel obliged to hide it. This fan is high quality! Solid and relatively quiet, with good design, materials and craftsmanship. This is a fan you will keep!