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All we use until it gets really cold then it supplements the furnace. Seems to have cut the bills too. Looks good and is good for toasting your buns!
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Friday, January 30, 2015
Reviews of Kozy Word GSD4400 Lancaster Gas Stove, Dual Fuel
This stove burns cleanly with no propane smell residue. Relatively easy to assemble. I had to get some aftermarket screws to mount the fake logs correctly, but a minor issue for a stove that functions so well when assembled.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Discount Maxxair 00-965001 Turbo/Maxx 3 Speed Fan with Thermostat
I had installed a popular 3-speed thermostat controlled fan with a rain sensor lid in my travel trailer's living room. It worked so well that I wanted a second one in the bedroom, however I didn't want a skylight over the bed and didn't want to be concerned about a rain sensor working properly in that location. Therefore the Turbo Maxx seemed like the way to go. I've seen them on other RV's but have never found any reviews, so let me be the first.
Installation was pretty easy since I already had 12 volt power run to a light by the bedroom vent. If you had to run power from scratch that could be tricky with anyone's fan. The Turbo Maxx attaches like Max Air vent covers, to the rim of the vent so no holes to drill in the roof. Noise and power consumption are roughly the same as the competitor's fan in my living room. With the vent open under the fan (solid metal lid) some light does come in but not a skylight effect.
The only drawback may be the size and shape of the unit. The swept back design might get in the way of TV antenna masts or air conditioners, so plan ahead on what vent you want to mount it on. As an example, I have three roof vents on my trailer and the bedroom is the only one where a Turbo Maxx would work. Being a large item to place on your roof, some may not like the look.
The camping season has only started this year for me but so far I am satisfied.
UPDATE July 2010: After only about four months of use the fan motor started squeaking. When I checked the manufacturer's website for warranty information I spotted a link for instructions on how to replace the motor. Hmmm.
When I called customer service I was told that they had gotten a bunch of bad motors. They sent me a replacement motor at no charge. If you installed the fan yourself, you are probably skilled enough to replace the motor. While the instructions are good, the job took longer than expected. Running good as new now.
I was really tempted to knock one star off my original four star rating but didn't. The company stood behind their product, which is not something all manufacturers do now days. That said, I hope I get more than four months of use out of my new fan motor.
Installation was pretty easy since I already had 12 volt power run to a light by the bedroom vent. If you had to run power from scratch that could be tricky with anyone's fan. The Turbo Maxx attaches like Max Air vent covers, to the rim of the vent so no holes to drill in the roof. Noise and power consumption are roughly the same as the competitor's fan in my living room. With the vent open under the fan (solid metal lid) some light does come in but not a skylight effect.
The only drawback may be the size and shape of the unit. The swept back design might get in the way of TV antenna masts or air conditioners, so plan ahead on what vent you want to mount it on. As an example, I have three roof vents on my trailer and the bedroom is the only one where a Turbo Maxx would work. Being a large item to place on your roof, some may not like the look.
The camping season has only started this year for me but so far I am satisfied.
UPDATE July 2010: After only about four months of use the fan motor started squeaking. When I checked the manufacturer's website for warranty information I spotted a link for instructions on how to replace the motor. Hmmm.
When I called customer service I was told that they had gotten a bunch of bad motors. They sent me a replacement motor at no charge. If you installed the fan yourself, you are probably skilled enough to replace the motor. While the instructions are good, the job took longer than expected. Running good as new now.
I was really tempted to knock one star off my original four star rating but didn't. The company stood behind their product, which is not something all manufacturers do now days. That said, I hope I get more than four months of use out of my new fan motor.
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Overall fairly easy to install. The wires from the fan to the controls are short enough to make it a little bit of a challenge. Other than that it works great, moves air well.Best Deals on Maxxair 00-965001 Turbo/Maxx 3 Speed Fan with Thermostat
I installed this vent fan on my trailer without any problems and it works fine. I had no problems installing the product or understanding the directions. it appears to be of excellent quality.Honest reviews on Maxxair 00-965001 Turbo/Maxx 3 Speed Fan with Thermostat
I love the fans. I installed them myself with no problems, thanks to the step by step instructions. Trust me, I have never attempted anything like this, and they were very easy to install. I turn one on in, and the other on out, and it creates a constant circulation of air. Love them!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Maxxair 00-965001 Turbo/Maxx 3 Speed Fan with Thermostat
Easy Install. Thermostat works very well. Moves a pretty good amount of air, which cools off our hot fifth wheel in a respectable amount of time. A bit noisy even though the fan is on the outboard side of the vent cover, but it is not so bad as to be annoying. Overall, it's a good purchase.Friday, September 5, 2014
Review of Kalorik Waffle Maker, Red
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Unfortunately I'm returning this little red number. I was not impressed by its performance. It took many trial and errors to finally get an edible waffle. Teach me to buy a kitchen appliance/aid because of its color.The one I got looked used but even with that. The waffles would not have been thick. I imagine they would be very thin waffles which is not what I wanted at all. I'll settle for a Belgian wafflemaker.
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Unfortunately I'm returning this little red number. I was not impressed by its performance. It took many trial and errors to finally get an edible waffle. Teach me to buy a kitchen appliance/aid because of its color.The one I got looked used but even with that. The waffles would not have been thick. I imagine they would be very thin waffles which is not what I wanted at all. I'll settle for a Belgian wafflemaker.
Thursday, July 31, 2014
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I bought this to lock up my ipod in a public place. I had to break off a couple parts for the ipod charger to fit but it works perfectly to deter theft.Very nice compact item. High quality construction. Sizing was slightly tricky as the fit to an old style simple thermostat footprint (going over a single gang box) wasn't exactly known in the beginning. There is slight interference in the vertical with a Honeywell t-stats, but expect them all to fit. Complete with all the mounting hardware and installs easily.
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I bought this to lock up my ipod in a public place. I had to break off a couple parts for the ipod charger to fit but it works perfectly to deter theft.Very nice compact item. High quality construction. Sizing was slightly tricky as the fit to an old style simple thermostat footprint (going over a single gang box) wasn't exactly known in the beginning. There is slight interference in the vertical with a Honeywell t-stats, but expect them all to fit. Complete with all the mounting hardware and installs easily.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Reviews of Nostalgia Electrics TDO250SS 2.5-Quart Stainless Steel Triple
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Needed a hot beverage server for apple cider. Not only did this unit heat and maintain temperature, it was very easy to clean. Nice lower cost alternative to maintenance heavy equipment that requires water.I use these at product demonstrations. The stainless pots look great and the heating element is very efficient. It heats up the food quickly and maintains the heat evenly. Do turn off the unit at least 30 minutes or more before you have to put it away. It takes that long for the elements to cool down.
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Needed a hot beverage server for apple cider. Not only did this unit heat and maintain temperature, it was very easy to clean. Nice lower cost alternative to maintenance heavy equipment that requires water.I use these at product demonstrations. The stainless pots look great and the heating element is very efficient. It heats up the food quickly and maintains the heat evenly. Do turn off the unit at least 30 minutes or more before you have to put it away. It takes that long for the elements to cool down.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Cheap Nostalgia Electrics TSC150BLKSS Triple Slow Cooker Buffet
It works too well. You need to keep an eye on it, The individual cookers are great, I like that a lot.this worked great to keep my dips warm for Christmas dinner. The low settings get a little to warm though. I had to keep everything on warm.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
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I have had this thermostat about four years. It has performed very well. Takes a while to program seven days with all the highs and lows. I had it set up to have the house cooled or heated by the time I arrived home from work. It has a processor that tells it when to start heating or cooling to meet your programmed times. If the day is very hot, the A/C will come on early to compensate. My only complaint is changing out he batteries. I have to put the new batteries in front of me, open the unit from the top and holding it with my left hand, to keep the electrical connectors in-line, and then put in the batteries. You have to re-set the time and day and run the program. The battery replacement is my only real irritation with the unit. It is accurate, has a button to change daylight savings time, and is a solid performer 24/7.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Reviews of ICS ST10 Non programmable thermostat
This thermostat is easy to use and works great. Took just a few minutes to install with no special tools required. Can control heating and cooling even if they are provided by separate systems. In my case we use the boiler for heating and a conventional split AC system for cooling.Nice and easy, good and simple. This thermostat is all that I need, it gets the job done without complication. Who needs more complication? It was simple to replace my old thermostat with this one, it couldn't be easier and it only took 5 minutes. Compared to the other thermostats I researched, this one offers quality for a very low price.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Discount Dayton 4E169 5000 Watt Electric Garage Heater With Thermostat
Works great in the winter to keep the garage to where you can use it for projects. Does require a 220 service be set up where ever you locate it which is a small price to pay to add a space where projects can be worked on.
metal casing and swivels to aim heat in all directions. Shuts down when the temp setting is reached. Small and compact but heats well.
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I purchased this heater for my garage to keep it warm for my dogs in the winter. Easy to install,metal casing and swivels to aim heat in all directions. Shuts down when the temp setting is reached. Small and compact but heats well.
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Review of Lasko #3720 Performance 20 In. Weather Shield Box Fan with Save
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While checking Amazon in the course of recommending this fan to a friend, I was surprised by the mediocre rating people had given it and decided to add my experience to the reviews. Like Richard Shrum above, I'm confused about what fan some of the negative reviewers were talking about. A few of their comments don't seem to compute with the fan I own, which has 3720 marked on its frame, matches the picture above, and is listed on Lasco's website.
I've owned mine since April 2005 and have run it as a window fan (on low) from eight to eighteen hours a day, for about 325 days each year, and it still operates as well as it did on day one. With this kind of use, I've sort of expected something to go wrong or burn out, but nothing has. All I've had to do is turn it on, turn it off, and clean it every four or five months a fifteen minute chore.
As I was writing this, I got to wondering just what my use actually amounted to. Based on very conservative estimates, I figure my fan has run about 3700 hours each year, or about 12,200 hours since I bought it. Impressive as that figure is, get this since the fan runs at 635 RPM on the low setting, that means the fan's motor, bearing, and blade have revolved over 460 million times and still counting! (Check my math if you want, I sure did: 635 x 60 x 12200 = 464,820,000.)
So I think you can see why, for me, this Lasco 3720 has been what all appliances should be, but seldom are: simple, effective, dependable, and reasonably priced. Who knows, maybe there have been quality control problems or production changes since I bought mine. Nevertheless, the basic design has worked exceptionally well for me, and I don't think you should overlook this model if it looks like the meets your requirements.
How on earth do you choose a box fan? Well really they mostly choose us don't they, we choose the first box we see. The product descriptions aren't much help, they mostly all say they are quiet, powerful, low cost to operate, etc. Are they really all that different from each other?
When looking for a replacement fan I found 2 of our fans were recalled in 2005 for fire hazard, so now I am replacing 3 fans. I guess in-plug mini-fuses became universal for a reason. Let's get started...
The 20" box fans we'll compare are:
A Aerospeed BX100
B Holmes HBF2002A
C Kenmore 32002
D Lasko 3720
E Lasko 3721
F Lasko 3723
G Lasko 3733
H Lasko B20201
DESIGN AND DETAILS:
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All have white fans and grills, gray enclosures, 245-260 square inch areas the blades pass through, and 70"-73" cords.
A Aerospeed BX100
Wavy grill (BX200/BX400 have other grills).
Fan speed dial is on TOP.
Little smaller enclosure (you wouldn't notice unless side-by-side), though the blades pass through an area near to the highest square inches of the bunch.
The in-plug mini-fuse is easily replaceable if it blows.
B Holmes HBF2002A (Target)
Simple grid grill, blades have circle connecting them.
Fan speed dial and plug connection are on the MIDDLE OF THE BACK. This is not ideal if bringing air into the house from a window and not an attractive option when exhausting out.
The in-plug mini-fuse is easily replaceable if it blows.
Looks exactly like the Kenmore 32002.
NEGATIVE: At top speed it vibrates like crazy, enough to move itself.
C Kenmore 32002 (Sears/Kmart)
Simple grid grill, blades have circle connecting them.
Fan speed dial and plug connection are on the MIDDLE OF THE BACK. This is not ideal if bringing air into the house from a window and not an attractive option when exhausting out.
The in-plug mini-fuse is easily replaceable if it blows.
Looks exactly like Holmes HBF2002A.
D Lasko 3720
Circular grill, blue logo on the front, blue speed dial.
Fan speed dial is on TOP.
Lasko promotes this as their fan of choice to PUT IN A WINDOW because it is more RAIN RESISTANT (not weatherproof).
All Lasko in-plug mini-fuses are not replaceable.
This is a wider (4 3/4") and thus fairly STABLE fan enclosure compared to some of their models.
Should be mostly the same as 3721, except this has the blue logo.
E Lasko 3721
Circular grill, blue speed dial.
Fan speed dial is on TOP.
Lasko promotes this as their fan of choice to PUT IN A WINDOW because it is more RAIN RESISTANT (not weatherproof).
All Lasko in-plug mini-fuses are not replaceable.
This is a wider (4 3/4") and thus fairly STABLE fan enclosure compared to some of their models.
Should be mostly the same as 3720, except no blue logo.
F Lasko 3723
Circular grill, blue speed dial.
Fan speed dial is on TOP.
Although it physically LOOKS LIKE one, this is NOT one of the rain resistant ones like the 3270/3721 (larger size, blue dial, etc.).
All Lasko in-plug mini-fuses are not replaceable.
This is a wider (4 3/4") and thus fairly STABLE fan enclosure compared to some of their models.
LOOKS just like the 3721, larger enclosure and no blue logo. But again not a rain resistant model.
NEGATIVE: Rattles a little at all speeds
G Lasko 3733
Simple grid grill.
Fan speed dial is on TOP.
All Lasko in-plug mini-fuses are not replaceable.
NEGATIVE: Shakes a lot at settings 2&3.
NEGATIVE: Listeners thought the hum tone was more annoying than the others.
H Lasko B20201
Simple grid grill.
Fan speed dial is on TOP.
All Lasko in-plug mini-fuses are not replaceable.
NEGATIVE: LOUD at highest setting, listeners thought annoyingly so.
NEGATIVE: Little more of an airplane hum/whine sound.
"(yelling over a fan) THEY SAY THEY ARE ALL QUIET!"
aka NOISE:
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First some things that may help you get more out of this section on noise..
It takes +10dBA to be perceived as a doubling in LOUDNESS.
It takes just under +6dBA (5.85dBA) to be perceived as 50% (half-again) LOUDER.
It takes just over +3dBA (3.22dBA) to be perceived as 25% (quarter-again) LOUDER.
(Note: When you read that +3dBA roughly doubles "sound pressure" that's different than perceived loudness)
Most sounds 50dbA on up have more of a potential to annoy, for example when while trying to talk, and especially starting at 55dbA (highly subjective, but gives you an idea).
Okay, now onto the comparison..
SUBJECTIVELY listeners liked the WHOOSH of air sound much more than that of the HUM of a rotating object. I noted next to the fan descriptions above which ones listeners felt had a sound they didn't like as much, regardless of loudness.
(A)
Setting.....2' away.....5' away....10' away
1.............48dBA.......45dBA.......43dBA
2.............55dBA.......52dBA.......49dBA
3.............64dBA.......60dBA.......57dBA
(B)
Setting.....2' away.....5' away....10' away
1.............59dBA.......55dBA.......52dBA
2.............63dBA.......60dBA.......57dBA
3.............66dBA.......63dBA.......60dBA
(C)
Setting.....2' away.....5' away....10' away
1.............58dBA.......54dBA.......51dBA
2.............62dBA.......60dBA.......56dBA
3.............66dBA.......63dBA.......60dBA
(D)
Setting.....2' away.....5' away....10' away
1.............55dBA.......51dBA.......48dBA
2.............62dBA.......58dBA.......55dBA
3.............66dBA.......63dBA.......60dBA
(E)
Setting.....2' away.....5' away....10' away
1.............55dBA.......51dBA.......48dBA
2.............62dBA.......59dBA.......56dBA
3.............68dBA.......65dBA.......62dBA
(F)
Setting.....2' away.....5' away....10' away
1.............56dBA.......51dBA.......49dBA
2.............62dBA.......58dBA.......56dBA
3.............67dBA.......63dBA.......61dBA
(G)
Setting.....2' away.....5' away....10' away
1.............60dBA.......55dBA.......52dBA
2.............66dBA.......62dBA.......59dBA
3.............70dBA.......66dBA.......63dBA
(H)
Setting.....2' away.....5' away....10' away
1.............63dBA.......59dBA.......57dBA
2.............68dBA.......64dBA.......61dBA
3.............71dBA.......67dBA.......65dBA
POWER USAGE:
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We see below that the difference in yearly electrical cost is fairly small, and of course much less than air conditioning. If a little additional on-going expense for a fan makes this much less costly alternative to air conditioning more palatable, then that's probably a good investment.
However, being green is an important factor for some folks, so here below is a comparison in electricity usage I measured.
(A)
Setting.....Watts.....Annual Cost 12hrs/d 90d/yr 10cents/kWH
1.............45W......$4.90
2.............55W......$5.90
3.............68W......$7.30
(B)
Setting.....Watts.....Annual Cost 12hrs/d 90d/yr 10cents/kWH
1.............52W......$5.60
2.............61W......$6.60
3.............70W......$7.60
(C)
Setting.....Watts.....Annual Cost 12hrs/d 90d/yr 10cents/kWH
1.............49W......$5.30
2.............60W......$6.50
3.............68W......$7.30
(D)
Setting.....Watts.....Annual Cost 12hrs/d 90d/yr 10cents/kWH
1.............74W......$8.10
2.............92W......$9.90
3............110W.....$11.90
(E)
Setting.....Watts.....Annual Cost 12hrs/d 90d/yr 10cents/kWH
1.............74W......$8.10
2.............95W.....$10.30
3............111W.....$12.00
(F)
Setting.....Watts.....Annual Cost 12hrs/d 90d/yr 10cents/kWH
1.............71W......$7.70
2.............90W......$9.70
3............105W.....$11.30
(G)
Setting.....Watts.....Annual Cost 12hrs/d 90d/yr 10cents/kWH
1.............58W......$6.30
2.............67W......$7.20
3.............84W......$9.10
(H)
Setting.....Watts.....Annual Cost 12hrs/d 90d/yr 10cents/kWH
1.............60W......$6.50
2.............66W......$7.10
3.............83W......$9.00
AIR VELOCITY:
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The 5' and 10' were measured straight ahead from fans. The fan surface measurement was done roughly 1/2 way up the fan blades right against the grill.
On fan surface air velocity half-way up a blade at one point is, of course, just a sample point, and air velocity at a distance can be greatly affected by the degree of focus/dispersal. Nevertheless, I hope this air velocity info helps us get a better sense for the differences between the fans.
(A)
Setting.....Fan_Surface.....5' away....10' away
1................5.7mph......2.3mph......1.6mph
2................7.1mph......3.1mph......2.1mph
3...............10.6mph......4.6mph......2.6mph
(B)
Setting.....Fan_Surface.....5' away....10' away
1................7.7mph......3.2mph......1.6mph
2................9.5mph......3.9mph......2.0mph
3...............11.2mph......4.2mph......2.1mph
(C)
Setting.....Fan_Surface.....5' away....10' away
1................7.7mph......3.6mph......2.1mph
2................9.8mph......4.6mph......2.6mph
3...............10.4mph......5.2mph......2.9mph
(D)
Setting.....Fan_Surface.....5' away....10' away
1................8.0mph......3.1mph......2.4mph
2...............10.6mph......4.6mph......2.7mph
3...............13.1mph......5.0mph......2.9mph
(E)
Setting.....Fan_Surface.....5' away....10' away
1................7.8mph......3.6mph......2.0mph
2...............10.5mph......4.5mph......2.6mph
3...............13.2mph......6.2mph......3.0mph
(F)
Setting.....Fan_Surface.....5' away....10' away
1................8.2mph......2.8mph......1.9mph
2...............10.6mph......4.1mph......2.6mph
3...............12.6mph......5.0mph......3.4mph
(G)
Setting.....Fan_Surface.....5' away....10' away
1................6.8mph......3.0mph......1.6mph
2................8.9mph......3.7mph......2.0mph
3...............10.9mph......4.6mph......3.5mph
(H)
Setting.....Fan_Surface.....5' away....10' away
1................9.4mph......2.9mph......2.3mph
2...............11.6mph......4.6mph......3.2mph
3...............13.3mph......4.9mph......3.9mph
SELECTING A FAN:
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I removed these fans for excessive shaking, rattling, noise, and/or hum/whine: (B)Holmes,(F)3723,(G)3733,(H)B20201.
I then removed one fan for the center placement of dial and plug connection due to non-ideal position for window placement: (C)Kenmore.
This leaves these to choose from:
(A) Aerospeed BX100
(D) Lasko 3720
(E) Lasko 3721
Some other little Aerospeed BX100 (Fan A) comparative details:
Option of lowest air velocity and noise would be of interest if someone will be very near.
Replaceable in-plug fuse in case it blows, the Lasko ones aren't replaceable.
Classic all-white front if you prefer that (like 3721 but not like 3720 with its blue logo).
The option of a little quieter at the very low end of the loudness range.
Lower electricity usage.
Lasko 3720 and 3721 (Fans D&E) for their part give the option of a little more air velocity at the very high end of the velocity range.
The Lasko 3720 and 3721 also look a bit different than the Aerospeed BX100, so looks may be another deciding factor for you.
Note that for any given loudness or air velocity they overlap in, these models have very similar sound/velocity profiles. That is, when comparing points where air velocities are roughly equal for the fans (at the same distances), the loudness difference is so small I can hardly tell which is louder and the numbers support that.
So there it is, my favorite three and some ways to compare them.
SUMMARY:
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In the end these are just classic 20" box fans which are more similar than they are different. Hopefully whichever you choose won't be a lemon and will work for many years. Perhaps somewhere above you'll find information you can use to choose the best fan to meet your needs.
Whatever you get, if it rattles, shakes like crazy, makes an annoying hum, etc., try exchanging it for another, don't settle, there are less annoying fans out there and you'll be listening to them for many years to come.
I hope this helps someone :).
SHOPPING NOTE:
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Millions of 20" box fans are sold in the U.S. every year. Review sites cannot get anywhere near a statistically valid user sample, so although we learn from comments about DEFECTS and EARLY FAILURE, I suggest not filtering out a model based entirely on them.
There are also old reviews that have already been acted on by manufacturers to improve the product or fix a description, thus the review may no longer be accurate.
That said, defect and early failure comments with details are great for FEEDBACK TO THE MANUFACTURER (or author) and to help us all much more quickly SPOT SIMILAR ISSUES and thus get an exchange while it is quick and easy to do. Again though, I wouldn't use them to filter out a model entirely.
I decided to replace the fan and found the Lasko 3720 box fan, bought it and brought it home. I immediately noticed that is was quieter than the older model and still moved the same amount of air, if not a little more. Plus it has the "safety fused" plug which is a nice added feature. After running it for a week, I decided to spend another $20 to purchase a second 3270 to replace the second older model that still works, but for the purpose that this 3720 model is quieter.
Overall I am very satisfied with the Lasko Line of fans and this paticular model, the 3720! Worth every penny.
But despite appearances, the fan failed this week. I turned it on when I went to bed, and awoke to silence in the morning. I'm the sort to open things and see why they failed, and in this case it was the thermal protective fuse inside the motor. The evening it failed it was running in an open window with temps in the 70s and there was no reason for the motor to get that hot. The blades are clean and turn freely. I used the fan only about 8 weeks of evenings last year not in the winter, and not when the summer heat called for A/C. So this fan self destructed after maybe 50 evenings of use in moderate temps.
The thermal fuse is non-resettable and soldered in place; my time to repair it would be more than the fan's worth, and so would be the cost of return shipping to try to claim the 1-year warranty. I think I am going to try a different brand, because I was not expecting a box fan to be something to replace every season.
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While checking Amazon in the course of recommending this fan to a friend, I was surprised by the mediocre rating people had given it and decided to add my experience to the reviews. Like Richard Shrum above, I'm confused about what fan some of the negative reviewers were talking about. A few of their comments don't seem to compute with the fan I own, which has 3720 marked on its frame, matches the picture above, and is listed on Lasco's website.
I've owned mine since April 2005 and have run it as a window fan (on low) from eight to eighteen hours a day, for about 325 days each year, and it still operates as well as it did on day one. With this kind of use, I've sort of expected something to go wrong or burn out, but nothing has. All I've had to do is turn it on, turn it off, and clean it every four or five months a fifteen minute chore.
As I was writing this, I got to wondering just what my use actually amounted to. Based on very conservative estimates, I figure my fan has run about 3700 hours each year, or about 12,200 hours since I bought it. Impressive as that figure is, get this since the fan runs at 635 RPM on the low setting, that means the fan's motor, bearing, and blade have revolved over 460 million times and still counting! (Check my math if you want, I sure did: 635 x 60 x 12200 = 464,820,000.)
So I think you can see why, for me, this Lasco 3720 has been what all appliances should be, but seldom are: simple, effective, dependable, and reasonably priced. Who knows, maybe there have been quality control problems or production changes since I bought mine. Nevertheless, the basic design has worked exceptionally well for me, and I don't think you should overlook this model if it looks like the meets your requirements.
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This review is for: Lasko 3720 20" Box FanHow on earth do you choose a box fan? Well really they mostly choose us don't they, we choose the first box we see. The product descriptions aren't much help, they mostly all say they are quiet, powerful, low cost to operate, etc. Are they really all that different from each other?
When looking for a replacement fan I found 2 of our fans were recalled in 2005 for fire hazard, so now I am replacing 3 fans. I guess in-plug mini-fuses became universal for a reason. Let's get started...
The 20" box fans we'll compare are:
A Aerospeed BX100
B Holmes HBF2002A
C Kenmore 32002
D Lasko 3720
E Lasko 3721
F Lasko 3723
G Lasko 3733
H Lasko B20201
DESIGN AND DETAILS:
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All have white fans and grills, gray enclosures, 245-260 square inch areas the blades pass through, and 70"-73" cords.
A Aerospeed BX100
Wavy grill (BX200/BX400 have other grills).
Fan speed dial is on TOP.
Little smaller enclosure (you wouldn't notice unless side-by-side), though the blades pass through an area near to the highest square inches of the bunch.
The in-plug mini-fuse is easily replaceable if it blows.
B Holmes HBF2002A (Target)
Simple grid grill, blades have circle connecting them.
Fan speed dial and plug connection are on the MIDDLE OF THE BACK. This is not ideal if bringing air into the house from a window and not an attractive option when exhausting out.
The in-plug mini-fuse is easily replaceable if it blows.
Looks exactly like the Kenmore 32002.
NEGATIVE: At top speed it vibrates like crazy, enough to move itself.
C Kenmore 32002 (Sears/Kmart)
Simple grid grill, blades have circle connecting them.
Fan speed dial and plug connection are on the MIDDLE OF THE BACK. This is not ideal if bringing air into the house from a window and not an attractive option when exhausting out.
The in-plug mini-fuse is easily replaceable if it blows.
Looks exactly like Holmes HBF2002A.
D Lasko 3720
Circular grill, blue logo on the front, blue speed dial.
Fan speed dial is on TOP.
Lasko promotes this as their fan of choice to PUT IN A WINDOW because it is more RAIN RESISTANT (not weatherproof).
All Lasko in-plug mini-fuses are not replaceable.
This is a wider (4 3/4") and thus fairly STABLE fan enclosure compared to some of their models.
Should be mostly the same as 3721, except this has the blue logo.
E Lasko 3721
Circular grill, blue speed dial.
Fan speed dial is on TOP.
Lasko promotes this as their fan of choice to PUT IN A WINDOW because it is more RAIN RESISTANT (not weatherproof).
All Lasko in-plug mini-fuses are not replaceable.
This is a wider (4 3/4") and thus fairly STABLE fan enclosure compared to some of their models.
Should be mostly the same as 3720, except no blue logo.
F Lasko 3723
Circular grill, blue speed dial.
Fan speed dial is on TOP.
Although it physically LOOKS LIKE one, this is NOT one of the rain resistant ones like the 3270/3721 (larger size, blue dial, etc.).
All Lasko in-plug mini-fuses are not replaceable.
This is a wider (4 3/4") and thus fairly STABLE fan enclosure compared to some of their models.
LOOKS just like the 3721, larger enclosure and no blue logo. But again not a rain resistant model.
NEGATIVE: Rattles a little at all speeds
G Lasko 3733
Simple grid grill.
Fan speed dial is on TOP.
All Lasko in-plug mini-fuses are not replaceable.
NEGATIVE: Shakes a lot at settings 2&3.
NEGATIVE: Listeners thought the hum tone was more annoying than the others.
H Lasko B20201
Simple grid grill.
Fan speed dial is on TOP.
All Lasko in-plug mini-fuses are not replaceable.
NEGATIVE: LOUD at highest setting, listeners thought annoyingly so.
NEGATIVE: Little more of an airplane hum/whine sound.
"(yelling over a fan) THEY SAY THEY ARE ALL QUIET!"
aka NOISE:
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First some things that may help you get more out of this section on noise..
It takes +10dBA to be perceived as a doubling in LOUDNESS.
It takes just under +6dBA (5.85dBA) to be perceived as 50% (half-again) LOUDER.
It takes just over +3dBA (3.22dBA) to be perceived as 25% (quarter-again) LOUDER.
(Note: When you read that +3dBA roughly doubles "sound pressure" that's different than perceived loudness)
Most sounds 50dbA on up have more of a potential to annoy, for example when while trying to talk, and especially starting at 55dbA (highly subjective, but gives you an idea).
Okay, now onto the comparison..
SUBJECTIVELY listeners liked the WHOOSH of air sound much more than that of the HUM of a rotating object. I noted next to the fan descriptions above which ones listeners felt had a sound they didn't like as much, regardless of loudness.
(A)
Setting.....2' away.....5' away....10' away
1.............48dBA.......45dBA.......43dBA
2.............55dBA.......52dBA.......49dBA
3.............64dBA.......60dBA.......57dBA
(B)
Setting.....2' away.....5' away....10' away
1.............59dBA.......55dBA.......52dBA
2.............63dBA.......60dBA.......57dBA
3.............66dBA.......63dBA.......60dBA
(C)
Setting.....2' away.....5' away....10' away
1.............58dBA.......54dBA.......51dBA
2.............62dBA.......60dBA.......56dBA
3.............66dBA.......63dBA.......60dBA
(D)
Setting.....2' away.....5' away....10' away
1.............55dBA.......51dBA.......48dBA
2.............62dBA.......58dBA.......55dBA
3.............66dBA.......63dBA.......60dBA
(E)
Setting.....2' away.....5' away....10' away
1.............55dBA.......51dBA.......48dBA
2.............62dBA.......59dBA.......56dBA
3.............68dBA.......65dBA.......62dBA
(F)
Setting.....2' away.....5' away....10' away
1.............56dBA.......51dBA.......49dBA
2.............62dBA.......58dBA.......56dBA
3.............67dBA.......63dBA.......61dBA
(G)
Setting.....2' away.....5' away....10' away
1.............60dBA.......55dBA.......52dBA
2.............66dBA.......62dBA.......59dBA
3.............70dBA.......66dBA.......63dBA
(H)
Setting.....2' away.....5' away....10' away
1.............63dBA.......59dBA.......57dBA
2.............68dBA.......64dBA.......61dBA
3.............71dBA.......67dBA.......65dBA
POWER USAGE:
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We see below that the difference in yearly electrical cost is fairly small, and of course much less than air conditioning. If a little additional on-going expense for a fan makes this much less costly alternative to air conditioning more palatable, then that's probably a good investment.
However, being green is an important factor for some folks, so here below is a comparison in electricity usage I measured.
(A)
Setting.....Watts.....Annual Cost 12hrs/d 90d/yr 10cents/kWH
1.............45W......$4.90
2.............55W......$5.90
3.............68W......$7.30
(B)
Setting.....Watts.....Annual Cost 12hrs/d 90d/yr 10cents/kWH
1.............52W......$5.60
2.............61W......$6.60
3.............70W......$7.60
(C)
Setting.....Watts.....Annual Cost 12hrs/d 90d/yr 10cents/kWH
1.............49W......$5.30
2.............60W......$6.50
3.............68W......$7.30
(D)
Setting.....Watts.....Annual Cost 12hrs/d 90d/yr 10cents/kWH
1.............74W......$8.10
2.............92W......$9.90
3............110W.....$11.90
(E)
Setting.....Watts.....Annual Cost 12hrs/d 90d/yr 10cents/kWH
1.............74W......$8.10
2.............95W.....$10.30
3............111W.....$12.00
(F)
Setting.....Watts.....Annual Cost 12hrs/d 90d/yr 10cents/kWH
1.............71W......$7.70
2.............90W......$9.70
3............105W.....$11.30
(G)
Setting.....Watts.....Annual Cost 12hrs/d 90d/yr 10cents/kWH
1.............58W......$6.30
2.............67W......$7.20
3.............84W......$9.10
(H)
Setting.....Watts.....Annual Cost 12hrs/d 90d/yr 10cents/kWH
1.............60W......$6.50
2.............66W......$7.10
3.............83W......$9.00
AIR VELOCITY:
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The 5' and 10' were measured straight ahead from fans. The fan surface measurement was done roughly 1/2 way up the fan blades right against the grill.
On fan surface air velocity half-way up a blade at one point is, of course, just a sample point, and air velocity at a distance can be greatly affected by the degree of focus/dispersal. Nevertheless, I hope this air velocity info helps us get a better sense for the differences between the fans.
(A)
Setting.....Fan_Surface.....5' away....10' away
1................5.7mph......2.3mph......1.6mph
2................7.1mph......3.1mph......2.1mph
3...............10.6mph......4.6mph......2.6mph
(B)
Setting.....Fan_Surface.....5' away....10' away
1................7.7mph......3.2mph......1.6mph
2................9.5mph......3.9mph......2.0mph
3...............11.2mph......4.2mph......2.1mph
(C)
Setting.....Fan_Surface.....5' away....10' away
1................7.7mph......3.6mph......2.1mph
2................9.8mph......4.6mph......2.6mph
3...............10.4mph......5.2mph......2.9mph
(D)
Setting.....Fan_Surface.....5' away....10' away
1................8.0mph......3.1mph......2.4mph
2...............10.6mph......4.6mph......2.7mph
3...............13.1mph......5.0mph......2.9mph
(E)
Setting.....Fan_Surface.....5' away....10' away
1................7.8mph......3.6mph......2.0mph
2...............10.5mph......4.5mph......2.6mph
3...............13.2mph......6.2mph......3.0mph
(F)
Setting.....Fan_Surface.....5' away....10' away
1................8.2mph......2.8mph......1.9mph
2...............10.6mph......4.1mph......2.6mph
3...............12.6mph......5.0mph......3.4mph
(G)
Setting.....Fan_Surface.....5' away....10' away
1................6.8mph......3.0mph......1.6mph
2................8.9mph......3.7mph......2.0mph
3...............10.9mph......4.6mph......3.5mph
(H)
Setting.....Fan_Surface.....5' away....10' away
1................9.4mph......2.9mph......2.3mph
2...............11.6mph......4.6mph......3.2mph
3...............13.3mph......4.9mph......3.9mph
SELECTING A FAN:
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I removed these fans for excessive shaking, rattling, noise, and/or hum/whine: (B)Holmes,(F)3723,(G)3733,(H)B20201.
I then removed one fan for the center placement of dial and plug connection due to non-ideal position for window placement: (C)Kenmore.
This leaves these to choose from:
(A) Aerospeed BX100
(D) Lasko 3720
(E) Lasko 3721
Some other little Aerospeed BX100 (Fan A) comparative details:
Option of lowest air velocity and noise would be of interest if someone will be very near.
Replaceable in-plug fuse in case it blows, the Lasko ones aren't replaceable.
Classic all-white front if you prefer that (like 3721 but not like 3720 with its blue logo).
The option of a little quieter at the very low end of the loudness range.
Lower electricity usage.
Lasko 3720 and 3721 (Fans D&E) for their part give the option of a little more air velocity at the very high end of the velocity range.
The Lasko 3720 and 3721 also look a bit different than the Aerospeed BX100, so looks may be another deciding factor for you.
Note that for any given loudness or air velocity they overlap in, these models have very similar sound/velocity profiles. That is, when comparing points where air velocities are roughly equal for the fans (at the same distances), the loudness difference is so small I can hardly tell which is louder and the numbers support that.
So there it is, my favorite three and some ways to compare them.
SUMMARY:
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In the end these are just classic 20" box fans which are more similar than they are different. Hopefully whichever you choose won't be a lemon and will work for many years. Perhaps somewhere above you'll find information you can use to choose the best fan to meet your needs.
Whatever you get, if it rattles, shakes like crazy, makes an annoying hum, etc., try exchanging it for another, don't settle, there are less annoying fans out there and you'll be listening to them for many years to come.
I hope this helps someone :).
SHOPPING NOTE:
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Millions of 20" box fans are sold in the U.S. every year. Review sites cannot get anywhere near a statistically valid user sample, so although we learn from comments about DEFECTS and EARLY FAILURE, I suggest not filtering out a model based entirely on them.
There are also old reviews that have already been acted on by manufacturers to improve the product or fix a description, thus the review may no longer be accurate.
That said, defect and early failure comments with details are great for FEEDBACK TO THE MANUFACTURER (or author) and to help us all much more quickly SPOT SIMILAR ISSUES and thus get an exchange while it is quick and easy to do. Again though, I wouldn't use them to filter out a model entirely.
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I bought this fan about a year ago at a local store where I could see it before buying it. It was inexpensive and appeared well-constructed. Permanent split, capacitor motor with a sturdy cast-aluminum motor housing and a hefty 5uF 250 VAC capacitor mounted beneath. Decent fit and finish everyhere.But despite appearances, the fan failed this week. I turned it on when I went to bed, and awoke to silence in the morning. I'm the sort to open things and see why they failed, and in this case it was the thermal protective fuse inside the motor. The evening it failed it was running in an open window with temps in the 70s and there was no reason for the motor to get that hot. The blades are clean and turn freely. I used the fan only about 8 weeks of evenings last year not in the winter, and not when the summer heat called for A/C. So this fan self destructed after maybe 50 evenings of use in moderate temps.
The thermal fuse is non-resettable and soldered in place; my time to repair it would be more than the fan's worth, and so would be the cost of return shipping to try to claim the 1-year warranty. I think I am going to try a different brand, because I was not expecting a box fan to be something to replace every season.
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