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This heater is much noisier than the older model I purchased yeats ago and which I am more than content with. I probably wouldn't purchase it again, tho' the price was right.

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This is the best heater your money can buy. Im putting one in every room. This heater does not cause a surge and make the power go out.

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After just a year, my husband's control goes to "E" (for error?) when he'd move. The cord at his feet is always fully and tightly plugged in--so it seems to be a short in the actual surface area of the pad. Nothing we can fix. (We are both slim, with no pets or kids in the bed too. I haven't even washed it either.) Another drawback, is the plug-in being right where each of our feet are at the end of the bed. I'll definitely look for another brand.

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Within less than a year, this item has heating elements that no longer work, leaving many cold spots in the bed. Additionally, the part where the cord plugs into the mattress cover is right where your feet hit. I'd take this back if I still had my receipt.

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This heating pad is GREAT! You can feel the coils a bit if you just use it alone, but if you put another mattress pad over it, you can't feel anything besides the plug connection at the bottom, and that is not bad. AS for the heat, it is great for taking the edge off a cold bed before you go to sleep, and keeps the bed nice and warm without being hot!. I would recommend it to anyone. Controls are very easy to use and it is easy to set up. The dual controls are great since my wife likes it quite warm, but I like to turn it off after getting into bed.

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The only complaint is the wires are quite noticeable.

I bought this model because it has dual controls and dual wiresets.

I won't ever use it, but my wife commonly "freezes" at night.

She says it's wonderful.

She usually runs it at 6 (out of 10) and is quite comfortable.

Bonus when one controller or wireset eventually breaks, I can swap it for "mine" and use it even longer.

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So aggravated! I bought one of these first. Got it home, unpacked it, plugged both sides in and turned them to "H" one at a time. One side worked fine and the other went to "E" for error within two minutes. Made sure the cord was not compressed or tangled, unplugged it and plugged it in again. Still the same error. Switched the actual plug from one side of the mattress pad to the other, and it still did it. Returned the product for a new one since I REALLY wanted this product. The new one did the EXACT SAME THING! Tried everything...different outlets, switching the plug from one side to the other, tried keeping heat setting to a lower number...STILL ERRORS OUT. So frustrating.

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I just received this item today. It was packaged well and arrived undamaged.

When I opened it I noticed that the two burners are different from each other. The burner on the left is labeled as COOK/BOIL and the right-hand burner is labeled REHEAT/SIMMER.

In operation, the right-hand burner only gets half as hot as the left.

While this wasn't mentioned anywhere in the Amazon description of this item, I feel it's still a good value at this price.

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This unit (better chef buffet dual burner) for the price is an ok item. It will not boil water over 4 quarts a cup of water boils nicely. One problem I have with this item when you flip the switch both burners are on no matter how low you set the dial. It is not a huge deal but make sure you dont put your hand down on it thinking it was off.

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I bought this as a gift and the person I bought it for LOVES it!.. While it's meant to be an EXTRA couple of burners, this person lives in a cabin w/electric, but no stove.. He said that his pots and pan fit great on it and he likes the different wattages. It works so fast, that he said it boils water in 2 minutes!!! It's also easy to clean.

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This is the third brand of double burner that I purchased, and they all have the same problem. They work fine until a pot of water boils over. The water runs down inside the case and you get a big flash and a cloud of smoke, and shorted out fried electrics. Even the "flat plate" types have his problem. Can't use induction types because the pots and pans are stainless or other non-magnetic materials. I'd love to see someone make an affordable two burner portable ceramic cooktop. Until then, I'll keep buying cheap single burners and consider them to be disposable.

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It works, but has some serious design flaws. First, the heating elements are not solidly stable, so that they may tilt or unseat. If they become unseated when they are hot, you have to jiggle them back with an oven mitt or something. Second, there is only one on-off switch. This means that when the unit is turned on, both burners are on. Even if you turn one you aren't using down to MIN, it is still warm. If you forget and leave it higher, it's dangerous. Would it have been so hard to put two switches on the thing?

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(*****Update 7/14/12: Wanted to update my review on this and other 15K BTU units. I've been running them for two seasons now in several of my family homes and rental units. They are holding up VERY well. On the Frigidaire they are proving to be quite reliable and hearty. Also to note, the build quality this year seems to have slightly improved over initial models with fewer incidences of rattle and other defects. Last, the price premium has fallen. I would now give the Frigidaire 15K units 4 stars and have even started using it as my workhorse in larger rentals. *****)

This is as big as you can go with 110 volt plug. It takes 12 AMP of power, so whatever circuit you plug it into will likely have little room for anything else (think entertainment center, microwave, etc.)

Beware of window height. Some window styles won't open high enough Check yours.

Pain to install. Takes me 2 people and 45 mins every time I do one of these big boys.

Cold? Oh yes. It's the full 15,000 BTU. A mighty blizzard compared even to the 12,000 units. It will cool whatever room you put it in and probably the adjoining ones too.

Loud? Compared to others on the market today yes. Compared to even 5 years ago? Not really.

If you've got the window to fit it in and the significant wad of extra cash to pay for the size premium, the only concern I would have is 1) noise and 2) shipping. (This unit's box is just too much for one poor delivery man whereas the smaller box for the 6/8/10/12K BTU units is manageable).

3 stars because I think it's overpriced and find Frigidaire of avg. quality.

Also to consider... here's the review I gave on another model that is relevant to this one:

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Between family and rent houses I put all types and sizes to the test every year in the scorching Texas sun. Here's my experience:

If you want a solid window air conditioner, it really boils down to two choices: Frigidaire and LG. The current "sweet spot" on reliability/price/economy is the 10,000 BTU unit regardless of make/manufacturer.

Recently they've been making 12,000 & 15,000 BTU 110V (normal plug) units.

-The 12000 BTU truly is 20% stronger, but you pay 50% more here on Amazon.

-The 15000 BTU is a snowball tossing beast, but it's in a larger case that may not fit your window (height-wise) and doesn't have a long history on the market so we don't know how it will do long-term

LG Pros The 10,000 BTU LG is my "workhorse". Best value. Run them till they fail in 4 to 7 years, then swap `em out for another.

1) Better warranty (but really, who cares when it breaks because you're sitting there sweating)

2) Typically last an additional 2-3 years over other brands

3) An LG rarely just stops running it will degrade slowly over a season

4) They are more tolerant of neglect (e.g. dirty filters... can't rely on tenant to care for your stuff)

5) Better withstands being placed in harsher environments (direct sunlight, restricted airflow)

6) Lower "lemon" rate

Frigidaire Pros For family I prefer to run 12,000 & 15,000 BTU Frigidaires. They are a little nicer, and I consider it worth it even though they always break sooner. (Value and reliability aren't as important, but I do have to compensate by keeping a new boxed spare around because they always fail at the most inopportune moments. Most people can't do this.)

1) A little nicer looking

2) Better features

3) Quieter

4) Slightly easier installation

5) Circuit surge/drain on startup seems significantly less (think lights flickering when compressor comes on)

Other parting thoughts:

1) A thing to know about newer units: To obtain the higher EER (efficiency) ratings, they use finer design on heat exchanger fins. For the non-experts, this means smaller little spaces that get jammed up with dirt/mold/whatever resulting in a clogged/filthy/poorly operating unit much-much faster than your parents' old units. Appliance repair stores can service your window unit every year (clean it of filth) that will extend life by at least 2 years and sometimes much more. Of course this costs anywhere from $50 up, and the units are cheap, so it's your call whether to service or toss it.

2) The 10,000 BTU Frigidaire here on Amazon is a good buy w/Amazon Prime shipping. For other higher BTU models, as of this writing you'll be paying more but also know that right now with the national heatwave most box stores are sold out so you may not have a choice.

3) Something this heavy is a risky ship (versus store pickup). It might be shipped wrong-side-up, or dropped, or whatever. It's a risk you'll run so do so knowingly. (I seem to have pretty good luck w/Amazon shipped items.) The risk is offset, however, by advantages of buying from Amazon (store would take forever, you'd have to load it and bring it home, have to have a vehicle large enough to carry it, etc.)

4) Clean. Your. Filter. Every. Week. It will keep your little ice machine healthy.

5) Different stores have different models from the same maker. If they are made in the same year, it doesn't seem to make a difference.

6) Tempted to go cheap like a Haier? Don't.

7) Tempted to buy a 6,000 or 8,000 BTU model? Don't. Get the stronger unit. It will cool down the room faster. It will not need to work as hard as a weaker unit and last longer. It is built with some stronger/better key components.

Good luck and happy cooling.

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Warning: These are something of a pain to install. I got two of them, so on the plus side, I was an old pro for the second one. :) This is not one of those you can just drop into the window--you have to disconnect and remove the front, remove the outer shell, install the top bar, side runners (for the the expando deals to attach to), install the mounting brackets, install a spacer (if you have old wooden windows like me with storm windows), then install the unit into it and reconnect the front. Took me a few hours for each one, being careful.

On the plus side, they are powerful and do a great job cooling my 1600 sq ft first floor (with 10ft ceilings). Another plus is they run off 110 volt line, so you can plug them into regular outlets. On the other hand, they take 12 amps (rated, and I measured it). So you basically still need a dedicated 15amp circuit for these puppies.

Anyways, I also bought 3 of the smaller models--all have same operation, remotes. Very straightforward. I love the remote sensing feature--I can put the remote up higher and on the other side of the room and set the thermostat, and it is much more accurate that way (just buy some rechargeable AAA batteries to keep em going). I like the energy saver mode--these use that all the time, so it turns off once it reaches the desired temp and comes on as needed.

They are not quiet, but I doubt your bedroom is big enough such that you'd be sleeping with them; however, don't put them in the TV room--you'll have to turn it up loud. I planned on that and intentionally put them in the other rooms on the first floor--they keep the whole floor cool without being a bother that way. Actually, they may be just a tad too much for my needs, but not so much that it is a problem (e.g., no moisture issues).

The air filters are pretty standard; not hard to clean (like a dryer lint trap); it tells you based on a timer when to clean. Then you just clean and reset.

My only real criticism of these (and all like Frigidaire models) is that "eight way" vents are only so-so. I really want the cold air to blow up, but you can only get them at like a 20 degree angle upwards (if I had to estimate). Seems like most window AC units suffer from this issue, though. Not a major issue, but it could be better.

Anyways, they're energy star rated, but they're still going to cost you, especially in the hotter times, but hey, it is SO worth it! :)

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We have a 3 year old Frigidaire 22500 which is wonderful. It was an excellent inexpensive yet quality alternative to the Freidrich it replaced. When it was time to replace our bedroom a/c, I automatically drifted to the Frigidaire brand. Because it is powerful, the fan is quite loud on high; tolerable on low. It cools an attic bedroom which takes the sun all day because roof exposure is east-west. Use mostly at night. Cool-down from 90 degrees to 75 is about 10-15 minutes. Really! If during the day, the cool down is another five minutes. Great machine. Excellent price delivered.

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This AC unit is a great deal for the price. I purchased mine at Lowes. It's working great so far.

The only complaint I have is that when it is on Econ mode, it stays off for too long and the house does get a bit warmer than the set temperature. I think it has to do with where I have it installed, and not so much the components of the AC unit.

*** WORD TO THE WISE*** I have seen reviews saying that they cannot find the drain hole for the AC unit, and people are drilling them into the bottom do NOT do this! The AC is equipped with scoop blades on the fan. The fan scoops up the excess water from the pan and uses it to cool the compressor. If you drill a drain hole, it will not work correctly, and your unit will not last as long or be as efficient.

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we received this air conditioner really really fast and my husband had it in the window pretty quickly even though its weighs 112 lbs. we've only had it for one day but seems to work great and even tells you the room temp and you can set it to the room temp you want. we are very happy with this product so far.

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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 Fan

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 :).

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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 have just purchased my second Lasko 3720 fan from "Wal-corp". I had two older model Lasko Fans that had been running 24/7 for about 3 years now. Never had any issue from them in the last 3 years, every so often I would take them outside and blow them out with high pressure air. Recently, one of the older models got to where is was difficult for it to start once the motor had cooled. The barrings were worn. The fan would still start after slowly turning for a few seconds, but I didn't want to take the chance of the fan not starting and the motor sitting there locked especially if I were away from the house and the power had dropped.

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.

Honest reviews on Lasko #3720 Performance 20 In. Weather Shield Box Fan with Save

I started using these fans in my barn 3 years ago and all are still operating with no problem. I use them to cool my horses and they are in the windows of each stall. Trust me, they are exposed to dust, rain and wind and not to mention curious horses. They have been knocked out of the windows and still keep on working. Excellent product!!!

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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.