Most fan descriptions focus on moving lots of air -- I want a fan with a LOW setting that is almost silent and moves some air, like a slow ceiling fan
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Good Morning: Thank you for contacting customer care. The Vornado 270 Large Flat Panel Air Circulator is a very powerful fan that has three speeds with whisper-quiet operation. It does use Vortex technology which makes the room feel cooler which in turn makes you feel more comfortable. One of the great features about this fan is that you can point it towards the ceiling and spread the heat during the winter and share the cool air during the summer months. You can see more abou this amazing fan at http://www.amazon.com/Vornado-Large-Flat-Panel-Circulator/dp/B001NAG4ZQ/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t.
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Hi, Robert. I own two of these fans. They have the standard 3 speeds (low, medium and high). They seem to be quality ceiling fans and they arevery quiet and steady.
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It's probably about as quiet as a box fan but in general, this fan is not quiet. I find the lowest setting to push too much air and is too noisy.
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This booster fan is much more powerful-- the cheaper fans use something similar to what you would find in a desktop computer. It isn't that loud either. I ended up returning mine. It didn't really make any difference for the room we were trying to regulate. However, this wasn't the fault of the fan, it was due to poor HVAC design.
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Low is pretty quiet but it gets louder on the faster settings. I use it mostly on low or medium and I get enough air flow to stop my "hot flashes". I have been using purse-sized fans for over 10 years and this type produces the most air flow for the size. There may be better ones but I haven't found them.
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Terms like quiet, silent, whisper, et al are subjective, they are meaning less. Usually if the fan has a whisper mode it will be the lowest setting & certainly not the highest. From an engineering point of view, quieting a fan would require better sound insulation & the sound deadening of the fan blades against the air. Granted the fan makers may be stretching the truth in their descriptions, but usually they apply to the lowest fan setting.
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This fan makes very little noise. At best, it is a slight "whirring" sound. I too need a fan to help me go to sleep and I would not sure this fan for that purpose.
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The fan is very quiet. I haven't tried sitting it on a desk yet. The airspeed is NOT adjustable and the area that disperses the air is very, very small. I like it's small size but it doesn't deliver enough air for me.
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Whisper quiet. Although I did have an issue with one of the fans having a reversed fan where it sucks the air in and the lights didnt work. Other works great tho.
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all depends on how much noise you want, it can be soft or it can be a little noise, it is not a loud fan, even on high
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just air but it feels cool there is just not a cooling unit in it. It is focus air rater than a tyopical fan.
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A variable temperature one. And that doesn't mean one with just a high & low fan speed. Get one with an adjustable thermostat.
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Hi Christopher, I rarely write a review for any product but felt compelled to write one for this particular fan. I installed it in my master bedroom and while I love the look of the fan...........I cannot recommend this fan for function. My fan is mounted directly over my bed and at full speed I really can't feel much air flow. At lower speeds it make enough clicking and other noises it will keep me awake. When I am finished with my current home remodels I will be replacing this fan ASAP. Sorry for the bad report.
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This fan is designed to move a lot of air into an entire room. It's about 100 times more than you need. Use PC fans instead. They're designed to ventilate desk-top computer cabinets. Two or three will do the trick, use less electricity, and make less noise. Just type "pc fan" in the Amazon search bar.
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it's only a fan. It will blow whatever temperature air from the area you place it in. The movement of air will feel cooler then stationary air.
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It does not move a huge amount of air, but it does move air and it is basically silent. Maybe a hum, but in my home with normal noise levels, not noticable.
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This is the most versatile fan I have used. SO many angles and positions. And, yes, it is very quiet. It is a fan so isn't completely silent. It depends on how high you turn it up. Bedroom? I think so. Good luck!