Customer Reviews

Vornado 215B Full Size Classic Circulator Adjustable Height Fan, Black

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I'm one of those folks who can only sleep with "white noise" in the background. I used to use big Lasko box fans, but the cheap plastic blades on those would eventually weaken and flap around, making a roaring sound. Plus the poorly designed and made screws that held the grills in place would eventually weaken and cause the grill to bang against the metal box, making a tapping sound all night long the would wake the dead.

I was a little nervous about getting this fan as I'd only been used to huge box fans, and this one seemed too efficient and quiet to make a real difference in the air and making "white noise" to fall asleep to. I actually purchased it at Bed Bath and Beyond (not Amazon) for $100, so I'm not sure if there is lower price out there somewhere. Anyway, I wanted to try it at home to see what I thought, thinking if I didn't like it I could return it.

The fan was incredibly easy to put together, and you can make it two different heights ... short near-the-floor height, or "my bedroom is so hot I need a fan blowing right on me as I lay in bed" height.

On low, you can barely hear that the fan is on, however it moves about as much air as a big box fan does on high. When the Vornado is on high, it makes a pleasing white-noise sound, and REALLY moves the air around in the whole room. It's easy to adjust to point it where you want the air to go. I point it at the upper corner of my room so the air bouces off and travels everywhere else ... it really works!

The grill is extremely easy to remove (no screws at all ... just four secure clips), and the fan blade slides right off the shaft (no screw there, either). This will make it simple to clean just under the faucet in the sink or bathtub when it inevitably gets dusty and dirty.

If you are looking for a whole room circulator or a white-noise sleep aid, I couldn't recomment any fan higher! Good quality construction and well-engineered thought went into every aspect of this product. You won't go wrong.

Update 3/21/2009 - Fan has worked flawlessly since I purchased it. The back grill doesn't come off and must be cleaned by wiping a cloth inside and out. There is a small screw that holds the base together that works loose sometimes, but it's easy enough to tighten with a screwdriver. Almost the perfect design ... I still recommend!

The 285 and 785 offer the same height adjustability but with continuous variable speed rather than three speed settings. The 285 is the next model of this fan, while the 785 is the "maximum air circulator" model and the one I have. the 785 boasts a full lifetime warranty as opposed to the limited lifetime warranty of the 285. I have been very pleased with my vornado purchase, and have found their customer service easy to reach via email.

I'm a cyclist and this fan made all the difference in my indoor workouts. It will definitely keep your upper body cooler. It's even strong enough to create that fluttering sound the wind makes in you ears when you are riding. You can adjust the height too (low-high) so you can look over it and watch the TV.

If you just want to get there air moving in your room, I'm sure this fan will do the trick. Highly recommend.

I have been wanting one of these fans for months. I live in a 1700 square foot house that is 2 stories. Its an old house and we have air conditioners in the windows. It keeps the place cool but not cold if you know what I mean. I placed the fan in front of the AC and point like they demonstrate in the instructions. Wow what a difference. I leave it on all day on low and the air circulates and keeps he place perfect. You really notice a difference when you come from upstairs. Please don't waste your money on cheaper fans. This one looks nice, its quiet, and circulates the air.

Purchased this fan in July 2007 and have to say it's still running like new. Again, this is a great fan, just read what the other reviewers are saying "ditto" here. I will not buy any other brand this is a winner. Use this one while I workout and keeps me cool.

We've had this Vorando fan for 3 years now and it is great. I like it so much I won't buy any other brand fan. It does a great job circulating air around the room which makes the whole room cooler (not just whoever is in front of it.) It's very stable and sturdy which is important for me because I have small kids.

I am thoroughly, 100% pleased with this fan.

I live in a two story apartment with a loft office area giving us a big open space with 30' ceilings. We're also on the top floor, so we get a lot of direct, California sun on the roof. This gave us a huge mass of hot air in the house that even the cool evening breezes off the ocean couldn't displace. And in the winter, all our heat would go pile up in the loft making the rest of the house too cold and my office unbearable. Our place is vertically challenged for temperature control, so we really needed circulation.

Enter the Vornado. It moves all the air in the main rooms of the house and circulates the cool air. The air in the house used to be stale and stagnant, now its fresh. If you come home after leaving the house closed up all day, open the windows, turn on the fan, and it will clear right out in a matter of minutes. As for noise, the low setting is almost silent and still very effective. The incredibly effective high setting does sound like a fan, but it's not too obtrusive even when watching a movie nearby.

In my experience, the only other fan that would come close is a permanently installed whole house attic-style fan. That's significantly more expensive, not to mention not an option if you're renting or if you don't have an attic.

Oh, fun little side note, the fan is just the right height and angle to stand in front of for a quick, power cool down after a work-out. I've noticed everyone in the house once in a while just standing in front of it for a quick blast, even when its not particularly hot. It's just refreshing. And that's a nice bonus, I think.

I've just become a big fan of Vornado fans! I usually only feel this happy with a purchase after buying a new piece of fun electronics, like an iPod or something, not a boring old utilitarian fan.

Order yours with confidence and look forward to opening the box.

I believe this fan is an older model, but it's better than 95% of the new ones out there. Quiet and powerful, it can silently move a lot of air or a little if you choose. If you can get your hands on one, get it.

The seller, "Fan Attic" provided outstanding customer service. Shortly after I purchased the fan, the price dropped 20%. I asked for and they gave me a refund for the difference. I highly recommend buying from "Fan Attic"!