Best Fan? Let’s Find Out!

Brands: DREO, Amazon Basics, Hurricane, Vornado, Black+Decker, Aigostar, Lasko, Comfort Zone, Simple Deluxe, Pelonis, Season’s Comfort, and Holmes. Fans compared for air volume (CFM), air speed (MPH), noise, energy consumption, fan tip over risk, ease of cleaning fan blade, and overall build quality.

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[timmyjacobs]

After doing a lot of research for my own personal needs, i can say the world needs a Project Farm video for dehumidifiers

Edit: there's some real dumb in the replies, feast upon it those who come later

[CW-dlho]

I’m always amazed as to how you figure out to test all these different items. Your channel is like a better consumer reports. I always look here before I buy an item. I have a suggestion for a future product to test and that is camping chairs For 250 pound plus individuals with bad backs. Thanks and keep up the good work!

[thmichcav]

The previous owner of our house left behind a dehumidifier which died after about five years (about 2000). Fortunately it had a standard fan that worked with the compressor removed. I build it into a simple wooden frame and metal grid and put it on some old rubber feet from a washing machine. That fan will not die—I love it!

[TheCreamRisesToTheTop]

Costco sells a $50 vornado that I have used and abused for years and it has been relentlessly reliable and durable.

[GuardedDragon]

I’ve absolutely no need for a fan. And yet there’s something soothing about watching on Sunday morning. Just good objective data. No one trying to sell me something. Your videos are comfy to watch. Thank you very much.

[RobDeHaven]

I bought the Amazon basics fan based off your test Todd, and have used it now a for a few days. Absolutely thrilled with my purchase! I wanted a fan that moved a lot of air but was quiet and this ticked both of those boxes. Thank you for all the hard work you put into testing all these products, as it has saved me countless hours of research.

[richisfastu]

I have had that exact Lasko fan for about 10 years. I bought it on a whim because at the time I was living in an apartment with no a/c. Without exaggeration, it has run every night of those 10 years helping sleep either by cooling or providing white noise. Thats over 29 thousand hours, all I've ever done is clean the dust off the blades a few times a year.

[cm.]

Box fans next please. Thank you so much for all your hard work, you are literally a national treasure.

[johnmolstad]

I want to add, I had a Vornado fan break after a month. I called the company and they replaced it for free. I got it in a couple of days and their customer service is second to none.

[Zealously]

I bought a Pelonis in 2017 and it's still going strong. We've been using the fan almost every day/night even in the winter. we love the white noise and the powerful breeze it provides. No hiccups but they do need cleaning like all products and lube if you want it to last.

[mattyoung]

Video idea: Laundry detergent! Apparently vinegar is equally as good as detergents and doesn’t smell. Would love to see this tested!

[VacMaster]

I've had Vornado's for years. They basically last forever. Definitely worth it over cheap Walmart specials.

[jamesfair]

I really love how you always give your pick for the best of the best no matter how expensive but then also give the best of the rest that’s more affordable for the average person.

[Genius]

Amazon Basics. Had it for 3 years and I love it. Best remote with every option you need. Nice heavy base. Metal enclosure. Only flaw...I wish it had an easy release fan cover. i like to give it a good cleaning every year. GREAT fan GREAT price. Glad to see it did so well in this review.

[sojiro]

As an owner of a dreo fan glad to see my purchase is so highly rated. I can confirm that on the lower settings it is quiet. That was the major factor for purchasing it as i didn't want a noisy fan for calls. I do sit fairly close to it so cfm isn't that big of an issue for me but even on the 3 setting i can feel the air flow on the otherside of the living room about 10-15 feet away.

[TheBlackBeltPanda]

Just a heads-up for those looking to buy the Hurricane: it seems the model of Hurricane in this video is no longer made or sold. The new model (which looks exactly the same as the one in this video) has different air flow, velocity, power, adjustable height, and oscillation specs. Overall, the new model appears to be weaker than the old one, though it does state that it uses less power. The link in the description goes to the new model, not the one in this video.

[wldkhn]

Please do a video on the effectiveness of different laundry detergents!

[DavidWillequer]

Speaking of it being hot out there - I'd love to see a Project Farm video covering something we all need in our homes: Smoke Detectors, plus you'll get to play with fire! Keep up the great work!

[Weezulguy]

quite ironic, my wife just burned out the motors on two of ours back to back in a bad outlet less than a week ago, thanks for the legwork!

[samwinglewich]

Maybe the best fans were all the subscribers you earned along the way. Thanks PF!