Honeywell QuietSet Whole Room Tower Fan-Black, HYF290B

This fan does its job well. The many different speeds are quite useful to get a range of assistance depending on the current air temp. Even at ~80°F and at the second to max speed this fan could cool me and my room sufficiently. However, within 2 weeks of receiving this fan the servo that oscillates it back and forth started to degrade to the point that on both max points (where it switches direction) the fan shakes/is rickety such that it is too noisy. It still cools well if I turn off the oscillation and stay in front of it, but it doesn’t circulate around the room as well. This is a normal thing that happens to these types of fans but 2 WEEKS?? A little too soon…

Overall a great product. A large variety of speeds and runs relatively quiet at all of them; oscillates with a wide range and fits great in a corner to provide airflow to a medium sized room when you want to cool down but dont need to turn on the a/c. My only gripe is that the base feels cheap and flimsy. The fan itself will outlast its mount for sure.

This fan is as advertised. It is easy to assemble, and easy to operate, and does a good job.

I was skeptical when I bought it because I didn’t think it would cool all as quickly as it does and it’s quiet unless you crank it up. Right now I. Sitting probably 10-12 feet away and I can feel the cool breeze. Just bought another one for the bedroom which is upstairs and as most two floor homes it’s always hotter on the second floor. Hope it works as well.

Do not buy someone elses problem. You think I will save $$ but then you need to return it for a new one.

My friend has one of these in every room of her house and I see why! Keeps rooms cool and Im hoping that will cut down on my air-conditioning cost this year. I love the different air functions and speeds. Cant wait to order more.

Very noisy at low speeds.

Bought 2 of these fans about 2 yrs ago. One the remote never worked, but that fan was in the bedroom and was only ever used on 1 setting. The other fan went to the living room. You would not believe how hard it is to find a fan with so many settings that is actually quiet on the lower settings (although I do not think the higher settings are THAT noisy). So, why the 5 stars and why am I purchasing a replacement? My 88 lbs German shepherd has knocked the living room fan over about 4 times now (and I mean full force knocked over trying to play with the cats) and while it is still going strong, something has broken and it is tilted now. As for the fan portion....still work perfectly well and no issues with the remote. I am getting a new one since it is a little difficult to position it just right with it being tilted. And incase you are wondering if the oscillator still works after all the trauma to it.....yes it does. While I do not use that, it still works. I have complete faith in the quality of Honeywell fans after this!

Purchased the black tower in Jun 2020 for $70 to cool a very large loft room (~20 x ~25 space with 18 ceilings) to supplement ceiling fan & central AC. SHIPPING: It shipped directly in the Honeywell box. The box arrived a little beat up (e.g., a few creases in the cardboard) but not damaged (i.e., no holes or tears). Fan itself was perfectly fine, which is the important thing. ASSEMBLY: I unboxed my fan yesterday. No-tool set-up/assembly was extremely quick and easy. Remote requires 2 AAA batteries that are not included (I had some on hand). INITIAL IMPRESSIONS: Control panel is crisp and attractive. Body and base of fan are made of plastic. Pros of plastic: lightweight & can be moved easily with one hand. It seems pretty stable despite its lightweight materials. Con: I suppose plastic gives it a cheaper look but I wouldnt say it looks unattractive. Looks like most fans. *shrugs*. PERFORMANCE: I am so far EXTREMELY pleased with its performance. It circulates air throughout my large living room. I cant really hear anything from the fan on its three lowest settings, even when Im standing right next to it. It does start to make some noise by setting 4 - White Noise. This is probably an apt name for this setting. I dont find the noise distracting yet I can feel the breeze from 20 away. I crank the fan up to its higher settings when the afternoon sun hits my large windows and heats my apartment or when Im working out at home. Even at the higher settings the fan isnt terribly loud. Its not really any louder than my AC unit when that kicks on, even at its top setting. It blows cool air (perhaps because Im supplementing my AC with it) powerfully yet quietly. Power was probably more important to me than quiet but I am so pleased to have both. I can have the fan on while watching TV without needing to crank the volume. Plus, I can feel the breeze from my couch across the room even at a medium setting. Its a delight to use the fan to blow air directly at me during my workouts. This was my main motivation for making this purchase. REMOTE is simple but works from almost anywhere in my apartment as long as it has a straight connection with the sensor on the body of the fan. Cons: (1) Like a TV remote, there needs to be unobstructed space between the fan and remote for the remote to work. The connection between the fan and remote can be disrupted when the fan is oscillating, making the remote less reliable but the range is still pretty good. (2) Remote doesnt tell you what level the fan is on so if you are too far away to read the display panel on the fan its a guessing game. Overall: Would recommend. Very happy for my needs.

I may have just gotten a defective product, since I own another one of these fans in my workout room and it has been fine. But this one ran constantly for the summer months like a dream. Then we had a hot spell a month or so ago, and when I turned on the fan it was making a god-awful noise. I am really disappointed because the other one has been perfect. Of course I didnt keep the box and as I read the instructions for invoking the warranty I have to pay to have it returned? Thats kind of BS....