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Vornado 610DC Energy Smart Air Circulator Fan with Variable Speed Control, DC Motor, Adjustable Head, Quiet Fan for Bedroom, Office, Home

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Brand Vornado
Color White
Electric fan design Table Fan
Power Source dc
Style 610DC — Energy Smart
Product Dimensions 8.7"D x 12.1"W x 13.7"H
Room Type Laundry Room, Kitchen, Dorm Room, Bedroom, Living Room, Home Office
Special Feature Energy Smart, Adjustable Tilt, Variable Speed
Noise Level 56 dB
Mounting Type
Table Mount
Controller Type
Button Control
Material
Plastic
Number of Speeds
100

About this item

  • POWERFUL VORTEX ACTION — Utilizes Vornado's signature Vortex air circulation and an energy-efficient, brushless DC motor to more effectively move air throughout the entire room.
  • VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL — True variable speed settings allow for precise airflow control, conveniently located at the base of the circulator.
  • MULTI-DIRECTIONAL AIRFLOW — Equipped with an adjustable tilt head that allows you to direct the air where you need it.
  • OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE — Deep-pitched blades paired with an inlet guide cone, enclosed air duct, and spiral grill help move air up to 80 ft. Made in the USA of U.S. and imported parts.
  • SUPERIOR SUPPORT — When you choose a Vornado fan, you’re investing in superior performance and design that will deliver total satisfaction. If not, we’ll replace it, for 5 years. Supported by a customer service team based in Andover, KS.
  • Built to meet U. S. voltage requirements. Certified, safety-tested, and warrantied for use only in the U. S.

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Energy efficiency
4.7 4.7
Easy to clean
4.6 4.6
Noise level
4.4 4.4

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From the manufacturer

Vornado 610DC Energy Smart Air Circulator

Vornado 610DC Energy Smart Air Circulator

All the power of a Vornado, in one precise dial: The 610DC is the pacesetter of our new line of DC-motor air circulators — combining Vornado engineering with 80 percent Energy Smart efficiency worth its weight in savings. With simple, variable speed control for nearly infinite airflow possibilities up to 80 feet, our signature Vortex Action creates whole-room circulation, keeping the entire room cool and comfortable. And we're proud that the 610DC is designed, engineered and assembled in the USA.

Made in USA

When you purchase a Vornado product that is made in the USA of U.S. and imported parts, you're investing in superior quality and our country's vitality. No other fan company on the planet is bringing domestically built goods with the range and brand strength expressed by Vornado.

Up to 80% energy efficient.

More powerful airflow.

Precise speed control.

Go green.

More Energy Efficient

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Precise Speed Control

Energy Smart

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610DC

610DC Controls

Circulate all the air in the room.

Feel good. Use less.

Plug in a Vornado Energy Smart circulator and you’ll automatically use up to 80% less energy than you would with a comparable AC motor product. That’s something to smile about.

More power than ever before.

With lesser fans, higher efficiency sometimes equates to less-powerful airflow — not so with Energy Smart circulators. Combining a more-powerful, brushless DC motor with legendary Vornado engineering, our new line of circulators deliver power to spare.

Precisely control your airflow.

Nearly infinite speed settings let you zero in on your ideal atmosphere. Whether it’s a soft, silent flow, a turn-it-up crank or any point in between, precise controls enable you to dial in the airflow setting feels right for you.

Circulate all the air in the room.

A Vornado circulator uses special airflow called Vortex Action to circulate all the air in the room. The air flows fast, cool and constant to create a cooling experience unlike any other.

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Speed Settings Variable Variable Variable Variable Variable Variable
Max Distance 80 ft. 80 ft. 80 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft.
Control Style Mechanical Turn Knob Mechanical Turn Knob Mechanical Turn Knob Mechanical Turn Knob Mechanical Turn Knob Mechanical Turn Knob
Item Weight 4.7 lbs. 7.6 lbs. 9.8 lbs. 7.7 lbs. 11.1 lbs. 12.7 lbs.
Item Height 13.7 in. 18.6 in. 28 in. or 40 in. 15.3 in. 18.2 in. 25 in. or 38 in.
Item Depth 8.7 in. / 12 in. 13.6 in. / 15.3 in. 15 in. / 16 in. 14.9 in. / 14.8 in. 16.3 in. / 18.2 in. 16 in. / 17.3 in.
Item Width 10 in. 10 in. 10 in. 12 in. 12 in. 12 in.
High Speed CFM / RPM 387 / 1835 415 / 1725 415 / 1725 647 / 1858 655 / 1910 655 / 1910
Power Cord Length 7 ft. 7 ft. 7 ft. 7 ft. 7 ft. 7 ft.
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All the power of a Vornado, in one precise dial: The 610DC is the pacesetter of our new line of DC-motor air circulators — combining Vornado engineering with 80 percent Energy Smart efficiency worth its weight in savings. With simple, variable speed control for nearly infinite airflow possibilities up to 80 feet, our signature Vortex Action creates whole-room circulation, keeping the entire room cool and comfortable. The classic silhouette is a nod to the Vornado lineage. Plus, the 610DC is designed, engineered and assembled in the USA, and we’re backing it with an industry-leading 10-year satisfaction guarantee.

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IMPORTANT INTERNATIONAL DISCLAIMER: This item is built to meet U.S. voltage requirements and may not function properly when used in conjunction with external devices that alter or convert voltage or frequency of electricity. Improper use or shipping the product outside the U.S. will void all warranties.

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Customer Ratings
Noise level
4.4
3.9
4.0
4.0
3.9
Value for money
4.3
3.9
3.9
4.7
Energy efficiency
4.7
4.3
4.3
Remote Control
2.9
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100
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material
Plastic
Plastic, Alloy Steel
Plastic
Plastic
Chrome, Plastic
Plastic
controller type
Button Control
Touchpad Control, Remote Control
Mechanical Control
Button Control
voice
Button Control
mounting type
Table Mount
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Floor Mount
Floor Mount
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Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,009 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, energy efficiency, noise level and airflow of the electric fan. For example, they mention it's powerful, uses much less electricity to run and that it'll blow air around in a specific direction. That said, some disagree on performance, and value.

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174 customers mention "Noise"129 positive45 negative

Customers like the noise level of the fan. For example, they mention it's quiet at all speeds, has a gentle airflow, and does the job quickly without making obnoxious noise.

"...(I just ordered my third) Even at top speed, it is relatively quiet (I actually find the hum helps me sleep) and REALLY moves the hot & humid air..." Read more

"...Compact size yet moves a lot of air very quietly, continuously adjustable speed means it's ideal for the bedroom at night...." Read more

"...silent (except maybe on the very lowest settings,) but the sound levels are very low compared to other fans especially on low to medium settings and..." Read more

"...This fan offers near silence at low speeds but also can push as much air as I could ever want at the mere turn of the dial. Brilliant!..." Read more

120 customers mention "Quality"102 positive18 negative

Customers like the quality of the fan. They say it's a great fan, with no quality problems so far. They also say it is more effective than a box fan and quieter. Customers also say the fan is reliable and perfect for their uses.

"...This is definitely one powerful fan that is able to move air efficiently through a medium-sized room...." Read more

"...because it uses much less electricity to run, is the only fan that is fully operational...." Read more

"...No quality problems so far, it has held up to me kicking it over in the dark a few times..." Read more

"...fan that is over twenty years old, still works great, and has never had an operation, or construction problem...." Read more

75 customers mention "Airflow"67 positive8 negative

Customers like the airflow of the fan. For example, they say it moves a lot of air, circulates air efficiently, and is great for pushing air in a specific direction. Some mention that the continuous dial control allows for the perfect level of airflow. Overall, most are satisfied with the air flow of the product.

"...This is definitely one powerful fan that is able to move air efficiently through a medium-sized room...." Read more

"...This fan offers near silence at low speeds but also can push as much air as I could ever want at the mere turn of the dial. Brilliant!..." Read more

"...It really does hold a nice column of air. letting you "shoot" the air for a longer distance...." Read more

"...It's not exactly quiet, but it throws air a nice distance so it seems pretty effective.The base is... just ok...." Read more

65 customers mention "Speed"60 positive5 negative

Customers like the speed of the fan. They mention that the variable speed control is perfect, and the DC motor variable speed factor allows them to dial in exactly the strength of air flow. They also appreciate that the fan runs great at slow or fast speeds, and that the brick is necessary for the variable control. Customers also say that the direct current motors run very efficiently, and move air around quietly.

"...The dial on the unit allows total control of speed, unlike other fans that only have 3 speeds...." Read more

"...Compact size yet moves a lot of air very quietly, continuously adjustable speed means it's ideal for the bedroom at night...." Read more

"...I love that I can easily bump it up to higher speeds when I need to really cool off, which is often, going into summer...." Read more

"...the energy savings to pay for the price difference, but the infinitely variable speed by itself is almost worth the price difference...." Read more

44 customers mention "Energy efficiency"44 positive0 negative

Customers are happy with the energy efficiency of the fan. For example, they say it uses much less electricity to run, it reduces energy consumption, and it helps them sleep better. Some mention that it can save on cooling bills as it really moves air around.

"...brownout here in Brooklyn NY and this fan, because it uses much less electricity to run, is the only fan that is fully operational...." Read more

"...It also lets you turn it up high power when needed, or to fine tune it to the level of noise that doesn't bother you anymore...." Read more

"This fan definitely has pros and cons. On the pro side are fantastic energy efficiency (from 2-40W) due to its efficient DC motor, completely..." Read more

"...In the case of fans, it also takes less electrical energy to move the same volume of air...." Read more

32 customers mention "Size"24 positive8 negative

Customers like the size of the fan. For example, they mention it's reasonably small and lightweight, the perfect size for a table, dresser, or even the floor, and that it comes in many different sizes. Customers also say it'll keep a big room very comfortable.

"...for rooms where you need the fan to be quiet.Compact size yet moves a lot of air very quietly, continuously adjustable speed means it's ideal..." Read more

"...No noise, variable speeds, and the perfect size for a table, dresser, or even the floor...." Read more

"I love the size, appearance, and quiet of this fan...." Read more

"...more carefully I would not have been surprised by its smaller than expected size and the fact that it runs off a power brick like a laptop computer...." Read more

52 customers mention "Value"27 positive25 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the fan. Some mention it's worth the price and has saved them tons on their energy bill, while others say it'd be better off with a cheap external AC/DC converter.

"...It is worth every penny!!!!" Read more

"...It still feels expensive, but is maybe worth it, or at least worth a good portion of the extra cost...." Read more

"...Worth the money.Also quiet, did I mention it's very low noise? :)" Read more

"...And obviously the price is very high...." Read more

42 customers mention "Performance"27 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the fan. Some mention that it works very well and silent compared to other models, it works fantastic for air circulation in a big room, and is really effective at reaching all corners of the space. However, others say that it stopped working within a few days, didn't turn on, and started turning off if they had it on at more than 6 months.

"...This actually works pretty well, but there were times I wanted the full speeds so I eventually made a switch to go between the converter and regular..." Read more

"...as we use it to dry our shower and every time it was touched it turned off. After three months, it became very annoying...." Read more

"...The first one is pedestal fan that is over twenty years old, still works great, and has never had an operation, or construction problem...." Read more

"Worked great for almost 3 years til it started making a weird grinding noise...." Read more

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For about 30 years, I have had a 8"-10" fan mounted on the wall above my side of the bed to keep my head cool. The 8" personal-type fans tend to be noisier and are only made to last a few years when using them 50% of the time, but they also have slower speeds when you just want lighter breeze. I did those for the first 20, but 10 years ago, I bought a travel voltage converter and a 10" higher-velocity fan, then set the voltage on the converter to 220, which forces the fan to run at half speeds. This actually works pretty well, but there were times I wanted the full speeds so I eventually made a switch to go between the converter and regular power, giving me 6 speeds; 3 slow and 3 fast with no "middle" speeds.The voltage converter recently died and I felt it was time to look at what was available regarding variable speed fans. I took the leap and spent the money on this one and I'm very happy with the result. I felt way better about my purchase when I saw that this fan is FULLY made in Kansas, USA. The speed on the lowest setting is pretty low and I will likely be able to just leave it at that at night most of the year. I love that I can easily bump it up to higher speeds when I need to really cool off, which is often, going into summer.This fan doesn't have mounting holes, but the simple solution was a couple of 1 1/2" 2-hole straps, which are under $2 at your local big box hardware store in the the conduit section. I included a picture to show how I did it.The title of this review wrote itself when I thought back on the 5-6 fans used over 30 years. This fan offers near silence at low speeds but also can push as much air as I could ever want at the mere turn of the dial. Brilliant! Good work, Kansas! I am a big fan of your... fans ;)
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Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2023
Style: 610DC — Energy SmartPattern Name: FanVerified Purchase
We bought this fan when our A/C gave out in the bedroom and we had to wait 3 weeks to get a new one. I was incredibly impressed at how well this fan was able to keep us cool enough at night to sleep! This is definitely one powerful fan that is able to move air efficiently through a medium-sized room. The dial on the unit allows total control of speed, unlike other fans that only have 3 speeds. The lower end of the speed dial produces gentle airflow with almost no sound. On the higher end of the dial, the fan does make a typical air-blowing noise but I consider this great "white noise" at night to block out exterior sounds (we live in NYC). Overall, I highly recommend this fan whether it is used with the a/c on to better move the air around the room or without an A/C just to keep cool!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024
Style: 610DC — Energy SmartPattern Name: FanVerified Purchase
We are in the midst of a power brownout here in Brooklyn NY and this fan, because it uses much less electricity to run, is the only fan that is fully operational. My older fans, even my older Vornados, do not have enough power to run smoothly. Don't know how I would have gotten through the night without it. (I just ordered my third) Even at top speed, it is relatively quiet (I actually find the hum helps me sleep) and REALLY moves the hot & humid air around. It is worth every penny!!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2024
Style: 610DC — Energy SmartPattern Name: FanVerified Purchase
Great product, esp. for rooms where you need the fan to be quiet.
Compact size yet moves a lot of air very quietly, continuously adjustable speed means it's ideal for the bedroom at night.
Worth the money.

Also quiet, did I mention it's very low noise? :)
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Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2017
Style: 610DC — Energy SmartPattern Name: FanVerified Purchase
I've owned a Vornado space heater for about 5 years now and have loved it! I've owned other space heaters in the past which just weren't as good the Vornado. Yea, I know - 1500 watts is 1500 watts, but since the Vornados heat the air and circulate it evenly around the room instead of just using radiant heat, the difference is very noticeable. I live on the central west coast area of Florida in a 1 BR apt, and have found that I only very rarely need any supplemental heating during the winter when using the Vornado space heater I own. The overnight temps here rarely fall below mid-high 30's, and 40's to 50's is average during winter. Of course, being that it's a subtropical climate here, we have many more months of hot temps here during the year than cold. I sometimes joke that we have only two seasons here. Summer for 8 months and Fall/Spring for 4. With that in mind, I've been wanting to get one of the Vornado air circulators for awhile now, so I finally sprung for this one a couple of months ago. I'm glad I did.

After doing a bit of research on their various models, I settled on the 610DC Energy Smart model. It was about $40 more than the comparable sized AC motor model, but I figured it would more than make up the difference in energy savings in the long run. Plus I really like the variable speed motor and the warranty was double the 5 yrs. of the AC version. Really, who else guarantees any of their products for 10 years anymore? Only a company that makes a superior product and has confidence that they will last that long. In just the first full month of usage, it has already paid about 20% of its cost in my lower electric bill. My normal electric bill has consistently been $61-63 during July and Aug keeping the thermostat at 80 during the day, 76-77 while I'm home and awake, and 75 while I'm sleeping. With the Vornado I now keep the thermostat about 82 during the day, and about 78-79 the rest of the time, and I'm actually MORE comfortable than I was before I bought the fan. I had expected my electric bill after the first full month of using this fan (July) to be maybe $10 less than normal. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was right at $20 less this past month at $43 and the fan stays on 24/7. Nothing else changed in my normal electricity usage pattern during this time other than using the Vornado and keeping my thermostat higher. My electric bill has NEVER been that low in the summer and is only that low during seasons when no heat or A/C is needed, and even then, usually only when I've been out of town for a week of vacation with the hot water heater turned off.

I keep the speed up around med-high while awake and keep the fan in my hallway outside my bedroom facing the living room and my couch (10-12 ft. away) and just shift it a couple of feet to the doorway facing the bed and turn it to med-low when sleeping. This placement in a central hallway location means I don't have to unplug it and move it to a different outlet for waking and sleeping hours. As others have stated, the fan isn't exactly silent (except maybe on the very lowest settings,) but the sound levels are very low compared to other fans especially on low to medium settings and even on higher settings, it isn't obtrusive enough to interfere with hearing TV, music or conversations. For the amount of air it pushes it is relatively quiet compared to other fans so the sound levels have not been a problem for me.

Yesterday the fan got a real life test to see just how much air it could move and how quickly. I was searing a beef roast covered with spices on high heat in olive oil in a cast iron skillet on my stove and it was smoking up the apt like crazy in no time flat. The smoke alarms all started going off and the place looked like it was on fire and I was coughing my head off from all the smoke. (The fan in the hood on my stove doesn't exhaust to the outside, but just blows the smoke around inside instead, making it completely useless.) I opened my sliding glass door halfway and put the Vornado in front of it on max speed, exhausting the smoke to the outside. Within 10 min the apartment (~780 Sq. Ft.) was clear of smoke. I was highly impressed with how quickly it did this.

The bottom line? Vornado products rock! Don't settle for less. They're worth the extra expense compared to inferior products. You really do get what you pay for, and it won't take you long to forget all about how much more you paid vs. a cheapo fan.

Oh and by the way, the roast turned out excellent. Yum!

P.S. This was NOT a paid review nor was I given the product free of charge or at a reduced charge to review. It is 100% my own honest unbiased review on this product which I paid full price for.

Update - 10/6/17. I have loved this air circulator since I bought it but after using it for only about 3 months, the circulator started producing a loud and annoying knocking sound within the motor which was intermittent, yet persistent, and most pronounced on med to lower speeds and was much louder than the fan noise itself, although the fan itself still worked fine. The knocking sound frequency corresponded exactly with the RPMs of the motor, leaving no doubt as to the source of the problem. Taking off the cover and blade and cleaning it did not produce any improvement. I could also grab the motor spindle and it would move from side to side around 1-2 mm. when I wiggled it. My suspicion was that there was defective bearing(s) within the motor, although I could definitely be wrong on this point. I will update this review after receiving my repaired fan or replacement unit from the company. I may have just gotten a rare bad apple in the bunch, and am willing to give the company the benefit of the doubt at this point, but I am very pleased that the company is standing behind their product without any hassle whatsoever.

I contacted customer service at the company earlier this week, and they promptly sent me a pre-paid UPS label to return the fan to their Kansas headquarters for repair. (Fortunately, I kept the original shipping box.) They actually assemble this model there in Andover, KS at their U.S. headquarters instead of China, so they say they have replacement parts on hand. So far so good, although I must say that I was a bit disappointed that a top-of-the-line $100 fan started giving me problems after such a short period of time after buying it (even though I admit it stays on 24/7 since I bought it.) Customer service was very prompt and very professional in their response, so I have no fault with them on that point. I just hope they are able to fix my problem. Will post a later update to let you know how effectively they did.

In the meantime, I feel it is only fair and honest to downgrade my review from 5 to 4 stars, due to this unexpected problem which occurred far too soon after purchasing it. If I get a prompt and satisfactory resolution to my problem, I will likely move it back to 5 stars.

Update 11/3/17 - I must say that my customer service/warranty experience with Vornado was excellent. As noted above, I had to send the fan back to the company for service after owning it only a few months. They shipped the repaired fan (same serial #) back out to me the very next business day after they received it! They had to replace the motor. No problems since then. Thanks Vornado! I'm still keeping my rating at 4 stars instead of moving it back to 5, only because the motor proved to be defective within such a short period of time since its purchase, and I expected far better longevity than that.

I know this review has become much longer than I originally intended, and thanks for hanging in there for all my ramblings, but allow me one last closing comment. The cheapo 20" diameter box fan backup I had to use as a temporary replacement (normally use only outside on my patio in summer when I'm out there, as I often am) while the Vornado was being repaired was VASTLY inferior in performance to the 9" diameter Vornado 610DC. There is absolutely no comparison between them as the Vornado's performance blows away (pun intended) the performance of the much larger size cheapo fan. Vornado has gained another customer for life with me.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2023
Style: 610DC — Energy SmartPattern Name: FanVerified Purchase
For about 30 years, I have had a 8"-10" fan mounted on the wall above my side of the bed to keep my head cool. The 8" personal-type fans tend to be noisier and are only made to last a few years when using them 50% of the time, but they also have slower speeds when you just want lighter breeze. I did those for the first 20, but 10 years ago, I bought a travel voltage converter and a 10" higher-velocity fan, then set the voltage on the converter to 220, which forces the fan to run at half speeds. This actually works pretty well, but there were times I wanted the full speeds so I eventually made a switch to go between the converter and regular power, giving me 6 speeds; 3 slow and 3 fast with no "middle" speeds.

The voltage converter recently died and I felt it was time to look at what was available regarding variable speed fans. I took the leap and spent the money on this one and I'm very happy with the result. I felt way better about my purchase when I saw that this fan is FULLY made in Kansas, USA. The speed on the lowest setting is pretty low and I will likely be able to just leave it at that at night most of the year. I love that I can easily bump it up to higher speeds when I need to really cool off, which is often, going into summer.

This fan doesn't have mounting holes, but the simple solution was a couple of 1 1/2" 2-hole straps, which are under $2 at your local big box hardware store in the the conduit section. I included a picture to show how I did it.

The title of this review wrote itself when I thought back on the 5-6 fans used over 30 years. This fan offers near silence at low speeds but also can push as much air as I could ever want at the mere turn of the dial. Brilliant! Good work, Kansas! I am a big fan of your... fans ;)
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5.0 out of 5 stars One fan to rule them all!
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2023
For about 30 years, I have had a 8"-10" fan mounted on the wall above my side of the bed to keep my head cool. The 8" personal-type fans tend to be noisier and are only made to last a few years when using them 50% of the time, but they also have slower speeds when you just want lighter breeze. I did those for the first 20, but 10 years ago, I bought a travel voltage converter and a 10" higher-velocity fan, then set the voltage on the converter to 220, which forces the fan to run at half speeds. This actually works pretty well, but there were times I wanted the full speeds so I eventually made a switch to go between the converter and regular power, giving me 6 speeds; 3 slow and 3 fast with no "middle" speeds.

The voltage converter recently died and I felt it was time to look at what was available regarding variable speed fans. I took the leap and spent the money on this one and I'm very happy with the result. I felt way better about my purchase when I saw that this fan is FULLY made in Kansas, USA. The speed on the lowest setting is pretty low and I will likely be able to just leave it at that at night most of the year. I love that I can easily bump it up to higher speeds when I need to really cool off, which is often, going into summer.

This fan doesn't have mounting holes, but the simple solution was a couple of 1 1/2" 2-hole straps, which are under $2 at your local big box hardware store in the the conduit section. I included a picture to show how I did it.

The title of this review wrote itself when I thought back on the 5-6 fans used over 30 years. This fan offers near silence at low speeds but also can push as much air as I could ever want at the mere turn of the dial. Brilliant! Good work, Kansas! I am a big fan of your... fans ;)
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KH
5.0 out of 5 stars So quiet (really)
Reviewed in Canada on June 21, 2024
Style: 610DC — Energy SmartPattern Name: FanVerified Purchase
I have a sound studio in the attic of my home, so you know two things: it gets HOT up there in summer, and I am very attuned of noise levels. My central air barely reaches up there, and I can't have a portable or window air conditioner up there due to the sound.
Thankfully, I found these fans. They are honestly, the quietest I have ever seen. For those that care, I measured the dBs - at about a 1/3 power, this puppy gives off a measly 5dBs of noise. At about 2/3 power, it climbs to about 20 dBs. Finally, at full power, it's around 35 dBs (most of that is the actual air moving, rather than the motor).
While it does get louder at the higher end of it's power scale, the good thing is I don't think I've ever used it higher than about 1/2 power. Even at low levels, it really moves the air efficiently and evenly (for a medium-sized room).
The one negative note I will say, is the "small" version of this fan isn't worth it. It's somehow louder than this medium size, so for the price, go for this bigger version - it will move more air and is overall quieter. I haven't tried the $500 large size version, as for $200, this one is good enough for me. I have bought two of them, which is enough for the entire top floor of my house.
Yes, they're expensive, but if noise level is important to you, these are worth every dime!
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Iris Mandujano
5.0 out of 5 stars Vale lo que cuesta
Reviewed in Mexico on March 7, 2024
Style: 610DC — Energy SmartPattern Name: FanVerified Purchase
Al inicio pensé que era demasiado pequeño para poder mejorar la frescura en una habitación calurosa pero hace lo suyo. Recomiendo utilizar la máxima velocidad e ir reduciendo, según como se vaya resfrescando.
SpendyMcSpendface
5.0 out of 5 stars Makes the attic livable in summer! Love it!
Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2019
Style: 610DC — Energy SmartPattern Name: FanVerified Purchase
Using this to circulate the air in a hot attic bedroom in Southern Ontario summer. It is amazing. As other reviews mention, it is louder at higher settings, but I don't mind the white noise - besides, it's worth it! I'm one of those people who doesn't like being cold, so I don't mind not having air conditioning. I just want the air to move so it's not sweaty and stifling. This fan (not fan - air circulator) does exactly that, to the point that I woke up COLD in a room that reaches 27°C normally. (Okay, yes, cold to me is probably just "nice and cool/comfotable" to most, but you get the point ;) ) I LOVE IT. The way it throws the air around the room, creating a breeze - and with a ten year warranty it was definitely worth the price tag. This is an investment, not a $20 one-summer fan. I'm so impressed, i'll probably endd up getting one of the Vornado space heaters for winter!
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Toby
5.0 out of 5 stars A really good indoor fan
Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2021
Style: 610DC — Energy SmartPattern Name: FanVerified Purchase
Superior indoor ventilation. Positioning this fan as recommended really works. You get air movement throughout the room but no localized blast. This is much more comfortable for sleeping, for example, than fans which blow on you directly, or wave a column of wind from side to side.

It gets noisy at high speed. This problem is solved by getting one that is not too small, and running it at lower speed. Optimal noise, and breeze, is reached with the model I bought, which boasts continuously variable speed. This optimization comes at a price, however. Much as I like this fan, I have to call it expensive. If you had a variac ( a variable AC transformer ) sitting around doing nothing, maybe you could use it on a fixed-speed model and get finer speed adjustment.
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Glen N.
5.0 out of 5 stars Quiet and Effective
Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2023
Style: 610DC — Energy SmartPattern Name: FanVerified Purchase
We like this quiet fan and the adjustable speed control.