Holmes HPF1010A-NM Outdoor Misting Fan

Considering the cost - which is at least half that of most other outdoor fans - this one has been a TANK. I wanted a fan that I could leave outdoors in the heat, wind, rain, and even snow (not one that misted so I can't comment on that feature). This one worked like a jewel to keep me cool on the patio even at the hottest part of the day and keep the mosquitoes away so that I could enjoy a few moments after work outside relaxing. I live in the South so that's a tall order but this fan delivered. The only part that eventually broke after exposure to the elements for several years was the stand. No big deal, I replaced it with a cheap pipe from the home improvements store and it kept on blowing though not able to oscillate. I'm now buying another for my deck and I've looked a long time to find the exact same thing I had. Here it is on amazon.com - I should have looked here first and saved myself the aggravation.

The Holmes fan works but the misting system is a total mishap, the misting system simply did work. The nozzles neither misted nor drizzled water after 30 seconds. The company is no longer stocking the fan nor parts. Thankfully the parent company offered me a new fan, different manufacturer, without having to suffer inconvenience by sending anything back. I bypassed Amazon's returns system and went directly to the parent company that supplied the fan. Got a better deal than Amzon's return policy.

This thing puts out more water than expected, but is excellent for outdoor use. This works great for gatherings outside in the heat. I knocked a star off because the gasket that comes with the hose attachment sucks. Cheaply made. Other than that, about what you would expect for $70 bucks.

I purchased this fan last year and really liked the look, color and operation of the fan. The mister is more of a soaker however I purchased it more to use as just a fan so it didn't bother me. I stored it inside over the winter however the plastic on the front half of the fan has turned a different color(more of an olive green) than the rest of the fan. I am highly disappointed in the quality of the materials. The fan still works fine- it just doesn't look very nice anymore. I would have paid a little more for it if the quality would have been better. Very disappointing.

used it on vacation in Redding Calif. It was o.k. It sprayed more than misted, so it got things wet. Has a good fan! Doesn't work as a misting unit very well with wend blowing.

Though shorter than I thought, this fan is perfect for my patio. I turned the hose down to the lowest setting (just on) and it was perfect mist to cool off us moms hanging around the pool supervising. Unless you are right in front of this I can't see how you would get wet.....we were sitting about 5 feet away and it was enough to take the heat off of us but not distracting in its job. I really like the color too (I got the bronze or brownish one) as it looks elegant vs a plastic looking white or black or even plain silver 'piping' looking one. You'll be surprised that you can get this effect at this price (I thought I'd be paying 150-200). Off season I plan to unhook the hose and just use it as a fan indoors if needed, its that pretty. Had it about 1 month.

I had purchased a Newair misting fan for almost twice the price, which was difficult to assemble(took hours), & quit working after 7 minutes. This Holmes fan was easy to assemble ( litterally 15 minutes, and workes fantastically. the fan speeds are precise, the mist is EASY to control & it runs like a trooper. great misting fan at a great price. I live on the gulf coast, where summers can be brutal & buggy, but this fan keeps me & family cool & bug free!

This product first showed up without the misting attachment. When I sent an email asking for missing part, they sent entire fan again and I had to take the large box to ups to return! It consists of a $20 tiny fan, and a misting hose attachment. Entire product less than acceptable, and Home Depot has larger one for same price. It does cool, but gets everything soaking wet!