Master High Velocity Floor Fan, 3 Speed Portable Metal Fan with Tilt Angle Head for Shop, Garage, or Barn - Powerful & Efficient Cooling, 20 Inch

Quiet & powerful, exactly what you want from a fan, delivers good pressure ... No issues pushing cool air up the staircase to the second floor of my houseThe MASTER 20 Inch Industrial High Velocity Floor Fan - Direct Drive Fan ----> B01N9V1MHFGood pressure developed by this fan, pressure was better than with another fan that was 24 inches - see my reviewsQuiet enough to use in your house, good enough to use for workNot difficult to assemble. Reasonably sturdy Easy to move.Ball bearing motor is a big plus & I expect it to last for years--> Equipment used for testing was Not calibrated ... reference numbers Only--->FPM - measured with hand held 3 inch diameter FLORITE 0 -1000 feet per minute gauge --> measured @ 10 feet in front of fan & 1.5 to 2 feet above the floor for max observed FPM measurements--> Low speed@10ft 450/fpm--> Med speed@10ft 550/fpm--> High speed@10ft 650/fpmSound levels measured with Radio Shack Sound Level Meter cat 33-2055 ... settings used:--> Response = Fast--> Weighting = db CSound levels observed 3 ft behind the fan - to minimize buffeting background noise from moving air--> Small changes in db C represent a very Large increase in Noise .. do a web search on it.--> Low speed = (below 50 dbC ... did not register on my meter) that is quiet for a fan !---> so I moved sound meter toward the fan & made it to only 16 inches - before meter registereded 50 db C--> Med speed = 51 dbC--> High speed = 54 dbCI've bought cheaper sleeved bearing fans in the past & they always became noisy & eventually stop working.Only 1 slight negative: The angle adjustment locking nuts, uses a plastic tool (handle) that comes with the fan. The silicone covers that you place over the nuts, are not the tightest fit, and can become dislodged quite easily - though they are easily put back On the fan. I prefer the angle adjustment knobs that are all in one ... nothing to looseFinal thoughts about this fan? ..... I bought a second one

I only received this fan yesterday, so my review is only based on how well it works, not its longevity.Situation: Top floor apt w/ central air & gas oven (emits a constant heat) and a 97F heat-wave - high humidity - for the past week. By 2pm, w the sun beating down on the roof, the apt is around 82F even with the thermostat set @ 70F (can't wait for the energy bill). In addition we have ferrets - these critters cannot take temps much higher than 85F w/o risking their health. After much sweating, pet lethargy and spousal complaints, I decided to order a fan. Once I pulled it out of the box and turned it on, I kicked myself for not ordering this sooner.PROS:*POWERFUL. Not only does this small fan push the air pretty far (I was 16 ft away & still felt the breeze), but the air is noticeably cooler. I know, I know, fans don't 'cool' the air, just move it...except this one does. Maybe it's sheer force, maybe it's magic (ha) but whatever powers are at play, the result is much cooler air. I actually put our thermostat up to 80F to give the HVAC unit a break. Even with the air essentially off, my husband put the fan on low after a while bc he got 'cold'.*SMALL. This fan only comes to the top of my knee-cap (for reference, I am a 5'5" female). Great for people who don't have a lot of storage options. It's sturdy but lightweight - almost anyone (thinking of elderly people) will be able to easily lift it by the handle and move it where needed. It doesn't oscilate, but it can be tilted up/down depending on your needs.*WELL-BUILT. I initially liked this fan bc metal seemed more durable in the long run than plastic. Again, I can't attest to its longevity, but it feels/looks solidly built. It has 4 large silver buttons - bottom is on/off, then low-high as you go up. Nice and simple. The cord is quite thick - much like a cord found on a surge protector power-strip. Note: After 3 hours on high and one on low, the fan's motor was not warm to the touch (always something to consider).*SOUND. I read some reviews that claimed this fan is too loud (which is why I hesitated on purchasing) but it's not an issue for me. If you've ever had a 'cool down' fan kick on for your computer or gaming console, that's about the level of noise you can expect when this fan is on the high setting. I can put this in the ferret's room if need be and they won't be bothered (aka: wake up and want OUT of their cage) about the noise. We watched TV with the fan on high in the same room and there wasn't any problem.CONS:COST. Honestly, this really isn't a 'con' if this fan keeps performing well and lasts as long as I'm hoping it will. But for people on a budget, I can see the cost being a deterrent. For this fan, I think the quality is well worth the price.100% I would recommend this product. In fact I'm considering ordering one for my mom & another one for myself (so the humans don't have to share with the ferrets).SIDE NOTE: if you have curious pets (dogs, cats, ferrets, bunnies, etc) or small children crawling/toddling around - I would NOT recommend using this on the floor while they are out and about!! Those metal blades won't be fun for fingers, paws, noses or tails!!! I simply tucked the fan in our closet when I released the beasts from their cage this morning. Using it on a counter top would also work...for all but the cats, anyway. :)

This was a great price for a strong out put fan. Blows hard works great for hurricanes or when power is out. Good price.