Lasko Products Portable Electric 42" Oscillating Tower Fan with Fresh Air Ionizer, Timer and Remote Control for Indoor, Bedroom and Home Office Use, Blackwood T42950

We were using 3-bladed fans prior to purchasing this fan. Daily energy consumption is 4 kWh. It increased to 32-degrees Celsius when using this fan (as measured by a Kill A Watt). 40 kWh. That is completely insane. I'm scrubbing my hands clean of this product, returning it (at the cost of the packaging because we only discovered the problem a week or two after using it and don't have the packaging), and simply advising people to avoid it. My most recent bill went from $70 per month to $133 in just one week. Because of this, my incoming bill is much higher (roughly $200). I'm not even requesting something from them. Be careful who you buy from. You'll have to pay a lot of money to do this.

Kelsey Maldonado

| Jul 02, 2021

I complained about the hum being too loud in my previous review (bottom). This is most noticeable when the fan is set to low, but it's also noticeable when it's set to medium or high. Because the motor seems to resonate more at the low setting, I avoid using it and instead use medium. When the indoor temperature is too low for the motor to function properly, it becomes even louder. The fan itself is quite nice, with an oscillating feature, timer, and remote control, as well as enough blowing power for a single room. However, the ionizer distinguishes the fan, as finding a good tower fan with an ionizer these days is difficult, and most ionizers are more expensive. br>br>I recommend using the ionizer only on rare occasions, and preferably on a timer while you're away from the room it's in. I set it on a two-hour timer a couple of times a week while I'm at work. The negative ions produced by the ionizer bind with particulate matter in the air, causing it to turn into dust on surfaces, effectively cleaning the air. These ions, on the other hand, can temporarily convert oxygen into ozone, which isn't necessarily a bad thing because ozone eventually degrades back into oxygen. If you leave the ionizer on for too long, it may produce enough ozone to irritate your eyes and lungs (which is bad), so don't use it too much. There have been times when using the ionizer significantly improved my mood, most likely as a result of increased oxygen bio-availability. Because particulate matter has been removed, there is more availability. Just remember to be cautious and do your homework on how ionizers work, as well as the benefits and drawbacks that come with them. br>br>Overall, it's a pretty good fan, and I would recommend it at this point! Update on the review: br>br> As the internals become dusty, ion production may decrease slightly. I was able to use the ionizer all day without noticing any irritation after about a year of not cleaning the fan, but this may be ideal if you don't care how often you use the ionizer. I don't recommend it, but I cleaned the internals with a torx screw driver (while the fan was unplugged and being careful not to touch any electronics), and the ion production improved. I'll probably leave it alone next time because the ion production was still good before. br>br>I've discovered that vacuuming is extremely important for indoor air quality, and I try to vacuum my floors once a week. My mood has improved noticeably as a result of this, combined with the fan. Original review: br>br> br>br>The functionality is good, but it's annoying to have on, particularly at the lowest setting, where the hum is very audible. I ordered a replacement, but the new one had an even worse hum. Everyone who responded to my noise question said this is a very quiet fan, so I'm not sure if I'm more sensitive to the noise the fan makes or if I've gotten two duds, resulting in the 3-star rating. I'll raise the star rating if the next replacement sounds like what I'm expecting based on reviews and responses. (update on the review: This was simply due to the extremely cold indoor temperature (which can cause problems for motors).

Lucca Morse

| Jul 15, 2021

er, Man. With everything going on with Rona, I needed a fan for my new home office in the back room, which lacks good air conditioning. Because I live in Florida, the temperature has been around 80 degrees. At sunrise, it was 85 degrees, and I was tired of being hot. My friend's parents own several of the same brand (not sure which model) and highly recommend it. I'm really enjoying it so far. It helps to keep my Florida Room at a comfortable temperature. br>Level of noise: You can hear it depending on the setting, but it's more like white noise than anything obnoxious. And if I had to choose between being hot and listening to a soft hum from a fan, I'd choose the fan.

Rowan Yang

| Apr 19, 2021

I've used other Laskos before, so I decided to give the T42950 Wind Curve Tower Fan a try. The fan came in a flimsy paper box. the same outer carton as what you'd find in a store The fan rattled at any speed and without oscillation, either because it was knocked around during shipping or for some other reason. If there are other fans in the room, the rattle will be muffled. The rattle, however, is intolerable without the additional muffling noise. Fortunately, I kept the box, and Amazon was willing to accept a return. The rattle appears to be coming sooner or later, based on other reviews. Because I've had other Lasko's that haven't had any issues, I'm thinking I'll buy from a store from now on - I'm hoping that their unit was shipped more gently than mine, and that I'll be able to return it more easily if/when the rattle starts.

Ricardo Warren

| Nov 15, 2021

  This was purchased for the purpose of being placed in a bedroom. The good: It has a pleasant appearance and is simple to assemble. According to other reviews, the low, medium, and high settings aren't all that dissimilar. I can tell a difference in mine, and I believe it produces a sufficient amount of air. The bad: It's not quiet at all! It sounds like a motor hum coming from a fan. White noise may appeal to some people, but it does not appeal to me. I like white noise when it's in the background, but not when it's the main attraction while I'm sleeping. When it comes to noises that keep me awake at night, I am more picky than most people. I'll make a video and let you decide; this is going back for me.

Aspyn Morris

| Feb 23, 2021

This fan is one of a kind. A MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA This is the ONLY fan I've found that actually blows COLD air rather than just circulates the hot air in the room, and I live in Florida where it's easily 80 degrees in February, let alone the summers. I like that, unlike most fans, it is also quiet. This was by far the most enthusiastic supporter I could have asked for.

Micah Berry

| Jun 10, 2021

For more than 20 years, how have you used Lasko pedestal fans? At work as well as at home. The oscillating rate on this fan is approximately 30%, roughly half of the Lasko tower fan sitting next to it. The real pity about this fan is how little wind it actually generates. When I first used it, I assumed the vents were closed because there was so little air flow. I'm not returning this fan solely to avoid incurring a return charge on my Amazon account. As a result, I consider this fan to be a waste of money. If you haven't tried any of Lasko's previous products, this one will probably suffice. This is not the fan for you if you need to move a lot of air.

Rosalee Clements

| Jul 15, 2021