HoneywellQuietSet Tower Fan (5 Speed Settings, Oscillating 75°, Timer Function, Remote Control) HY254

Bought mine a week before the micro-heatwave - it was appreciated. After some research and comparison of tower fans on offer, this unit came out on top for price vs. performance.I was careful to buy this older revision design, not the newer version which has an issue with an annoying harmonic ("low rumble sound"). This fan basically produces brown noise across the spectrum with no annoying peaky frequencies at any of the fan speeds, just increased amplitude (confirmed with a couple of spectral analysers).The motor is hardly whisper quiet, but I'd have no problem sleeping with it running. The timer facility is great - it will either turn on in (x) hours from now, or turn off in (x) hours from now if already running.The motorised rotation works fine, smooth and with no extra noise, and the IR remote control is very useful. It's easy to carry and isn't heavy at all. The base is a slightly flexible plastic construction which snap-fits to the final shape, not the sturdiest in the world (given how top heavy it is) but it won't tip over without provocation.it took about 10 minutes from opening the box to building and attaching the base and turning it on.

Even on the highest setting it isn't too loud, but on the lower settings it is quiet enough that you can use it in the bedroom without it being loud enough to keep you awake.Once assembled it seems solid enough, and thanks to the carrying handle it is easy enough to move between rooms without feeling you are going to damage it.Comes with a basic, but functional, remote control that makes it convenient to use regardless of where you have positioned it in the room.Several reviews have mentioned a rattling noise when in use, the only time I have noticed this is when the remote control is the holder on the back of the fan. So it might be worth not leaving the remote on the fan when the fan is in use.

Bought a couple of these for the bedrooms in the house and they're very cool and relatively quiet. I found that there was a bit of a rattling noise when oscillating, but soon found out that it was coming from the remote control that you can place in the back of the unit. I didn't think I'd need to use the RC, so left it in there, but if your fan rattles a bit, then that might be the cause.Setting it up was easy too. There are some bits that you have to screw together, but they were designed with a plastic end which you can just screw into place using your fingers - I didn't need extra tools like a screwdriver, for example. Takes only a couple of minutes to set up.

Ok this is an out of the box review, I've just put it together and switched it on, and I am very impressed.We already have one fan in a similar format that cost about £30. It's alright, but it's a bit wobbly, and a bit rattly, and if the weather is going to be like this we're going to need more than one fan.At £55 this is almost twice the price, but you know what, it's worth it. It's easy to put together, and it will stay solid because it's held together with thumbscrews.It's a little bigger than my £30 fan, and it is SUPER quiet. Even cranked up to 5 (my old one only had 3 settings) the noise is not obtrusive. At full whack you really do get a breeze, you won't often need that but it's nice to have in hand. Most of the time the lower levels will be just fine.There's no rocking at all. Even if you poke it, yes there's a little movement because it's tall, but it's solid on its footing. It's a really good base.And it's got a remote! One thing I've noticed with the old fan is that if you want to change the settings whilst it's oscillating, you have to wrestle with it, and there's always a little worry that you're stopping the rotation motor a little bit. None of that here. Do what you want with it from metres away. There's even a slot for the remote on the back, so if you lose it, it really is your own fault.This is a really well designed product and I really like it. At a premium price, it needs to last a bit longer than a cheaper fan. Time will tell, but the signs are good, it certainly looks like excellent value to me at the moment.

As someone that uses a fan every night to sleep, even in the winter, I can easily say that this fan is the best I've owned.It's now over 2 years since I purchased it, and it runs no different to the day I first switched it on, even after being used for 8+ hours a night, every night. It is very quiet when used on it's lowest setting (sleep mode) and it has never disturbed me in the night with annoying creaks or whirring noises - something which a lot of cheap fans often do. The fan can be set on a timer and it seems to do a good job of switching itself off at the right moment, again without making any noise that would disturb my sleep.As far as power goes, it provides a really strong gust of air on the highest setting (power cool mode). Being a rather tall tower fan, it is capable of creating a much larger stream than smaller circular fans, and has done a great job of providing comfort to my partner and I during the recent heatwave.The design is very modern, using nice materials that feel of good quality. General construction is also good - it feels sturdy when given a light push, with a large base helping to keep it stable.I can't comment on the remote functionality as I do not use it, but it looks simple to use and fits in with the design of the fan.Overall fantastic product, brilliant value for money.