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21 of 22 found the following review helpful:
 Not your average table fan... Oct 03, 2007
By L. Harkavy
Pros:
Built like a tank
High quality switch on base, not fan.
Cons:
Fairly noisy on all but the lowest setting. Wind noise, not any kind of mechanical noise. Probably normal for a fan this size.
While the fan tilts, it only tilts upward. It doesn't tilt downward so if you want to put it on a high shelf the best angle you get is straight out.
21 of 24 found the following review helpful:
Hunter Century 12-Inch Fan - Very Attractive Fan, Still Expensive Jun 28, 2008
By Mark
"Technology, Music and Movies"
Hunter's 90021 Century 12-Inch Fan sports great looks and retro styling, though at a high price. While the quality control on these models isn't perfect, if you have any problems you can return or exchange it. You also have a very nice 5 year limited warrantee that comes with it. Bottom line, put it through the paces when you buy it! There are alternatives though, depending on what you are looking for.
Yep, it's made in China. That doesn't bother me at all. If it bothers you, look elsewhere.
What bothers me is that the silver version was listed at $70 and the black version at $80. Either price is too high, but they both sell for $60 which is also too high as far as I'm concerned. Why list the different colors of the same item at different prices? These fans sell at other retailers for $50 to $60, so the list prices here are hard to accept.
It's just a fan. I realize that some people pay top dollar for top of the line. This is just "above average" though. You'll want to step up to a Vornado Silver Swan Fan or one of those highly hyped Allaire fans from Restoration Hardware if you have even more money to burn on a desk fan.
After researching a number of fans, I saw this one at my friend's house and thought it was a decent compromise. My friend's fan ran smoothly with a lot of power and minimal noise (from the fan head, not the motor). Of course, I did read about others getting clunkers. If yours is noisy, or doesn't oscillate all the way or just stops working, that's the time to use your warrantee coverage! Hunter at least does honor their warrantee, which other companies don't always seem to do.
The main negative for me, other than price, is that I don't like the power adjustment lever being on the base. I would prefer it on the motor housing. Still, that's a minor thing and you might have a different preference.
For alternatives with similar metal bodies, look at the:
Vornado FA1-0003-13 Silver Swan Fan - For about $100 to $130 you get a fan that is made with more weight and *hopefully* durability and quality control. Seems a bit much for a fan though.
Soleus Air FT1-30-44 12-Inch Metal Table Fan - very comparable for about $30 to $40, but just not as attractive. There are other ones out there too. Might be worth the savings if you can't get the Hunter on sale.
Pros
+ Attractive retro styling and sleek metal body in silver and black
+ 12 inch size is just right for most uses
+ 5-year limited warranty from a company that actually honors warrantees (at least based on past experience)
+ Easy set up and operation
+ Heavy and sturdy base makes fan very sturdy
+ Standard 3-speed controls for variable air flow
+ Pretty quiet motor and aerodynamic blade design for maximum air flow
Cons
- Still expensive for a desk fan
- Silver version is such a matte finish it almost looks plastic; After a return I prefer the black one slightly, but they are both still attractive
- May require oiling over time since it's all metal
- Not crazy about the adjustment slider being placed on the base
- Higher end versions are out there for those looking for the "very best" at any price
Conclusion
Review your options. If like me you just don't want to spend $130 on a fan, this might be the one for you. If you like Soleus, you might want to check out their cheaper more affordable fan. Get this on sale and you can come close in price with the Hunter. Just make sure to test it extensively and exchange it till you get a good one.
Enjoy!
15 of 17 found the following review helpful:
 This fan is a piece of junk. Jul 07, 2006
By Focus on Nature
I finally gave up after trying three of the Hunter fans and got my money back. Even on the lowest speed, this thing rattles, shakes, and groans. I own five Hunter ceiling fans, which are great. This fan doesn't deserve the Hunter nameplate!
12 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Noisy even at low speed, and leaves stains on varnished wood Feb 07, 2008
By Steve P. Moss
The fan has eight black vinyl or rubber feet, and they have left black stains on an (expensive) varnished cherry wood furniture. Pretty much ruined the piece. It almost looks like a chemical reaction since the furniture surface is still good to the touch, but the marks are very visible. I think the plasticizer and carbon black in the vinyl feet has leached out. I contacted Hunter and they said the feet are designed to support the fan, and I should contact the furniture maker. Duh. Make sure you put a mat between the fan and good furniture.
The fan is too noisy at its lowest speed and it could use a lower setting.
Addendum: After serveral months of limited use the fan now creaks and squeaks while it is oscillating. It really is a poor quality, noisy fan.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Great looks, very poor performance May 17, 2009
By C. Florensa
The hunter fan looks great, it provides a good stream of air, and it seems to have a very solid built. Unfortunately, it is just looks. After 3 months of owning it, using it two or three times per week, for about 3-4hrs each time, the highest speed started making a significant vibration noise in oscillating mode. A couple of months later the vibration extended to static mode for highest speed and at this point - 8 months after starting using it, every mode except static lowest speed vibrates. Very disappointing considering the price.
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