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Akki

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It's apparently spring, because it's 70 degrees outside all of a sudden. This house has no AC, so it's up to fans to keep me alive.

I have two Honeywells right now, and they move a lot of air, haven't broken down in the two years I've had them, and make less noise than the average cheap fan.

The noise is really bothering me though, coming from the silence of winter. I'm wondering if I can't do better. Have any recommendations for quiet fans that can still cool reasonably well?
 
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JeffCos

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I sleep with a Vornado at the foot of my bed, in a room that is about 15x15, if you have it on low it's barely audible, but as speed increases (max is 15k rpm) you don't hear the motor you hear the force of the air coming out. They are amazing fans. Lifetime warranty and the absolute best customer service department i have ever dealt with. Fan got dust in the motor about a year ago and I called them to see what they could do. they said "we will mail you a pre paid shipping label. When we receive it we will either service it or replace it at no cost to you." Got it back 2 weeks later good as new. IF you need a new fan, you should definitely look into one from them.

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Originally posted by: Akki
it's 70 degrees outside all of a sudden. This house has no AC,
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Pvsssy! I don't consider putting on the AC until it's 95F

 
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Akki

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Originally posted by: So

Pvsssy! I don't consider putting on the AC until it's 95F
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That's now. It only gets worse. And I'm originally from Colorado :p

Originally posted by: kyparrish
change title: "What is the equivalent of panaflo fans for my room."
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I just bought six panaflos... I wonder how many it'd take to cool a room?
 
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Thats why I have a 30" whole house fan with a 5 hp 240v motor. Last year, it pulled the glass out of my storm door when I accidently closed the patio door. Not that it is silent, but you can not hear it unless you are in the upstairs hallway.
 
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Originally posted by: Actaeon
Originally posted by: Nik
fvcking jeez o pete
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Did you read the thread?
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He never does.

OP may want to see if panasonic manufacters box-type fans. Since their ceiling fans and as inline duct fans as well as their case fans are known for silence, it would stand to reason that if they marketed a form-factor suitable for the OP, it would as well.
 
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Originally posted by: Evadman
Thats why I have a 30" whole house fan with a 5 hp 240v motor. Last year, it pulled the glass out of my storm door when I accidently closed the patio door. Not that it is silent, but you can not hear it unless you are in the upstairs hallway.
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LOL
 
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DaveSimmons

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Watercooling. The hoses and copper plates can be a little uncomfortable though, and you have to settle for sponge baths and canned air to get clean.
 
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Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Watercooling. The hoses and copper plates can be a little uncomfortable though, and you have to settle for sponge baths and canned air to get clean.
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Just dont turn the cans upside down to get those hard to reach places :shocked:
 
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Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Watercooling. The hoses and copper plates can be a little uncomfortable though, and you have to settle for sponge baths and canned air to get clean.
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Just dont turn the cans upside down to get those hard to reach places :shocked:
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:shocked:
 
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