Cheesekraft Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I am looking to try a tower fan, only have had some of the smaller circular fans and these look better, including some 'ionizing' features. What are reputable models? Whats a good unit that will keep people throughout a medium sized room cool, and also useful close to a person on a computer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) I have a Hatari....quiet, powerful and reliable. 18 inch blades....if I turn it up past level 1 power stuff flies around the room. If you have a studio...get the 16 inch model....ha ha Not sure what you mean by 'tower' fan...mine is circular but on a long post adjustable Edited May 31, 2016 by tonray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopy Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I have seen many Hatari fans and they all seem to have one thing in common: as they get older they make more and more annoying vibration noise resonating from the frame in various places. Try as one may to reassemble the fan just right is of no help. The Hatari plastic frames were just never designed with quietness in mind and it doesn't seem they will ever care about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominique355 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I have seen many Hatari fans and they all seem to have one thing in common: as they get older they make more and more annoying vibration noise resonating from the frame in various places. Try as one may to reassemble the fan just right is of no help. The Hatari plastic frames were just never designed with quietness in mind and it doesn't seem they will ever care about this. That is true. But these fans are not a big investment, they are consumables; just throw them away and buy a new, quiet one. Also take the one without remote control, because these things also tend to fail. There is also the Dyson fan with a unique design and function. Unfortunately very expensive and much louder than the cheap Hatari. Avoid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) We have Hatari fans from a 22" metal stand type to 18 & 15-16?".... They have all stood the test of time for a few years.... We also have 2 smaller fans of different brands & these are the ones that have had problems.... I think the OP is asking about tower configuration fans - not circular fans..... While they look nicer I don't think they move as much air volume....Might be ok for a small room....People tend to stand them in a niche or corner for a cleaner room look....Where of course they can't move/draw as much air....... Edited June 1, 2016 by pgrahmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I have seen many Hatari fans and they all seem to have one thing in common: as they get older they make more and more annoying vibration noise resonating from the frame in various places. Try as one may to reassemble the fan just right is of no help. The Hatari plastic frames were just never designed with quietness in mind and it doesn't seem they will ever care about this. That is true. But these fans are not a big investment, they are consumables; just throw them away and buy a new, quiet one. Also take the one without remote control, because these things also tend to fail. There is also the Dyson fan with a unique design and function. Unfortunately very expensive and much louder than the cheap Hatari. Avoid! We have the Dyson fan in the bedroom because it is quiet. On setting 1 or 2 I find it almost inaudible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansiver Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I have 4 Hatari fans in different sizes in my house. They are good and have dine the work for many years. I also have a Mitsubhishi fan and this one is the same age as the Hatari but makes a lot more noise. The newest one is a Nano fan much cheaper then the Hatari and only 2 years old. But already broken. So I will go for the Hatari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augustwest Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Ha taro fans because when you need a new fan blade you can buy anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augustwest Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Sorry Hatari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) I have seen many Hatari fans and they all seem to have one thing in common: as they get older they make more and more annoying vibration noise resonating from the frame in various places. Try as one may to reassemble the fan just right is of no help. The Hatari plastic frames were just never designed with quietness in mind and it doesn't seem they will ever care about this. This is true. I have just fixed my 5-year-old Hatari stand-up fan which was making a racket. Pay more and buy Philips. I will next time. Edited June 1, 2016 by Briggsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thai3 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 2 hitari and 2 panasonic, you get what you pay for the hitaris sometimes make a noise on turning when brand new, Panasonic no ptoblems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Sumo Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I use Astina pedestal fans with 16 inch blades. The remote control is reliable - 5 years, still going - and they're quiet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linesy Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) I use Astina pedestal fans with 16 inch blades. The remote control is reliable - 5 years, still going - and they're quiet Astina floor fan, packed up last month after 6 years regular use. Took it to a local repair guy and fixed like new for 120 baht. Edited June 1, 2016 by Linesy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowny77 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I have a Mitsubishi fan that I bought 11 years ago and it is still going. It is coming to the end of its life but for 1,600 baht when I bought it in 2005, it still keeps going. I really good investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Well the Hataris are everywhere if that means anything. Like Chevys or Fords I guess. I've had a 18" pedestal model I bought 2 years ago in Samut Prakan 1350 bhat. Seems like it's on 24/7 no problems. Rarely use AC as I live on the beach on the 30th floor. It's like living on the bow of a ship. The shorter metal based 5 blade looked very nice industrial type but even the low setting seemed to powerful for a residential room think they were 1600 bhat. It's a blessing not to need AC in Naklua. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeniau96 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Hatari for 12 years now, very good fan, have another younger one same same. Bought one more new Hatari a year ago, fancy electronic switch, timer etc. works fine, 900 baht at PowerBuy, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01322521959 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Well I had my 14 year old Hatari motor rewound, superb power, then my ex and I had a little bit of a conflab. The poor fan went crashing down and has to be set just so to stop noise. Have bought another for the living room. Wouldn't buy another brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMartinHandyman Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 2 Mira fans seem okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I prefer Mitsubishi. On speed one, it is whisper quiet. I find the Hatari to be too loud. I have several LV-16 units in my home. Love them. Had them for years. Quiet and dependable. Mistu makes solid products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Don't bother with Hatari. Cheap tack and the plastics are very prone to squeaking/clicking, especially on oscillate which is annoying when trying to sleep. One of the best brands is Mitsubishi Electric. Chalk n cheese with Hatari. You'll pay more for a good one but they are solid and last. Whatever you do, avoid going for the cheapest line of any brand. Mitsubishi Electric also make good aircons, the Mr Slim is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Record Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I bought an Astina Tower Fan a while back in HomePro, has a digital readout of room temperature, it's ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manfredtillmann Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 i love hatari. cheap and reliable. i pull them apart every three months or so, clean the fan blades and re -tighten all fittings. most of the noises and vibration come from imbalance due to dirt build up. we have 5 in our home, two are 4 years old, running 20 / 24 / 365. for thb 800 each, you can not do better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtripler Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 i buy the ones that say "industrial" in the name , they are literally hard to kill :) have one of these that has hardly been off in about 6 yrs https://www.lazada.co.th/imarflex-if-442-18-57783.html?spm=a2o4m.other.0.0.78d489f6dozwNd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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