Heating & Air
Amazon Basics Pedestal Fan Review: Is It Worth It?
A practical look at the Amazon Basics Adjustable Oscillating Standing Pedestal Fan, including airflow, oscillation, height adjustment, speed settings, remote control, noise, customer feedback, pros, cons, and common complaints.
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Product Overview
The adjustable standing pedestal fan by Amazon Basics is an excellent solution for circulating air in your bedroom, living room, home office, and/or any other medium to large-sized space inside of your home. Due to its pedestal style, you are able to lift the fan's head as well as lower it and direct the flow of air far better than you would be able to if using one of the standard floor fans that do not have this ability.
This fan provides a variety of options including multiple speed settings combined with oscillation which will allow you to move the air over a larger space. Depending upon the model of fan you purchase it may also contain additional features such as multiple operation modes, timer, and a remote so you can make adjustments from anywhere in the room.
Customers Say
Many customers enjoy the amount of airflow the fan has and said that in bedrooms and living rooms this fan works very good during warm weather. Buyers have also mentioned that the fan's ability to oscillate helps circulate air throughout the entire area versus just directing airflow towards an exact point.
Buyers have enjoyed many other aspects of the fan as well such as the adjustable height feature and the remote. Both of these features allow you to direct the airflow from where you are sitting, whether that is your bed, sofa, or even your computer workstation, eliminating the need for you to get up to adjust the fan.
Some common complaints about the fan included; that there was some operational noise when running at higher speeds, that some of the lighter weight plastic pieces were flimsy and cheap feeling, and finally that the assembly process took longer then most buyers had anticipated.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong airflow for bedrooms and living rooms
- Oscillation helps circulate air across a wider area
- Adjustable height
- Multiple fan speed settings
- Remote control on compatible version
- Timer and operating modes on compatible version
- Useful for cooling larger rooms
- Simple black design fits many interiors
Cons
- Can become noticeably louder at higher speeds
- Some plastic parts feel lightweight
- Assembly may take some time
- Large round base requires floor space
- Not as quiet as premium bedroom fans
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Bottom Line
The Amazon Basics Adjustable Oscillating Standing Pedestal Fan has many of the features you would expect from a high-end standing pedestal fan. A few of its strongest attributes include the amount of air it moves into your space, the ability to oscillate and being able to adjust how tall it stands as well as its easy-to-use control. While the fans has many great qualities one drawback of this product includes a significant increase in noise when running at maximum speed.
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