Vornado 723DC Energy Smart Full-Size Air Circulator Fan with Variable Speed Control, Targeted Airflow, Powerful Cooling, Signature Vortex Air Circulation, Fan for Bedroom and Home, White

I wanted a variable speed fan as the uses are much more than a three-speed fan. The ability to adjust the fan speed--and the motor/blade volume--allows one to use this fan in everything from a baby's nursery to a garage. It's wonderful and the need to adjust the volume/speed is greater than you'd think for each individual situation.I have high 22-foot ceilings in my living room, and so much hot air is trapped up there in the winter it's crazy. So, I bought this fan and have it at about 30% of max speed pointed straight up to the ceiling (the fan tilts nicely on the robust metal stand), it's quiet enough to watch TV and not notice anything more than a dull "white noise" if I am listening for it, and the amount of air that now circulated off the hot cavern ceiling above is amazing. I sit on my couch and it's at least 6-7degrees warmer here than with the fan off. That's a lot!Percent of max speed and uses: I also use it as a gentle white noise napping fan in afternoons (15%); for cooling on my rowing and treadmill workouts (80%); for circulating air off my ceiling (30%); for speeding up clothes drying on my rack (50%); for airing out my bathroom when someone sets off a colon bomb I100%...lol...just kidding, more like 50%); for drying wet carpet (100%); for drying moldy basement (66%); for drying a wet dog (40%); for gentle air movement while you sleep (10%), etc. You'll find more uses once you have the fan and appreciate the speed variability.There are YT videos showing the electricity use of this fan, and on low power its drawing about 22 watts, and on high power it's drawing 66 watts (i.e. basically the same as a traditional incandescent 60 watt bulb). I almost never use it on highest power though unless I'm drying rugs or clothes. The noise is loud on full speed.I own many fans, including an 18-inch Patton all-metal, 3-speed industrial fan. Those are effective, but noisy. I adore the ability to adjust the speed infinitely for my needs. It's the best fan I have ever owned.

Fantastic fan! The controls are so useful with the ability to run very low or very high (and any speed in between). It is very quiet, especially at medium to low speeds. To me, it sounds like and feels like the AC is on! It is a decent size and fits great in our apartment. We’ve had it for a couple months now, but it seems well built.

This floor fan really works if you don’t have or don’t want a ceiling fan. I had ceiling fans in almost every room in my 1898 home. I couldn’t stand the look but knew that they do help in keeping the electric bill down. I installed antique style chandeliers in every room and though I loved the look the air circulation was gone. I found a smaller Vornado fan at one of the big box stores and thought I’d give it a try. Much to my surprise it worked better than I expected. While it was very effectively moved the air but lacked the sufficient amount needed for my two rooms that are 263.5 square feet. One has 11’ and the other 10’ ceilings. I purchased this larger model and it works great. The fan can be a little loud on the highest setting but not to the point that prevents falling asleep. It doubles as a white noise machine for me. Buy this fan and you will get the air circulation without the ugly ceiling fans.

Outstanding fan. I wanted to wait until the weather got warmer. I live on the third floor—excellent for winter, tough in summer. So, for the last four years, I've tried to upgrade my fans. I've been successful, but the finalized deal was this fan. Wow! Talk about air movement—this fan has it. The fan itself is really perfect. The base, being a bar, makes it easy to place anywhere and it's not very heavy, making it easy to move around. The fan moves air so well that, with the right angle, you feel it throughout the whole room. Perfect for moving AC cool air. Nice on the pocket. The on/off switch might be hard to reach, but with smart plug technology, you're good to go. But just know, smart plugs won't work with push buttons, only knobs. So it's a big A++ for this Vornado fan for its easy placement, perfect size for a big room, very easy cleaning, and it will definitely help keep down my electric bill. P.S. The fan is a little noisy, but if you have to move air, you gotta make some noise.

Did quite a bit of research before buying a large fan. I have a few other Vornados (White Digital speed control Energy Saving model and The 460 model. Both have pros and cons. Most importantly they do blow a large amount of air.. I'd say more than most other fans. The 460 model after a couple years is making a clicking noise when on that is driving me nuts. Also on the highest setting it is LOUD for such a small fan.. Great wind output but LOUD. The other white digital speed control model is twice it's size and works well for the most part. After 1 year the plastic where it rotates up and down broke so hard to turn now. Just a bit of background on those. This 723 model is the largest by far. But i knew that. It does blow an excellent amount of air and circulation. Not disappointed. But every other feature on the fan almost bothers me. The 3 control on back of the fan. The first setting is the highest.. which is annoying to start out with the highest setting and having t click all the way to the light setting which is what most people will have it on. To tilt the fan up/down you have to hold down the base on the bottle while using your other arm to tilt fan up or down. Moderately inconvenient. Usually vorando fans have a lovely smooth white noise to help sleeping. There is a minor not necessarily rattle but ruffling sound which I can't stop hearing now. I am only deducting 1 star because it does what it's supposed to do.. circulate the air very well and quickly. I have it next to an air vent and it will cool the room in minutes.