Vornado 660 Large Whole Room Air Circulator Fan with 4 Speeds and 90-Degree Tilt, 660-Large, White

Works exactly as described! Cools down room & anyone in path of fan. Even when it can’t cool an entire room, my family gets relief by sitting in the path of the fan on its higher settings. Even on 90 degree days it puts out cool air. It’s energy efficient & near silent on the lowest setting. Even on the highest setting you can have conversations near the fan. This is an easy recommendation for any home where AC usage is unavailable or rationed. (Extra tip) At night, when a hot day has turned into a cool night, open a window and activate the fan near (at least 1 foot away) the window. The fan pulls in cool air from outside, and helps to quickly cool off the home.

I use it in the living room. I need a fan blowing on me most of the year. I can put it all the way across the room, put it on the lowest speed setting and it it's like the best breeze I ever felt while being totally silent. On full speed it's a little bit noisy but nothing radical. I'm amazed by how much air this thing moves. It's like being in front of a much larger fan. The size makes it pretty easy to find a good place and it's easy to move it. Aiming isn't critical because it has a wider coverage area than you'd think just by looking at it. I was hesitant because of the high price for a plastic fan but now I'm glad I bought it. The motor looks like it's relatively strong so I'm hoping it'll be reliable. I don't like the soft buttons that beep though. I want physical dial. Those seem more reliable to me.

I absolutely love this fan. Design: Let's just get this out of the way; the fan is probably a lot bigger than you're expecting if you didn't pay attention to the given dimensions. Now with that out of the way, this fan is well-made and unassuming. The glossy finish in the front should've matte like the rest of the fan, but it looks nice when there aren't any fingerprints all over it. The nice wide base gives the fan stability and there's no way that this thing can be knocked over. The tilt design is flexible and it works well, but it can be hassle sometimes since it relies on the motion of the metal band in the back. The location of the power cord could've been better placed somewhere else. Operation of the fan works by the 5 buttons that lay on the top; Power, and fan speeds 1 - 4. Cleaning this fan is simple. There's a single philips head screw you need to remove first, and then you just push down on 3 tabs to remove the entire front grille. Everyday Usage: This fan is remarkable. The amount of air it blows at even speed 1 is great, and it's extremely quiet. At 2, you can start to hear some noise, but the noise output is still next-to-none when you compare the amount of air being blown to any of its competitors (and even the lesser models in the same family). I went through an entire Summer using just this fan. I never once turned on the AC regardless of how humid some days got. Remember, that this is a Whole Room Air Circulator and not a traditional fan, so its intended function is to point it from corner to corner to create a breeze through the entire room. The effects are very apparent when it's a sealed room and you see the curtains being blown and drawn towards it. • "Is this fan 3x/4x better other fans in the $25-$35 range?" If you have your heart set on buying multiple fans or being frugal, then I won't try to convince you. But once you own a fan with this much air output at such quiet levels, you'll understand why it's worth every cent. • "Why wouldn't you just buy an AC at this price?" Having an AC racks up the electricity bill big time, but if you desire a COLD room, instead of a sufficiently comfortable one, then this fan won't be able to compete. However, I prefer the latter, and the comfort of running this fan 24/7 without any worries of an absurd monthly electricity bill let's me sleep at night. It pays itself down the road if you think of it that way. • "It's even better than the Dyson fans?" The bladeless Dyson fans are garbage. They're loud (or they used to be) and the amount of air they blow just pales in comparison. You're only paying for the premium aesthetics. *Cons* The power cord could've been placed in a better spot. The fan starts at 4 when you turn it on. Very minor gripe. The size is a bit much if you move the fan into a variety of rooms. There's no other portable fan that can compete against this.

"It's getting hot in here, so hot, so take off all your"....wait you want me to what? Well, rather than taking off your clothes like Nelly suggested, we recommend picking up a Vornado air circulator to cool down your room rather than taking off all your clothes to beat the heat. Now a couple of things to know before you make the big jump to purchase this item. Is it expensive? YES! Will it cool your room down without needing to buy an expensive AC? Sort of. The fan does do a nice job of circulating the air around the room. Placing the fan with the head projected at the ceiling or wall will make the air bounce around in multiple directions to make the "feeling" of the air being circulated around no matter where you stand at. HOWEVER, the large to medium size models does a nice job of "cooling" down a small-medium size room, but it does not have the same impact on VAULTED CEILINGS. We suggest buying a larger model than the large size circulator if you have vaulted ceilings. You will still feel the air being circulated, but not as strongly as you would compared to it being placed in a non-vaulted ceiling area. It does not do a good job of cooling a room with hot air inside. We found that a combination of turning on the AC and turning on the fan allows the cold air to be circulated around nicely, however when the AC was turned off, the circulator would then just blow hot air around. We have a Dyson Pure Cool Link WiFi-Enabled Air Purifier, White and this does a much better job of cooling the room down compared to the $400 Dyson. Our Rating Scale Design: 5/5 Utility: 5/5 Effectiveness: 5/5 Is it worth it?: To put it frankly, yes! It does do a nice job of cooling down your room. It is worth every penny (even though it is incredibly expensive!) Noticeable flaws: The newer model does come with a remote control which is a small nuisance in an age of remote access that you have to turn this device on manually. We tried going around this by adding a smart plug to have it turn on and off, HOWEVER we found that the smart plug only turned the fan off, BUT it doesn't turn the fan on. Our answers to the frequently asked questions: Does this fan oscillate? Unfortunately no. This fan stays in one position, however the one position allows the air to circulate throughout the room. You could move the fan up and down, but that is the extent in which the fan moves. Does this fan automatically rotate back and forth, or does is it just stay in one set position? In on set position unfortunately. Noise level? It is quite noisy at high levels. We would compare the same noise equivalent to the Dyson Air at high levels. The lower fan settings is less audible, but it is nothing overly noisy that it would be a distraction. Overall, we highly recommend the Vornado circulator to anyone in need of an innovative fan to cool down a small-medium size room. Like our review? Hit the "Yes" button below for it being useful. Leave us a comment if you have any questions or send us an email. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Amazon to get updates and to enter in our giveaways and sweepstake contests weekly. Thanks for reading!

The Vornado 660 Large Whole Room Air Circulator is an impressive but flawed appliance. I own several of these, the largest model in this series of Vornado’s lineup, and they largely live up to their advertised claims. They deliver powerful air circulation, effectively cooling and moving air throughout large spaces. For the most part, their performance is reliable and consistent. However, one significant drawback prevents this fan from being a perfect fit for modern households: the absence of any remote operation capability, not smart home ready. Sadly, can't never be integrated into any smart home environment. Unlike some of Vornado’s other models that feature mechanical turning knobs, the 660 relies on push buttons, which are incompatible with remote outlets, smart plugs, or any form of remote control. It will always return to off state, when regain power, during power interruption. This limitation is particularly frustrating for those who prioritize home automation. For comparison, Vornado’s next closest model in size, the VFAN Sr., costs around $250 and still doesn’t offer robust remote operation options, but at least, it has a turning knob (excluding their pedestal model fans). Additionally, the premium version of this exact fan (660 AE) has Amazon smart home integration, and it is practically useless, as it locks users into a single, underwhelming ecosystem that lacks flexibility. Why would anyone wants more open microphone from mega corp all over their home anyway. In my home, I rely on smart outlets (Wi-Fi or Zigbee) and a Node-RED automation script to activate appliances based on indoor temperature and humidity levels. Unfortunately, the Vornado 660’s capacitive controls make it incompatible with these setups (SwitchBot isn't a viable or reliable method either). When selecting home appliances, I prioritize models with physical turning knobs, as they work seamlessly with smart plugs and remote switches. For instance, Holmes' appliances often incorporate mechanical knobs, making them far more automation-friendly. I suspect Vornado is fully aware of this limitation but chooses not to address it, likely because the 660 sells exceptionally well as is. If a product is already a bestseller, why invest in changes? However, this intentional design choice feels like a disservice to buyers seeking modern convenience. I would love to purchase more of these large units for their powerful and amazing performance, but the lack of viable remote operation has pushed me to explore alternatives. One such alternative is the Lasko Wind Machine Air Circulator Fan (20" Model 3300), which offers a 20-inch blade and mechanical on/off knobs at roughly half the price of the Vornado 660. The lower cost was a bonus, but my decision was driven by its compatibility with my smart home setup. I value flexibility in controlling my appliances, whether through remote dial dimmers, rocker or capacitive switches, voice commands, environmental triggers (like temperature or humidity), motion sensors, door contacts, millimeter-wave presence detectors, or infrared remote controls. Unfortunately, none of these smart home devices or switches can operate the Vornado 660. Would I recommend the Vornado 660? If you’re content with a “dumb” appliance that requires manual interaction to turn on or off, this fan is an excellent choice for its power, performance and reliability. However, if you’re like me and prefer the convenience and versatility of smart home automation, steer clear of this particular model. Its lack of remote operation options makes it a poor fit for those who want a fan that integrates seamlessly into a modern, connected home. This will never operate remotely through any means within a smart home automation environment.

It's summer. If you are lucky, you have air conditioning. Most people in Seattle do not. When we purchased our house, one of the first things we did was get AC. Why? Because my wife (and honestly I) can't sleep in a hot room. We have a 3 story, new house. As such it's incredibly well insulated and when it gets hot, it stays hot for a long while. When purchasing our house though, we made the mistake of getting whole house air conditioning because our house was plumbed for it. However in hindsight, that was a mistake. We would have been way better off installing a Ductless Mini-Split system in our 3 bedrooms. This would have provided the correct sleeping temperature in the only rooms that we need cooling, without wasting money cooling our whole house (mostly unnecessary here in Seattle). Ductless mini-split is designed for people that don't have ducting (radiant heat or no heat), but they can also act as heat pumps and heat in the winter. Think of them as basically an air conditioner that can run in reverse to heat as well. Anyway, what's done is done. We have a problem though. Our bedroom is quite large (with vaulted ceilings), and on a moderately warm day (> 76) our room gets beaten by the sun, and with the vaulted ceilings doesn't really cool down enough by the evening. After a few years of pondering a solution, it turned out some old school tech was all that was needed. A Fan. What is it? The Vornado 660 Whole Room Air Circulator is a Fan, but it's not really designed to blow air at you. It's designed to circulate the air in the room. And boy does this thing move air around. It turns out that air movement (or the lack theirof) is the primary reason our room didn't cool down. Our ceiling would collect hot air, and that hot air would fall as the day went on, crushing the ability for our ducts to push enough cool air to keep things comfy. You can see from the photo, that this thing looks nice. It comes in White and Black [$99 @ Amazon]. We chose white for our room. It's not a nice looking as say the $300-$400 Dyson Fans, but the cost / benefit to this guy is kinda nuts in my opinion. The reason it's tilted up because you are supposed to "point" it at say the corner ceiling of your room to get air circulating. You do not point it at your bed for example. Why did you get it? I got this particular Fan because of the rave reviews on Amazon, and my general familiarity with Vornado. I wanted to love the idea of getting a Dyson fan, but the reviews are pretty mixed and the cost is pretty high. How has it made your life better? We've had this Fan for a few weeks and my general observation is that it's cooled our room about 3-4 degrees. That's a pretty substantial difference for us. I have placed it within the vicinity of our duct, and so it managed to capture cool air (roughly 50-60 degree) and blow it straight up to the vaulted ceiling, pushing the hotter air down back into the room. The fan has 4 speed settings. The lowest setting produces a very comfortable flow of air with minimal noise. The 2nd setting is a bit stronger with a bit louder, but tolerable noise for sleeping. 3 and 4 are left for mega hot days (80+ degrees outside) and we leave it on 3-4 during the day and then 1-2 at night. Are you going to keep it? This should last a good long time. We plan on getting a smaller model for our daughter's room which has a different problem. Too cold in the winter as her room is over our garage, and it tends to be a cold spot in our house.

This is seriously good engineering! The fan is nearly silent at the 2 lowest settings, and yet it really gets the air moving. We've set it at the top of our stairs on the 2nd floor, and it pulls air nicely from all 4 rooms up there, even on the '2' (of 4) settings. I think it would pull us into a wormhole on the highest setting! (joke) If you can afford the cost, I would call this fan very worthwhile. --daughter of an engineer.

I bought this fan over 11 years ago and it is STILL going strong and working like it's brand new. It's held up through multiple cross-country moves and even survived me getting it way too wet at one point when I tried to clean it without being careful enough about protecting its wiring. It is also surprisingly small and easily transportable given how powerful a punch it packs - during very hot and muggy periods I often end up moving it from my bedroom to living room to office over the course of a day with no problems. Three different speed settings make it easy to adjust depending on your needs/preferences. It can be loud on its highest setting but nothing out of the ordinary or egregious for a fan of this size and power. I've been so impressed by this that I've bought two other Vornado fans plus a Vornado air purifier over the years. I don't think there's anywhere else you can go for better fans than Vornado!

Excellent. Delivered on time

nowhere did it state it wasn't compatible with European wall outlets.

Those fans are the best! They move air like crazy. I have smaller one in my bedroom and a bigger one in the living room. I love them so much.

Silent. Powerful. Reliable. I hope they manufacture products in India so warranty becomes applicable. Better than the local junk.

We recently moved into an apartment that doesn't have a window in the living room; just a large sliding glass door for the balcony. We're used to being pampered with A/C, and in a two-bedroom apartment only one unit will be able to go in. Knowing that we're going to need something to cool off a huge living room, a dining room, and one bedroom, I took to every tech site I knew that did reviews on fans. More appropriately, "air circulators", and believe me... there is a difference. I've never spent more than $20 on a fan. I usually go for those pedestal ones at WalMart in the clearance section, remove the front grill that blocks 99% of the airflow, and deal with that. Well, I tell you what... I'm glad I did my research. Even though this little bad boy has a moderately expensive cost, it's worth every penny. The Vornado 660 really is quiet, on the first 2-3 settings it runs no louder than your average desktop PC or game console. On the highest setting it's fairly loud, but the compensation is the fact that it just moves so much air. Since the unit is on the floor, it takes the coolest air (hot air rises) and moves it around. It just cooled off my bedroom, no windows open, in less than 2 minutes. What they say is true; you can feel and see it moving air even where it's not pointed. It creates a nice, lush breeze throughout any room that it's in and it feels great. My living room and dining room are connected, and about 50-60 feet in total, and it moves air from one end to the other of the entire adjoined space. Worth the money!!