Honeywell HW-628 Enviracaire Twin Window Fan
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Honeywell HW-628 Enviracaire Twin Window Fan
Customer Review: Good Quality for price!
Summary: 5 Stars
We live in the New England part of the country so we rarely need air conditioning as the Southwest part of the country does. For our limited need for cooling, we survive the hottest days of the year on a single window air conditioner and this window fan. We used the 1st window fan so often last summer that some of the blades on one side are broken and that side of the fan can't go on the highest setting without making a noise. So I went back to the place of purchase to buy another one and they didn't have any more in stock. I shopped around at various stores such as Walmart, Home Depot, Sears, etc. None of the fans had the same nice functions that this one has. We particularly like the dual controls so that you can control each fan seperately. The exhaust function is also quite nice as we still use the older one in the exhaust setting in the kitchen window as to not set off the fire alarm when cooking (it's very sensitive).
Overall this is a good buy. It's easy to move from one window to the next, the dual controls are invaluable and the ease in ability to change from air-in to exhaust make this a must for most households
Customer Review: Better quality than Holmes
Summary: 5 Stars
I got three different brands to test. One was this model, another was a Holmes (with digital display), and another was a brand called Hawaiian Breeze. The Honeywell was bar far the better quality unit, even though it was between the price ranges of the other two. The fan motors did not have an annoying hum like the Holmes model. And instead of the extension that clumsily slips on the left of the other two units I tested, the Honeywell model had built-in extensions in both sides. Also, the unit seemed more powerful than the other two, especially in the high-setting. On the lowest setting, it was very quiet, but not moreso than the other models. The construction quality was also better, with heavier-duty plastic. This model also included a metal bracket to mount the unit sideways should you have sliding rather than double-hung windows...a nice touch. I wish the extensions were a few inches longer and the whole unit a few inches shorter to accomodate a wider-range of windows. Although it indicates a maximum width of 38 inches, it fit in my 40-inch window fine without any gaps.Customer Review: What a Breeze
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently installed a natural gas ventless heater in my garage. When it was on, the ceiling would get a little warm and I would have cold spots in the garage. I used a little portable fan on a shelf with little success. I had to remember to unplug it or leave it on all the time. I also had cold and hot spots.
I decided I needed a themostatically controlled fan. I looked around at a lot of fans that cost more money. But some didn't have the options this one had.
Also, this one was cheaper and had better reviews! So I bought it. I custom installed it in a wall. This fan rocks. Works flawlessly.
When my heater comes on, this comes on after about 10 minutes or so.
No more cold spots. What I like about it is, you can direct the flow and speed differently on each fan. They can come on at different times and different directions. Speed control works great and it is also very quite. The thermostat on it works very well to the point I even forget it's there.
If you're looking for an exceptional fan with more bang for the bucks, this is the one.
Customer Review: Just What I Needed
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this because of the price and good reviews by other customers. And it's definitely lived up to the positive hype.
I currently have no A/C in my upstairs, so I bought this to keep air flowing and make my office work-able in the heat. I love it. I put it on exhaust while I'm at work and switch it to fresh air when I get home at night.
It's convenient to have independently powered fans too in case you don't need a ton of air flowing.
You can also redirect the air flow on the front panels which is a plus.
The only thing that confused me (and this could be a user error) was the locks for the pullout sides were on the back. So I couldn't lower the window down to keep it in place until I secured the sides.
Also, the regulator is a bit vague. The instructions say once you're content with the temperature, turn the knob to the left until the fans turn off. It's supposed to automatically turn on and off then based on that setting. I wish it had actual settings instead of just notches.
All in all highly recommended.
Customer Review: Best of 3 window fans we own
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a Holmes HAWF2030 (very wimpy fans - this one is not recommended) a few years ago and then got a Holmes HAWF2043 soon afterwards - the 2043 is much better, creating a stronger breeze. We use the fans to blow cool air from outside into the apartment in the evening. Since the 2030 doesn't really do the job worth a darn, I purchased this Honeywell HW-628 and it's far better than both the Holmes fans as far as how much air it moves. Since we've only used it one night, I can't comment on durability, but all three fans are made of plastic and of similar quality. The only downside of the Honeywell is that the tabs to lock the side panels in place are in the back, which is funky. And though it fits in the window with the screen, it's a tight fit in our window and ALMOST pushes the screen out. We're keeping the Holmes HAWF2043 (have had it a few years and it works perfectly well) for one of the bedrooms and using this new Honeywell for the other.
UPDATE: 29 October 2009 - Durability of this fan is fine. It's still going strong.