Soleus Air FTY-25 10-Inch Wall Mountable Table Fan
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Soleus Air FTY-25 10-Inch Wall Mountable Table Fan
Customer Review: Quiet, with GENTLE oscillation -- I love this fan!
Summary: 5 Stars
At first I wasn't sure if I would like this fan, but after using it for a few months, I decided that I liked it enough to buy a second one. I'm not one of those people who like "white noise," so for me, the quietness of a fan is a big selling point. For a mid-size fan, the Soleus Air FTY-25 is exceptionally quiet when compared to others that I have purchased in the past.
It does oscillate, but not in the typical way, and I think its method of oscillation might be one of the reasons it is so quiet. In other words, on most fans, the entire "head" of the fan oscillates, and after awhile, that type of oscillation can lead to annoying rattling sounds. On this fan, only the grill oscillates, so you get a gentle, soothing movement of air rather than aggressively pushed air. Therefore, when trying to sleep, I prefer the Soleus Air. (The oscillation feature can be turned off, too.)
This fan is designed sort of like a globe of the world, i.e., the head of the fan rotates on a fixed axis. The axis is on a slight angle. So, if you prefer to place the fan on the floor, if you turn the head of the fan to the side, and the air will blow upwards at about a 45-degree angle. It took me awhile to realize this (duh!), so that is why I am mentioning it. I had been using it as a simple table fan and had not tried turning it sideways. The other night, I tried using it as a floor fan instead of a desk fan, and voila -- I realized that it actually could be angled upwards. Excellent!
I also like the fact that it has a silent timer (anywhere from 0 to 120 minutes). That's fine, but I would have preferred a 4-hour maximum (or longer), but that's not a big deal. And I do wish that it had a remote control because it's such a great fan for the bedroom. (If the Soleus people are reading this, maybe the next generation could include a remote control?)
It's wall-mountable, too, but I haven't tried that. Overall, this is a great mid-sized fan, and I highly recommend it for people who are looking for a fan that gets the job done without a lot of noise.
Customer Review: Most Effecient Design in Fans EVER~~~The Best
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had 3 fans that operate on this concept for over 4 years now. They were made by the w.b.marvin co. which has unfourtunately gone out of business. I cannot stand a regular osculating fan now. These CIRCULATE the air for a more comfortable feeling. The fan blades turn clockwise and the grill goes counter clockwise. The added bonus with this brand and model is that you can rotate the direction of the fan within the stand.
I got this to take on vacation with me. It is a bit smaller than the other 3 I have and is much less expensive than I paid for them.
There is a brand on Amazon that is made for infants rooms and it operates with this type air circulation. They state a study has been done that having a circulating fan like this in the room reduces the rate of SIDS deaths by 72%. You can do a search and read more. That is not my statement but one made here on Amazon.
I can just tell you on speed one it is quiet enough to sleep with. When you have it in an average living room or bedroom there is just a constant gentle breeze. I can set my AC to a higher temp when I run these and feel much cooler.
I tried the timer and mine is silent so I cannot complain about that. I have no use for that anyway.
I cannot recommend these enough. Anyone who has been to my house and felt how these move the air has been amazed. Once you use this technology yhou will never go back to regular fans.
The only con I can find is that it is shipped in the box alone. It is not put inside another box to protect it. My box looked like it had been through the war. I was afraid I would find just a bunch of broken plastic inside but it was in one piece and works just fine.
Customer Review: Perfect!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
With all the fans I've bought lately, I'm becoming something of an authority on the subject. That said, for its purpose, this is a perfect fan. What makes it so?
It's QUIET. I can put it on my beside table at low or even medium speed and barely hear it. Sometimes I have to look to make sure it's on.
It pivots diagonally. Oscillation is provided by the front vent which turns, so the fan itself doesn't move. Oscillator can be turned off if desired.
Mounts on a wall or table. It does have a tipover switch, so locating it where it works best can be a challenge, but not a problem.
Has a two hour timer or run continuously. Three speeds. Low gives you a gentle breeze and is as close to silent as you can get. High gives you a nice breeze you can feel across a room.
It's a good value. You won't find a better fan for less. I don't think you'll find a better fan of this size at any price.
I liked this fan so much I bought another, and will probably buy a third. In summer it is the perfect bedroom fan. In winter it moves warm air around the house, or pushes warm air down from a high ceiling.
I should disclose that when I got my first one, either the tipover switch was defective, or I was doing something wrong. Regardless, Amazon quickly replaced it at their expense.
Sometimes you just are really satisfied with a common product that normally you wouldn't even notice. I came upon this product by chance (in the Gold Box deals), and am delighted with this purchase. Highly recommended.
Customer Review: A personal fan with attitude!
Summary: 5 Stars
Pardon the pun, but the Soleus Air FTY-25 is the coolest table fan I've ever owned. Unless you're really cramped for space, whisper operation, unmatched feature set, solid construction, interesting design and twenty dollar price point raise this fan well above a crowd of sameness.
On low speed it's near silent which makes it perfect for the night stand, creating a peaceful breeze across my bed . (Another reviewer noted a loud timer mechanism and Soleus may have rectified this. I have to put my ear right next to it, with the fan off, in order to hear it at all.)
High speed does a good job moving air, quietly at that - stand next to it and it'll cool you off fast. More suited to mild circulation in a large room at this and medium speeds, cooling off a larger room of folks is better left to larger table or floor and free-standing fans.
The neatest thing about the Soleus is the switch selectable spinning front grille which creates gentle fluctuating waves of air. A first showing to friends and family evokes a giddy response every time. Not as effective, or as abrupt, as a fan head swinging through a 140 degree arc, it nonetheless eliminates the static current one gets from a stationary fan.
The silent operation, the two hour timer, a unique soothing oscillation mode, the deco styling with a match-all finish, a reasonable footprint and mounting versatility make this the ultimate personal fan.
Customer Review: My favorite fan
Summary: 5 Stars
I decided to go without air conditioning this summer (money was a factor, but the main factor was that air conditioning fouls our common atmosphere while raising the outdoor temperature for everybody outside the cool cocoon). So I needed more fan coverage. I bought this Soleus on the basis of the very good user reviews and the low cost. What I got exceeded my expectations. I love the unique asymmetric design, with the key controls in front (most fans have them in the back). The fan stands on feet that look like seaplane pontoons. The grill has a beautiful oscillating pattern (but watch out, it can be hypnotizing). Functionally, it's very clever that only the grill oscillates, rather than the entire fan. Overall a very pleasing retro aerodynamic design. Then there is the silence. I own several fans, and this one is by far the quietest. A Vornado desk fan I have is far noisier, much more expensive, and it doesn't oscillate. The timer is a good, though by no means essential, feature; and it is not at all noisy, as one user says. And the price is surprisingly low. I would gladly have paid twice as much.