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Your Learning Zone - Vornado 630B 3 Speed Mid Size Air Circulator, Black
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List Price: $59.99
Our Price: $51.25
Your Save: $ 8.74 ( 15% )
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Manufacturer: Vornado
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Binding: Kitchen
Brand: Vornado
Color: Black
EAN: 0043765002087
Feature: Siganture Vornado Vortex circulation provides complete circulation of all the air in a room
Label: Vornado
Manufacturer: Vornado
Model: CR1-0074-06
Publisher: Vornado
Studio: Vornado
Variation Description: Black
Warranty: 1
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Features
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Siganture Vornado Vortex circulation provides complete circulation of all the air in a room
3 speed control and directable airflow provides air movement for any circulation need
Saves energy year round by working with heating and cooling systems
Whisper quiet operation and superior performance moves air up to 65 feet; Measures 12 inches by 8.80 inches by 13.60 inches
Compact size conveniently fits anywhere in the home or office; Limited 5 year warranty
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: AVOID VORNADO LIKE YOU WOULD THE PLAGUE
Comment:
I'm posting this on all Vornado listings on Amazon, as all potential purchasers need to be aware of the shortcomings of Vornado's warranty policy.
I purchased two fans from Vornado direct. Both were larger, more expensive units (280 & 285) that had either ten year or lifetime warranties.
One year after the purchase, the 285 began to vibrate upon start-up. The fan blades would barely revolve, and the fan emitted a loud rattling sound.
I called Vornado's Customer Service and spoke to a Paula. Upon describing the problem, she stated the motor was bad and e-mailed an RMA. However, she told me I would be required to pay for the return shipping.
As this was a large, heavy, floor standing unit, I told her that I would be returning the motor only. She gave no indication that was a problem.
The motor was delivered to Vornado. 5 days later, they called and refused to perform the service without the remainder of the fan assembly. They also had the temerity to tell me that I had voided the warranty by removing the motor, and wanted to charge me for the repair, but again, only AFTER I spent additional money to send the rest of the frame back!
I have 3 problems with Vornado's actions in this matter: 1.) I had to return a defective IN WARRANTY product at my expense 2.) I told Paula upfront I would only be sending back the motor, and she didn't object, and 3.) where was I supposed to get a box large enough for a plus-three-foot-tall, floor-standing unit?
Disgusted, I told Vornado to throw the motor away and forget the whole thing. When I disassembled the unit to extract the motor, I found the fan to be of a cheap design and construction, so it would be possible that I would have a similar re-occurrence of the same problem in the future. Why waste further money on something that might fail again?
BTW: Both phone calls involved LONG hold times to get a customer service person. So, if you're forced to call them regarding service, be prepared to have something else to do while you wait.
Vornado might claim to stand behind their customers. After dropping the original +$150 on the two fans, going out-of-pocket for the shipping to return the motor, and having to dispose of the useless, motorless 285 frame, I can definitely attest to having felt Vornado there. My advice: Find another fan from a better company. Vornado brags about how their products are built in the U.S.; who cares, if you're not going to support your customers?
Customer Rating:
Summary: Very Nice... But Watch the Price
Comment: I'm currently living in a pretty stuffy little dorm room with poor circulation. Even during the winter, the air gets warm and stagnant with all of the electronics in here. This air circulator does its job *extremely* well. I usually run it on the second setting, and it keeps a constant soft breeze through the entire room and dissipates heat well as long as the window is open. It is virtually silent on the first setting, not really noticable on the second, and tolerable on the third.
In short, this is a good product.
Also, as a side note, this thing is rugged. It's easily the heaviest fan I've ever seen in my life. Other than a long drop or a hit from a sledgehammer, this sucker is not going to break.
So why the four star rating? Price. Considering you can get a box fan for ten bucks, this product is pretty expensive.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Vornado 630B
Comment: Works great. Not as quiet as the older model and larger Vornados we have had for over 8-9 years. Moves air really well.
It's no longer made in the US.
Our other fans are run almost continuously for the last few years and have never broken down. That's great durability. We'll see if the made in China fans last as long or hold up as well.
I wish they would return to the old model stand which you could tighten the knobs on the side to switch the angles. The single arm bent tube style sucks at keeping a good angle.
This small model has no option to change angles but that's fine since it's for a small room.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Failed completely after less than 4 months
Comment: Yesterday, I turned the fan on, heard a *pop*, and it died. No response on any of the 3 speed settings. Now I have to ship it back to Kansas for warranty service, though I expect it to cost about $25 in shipping charges (both ways) to get it fixed. I'm pretty disappointed...
Customer Rating:
Summary: Powerful and quiet at first, then odd noises developed.
Comment: I really liked it at first.
Talk about moving some air. Worked great for a bit, then the rattling started. First only on the highest setting, then eventually made it down to the lowest. It started out as a vibration then became an off beat clicking. Seems to come from the motor or near it. Drove my wife crazy, light sleeper.
So I exchanged it, and it worked great for a time. Then it started to vibrate, and eventually the same clicking. Frustrated, I went to a local store this time, instead of exchanging it online again and bought a different vornado model. Worked great at first, then after a few days developed the clicking sound again. It isn't the blade hitting anything, if I had my guess I would guess the powerful motor throwing something balance.
Bought that back to the store, exchange. Fourth unit now, quiet stable, I was finally happy. What a great fan.
Last night it started again, all I could do is groan. click, click..space.. click..click..click.. Ack.
Brought it back..
I won't give it less than three stars, the clicking can be lived with. It is pronounced and not timed so it stands out. Not good for a light sleeper but if you can live through offbeat sounds, your good. Other than that, seems solid.
Too bad, I read so many good things about Vornado, I was pumped to get a high quality fan and was willing to pay. They start out really quiet, so if you can get it to stay that way, you will be happy.
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Editorial Reviews:
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The 630B Vornado Air Circulator can move air up to 70 feet! Unlike a household fan, the Vornado air circulator uses signature vortex action to fully circulate all the air in the room, eliminating hot and cold spots.
Ideal for small to mid-size rooms, such as a bedroom, kitchen or office. Operates at a whisper-quiet level. This air circulator can be placed on the floor or tabletop.
The 630B has a three-speed control, fully directable airflow and a limited 5-year warranty - although our customers tell us their circulators far out last 5 years!
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