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Whistle Stopper - Hunter 90022 Century 12-Inch Performance Oscillating Fan
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List Price: $79.99
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Manufacturer: Hunter Fan Company
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Kitchen
Brand: Hunter Fan
Color: Black w/Nickel
EAN: 0049694900227
Feature: Effective oscillating table fan provides 85-inch range of air movement
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Label: Hunter Fan Company
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Hunter Fan Company
Model: 90022
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Hunter Fan Company
Release Date: 2004-08-05
Studio: Hunter Fan Company
Variation Description: Black w/Nickel
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Features
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Effective oscillating table fan provides 85-inch range of air movement
Turn-of-the-century design with satin black finish and brushed nickel accents
Whisper-quiet motor and aerodynamic blade design for maximum air flow
Heavy-duty metal housing ensures vibration-free operation; 3-speed control
Measures 12 inches in diameter; 5-year limited warranty
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Can't complain
Comment: I ordered two Hunter fans and both arrived on time and undamaged. I've only used one 2 or 3 times when we had such an unusual hotspell in CA. So far I'm quite pleased. They are sturdy and well made and not loud. I'm ready whenever CA heats up again.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Hunter Century 12-Inch Fan - Very Attractive Fan, Still Expensive
Comment:
Hunter's Century 12-Inch Black Fan sports great looks and retro styling, though at a high price. While the quality control on these models isn't perfect, if you have any problems you can return or exchange it. You also have a very nice 5 year limited warrantee that comes with it. Bottom line, put it through the paces when you buy it! There are alternatives though, depending on what you are looking for.
Yep, it's made in China. That doesn't bother me at all. If it bothers you, look elsewhere.
What bothers me is that the 90021 Century 12-Inch Silver Fan is listed at $70 and this black version at $80. Either price is too high, but they both sell for $60 which is also too high as far as I'm concerned. Why list the different colors of the same item at different prices? These fans sell at other retailers for $50 to $60, so the list prices here are hard to accept.
It's just a fan. I realize that some people pay top dollar for top of the line. This is just "above average" though. You'll want to step up to a Vornado Silver Swan Fan or one of those highly hyped Allaire fans from Restoration Hardware if you have even more money to burn on a desk fan.
After researching a number of fans, I saw this one at my friend's house and thought it was a decent compromise. My friend's fan ran smoothly with a lot of power and minimal noise (from the fan head, not the motor). Of course, I did read about others getting clunkers. If yours is noisy, or doesn't oscillate all the way or just stops working, that's the time to use your warrantee coverage! Hunter at least does honor their warrantee, which other companies don't always seem to do.
The main negative for me, other than price, is that I don't like the power adjustment lever being on the base. I would prefer it on the motor housing. Still, that's a minor thing and you might have a different preference.
I like the look of the black model better than the silver one, though to be fair this model is really black with silver accents. Everybody has their own tastes, so preview them if you can.
For alternatives with similar metal bodies, look at the:
Vornado FA1-0003-13 Silver Swan Fan - For about $100 to $130 you get a fan that is made with more weight and *hopefully* durability and quality control. Seems a bit much for a fan though.
Soleus Air FT1-30-44 12-Inch Metal Table Fan - very comparable for about $30 to $40, but just not as attractive. There are other ones out there too. Might be worth the savings if you can't get the Hunter on sale.
Pros
+ Attractive retro styling and sleek metal body in silver and black
+ 12 inch size is just right for most uses
+ 5-year limited warranty from a company that actually honors warrantees (at least based on past experience)
+ Easy set up and operation
+ Heavy and sturdy base makes fan very sturdy
+ Standard 3-speed controls for variable air flow
+ Pretty quiet motor and aerodynamic blade design for maximum air flow
Cons
- Still expensive for a desk fan
- Silver version is such a matte finish it almost looks plastic; After a return I prefer the black one slightly, but they are both still attractive
- May require oiling over time since it's all metal
- Not crazy about the adjustment slider being placed on the base
- Higher end versions are out there for those looking for the "very best" at any price
Conclusion
Review your options. If like me you just don't want to spend $130 on a fan, this might be the one for you. If you like Soleus, you might want to check out their cheaper more affordable fan. Get this on sale and you can come close in price with the Hunter. Just make sure to test it extensively and exchange it till you get a good one.
Enjoy!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent, but not quiet
Comment: I recently got two more of these fans on sale since I liked my first one so much. Don't use A/C so I use a fan in each room. This fan moves a huge volume of air, even the lowest setting gives a strong air flow. It's on the heavy side, being made of metal, but this also means it's very sturdy and solid. I've given up on the plastic fans because they've become so cheap and shoddy in recent years. The negative side of this fan is the noise. Not deafening, but you couldn't call it quiet. I'm willing to put up with that since it accomplishes the main task so well.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Hunter 12 in Fan
Comment: [[ASIN:B0000VYJU6 Hunter 90022 Century 12-Inch Performance Oscillating Fan]
great fan and very quiet running. My only regret is that it's not a 16 in.
Cats3meows
Customer Rating:
Summary: A little disappointed
Comment: I bought this fan in the hopes of finding a good quality fan that would last longer than one season. The fan itself is built heavily of quality materials. My problem is that after just one season, the oscillation feature is now trying to stall. I thought that by paying a little extra, I could have a fan that would last many years without problems. So there goes that theory out the window.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Manufactured with the attention to detail you expect from the HUNTER FAN COMPANY, the Century Oscillating Table Fan is quiet, and generates an amazingly strong, comfortable airflow in any room. Perfect for home or office! Approximately 15 inches in height Black satin finish
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