However, if you prefer a very light breeze and value silence, this may be a good fit. Though its sound is quieter than many others of similar power, the quality of noise this fan emits is, at every speed, rather similar to the whirring of a small airplane. It also lets out a chirping “beep” every time you plug it in or change a setting. Though its timer allows you to program more precise half-hour increments, the oscillation feature isn’t controlled by the remote — only by the classic push-pull tab on the back of the motor. It’s also more wiggly than we’d like, though the very solid base adds a lot to its overall stability.
At the end of the day, if you want a fan to help keep your area at a more consistent temperature, the functionality and simplicity of this fan are here to help. If you’re here hunting for a pedestal fan that works and won’t blow your budget, the Comfort alen breathesmart Zone 3-Speed is that fan. It’s extremely simple and straightforward to operate and does precisely what you’d expect from a basic fan. This Lasko oscillating pedestal fan has built-in controls and includes a multifunction remote for easy operation.
The super-wide, 21-inch circular base takes up a significant amount of room and slides readily across hardwood floors. As a light, plastic unit, ours bounced and vibrated lasko pedestal fans at every speed — not audibly, but visibly. Though, if you’re a fan of white noise and a powerful breeze, you may just love this big unit exactly as it is.
With normal, constant breeze, and variable breeze modes, this three-speed, remote-controlled fan has plenty of options to find the one that’s right for the setting. A timer adds another extra touch of usability, and for those who appreciate powerful speeds lasko pedestal fans on every setting, the Honeywell is sure to please. We measured its highest power at 12.7 mph, which is significantly above average for this group. It tilts both up and slightly down and has quieter beeps that are less obnoxious than other models.
Unfortunately, this heavy gizmo is one of the most wobbly models we tested, literally blowing itself into a backbend at high speeds. For a futuristic-looking fan, it still has the old-school oscillation knob on the unit, with no button to control it remotely. It chirps loudly and obnoxiously with every setting change, and though the lights dim, they never turn off. Switching between speeds, the unit we tested also had considerable difficulty finding the right rotation rate, shifting awkwardly between several speeds before settling at a constant pace. At the end of the day, though we find much to like about this quiet, effective fan, we’re not quite sure its shortcomings make it worth the hefty price tag.