Our bedroom faces East, and gets blasted by the Sun for a good five or six hours. We have a pretty good portable air conditioner, but the room felt like the hot box on the Bridge on the River Kwai, even with the a/c running continuously. We needed something to circulate the cold air coming from the a/c, as the stream of air coming out of it isn’t very powerful (though it is nice and cool.) We were so desperate for a respite from the heat we hung a thick blanket over the entire window, to block out as much Sun and heat as possible. That helped a bit, but wasn’t enough to make our Easy Bake Oven bedroom comfortable. Sleeping was difficult, to say the least.
We researched fans on Amazon, and this one got good reviews. But there was a problem; this fan was out of our budget. We are both on fixed incomes, and have to watch every dollar. But we really didn’t want to buy another big box store fan that would work for four months, then conk out. And we wouldn’t be finding a fan powerful enough to make a difference at the low price points of big box store fans.
Happily, this fan was available on a payment plan. (Thank you, Amazon!!!) We counted the hours till it arrived, as we were very tired of feeling like rotisserie chickens rotating beneath those red light bulbs.
We plugged it in, and tried it out. Let me tell you- the lowest setting on this fan is stronger than the highest setting of air output of any fan we have ever tried. The medium setting is VERY powerful. As for the highest setting- I was leaning down with my face in the stream of air to test it, and I thought my eyelashes were going to blow off. And that is a good thing! Finally, a fan that was REALLY going to make a difference! And- it really does make a difference.
We have the fan on top of the a/c unit, with the output nozzle pulled all the way down, so the stream of air from the fan is very close to the stream of air from the a/c. We have had over a month of 90+ days, and this fan has been a life saver. We try not to run the a/c at night to save money, and the fan is strong enough to keep us both pretty cool. That is, a whole LOT cooler than we were before we bought it! Sleep, thank goodness, is possible again. And the combo of fan + a/c cools the room down almost instantly, whereas before, it took at least 1/2 hour for the a/c to reduce the dense cloud of heat in that stuffy room.
As we knew we would be running the fan often, and with it being a higher-priced appliance, we bought the 3 year protection plan to go with it for peace of mind.
If you are tired of fans that seem they will really cool off a room but end up being wimpy, we *highly* recommend this fan. One thing: it can get loud, especially at the two highest settings. For us, it’s not uncomfortably loud. It’s a “oh I can hear a fan going” kind of loud. The comfort the fan provides is such a happy relief the sound level of it running is not a deal breaker at all. So for us, the fan’s volume is not a problem.
If you are on the fence about trying this fan, you should absolutely go for it. With the weather seemingly on course to be uncomfortably hot from now on for a large portion of the year, and having to endure months of 90 degree temperatures, this fan is REALLY coming in handy, and we are glad we purchased it. Thank you!
Lasko 12” Utility Fan for Job Site or Home Use, 289 CFM, Pivoting High Velocity Blower Fans, 3 Speeds, 2 Accessory Outlets 12
4.6 | 20,607 ratings
Price: 47.34
Last update: 08-18-2024
About this item
✅【HIGH VELOCITY AIR STREAM】Powered by 3 fan speeds, this pivoting air mover generates maximum air delivery of approximately 289 CFMs and is best for cooling the hottest spaces in the house, circulating and exhausting stuffy air, and drying out wet carpeting and floors
✅【FUNCTIONAL DESIGN】With it's rugged construction, this pivoting blower fan is Ideal for kitchens, garages, workshops, basements, and more; the lightweight design (7.5 lbs.) and large carry handle make it easy to move this fan from room to room
✅【CONVENIENT FFEATURES】This powerful utility blower fan features two 120-volt grounded outlets for accessory use; the patented 270-degree pivoting action allows you to direct the airflow right where you need it--from circulating air at floor level to exhausting the air from a newly-painted room and anywhere in-between.
✅【SPACE SAVING DESIGN】With an 12.19” x 9.63” footprint, and standing only 12.25 inches tall, this fan easily fits in small spaces and 10-foot power cord and large easy grip handle make it easy to place where air circulation is needed.
✅【BUILT IN SAFETY】The Lasko Pivot Pro pivoting fan is ETL Listed and comes with a circuit breaker and reset button; the 10 foot cord with 3-prong grounded plug makes it a safe choice for a cooling breeze
✅【BUILT FOR POWER】This floor fan features a 120-volt design at .77/1.0 AMPs, 92/100 watts, and 251/289 CFMs on low/high
✅【FUNCTIONAL DESIGN】With it's rugged construction, this pivoting blower fan is Ideal for kitchens, garages, workshops, basements, and more; the lightweight design (7.5 lbs.) and large carry handle make it easy to move this fan from room to room
✅【CONVENIENT FFEATURES】This powerful utility blower fan features two 120-volt grounded outlets for accessory use; the patented 270-degree pivoting action allows you to direct the airflow right where you need it--from circulating air at floor level to exhausting the air from a newly-painted room and anywhere in-between.
✅【SPACE SAVING DESIGN】With an 12.19” x 9.63” footprint, and standing only 12.25 inches tall, this fan easily fits in small spaces and 10-foot power cord and large easy grip handle make it easy to place where air circulation is needed.
✅【BUILT IN SAFETY】The Lasko Pivot Pro pivoting fan is ETL Listed and comes with a circuit breaker and reset button; the 10 foot cord with 3-prong grounded plug makes it a safe choice for a cooling breeze
✅【BUILT FOR POWER】This floor fan features a 120-volt design at .77/1.0 AMPs, 92/100 watts, and 251/289 CFMs on low/high
Product information
| Brand | Lasko |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Electric fan design | Blower |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Style | Modern |
| Product Dimensions | 12.2"D x 9.6"W x 12.3"H |
| Room Type | Home, Garage, Basement, Work Shop, Gym |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Exhausting, Cooling, Ventilating, Drying |
| Noise Level | 59.3 dB |
| Wattage | 100 watts |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Air Flow Capacity | 289 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
| Blade Length | 12 Inches |
| Theme | Home Improvement, Worksite Tools |
| Speed | 1530 RPM |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Collection Name | Home |
| Switch Type | Rotary Dial |
| Item Weight | 7.52 Pounds |
| Included Components | Blower fan, Instruction manual |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Model Name | U12104 |
| Specification Met | ETL |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Connector Type | Three-prong grounded plug |
| Blade Material | Plastic |
| Cable Length | 10 Feet |
| Is Cordless? | No |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Number of Power Levels | 3 |
| Main Power Connector Type | Three-prong grounded plug |
| Manufacturer | Lasko |
| UPC | 046013452672 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00046013452672 |
| Item Weight | 7.52 pounds |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| ASIN | B07YKXF9VC |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | U12104 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars
20,415 ratings
4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #652 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #29 in Household Fans |
| Diameter | 12.2 Inches |
| Finish types | Matte |
| Care instructions | Please see user manual |
| Assembly required | No |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Warranty Description | 1-Yr Limited Manufacturer |
| Batteries required | No |
| Import | Made in the USA |
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