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Holmes Dual 8 Blade Twin Window Fan with Manual Controls 3 Speed Settings White
Last Updated: January 16, 2021 (Refresh Now)
6.7
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Sound Quality
170fan, quiet, loud, noisy, fans
+28%
-72%
" ... The fan is load and makes a vibrating noise. ... "
" ... HOWEVER, I ordered on now (2020) for a second room and when it arrived, the left fan motor made a loud buzzing vibration noise. ... After running for 15 minutes, the RIGHT fan now makes the same noise the left fan made on the first defective one! ... "
" ... Would send back but no longer have the box,sounds like bearing noise but do not know if they have bearings. ... "
" ... It's making noises that it's supposed to not to make ... "
" ... One of the fans makes a bad squeeling noise ... "
" ... It's a manufacturing problem, the bearing surface is obviously heating up, expanding and causing a rattling sound. ... "
" ... The fan makes so much noise!! ... "
" ... Ordered two of these fans and BOTH of them had loose parts somewhere that made the fans produce awful vibrating and rattling noises when turned on. ... "
Product Reliability
158months, stopped working, weeks, working, fans
+28%
-72%
" ... I then did not have a reason to use them for a couple of weeks. ... When I went to start them today one worked and the other did not at all. ... "
" ... Noisy, one fan blade already stopped working ... "
" ... 1 fan stopped working after 2 months. ... "
" ... Quit working after two days. ... "
" ... The left side would intermittently not work. ... Now it completely stopped. ... "
" ... After three weeks they got very noisy. ... "
" ... Right fan blade stopped working on the second day of use. ... I am now out 1 fan and have to wait 2 weeks for a refund check before I can get something else. ... "
" ... Fan worked perfectly for 5 months and then just stopped turning on. ... Shouldn’t have blown in only 5 months. ... "
Capacity
122air, bedroom, window, fan, cool
+90%
-10%
" ... It keeps my room cool all day but not at night. ... "
" ... I do acrylic nails at home specifically my room it takes the odor away instantly! ... "
" ... I put it in the window as soon as we got it and it definitely cooled off my living room. ... "
" ... ?” Smoke detector in the living room hasn’t gone off once since I started using this fan! ... "
" ... It’s currently cooling a basement bedroom, basically a big room. ... "
" ... Decent fan, it just doesn’t move a ton of air when compared to a box fan or floor fan. ... "
" ... Would buy again for another window in our house. ... "
" ... Did a decent job of moving the air through my home office. ... "
Cooling
116air, fan, room, exhaust, cooling
+87%
-13%
" ... I love the options and how well it works at keeping the house cool. ... We have the a.c. in the front of the house and the kids room have the fans to pull the cool air into their rooms and it works really nicely. ... "
" ... I was surprised by how quiet and efficiently the fan moves air. ... "
" ... Love the option of using it as intake or exhaust fan. ... "
" ... On high, it's very effective for cooling. ... "
" ... But it does an amazing job of either pulling in the cool night air, or venting the hot stuffy air. ... "
" ... Great air flow . ... "
" ... I used this product at my window during the summer to make the room cool. ... "
" ... I love the fact that you can reverse the air flow without taking the fan out the window to turn it around. ... It cool off the room & runs very quietly. ... "
Fit
88fit, fits, fan, perfectly, windows
+67%
-33%
" ... Positioned it vertically. ... "
" ... Fits the window perfect. ... "
" ... The fan fit in the window perfectly . ... "
" ... just set it in the window frame, pull out the slider, and lower the window to secure. ... "
" ... I needed two so they'd fill the window and I could seal it closing the window on the two of them. ... "
" ... Fits perfect in this window but it does come with an extender, you do not need to take it out manually to switch the air from intake to exhaust, affordable ... "
" ... It fits my window perfectly. ... "
" ... - fits in smaller windows and moves a lot of air quietly. ... "
Volume
80fan, low, noise, louder, room
+9%
-91%
" ... Horribly loud and annoying on high fan speeds, don't know if mine is defective. ... "
" ... When we turn it on, it has loud noises. ... "
" ... Very loud, temp control doesn’t work ... "
" ... Plugged in in right away and I noticed one of the motors was very loud . ... "
" ... Noise on this isn’t as loud as my Walgreens one from before. ... "
" ... My only problem is its super loud. ... Even on low its super loud. ... "
" ... We typically only use the fan at night, and it’s now way too loud to use one side. ... "
" ... The problem is that there is loud buzz when the fan is on, the intake and extake is flawed, and it's too noisy. ... "
Returns
62returned, returning, replacement, threw, refund
+2%
-98%
" ... Returning both of them, don’t waste your time. ... "
" ... Wish they would send me a replacement . ... "
" ... Don’t try it, just return this junk. ... Maybe sellers will stop selling trash. ... "
" ... Sending for replacement ... "
" ... I sent it back, as it didn't perform as well as the description says it should have. ... "
" ... Returned both units. ... "
" ... Requested a return already . ... "
" ... Kept less than a week and returned for another one. ... "
Controls
58button, controls, control, temp control, temperature control
+43%
-57%
" ... Cons: Since everything is controlled electronically (like the temperature sensor to tun on or off), it does not have a physical switch. ... "
" ... Also, one touch or two will turn the fan on HI, but if you want to turn it off you have to hit the button maybe 10 times to cycle through all the other temperature settings before you get to "Off". ... Buying the model with simple knobs and buttons which is actually more expensive than this fancy digital one, but I'm getting it on Craigs List. ... "
" ... you'll have to create a make-shift panel. ... "
" ... I bought the same fan about 10 years ago and while this seems to be the same make and model - the thermostat control does not work as well. ... "
" ... Very Flimsy the buttons for intake and exhaust keep falling out there is no power off button you have to cycle through all settings to reach it I bought it because its white on all the pictures but it turns out to beige not happy you have to have both fan on you cant chose just 1 and very loud if I didn't need it right away I would return it I'm very disappointed in this I wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy and really remove all the picks if it's not white that's False advertising ... "
" ... The only issue is there is no direct on/off button so you have to go thru all the controls to shut off ... "
" ... The smaller knobs for high/medium/low settings do work. ... "
" ... I investigated the broken fan speed control. ... "
Price
51money, waste of money, worth, worth the money, waste your money
+61%
-39%
" ... Money well spent. ... "
" ... A really great buy and cost effective. ... "
" ... But it's probably normal for this price range. ... "
" ... For the price I would definitely buy more! ... "
" ... Saved money, was open box and worth every penny. ... "
" ... For the price point I hope it lasts for a least a decade. ... "
" ... Good product for the price you pay for. ... "
" ... The price point was perfect. ... "
Build Quality
51plastic, window, fans, broke, fell
+22%
-78%
" ... Only on top of it this time, it also smells like burning plastic. ... "
" ... I then discovered the flexible right side could not easily be moved into position (stiff) and when I finally wrestled it into place, I found one of two locks needed to secure the placement was on the bottom. ... "
" ... It broke after a few uses. ... "
" ... Started making noise and one of the fan fell off inside the frame. ... "
" ... Broke on the first night. ... "
" ... The fan works, but the top left corner is cracked. ... "
" ... After that it still works but the fan on the right side is very very loud like something came loose. ... "
" ... I should have returned it but didn’t want to shell out more money for a window fan that was potentially strong. ... "
Ease of Use
43easy to install, easy, controls, window, quiet
+91%
-9%
" ... Is a bit on the loud side but makes up for it with the great breeze it provides as well as being easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to use and setup. ... "
" ... ease of use, sturdiness ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... They are quiet and easy to put in or take out of the window. ... "
" ... Not too noisy and easy to use. ... "
" ... This is a powerful fan and easy to use. ... "
" ... Set up was ridiculously easy ... "
Overall performance
39fan, high, fans, quiet, low
+59%
-41%
" ... It does the job. ... "
" ... The dual fans are awesome. ... "
" ... It's pretty quiet as far as fans go, and it definitely gets the job done. ... "
" ... It's fairly quiet even running it a high speed. ... "
" ... It can blow in or out at 3 different speeds. ... "
" ... I like how quiet this one is and the variable fan speed is quite helpful. ... "
" ... The modes allow you to have fan speed on either high or low. ... "
" ... I easily adjust the fan speed. ... "
Features
35features, intake, mode, feature, exhaust
+71%
-29%
" ... Then at night one of the fans go on intake mode and we get the cool air. ... "
" ... I wish there was a simpler on/off switch combined with a desired mode switch. ... The modes allow you to have fan speed on either high or low. ... "
" ... We love the exhaust feature. ... "
" ... I mostly use both fans on intake mode only. ... "
" ... Works great, love the exhaust feature. ... "
" ... I like the reverse function just being a switch and the thermostat function I believe. ... "
" ... Very functional with reversible function ... "
" ... I like the basic design, look and feel, and features. ... "
Marketplace
28received, seller, disappointed, described, advertised
+50%
-50%
" ... I have not contacted the seller/maker yet- I hope they contact me after reading this . ... "
" ... this looked to be a returned item that poorly inspected and was resold on Amazon. ... "
" ... I am totally disappointed with my total order. ... "
" ... something is wrong, and there’s no way to contact seller to get it replaced! ... "
" ... not 2 as shown in the pictures/thumbnails. ... Disappointed in the deceptive advertising. ... "
" ... Amazon sends me a second one. ... "
" ... I am tired of receiving junk from Amazon. ... "
" ... I am returning to Amazon. ... "
Remote
27control, fan, come, manual, thermostat
+48%
-52%
" ... No remote control was attached. ... "
" ... Mine does not have remote control ... "
" ... It’s manual and there is no remote ... "
" ... This is a manual fan, no remote. ... "
" ... There is no remote. ... "
" ... Mine does not have a remote control. ... "
" ... The controls are messed up and you have to bang it like it’s a remote for it to even come to life. ... "
" ... Maybe if it worked by a remote thermostat it would be ok, but this is a useless function. ... "
Setup
23setup, fan, easy to use, window, easy
+87%
-13%
" ... This is a pretty decent dual fan setup. ... Controls are easy to use, setup is easy as pie. ... "
" ... Easy to install and easy to take down if you want. ... "
" ... Easy to install, quiet, many settings, and boy did it ever cool us down. ... "
" ... The price first of all the product works as advertised easy to install in the window. ... "
" ... Bi-directional independent fans easy to manually set. ... "
" ... Is a bit on the loud side but makes up for it with the great breeze it provides as well as being easy to install. ... "
" ... Great little fan, easy to install, and it runs good on intake and exhaust. ... "
" ... Easy to use and setup. ... "
Defective Delivery
17damaged, received, defective, unit, came
+18%
-82%
" ... This product arrived in a box that looked like it had clearly been repackaged. ... "
" ... Box arrived damaged. ... "
" ... The box came in damaged. ... "
" ... It came broken out of the box. ... "
" ... In fact, this is the 3rd order that was received battered and damaged . ... "
" ... I am not saying to not purchase this product because of my one defective unit. ... "
" ... Item arrived defective. ... "
" ... So I gave it another chance and replaced it for a new one hoping it was defective. ... "
Delivery
16arrived, received, came, unit, packaging
+31%
-69%
" ... Box crushed apon delivery, noisy, missing parts . ... "
" ... It came broken out of the box. ... "
" ... This product arrived in a box that looked like it had clearly been repackaged. ... "
" ... Fan was broken when it arrived. ... "
" ... Disappointed- Just received this today. ... "
" ... The box came in damaged. ... "
" ... Like it had been sued and repacked. ... "
" ... I took a while to even open the box and use it, my first mistake ... "
Comfort
16hand, air, keeping, fan, fall
+44%
-56%
" ... It’ll come and go and makes it impossible to use that side without making anyone else uncomfortable. ... "
" ... This is a problem in LA during the summer and early fall months when it becomes sweltering. ... "
" ... I unfortunately fall in the former. ... "
" ... I literally have to put my hand in front of it to be sure it was working - at it's highest setting it feels like it's on "low" . ... "
" ... The high, medium, low controls - one of these feels quite loose and I wonder if it will break with extended use. ... "
" ... I’m used to a box fan and knew there’d be a difference here, but putting my hand right in front on the fan (yes, on intake mode), I honestly can hardly feel any air coming through. ... "
" ... I then discovered the flexible right side could not easily be moved into position (stiff) and when I finally wrestled it into place, I found one of two locks needed to secure the placement was on the bottom. ... "
Sleep Tracking
14night, enough, sleeping, quiet, fan
+57%
-43%
" ... We actually like the sound of a fan when we go to sleep. ... "
" ... Helps me sleep. ... "
" ... I can have very good night sleep . ... "
" ... quiet enough to sleep on low--good for bringing in cool night air. ... "
" ... Even at highest speed you can comfortably sleep. ... "
" ... I’m a light sleeper and cannot sleep w/some fans running. ... "
" ... The 'boss' approves so no couch sleeping tonight. ... "
" ... -high and low speed are quiet enough to sleep ... "
Display Clarity
13screen, panel, side, place, fan
+62%
-38%
" ... Keeps my room very cool, I am able to use it with the screen still in my window, and the sliders on the side of the fan reach all the way to the edge of the window with no gaps. ... "
" ... This fan fit perfectly between the sill and the screen. ... "
" ... You can use it with the screen in your window still in place, so it's very easy to mount. ... "
" ... I don’t have to worry about messing with the side expanders since there is a screen in the window. ... "
" ... Also worth noting that I couldn’t keep the window open before because my cat scratched at the screen. ... "
" ... There is a sliding accordion-type panel on one side, and an extra solid panel to install on the other. ... "
" ... I wanted to use this in the bathroom so moisture would ruin a small digital display/button fan - the knobs are great. ... "
Noise Cancellation
12white, level, pretty, nice, makes
+50%
-50%
" ... Noise level is pretty high. ... "
" ... Whaoooooo so noise !! ... "
" ... The noise level was great though. ... "
" ... After a month started making a horrible rattling noise. ... "
" ... Noise level pretty alright. ... "
Software Platform
12browser, turn, google, alexa, use
+33%
-67%
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
For Running
11run, fan, 7, 24, something
+91%
-9%
" ... I like having the option of each fan running in opposite directions if needed. ... "
" ... I fixed that one and let it run for two nights now. ... "
" ... sometimes if i run the right in reverse, the "ticking" sound will stop when changing back to intake. ... "
" ... Still running strong. ... "
" ... I look forward to see how it handles in the long run. ... "
" ... I've bee running these fans all spring and have had no trouble. ... "
" ... However, this is quiet and hasn’t run my electric bill up and I run it 24/7. ... "
" ... Now it run good. ... "
Food Items
10kitchen, cooking, stove, cook, smoke
+80%
-20%
" ... Other than that, moves air around well, and we've also used it in the kitchen as an exhaust when cooking fragrant foods. ... "
" ... Putting it in the window is as easy as putting a pot on the stove. ... With the adjustable speeds, it handles everything from a slightly smoky bacon skillet to a full-on “Who is burning pizza cheese on the bottom of the oven?! ... "
" ... We got it for the kitchen to help with smoke and smells from no overhead fan over the stove and it works so good. ... "
" ... I brought this fan to help get out some smoke when cooking and so far so good , been using for about 2 months with no issues , easy to use and easy to setup ... "
" ... I bought it for my kitchen to exhaust fumes, because the original exhaust fan above the cook top isn’t doing the job at all. ... "
" ... I use it every time I cook and I cook two to three meals a day. ... "
" ... Works great and bringing in the cool air at night to help cook the house down and the fan is just a small whisper which helps me fall asleep. ... "
" ... Now I don’t have to worry about cooking smells, it starts and stops automatically. ... "
Cleaning
10dust, keep, fan, room, definitely
+90%
-10%
" ... This fan worked great, on low very quiet and kept the dust going outside. ... It was amazing how little dust actually migrated out of the room. ... "
" ... Definitely keeps my room cooler only thing is when it’s time to clean you need to take it apart with a screwdriver instead of popping right off like most fans ... "
" ... I got this fan since I don’t have an exhaust over my stove and I want to keep the air clean in my kitchen. ... "
" ... Keep the blades and window screens clean and you’ll be good. ... "
" ... I just want to clean up the review. ... "
" ... Of course we clean it every now and again. ... Keep it clear and clean to keep it working. ... "
" ... I've taken it apart and cleaned with no problems to functionality if done CORRECTLY. ... "
" ... I cleaned it a couple of times . ... "
Apps
9browser, turn, google, use, etc
+11%
-89%
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
Storage
9window, space, fan, side, laundry
+78%
-22%
" ... Love the extra sleeves on the side to help close off the extra room. ... "
" ... I'm using this in my office space. ... "
" ... Nice fit in the window, quiet and pretty powerful for it's size. ... "
" ... Got those side extension which can block the extra space. ... "
" ... It fit in my window perfectly and definitely blows hard enough to definitely make the room feel a ton better. ... "
" ... It fits in window & reverses in or out of room. ... "
Power Consumption
8saves, electricity, ac
+50%
-50%
" ... no power on . ... "
" ... I do not feel that it has much power. ... "
" ... But no power. ... "
" ... Such little power! ... "
Cables
8short, window, power cord, place, fan
+25%
-75%
" ... The electric cords are also half the length of the originals so better have an extension cord ready if there is not an outlet right at the window. ... "
" ... I made due by permanently setting the speed manually by tying off 2 of the wires. ... "
" ... Power cord is VERY short. ... I could not place the fan in the window I intended, because the cord was so short. ... "
" ... The cord is fairly short and with the bottom extender in place, I need an extension cord. ... "
" ... The power cord is WAY too short, and I dislike how there is no on/off button. ... "
" ... First of all, it was obviously returned by someone else (scotch tape around cord instead of usual cord tie and lots of tape on the box). ... "
Product As Described
8advertised, works, product, like, features
+88%
-13%
" ... Great product as advertised ... "
" ... As good as advertised ... "
" ... All the features work as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Performs exactly as described. ... "
" ... The product dosent turn on and dosent look like pic. ... "
" ... It works as described. ... "
Design
8looks, fan, put, one, ok
+63%
-38%
" ... Feels solid and well built. ... "
" ... It looks nice too. ... "
" ... I like the basic design, look and feel, and features. ... "
" ... Only one side is the accordion, a good design. ... "
Heating
7kitchen, heat, exhaust, also, air
+71%
-29%
" ... Work well also circulates the heat when exhaust is going out . ... "
" ... Draws hot air from her kitchen. ... "
" ... It controls not only any smoking from hot pans, but also helps reduce the load on the central A/C by venting the hot air coming from the oven, which is normally just vented into the kitchen. ... "
" ... Can't wait to use it when it gets hot. ... "
Screen Protection
7screen, since, side, place, keep
+29%
-71%
" ... Part of the housing cracked when mounting it in my weird window, so I can't even return it. ... "
" ... The fan works, but the top left corner is cracked. ... "
" ... When too much pressure was applied the brittle plastic simply shattered. ... "
" ... This makes it difficult to fit in the window and still keep the screen in place. ... "
Speed
7cools, really, well, cool, upstairs
+86%
-14%
" ... really cools the room. ... "
" ... It really cools down the room very well! ... "
" ... Cools down our room at night. ... "
" ... I bought it for my home office and it cools the room very well! ... "
Size
7handy, good, window, fit, fan
+100%
" ... Also it is very lightweight and easy to handle. ... "
" ... Possibly better than the smaller one. ... "
" ... Nice fit in the window, quiet and pretty powerful for it's size. ... "
" ... So great fan overall, however it's a good thing I am handy. ... "
" ... good large size. ... "
" ... Will come in handy. ... "
" ... Small and efficient. ... "
Wash Programs
5cycle, switch, settings, mode, 10
+40%
-60%
" ... Same thing in slow mode. ... "
" ... And then you have to cycle through 10 settings just to turn it off. ... "
" ... On/off switch takes like 10 presses to shut off as it has to cycle between all modes. ... "
Cable Length
4cord, window, place, fan, extension
+25%
-75%
" ... The electric cords are also half the length of the originals so better have an extension cord ready if there is not an outlet right at the window. ... "
" ... Power cord is VERY short. ... I could not place the fan in the window I intended, because the cord was so short. ... "
" ... The cord is fairly short and with the bottom extender in place, I need an extension cord. ... "
Exchange
4air, returning
+25%
-75%
" ... then just a few hours after initiating the exchange-- 2 mystery purchases were made on my card - 1 for $800+ the second for close to $2k. ... "
" ... If it moved as much air as a jet that would be a fair exchange, but it doesn't. ... "
" ... I am returning it for an exchange, hopefully it is an anomaly. ... "
Device Compatibility
4wemo, switch, side, room, plug
+75%
-25%
" ... I set it to the speed I like and hooked it up to my Alexa. ... "
" ... Therefore, Wemo's plug (automation switch) cannot work with it. ... "
" ... My room is about 11x11 with 2 windows,I have 2 PC's going most of the day which do generate a nice amount of heat and I vape so even on low,this little thing does a fine job of keeping the room cool and fog free. ... "
Door
3room, open, one, next, front
+33%
-67%
" ... Whenever the fan is on, there is a weird buzz that I can hear in the room next door. ... "
" ... Didn't get it didn't get it someone must have pick it up from in front of my door was look for it on Thursday not today i work for mta new York city bus ... "
Packing
3opened, good, came, box
+67%
-33%
" ... Just letting you know on your packaging. ... "
Programs
3use, stove, plastic, kitchen, fan
+67%
-33%
" ... A better design would resemble traditional oven/range knobs, but in a smaller form. ... "
" ... I use this fan as my exhaust fan when cooking on the stovetop or in the oven. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
3use, every, easy to install, cleaned
+100%
" ... Of course we clean it every now and again. ... "
" ... I cleaned it a couple of times . ... "
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Size: 25 meters