This is a powerful, yet extremely quiet fan. I've bought cheap fans at big box stores and I never thought there was much difference between pedestal fans. I was wrong, this fan is amazing. It's so quiet you forget it's running. It's powerful enough to cool a big living room. The Turbo Blast feature is very nice for a quick blast of cooler air. It adjusts easily from high to low and the fan tilts to reach any angle. It is easy to put together and can be done in 30 minutes or less. The only thing I wish it had was a lock on the touch pad so curious toddlers couldn't mash the buttons. My kids are intrigued by this fan and unfortunately love playing with the settings. That being said, it's simple enough to use that a two-year-old knows how to adjust the speeds and turn it on and off. I love this fan and would absolutely recommend it to friends and family and I will look to buy more Rowenta products in the future.