My vornado "died" after about 4 years of running every single night on my bedside table. I took another small fan out of the closet....UGGHHHH!!! I can't wait to get another vornado (and a back-up) It is the only thing that makes my hot flashes bearable and it is quiet enough to watch TV and the blades are soft when you reach for a glass of water in the dark......I could go on and on..... THE GREATEST PRODUCT EVER. I'm going to get one for my sister too!