I been a loyal Vornado fan user for a long time having 4 O.A.Sutton vornado fans this shop fan i have the 283 HD is still kicking after 10 years and use it year round wherever i need it for bedroom air circulating to working on vehicle interior. The 293 bumps it up a notch as the motor is different from the 283. If my 283 were to fail im not sure of sending it for repair as i like that style of motor in it that makes it look like a true Vornado fan like the round motors used in my 4 vintage O.A. Sutton Vornado air circulators i have. But so far so good with both shop fans i got. going to keep them for a very long time. this is also the perfect fan to take with you when you travel on ground going on vacation.