Vornado fans are really well built and last a long time. I just ordered this floor fan and also a pedestal fan. They are quiet and really move the air. My parents had 2 Vornado fans they had bought in the 1950's. I had also bought one of these fans in 2004 - it is the 60th anniversary special edition. These fans are made of heavy metal construction. They are worth the extra cost you pay compared to cheap fans. We now have 3 Vornado fans going in our house ! They help circulate the central air-conditioning.