The Vornado 293 does an outstanding job circulating the air in my home in Tucson, AZ. It makes and excellent adjunct to the evaporative (swamp) cooler, which is the only other means of air conditioning for the home. The accelerated air movement helps evaporate the excess moisture produced by the swamp cooler, further cooling the air and keeping the home comfortable during the hot summer months. The 293 model has a stronger motor and better base than other large model Vornado fans I have purchased in the past.