Living in Southern California the weather is warm enough year round to need a fan in the backyard. I have this fan over my patio furniture. It has three speeds and really cools the area down. It's very quiet with a WhisperWind motor. Made with stainless steel hardware it won't rust or get weathered. It was very easy to install. I like the white color, it's simple yet gets the job done. This also helps keep the flies and bugs away.