I bought this fan a couple years ago during an unbearable summer in which the AC alone was not enough. I had already owned a few other Vornado products and love the quality, but this one goes beyond. The design is spectacular and the colors are perfect for my apartment. Not only is it powerful in its function, it is also aesthetically pleasing! It operates pretty quietly for this type of fan and the wind speed is terrific, with great coverage. My only beef with this product is the cleaning; the grid is pretty annoying to take out and even more to put back. The screw is set way too deep into the crevice and the plastic is too hard around it, making it a challenge to open and close. Please start sending a little screwdriver that is appropriate for the product (for this price it should be a given) or redesign it.