This is my third Vornado purchase. I have two other DC air circulators  in medium but I wanted something for my living room that pushes out a little more air. I use these Vornados as fans—not really as air circulators. I direct the air flow directly at me and they are positioned within 3-8 feet directly from my bed or chair. I still use my ceiling fans, too. This lets me keep my AC at 84, even in this 100 degree Texas heat.