Holmes 12-Inch Fan | Blizzard Rotating Fan with Remote Control, Black

When I researched this fan the only dimensions I could find were "12 inches.". So when the box arrived I thought at first that the wrong item was shipped because the box is huge.12 inches pertains to the fan blade. The fan itself measures 16.3/4" wide and 17 3/4" tall. It has a narrow depth of only 5 1/2". This enables it to sit on the window sill rather nicely. As a floor fan it might get knocked over more easily because of its narrow footprint. So it all depends what you want it for.I needed to replace an aging smalll box fan and it had to fit on the sill of the kitchen window which has two side panels that crank open. When I saw how large this fan is I swallowed at first but then gave it a try. I had to shim it due to the crank. After that it FIT!!!Next came the question as to loudness and any rattles. On Low the fan is barely heard but still draws an impressive amount of air. On High it is still much quieter than a Honeywell tabletop fan which is noisy as heck and does nothing in terms of air movement.The only thing I wish this fan had is a Reverse to draw out hot kitxchwn air. I will have to manually turn it around. Holmes, make it perfect by adding a Reverse function!The llight gray grid covering the fan blade can be turned on or off to slowly oscillate which distributes the air more widely into the room. Each time it is turned on it alternates the direction of the oscillation.The remote is a nice touch. If not in use it can be strored in the back of the fan. Same with the cord, it tucks away into a lidded compartment.This is a quality fan that moves a lot of air while remaining very quiet. It comes with a three year limited warranty. Since most window fans don't last past their first year and die right after the warranty expires I do hope that this fan will fare better. I am glad that I looked beyond small box fans and found this model.

This fan is the bomb! I bought it this summer during our usual three-to-four week-long heat wave. We do not have air conditioning, and so we use fans during the night and close the house up during the day, which works quite well, surprisingly. I used this fan in front of one of our back doors, setting it on the ground. It cooled off a large room with vaulted ceilings very well. If I set it on a waist or chest-level piece of furniture and set to oscillate, it keeps the entire room fresh and cool.Pros:It is thin. This fan is about four inches deep, so it can sit on a window sill or somewhere in an unobtrusive manner.It is relatively quiet. On the first two settings, it does not overpower a room with noise. The third setting is a bit louder, but even then the noise is not a horrific, rattling thing.The price was right. For under forty dollars it is an amazing buy.It can oscillate without rotating. When oscillating, it looks like on of those free-spinning hub caps you might see on someone's car wheels. The air moves around the room while it spins, looking all Dr. Seuss/Willy Wonka up in the hizzy. Very effective.It has a timer. You can set it to run for two, four, or eight hours. Super cool!It has a compartment to store the cord. I love this feature. On the back of one of the corners, there is little piece that you can remove to expose a compartment, and in here the entire cord fits. No more having to wind the cord around the thing when it is not in use.It is easy to clean. I can stick a little wire brush (from aquarium supplies) into it, scrub, and then turn it on--outside, of course--so that any dust that has collected flies right out.ConsNone that I can think of.I have not played with the remote control; there has been no need.I would recommend this fan to anyone. I will be buying more of these to replace the ones we have in the house now. And as weird as it sounds, in a warmer climate, I think this would make an acceptable house gift.

Bought this back in 2019. And let me tell you, I am not disappointed. Took awhile to get used to the noise level because I wasn't used to having a fan, however once I did, it's been amazing ever since.Pros: LONG LIFE - I've had this fan running almost 24/7 for the last 4 years and it still works as well as the day I unboxed it.Noise level: Minimal. It is a powerful thing, so it might drown everything out for a minute, but once you get used to the noise level it becomes background noise that you don't really pay attention to (at least on low).POWER: I HAVE THE POWER! At least this fan does. even on low it's pretty powerful and does an excellent job at moving air around. Especially in small spaces. This is my bedroom fan and it keeps air moving and temps down, helpful during summer.Timer: I don't use the timer but the few times I tried it to see if I liked it I had no issues.Portability: It's not a small small fan, but it is small enough to move easily if needed and fit into a smaller space. The cord/remote storage is an added bonus with the handle.Remote: Works from a decent amount of feet away. Never had any issues with it and haven't had to replace it in the 4 years I've owned it (probably subject to change depending on how often you use the remote).Cons: Not one that I can think of actually!Overall: 10/10 Solid purchase that will last for literal years.UPDATE: July 10th, 2025 - motor finally seized and I had to retire it. RIP to one of the best fans I've ever owned.

This is the best fan on the market! I cannot find it in 2025. I’ve had this fan for more than 3 years and use it every night. Going strong! Comes apart easily to clean and puts out major air. Lost the remote a long time ago but it’s an amazing product. You will not be disappointed…if only they sell it again!!