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Goldair Bladeless Tower Fan 97cm - GAS50 $104.30 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ BIG W

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Ldreamerman on 19/12/2021 - 10:08 bigw.com.au (5226 clicks)
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Picked-up a few of these last night and happy with the price and performance. At time of writing only Penrith, Katoomba and Menai have stock. Used it overnight in our bedrooms and happy with it. A quick look around for comparable bladeless fans and thought this is not a shabby deal.

The whole unit turns on its base like a turntable. Has a wireless remote.

https://www.bigw.com.au/product/goldair-bladeless-tower-fan-…

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  • Qbagger on 19/12/2021 - 10:20
    +5

    Any comment on noise levels at low setting?

    • Daabido on 19/12/2021 - 10:22
      +20

      It would have been funny if you'd written that in all caps.

      • kurupted on 19/12/2021 - 10:24
        +20

        WHAT?

    • dreamerman on 19/12/2021 - 10:27

      Only 3 settings and for me, the noise level is acceptable - just air blowing.

      • rifter on 19/12/2021 - 10:37
        +1

        Air blowing noise levels vary significantly depending on design of device. Is it quieter than a well built blade fan?

        • shaybisc on 19/12/2021 - 10:46
          +3

          It would want to be because it puts out a lot less airflow than a $15 Bunnings Click fan.

          Checking … and actually it is noisier too.

          https://www.choice.com.au/compareproducts/home-and-living/co…

          That won't work for you. Take my word for it.

          • Gehirn on 19/12/2021 - 11:15

            @shaybisc: That's a different model.

          • scottishdave on 19/12/2021 - 11:17

            @shaybisc: Talking of $15 Bunnings fans that keep dying in their second year, can anybody suggest a decent quality brand for a box fan that will last.
            I see so many of these land-fill cheap fans being dumped at the start of each summer as owners go to use them 18 months after they buy them and they won't run.

            • Kanari on 19/12/2021 - 11:20

              @scottishdave: We got Mitsubishi fans from harvey normal seconds shop and they are awesome. Made in Thailand

            • MeesusEff on 19/12/2021 - 11:52

              @scottishdave: Ah man I just bought one for $25 at cook any I love it but now you are making me sad haha. My sister has had one for over 20 years, they don't make them like they used to

            • turtlesinmypants on 19/12/2021 - 12:25

              @scottishdave: have a few of the Xiaomi Smartmi Pedestal they seem to be working well. But way more expensive than $15.

      • [Deactivated] on 19/12/2021 - 12:56

        Hi can you confirm noise level is similar or better than blade fan I need it too have white noise

    • dealman on 25/01/2022 - 18:39

      Check the review of the Dyson this is likely to be same or worse.

      https://youtu.be/dS0oFmzU06g

  • lknight on 19/12/2021 - 10:27

    what i dont get is why it looks so big if it is just a normal fan? I get the motor is different but still so bulky for a normal fan

    • dreamerman on 19/12/2021 - 10:31

      It is like a tower speaker about 1m in height. I think there is only 1 colour like iphone space grey.

  • JAF on 19/12/2021 - 10:28

    How strong is the fan on the highest setting OP?

    • dreamerman on 19/12/2021 - 10:30
      +1

      Its hard to explain but to me it is stronger than I expected. Sorry can't be more descriptive than that.

      • easternculture on 19/12/2021 - 10:34
        +7

        Srrong is very subjective 💪or 🦵

        • May4th on 19/12/2021 - 10:54
          +8

          so is it 💪or 🦵?

  • Daabido on 19/12/2021 - 10:28
    +13

    "produce a strong cool breeze that can cool most rooms". That's some magic technology for a fan.

  • mrvaluepack on 19/12/2021 - 10:41
    +3

    Have the Dyson design patents expired?

    • cwongtech on 19/12/2021 - 11:41
      +1

      Dyson's selling point is "no choppy air"

      No blades, no choppy air. Air Multiplier™ technology amplifies surrounding air, giving an uninterrupted stream of smooth airflow.

      There are blades, just that a Dyson's intake is on the bottom of the unit (cooler air sinks..) and the air is forced through vents, just like their hairdryer, intake has been moved to the base.

      Not that hard to get "no choppy air", literally put a tube in front of any fan or redirect the airflow and it's no longer choppy (think about an aircon unit or your car's aircon)

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcx2mAu4NjY
      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_multiplier
      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coand%C4%83_effect

    • Pcoder on 19/12/2021 - 11:59
      +2

      Remember that they had to make some changes to their original air multiplier design as it was too close in design to a patent Toshiba had lodged in the 1980s (although they never released a product), so this product could keep the design close the the Toshiba one as the patents would have expired for that.

      The original air multiplier is over ten years old so it's patents may have expired too plus since the design was close to the Toshiba one, they don't tend to get long patent terms for designs that are deemed derivative.

    • imcold on 19/12/2021 - 12:04
      +3

      Nope Dyson patent is only on air multiplier. The hidden Blade design in the base housing was patented by a Japanese company in 1981, and has long expired. Dyson had to resubmit their patent after prior art was found.

      I guess if your able to compromise with a weaker fan you can save hundreds of dollars.

  • Fmj7mm on 19/12/2021 - 10:47

    Wonder how this compares with the Kmart 85 cm bladeless fan? On the face of it thats cheaper at 89$ and widely available going by thier online website.

    • dreamerman on 19/12/2021 - 10:54
      +4

      I considered kmart fan before buying from big w. I think both have the same functions but the big w one looks better around my house so happy to pay the small premium.

      • easternculture on 19/12/2021 - 11:10
        -3

        🙄 frankly not a true ozbargainer

        • bangiebargie on 19/12/2021 - 12:18
          +2

          It's a coat of many colours, brah

    • GunnerMcDagget on 19/12/2021 - 18:33

      Haven't tried the Goldair myself, but I have the Kmart one. Compared to my cheap tower fan, the Kmart bladeless is louder and less effective.

  • moo on 19/12/2021 - 10:51

    Can the inside blades be cleaned easily?

    • dreamerman on 19/12/2021 - 10:56

      There is no user serviceable parts, there is a filter at the rear of the base unit that should be vacuumed regularly. There is no access to the fan inside the base.

  • Brgc on 19/12/2021 - 10:56
    +2

    Proceed to checkout just spinning

  • Tomhaigh1 on 19/12/2021 - 11:01

    Not so great reviews at target

  • justgooddeals on 19/12/2021 - 11:54
    +2

    Have the dyson and bought one these for the holiday home. Dyson definitely better by 15-25% in terms strength of airflow.

    But this so much better in terms value for money. Dyson cost over $500. Dyson also looks better aesthetically(subjective opinion) and feels much more robust. Weight and construction.

    But considering you can buy 5 gold air for 1 Dyson. This is good enough for holiday home or spare room. Would definitely buy again

    • boomramada on 19/12/2021 - 12:39

      Dyson are noicey when run in lower settings. Not sure newer models addressed that issue.

    • SAVE FERRIS on 19/12/2021 - 12:42

      That's great news! I have Dyson's too but need something cheap(er) like this for a spare room. Thanks for the feedback!

    • xorprime on 19/12/2021 - 17:20

      How do you compare the noise level on lowest setting for Dyson and this one?

  • Dennis95 on 19/12/2021 - 12:37

    Online only
    Delivery only

  • dragon41176 on 19/12/2021 - 13:00

    Its only 50W. Better get the one from Kmart for $89 and 65W

    • KOBH on 19/12/2021 - 14:50
      +1

      It's better to buy air conditioner because fans are all rubbish. If your room is 40c and turn on the fan feels like 45c.

  • pompompom on 19/12/2021 - 15:58

    Has anyone found these to be alot louder than a DC motor pedestal ?

  • HojuGuy on 19/12/2021 - 17:14

    I want to buy as a present but $38 for delivery! Crazy

  • Erinlrz on 19/12/2021 - 17:48

    Went to Doncaster shop today and they had three available. But they refused to offer me the online price, and no price match. So disappointed.

    • JJJ on 19/12/2021 - 20:38

      Free Click and Collect is available at Craigieburn, South Yarra,Sunbury,Sunshine,Highpoint,Altona meadows, Melton &Lilydale

  • newopolarfan1 on 19/12/2021 - 18:37
    +1

    If anyone still wants this delivered, it's available on their eBay page for essentially $30 delivery with the PLUSDEC5 code (ebay plus required) $30 is slightly more palatable than $38 lol.

    At the same time, can anyone comment on whether the Kogan Premium DC Fan is better than the Xiaomi 2S Pedestal Fan? This heat is killing me.

  • Godric on 20/12/2021 - 15:06

    I still haven't got notification to go collect

  • dreamerman on 20/12/2021 - 23:55

    Target selling a similar one for $104 pickup.
    https://www.target.com.au/p/goldair-platinum-97cm-bladeless-…

  • Godric on 21/12/2021 - 14:49

    I got it, pretty good for my PC Room.

    I can see for those who like near silent operated fans this may be a bit too loud for them

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