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My 3rd Kmart fan in 3 years just died, so I decided to check if Vornados were on special anywhere and saw the Black and White Variety of Vornado 660 were the cheapest they've been all year on Amazon and decided to pick one up. There's apparently only 2 in stock for the White Variety.

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  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 18/09/2024 - 16:56
    +20

    For those interested , the DC model - 633dc is smaller but dc for those that prefer dc, currently $182 with good guys commercial (membership access required)

    in terms of CFM:
    660: High Speed CFM = 584
    633DC: High Speed CFM = 435

  • MasterScythe on 18/09/2024 - 17:00
    +1

    My 3rd Kmart fan in 3 years just died

    Were those the Vornado clone ones? I've had nothing but luck with mine.

    • Skyewarper on 18/09/2024 - 18:30

      Nah, I'd just bought the el cheapo $20~ pedestal fans which seem to just have a life-span of one Summer. Didn't realize Kmart had knockoff Vornados to be honest.

      • MasterScythe on 18/09/2024 - 18:39
        +3

        https://www.kmart.com.au/product/vortex-circulator-fan-43387…

        Yep, theyre pretty darn good.

        • aong152 on 22/09/2024 - 16:26

          Yep, i just bought this 2 weeks ago. the $45-50 chrome 45cm fan was louder than the vortex circulator fan, and the vortex circulator fan pushed air in a more directed way. I don't have the vornado but i suppose since most of the tech is in the spiral grill and blade shape, for $65 it's a great purchase. I can definitely feel air circulating in the room even though the fan isn't directly pointed at me.

        • Slugoid on 24/09/2024 - 11:27

          I got one too after reading this. I've used this in the lounge room to push warm air around and it seems to be working.

          It's not the quietest fan even at lowest setting, so don't buy this is you're planning to use in a room at night.

          • alcadive on 25/09/2024 - 01:04

            @Slugoid: Unless you like sleeping with white noise.

  • alabatusa on 18/09/2024 - 17:04

    Whats the difference or advantage of dc? quieter?

    • kizzaaa on 18/09/2024 - 17:35
      +1

      DC is quieter and more energy efficient

      • MasterScythe on 18/09/2024 - 18:41
        +5

        Quieter for sure.

        The energy efficient claim can be true but is often warped; lots of companies quote the lower wattage motor and ignore the transformer losses; gotta measure at the wall.

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 18/09/2024 - 17:49
      +4

      Also, the speed can be finely tuned , and you can use it with smart switch.

    • howdydood on 18/09/2024 - 19:04
      +5

      AC version needs to be physically switched on after it loses power so no good with a smart switch - DC version will revert to last state after power is removed, ie, if you turned off power via smart switch, it will be on if you turn on power with smart switch. I have one and use it for indoor cycling, I got teh DC version so I can power it on while riding

  • azngamer on 18/09/2024 - 17:13

    Can someone please explain why this is worth it's price? I'm keen, had a quick look at reviews but more keen on ozbargain personal experience on this before getting jumping in.

    What is it good at, what not to expect.

    Safe for kids 1-2yo to approach?

    • CTFlashZ on 18/09/2024 - 17:16
      -6

      Assuming your Asian coz of your tag.. so you do use fans during summer. This isn't a fan, you won't feel the breeze if you point it at you.

      It's more to circulate cold (or hot!) air which comes from your a/c. Very good for bigger houses.

      The Bunnings ones are <$50 and does the same thing for smaller homes.

      • azngamer on 18/09/2024 - 17:29

        Thanks for your responds but how does it circulate air if it doesn't blow directly at you?

        What is considered bigger house? 300-400m2 internal considered big enough?

        So during summer, if I turn on the AC and not feeling the temperature drop during a 40 deg week in Perth, this will help?

        • [Deactivated] on 18/09/2024 - 17:45
          -2

          "circulate air" if a fan does not circulate air, it is a dead fan (or not a fan). Marketing vs physics.

          Bought one for home, tried and returned the next day. Too noisy and doesn't do what a fan won't do.

          Get a standing fan for $30, and a high velocity (noisey) one for $60. Use it to situation.

          • [Deactivated] on 19/09/2024 - 09:53
            +1

            @[Deactivated]: Whoever voted neg on this. Maybe some reading on Bernoulli's principle can help.

            Well, physics and high level maths are not mandatory subjects in Australia (Not even basic maths, unfortunately).

        • thanatos350 on 18/09/2024 - 17:45
          +7

          I own one of these and it has a powerful stream of air when aimed toward you.

        • deadpoet on 18/09/2024 - 19:24
          +3

          how does it circulate air if it doesn't blow directly at you?

          It depends how you use the air circulator — some people point it towards the ceiling in a corner of the room to create some turbulence and circulate the air. Others (like me) just point it directly where we need the cool breeze, like a normal fan.

          So during summer, if I turn on the AC and not feeling the temperature drop during a 40 deg week in Perth, this will help?

          An air circulator will help distribute the cool air more evenly. Whether it makes your home more comfortable or not, is hard to say, it depends on your home layout. If your aircon is too small and unable to cool your home properly, then an air circulator won't help.

      • Domingo on 18/09/2024 - 18:12
        +4

        I have one. Can definitely feel the air movement from it when it's pointed at me.

      • DiscountForThee on 18/09/2024 - 20:29
        +11

        you won't feel the breeze if you point it at you.

        ??
        This is just, wrong

      • rumblytangara on 18/09/2024 - 20:37
        +7

        This isn't a fan, you won't feel the breeze if you point it at you.

        Whaaa? It's totally a fan. It's got… fan blades and these blades spin around just like… a fan.

        These things absolutely blast air in a narrow cone. If you point it at you, it's far windier than a normal fan running at similar noise levels.

        Did you mean something else?

        It's more to circulate cold (or hot!) air which comes from your a/c. Very good for bigger houses.

        These work fine without an AC.

    • bluke on 18/09/2024 - 17:28
      +6

      the fans are used to move air around the room. It helps the room feel like there’s a very slight breeze (you just need to find a strategic spot to point them to encourage the air to spread across the room).

      Compared to a direct fan pointing at you, it’s not as good, but the feeling of the room having a slight breeze can make some rooms a lot more tolerable. Essentially it’s like dropping the temperature by a few degrees.

      If you combine it with a heater or AC, it’s even more effective.

    • witheredcouch on 19/09/2024 - 09:33
      +1

      I used one of these at my old house where the air con was at the front of the house, to move the air to the back of the house and it was extremely effective.

  • Captain Hindsight on 18/09/2024 - 17:26
    +2

    I’m not a fan of this.

    • cheaponos on 18/09/2024 - 20:50
      +1

      You must be on page 1 of the dad joke book…keep reading.

      • Shoocat on 18/09/2024 - 23:01
        +3

        I take it you weren't blown away by this joke?

  • mudguppy1 on 18/09/2024 - 17:52
    +1

    luckily use regional plebs aren't allowed this AMAZON SAYS NO

    • MasterScythe on 18/09/2024 - 19:21

      Maybe you have a kmart nearby instead. Their version works quite well, though is only AC.

  • Martyroz on 18/09/2024 - 18:19
    +3

    Pretty sure Costco had it in store for $169

  • Stuj on 18/09/2024 - 18:25
    +2

    I’m a fan of these Vornados. The main reason is that is does indeed produce a breeze, more natural to a traditional fan, that does circulate the whole room, whether you value that for the premium in price is up to you. Ive got 2 of these running 24/7 for next to nothing (dc model) and am very happy.

    • slackme on 18/09/2024 - 18:56
      -1

      Fan of a fan.

    • JaxSantiago on 18/09/2024 - 21:53

      Fantastic

  • rumblytangara on 18/09/2024 - 18:42
    +1

    In before someone says their $10 Kmart fan is just as good.

    • Lit Homie on 18/09/2024 - 18:58
      +1

      I have this and the $10 Kmart one and the $10 Kmart is just as good if you have both fans directly in your face.

    • MasterScythe on 18/09/2024 - 19:22

      Nah, but the $59 kmart version of this is an easy 80% as good, at 33% the price.

      • Exorcist on 18/09/2024 - 19:52

        Do you get 240% or 80% or 100% if you get 3 kmart fans

        • MasterScythe on 19/09/2024 - 09:22

          If you exclude noise; 3x 80% performance would be 240% of the performance total.

    • desync on 18/09/2024 - 21:24

      how about that anko industrial style fan

      will need to make room on the desk and invest in a comfortable set of goggles

      https://www.kmart.com.au/product/40cm-high-velocity-chrome-m…

      • rumblytangara on 18/09/2024 - 21:28

        Those things are a bit crap, unless you're somewhere like a workshop. Or you want to achieve that "ghetto Asian restaurant" look.

        They are prone to vibrating around and being unpleasantly noisy.

        • desync on 18/09/2024 - 22:32

          or maybe you just like industrial design

          ghetto asian restaurants make me think of pedestal fans + car head unit sound system

          and if it's really ghetto only a desk fan haha

        • MasterScythe on 19/09/2024 - 09:23
          +1

          Pool noodles on the legs fix this real good.

          I use one in the shed

        • Buttocks on 19/09/2024 - 11:49

          And mine only lasted 3 months

  • ifonlyiwasyounger on 18/09/2024 - 19:10
    +4

    The AC version is seriously overrated. The DC version is perhaps the wiser choice.

    • deadpoet on 18/09/2024 - 19:27
      +1

      Yeah, this. I wouldn't bother with any AC Vornados, especially at this price.

  • Bargainendorphins on 18/09/2024 - 19:24
    +3

    I have a DC Vornado and it's excellent. In lieu of no bathroom fan. Genuinely impressive performance and energy usage.

    • alcadive on 25/09/2024 - 01:08

      Damn that’s a good idea for the bathroom cheers.

  • paloverde88 on 18/09/2024 - 19:51

    difficult to clean, black would be better to hide the dirt

  • bungbobba on 18/09/2024 - 20:21
    +4

    these things are insane, bought one last summer for $230 (was out of stock everywhere so i paid premium) but still not at all disappointed, worth every dollar. i dont have AC and conventional fans weren't enough to keep me cool at night, pointing this right at me means i can sleep even through 30+ degree nights :)

  • [Deactivated] on 18/09/2024 - 21:13

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/mistral-50cm-black-metal-floor-f…

    One of these will prob need a blanket on.

  • Demux on 18/09/2024 - 22:24

    Costco is having a sale on this too for $169.99 until 29/09/2024.

  • catfish08 on 18/09/2024 - 22:57
    +2

    They are great fans. I got mine of market place.
    They are primarily for moving air. They work best when you put the vornado a meter or so where the cooler air is, then allowing it blast that air into where it’s warmer.

    Our upstairs gets quite hot, and one of these in the deck does a really good job at forcing the cool air in.

    As for a breeze type fan, there are much better options.

  • ilubbargains on 19/09/2024 - 11:18

    Been wanting to make a high-MERV air filter for my home workshop (double-garage). Anyone made a DIY air filter using these Vornado fans?

    • rumblytangara on 20/09/2024 - 09:35

      Have never come across anyone hacking this style of air circulator fan into a purifier- probably because of the much higher cost, and the form factor being circular and a bit less convenient for building into a baffle.

      I've done it with a much cheaper air cannon style fan and it worked fine for PM2.5- just strapped a filter to the front of one.

  • 51kabunka on 19/09/2024 - 19:52

    Have the 633DC since last summer. Been awesome for transferring cooler air into another room, and super efficient

  • spazr on 20/09/2024 - 09:29

    Get the 633DC instead. Awesome air circulator. Set it up anywhere in the room and you'll feel a nice breeze. It also pushes air very far away. Can feel the effect even when it's 10-15 meters away (on high)

    • azngamer on 21/09/2024 - 10:39

      Is the DC version worth an extra $50-60 more?

      • rumblytangara on 21/09/2024 - 10:42

        Yes. It is.

        • azngamer on 21/09/2024 - 10:55

          Can you please elaborate? I am keen to get my first vornado and costco has it for $169 for AC+ no questions asked return policy.

          Based on comments DC:

          • quieter
          • can run from smart outlet unlike Ac
          • more power efficient (but benefits might be inflated)

          I am still not convinced with paying an extra 30% for these extra features on what is an already expensive fan. Am I missing something else?

          • rumblytangara on 21/09/2024 - 11:00
            +1

            @azngamer: I have (non-Vorado) AC and DC air circulators. Friends have Vornado models which echo my findings.

            The AC machines don't have many speed settings- iirc 3. My DC models have 6. This makes a huge difference being able to tune speed and sound. On the lowest setting, the AC machine is still too fast and noisy for some situations.

            I don't care about power efficiency- it's just a fan, not a 500W AC. I don't care about smart outlets, but as my AC unit works on a physical switch, it can be operated by a smartplug. On the otherhand, my DC units are natively IoT capable (I do not use IoT).

            I use the AC unit to move air a long way across hallways and between rooms because it's just noisy (and powerful). I use the DC units within a room. The DC units could replace the AC unit, but not the other way round.

            • azngamer on 21/09/2024 - 11:16

              @rumblytangara: Thanks for your response. Which non-vornado DC air-circulator do you use?

              Keen to just pull the trigger on ac vornado from costco to take advantage of the return policy and your dc air circulator (assuming it doesn't come with a hefty pricetag) and see which one fits my needs

          • deadpoet on 23/09/2024 - 17:46
            +2

            @azngamer:

            quieter

            This is a myth, the DC Vornados are not any quieter. I think people just mistakenly assume they are because the knob allows much finer control over the fan speed on the DC version, whereas on the AC models you can only select from one of 3-4 preset buttons. On the DC model you can set it to run at very low speeds, hence it can operate quietly if needed.

      • spazr on 21/09/2024 - 12:36
        +1

        I paid about 180 for my DC via The Good Guys Commercial. It has a turn knob (unlimited speed options). Where AC version only has 3.

  • Skyewarper on 27/09/2024 - 23:46

    Personal Reply,

    As it has been almost a week since it has arrived, I have honestly found it's performance phenomenal! I have used it as you would both a conventional fan, and as to draft cooler air into a room which by yard design, gets a weaker cross-breeze, and in both circumstances it has worked beyond expectation!

    Honestly, I find this product wonderful at what it's described as and not!

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