Up to a point, the more speeds you have, the better chance you have of finding that all-important balance between cooling and noise. The grille is easy to remove, allowing me to clean the blades and the surrounding area effortlessly.

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It also impacts the fan's usability significantly when its other functionality is brought into play. However, it's always a good idea to give your fan a break every now and then, especially if it's been running continuously for several hours to allow the motor to cool down and prolong the life of your fan.

There’s even a night light built into the base – just hold down the power button for a second or two to turn it on or off.

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In conclusion, the Honeywell Turboforce Fan, HT-900, is a must-have for anyone seeking effective and efficient cooling. However, their small size and portability make them ideal for a work from home or office setup, allowing you to have a cooling breeze while you work. They also take up less space and, depending on the model and features you want, tend to be cheaper than floor fans.

The fan itself tilts upwards as far as 90°, with a mechanism that feels incredibly robust, and this model’s party piece is that it can also oscillate not just through 90° or 180° like other models, but through a full 360° if you desire. Operating at 20 decibels depending on the setting, it’s so quiet you’ll barely know it’s on, which is why it's received the coveted 'Quiet Mark' award. As you speed up the fan, it will understandably be louder, but at 42dB on the highest setting, it's still pretty quiet in comparison to other fans, earning it a coveted 'Quiet Mark' award. And as you turn it up the sound still doesn’t get unbearable; we had to hit level eight of its 12 speed settings before we reached potentially aggravating noise levels, and top speed before it got close to the noise put out by the Honeywell or Dimplex fans. The availability of three selectable speeds carries the added bonus of potentially reducing energy expenses.