
I've had this fan for over 5 years. It has been a workhorse for cooling my room, especially in the summer months. The remote is a very nice touch and I find myself using it more than the controls on the fan itself. The unit has performed its function beautifully through the years, but it does have some drawbacks. Here's a detailed assessment:
Features
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- Thermostat: Turns off the fan after a preset temperature is reached.
- Timer: Turns off the fan after a preset time.
- 3 Speeds: Low, Medium, High.
- Airflow Direction: The direction of airflow of each of the two fans is Independently adjustable (intake or exhaust).
- Remote Control: Controls everything but the airflow direction.
Pros
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- Remote control control convenience.
- Good Looks
The fan looks well-built and elegant and will blend in with any décor.
- Extremely Durable
Like I've already mentioned, I've had mine for over 5 years - and it's still going strong. I leave it on 24/7 during the summer months and at least half the day the rest of the year except winter. That it has held up to years of rigorous use is a testament to its durability.
- Function
The twin fans effectively move air in/out to cool a room fairly quickly. Depending on the indoor and outdoor temperature difference, the unit can take anywhere from 15 minutes to half an hour to almost completely equalize indoor and outdoor temperatures.
Cons
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- Non Removable Grills
This is a very big drawback for me. The Grills are not removable for cleaning and there's no way to open the fan even with all the screws removed. The two halves of the unit are permanently joined at one end so that there's no way to separate them without doing some serious damage to the casing. The fan blades on my unit are caked in dust, but I'm unable to open up the fan to clean them.
- Inaccurate Thermometer
I'm not sure if the thermometer is an indicator for outdoor or indoor temperature but it always shows a reading that's somewhere between indoor and outdoor temperatures.
- Cumbersome Speed Change
The speed modes are: 1) Low, 2) Medium, 3) High, 4) Low at preset thermostat temperature, 5) Medium at preset thermostat temperature, 6) high at preset thermostat temperature. If I want to change from say mode 2 to mode 1, I would have to press the mode button 5 times to cycle through modes 3, 4, 5, 6, and finally 1.
- Remote control does not control the airflow direction (but everything else).
Other Models
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Here are some suggestions for other models you might want to look into:
1) Bionaire also makes the Bionaire BW2300, another model of a twin window fan that's comparable to this model but its remote control allows you to change the direction of the airflow. The product description doesn't mention if the grills on this unit are removable.
The next two models do have removable grills but no remote controls:
2) Holmes HAWF2026U
3) Honeywell HW-628
Conclusion
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The lack of removable grills on this fan is a huge downside, which prevents me from rating it 5-stars. It probably wouldn't be a problem if you're looking to replace the unit every year or so, in which case, this window fan will be the perfect choice.
There you have it. Whichever fan you decide on, the above are some considerations you might want to take into account before making a purchase decision.
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Bionaire Remote Twin Window Fan, BW2100R-UProduct Description: The Bionaire Twin Window Fan with Electronic Thermostat is designed and safe for use in a window.In addition to the elegant design of the fan, it also comes with twin 9" blades, an electronic thermostat, multiple speed settings, electrically reversible motors, built in extender screen, and a bonus extender panel.The electronic thermostat allows you to set your desired comfort level and the fan will automatically cycle on or off to maintain the set temperature.This product is ideal for bedroom and living room use.
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