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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 22 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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86%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers often highlight the impressive air flow of the 133DC Energy Smart Air Circulator Fan, noting its ability to cool rooms quickly and efficiently even in a small size. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the fan's longevity, with several reporting premature failure.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super quiet operation!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love just how quiet the operation is. Easy access to the speed dial. No button

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed control

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Budget-Minded Compact Fan!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've been waiting for the price to come down on the Vornado EnergySmart DC line of air circulators ever since they first released them a few years ago. I'm glad that Vornado finally brought out a fan with the EnergySmart DC motor that's more affordable. I love the infinitely-variable dial speed control, as it provides much more control over airflow than the conventional AC motor-powered fan/air circulator. The size is compact, easy to transport, and the fan runs quietly (you only hear wind noise on the highest settings). The 10-year warranty really gives peace of mind knowing that Vornado builds a great product that will last for years to come. This isn't my first Vornado product, and it certainly won't be my last. Vornado may be the "Coolest" (no pun intended!) portable fan/air circulator manufacturer around! I might buy another one of these for my sister in college.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Air flow

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quiet airflow

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this little fan produces quiet airflow. the output is amazing, it flows like a large fan but doesn't take up much space. being brushless, it should last decades. i bought this to replace my brushless fan from the '80's, it still works but very noisy due to worn bushings.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Air flow, Speed control

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy Breezy

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this fan! Purchased for and office cubicle. It moves a lot of air for such a small fan. Really like the fan speed controller, it can be adjusted however you choose. Noise is minimal on low, however if placed on high it does make wind noise, which is to be expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Air flow
    Cons mentioned:
    Durability
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it! Pro: Cools the room fast. Con: Runs 24/7 in my home so it gave out in 6 months. Third purchase. Buy the warranty

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tiny but mighty!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like this fan too much, because now I want to buy 3 more for the rest of my house. It was meant for my kitchen, and its really great at helping the air flow. I can only imagine how well it could help the other bedrooms in my house. This fan is compact and powerful.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice little fan

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I received the fan and was at first disappointed. Just didn’t seem to be what I wanted. Then I plugged it in and turned it on,it blows your hair back. Good little fan.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dorm room necessity!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased for my son's dorm room. Hope this will keep him cool at night!!!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Great customer service, bad fan

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love the two Vornado fans that I already own, so when I was looking for a desk fan for my home office I opted for the Vornado 133DC. I REALLY want to like this product - it's small, powerful and energy efficient - but after 2 months the motor broke down and the blades wouldn't spin anymore. The fan was useless. I called customer service and they were quick to send out a replacement. Great! However, the replacement they sent also suffered from the exact same issue, this time it stopped working after 4 months of use. I contacted customer service again and they sent me ANOTHER replacement. Third time's the charm, right? I've had this fan for six months and I've already had to replace it twice. My other Vornado fans run pretty much all of the time and years later they are still going strong, so my issues are isolated to this particular model.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Vornado Air Family of Brands
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      At Vornado we take pride in our products and are sad to hear this product did not meet your expectations. We would like to see if we can be of assistance in improving your satisfaction. Please go to Vornado and begin a chat session with us by clicking on the chat icon, e-mail or call our service line at 800-234-0604. - Vornado Consumer Care vornadobrands

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great energy saving fan - more efficient motor

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I greatly prefer made in the USA, but this is a great very energy efficient fan, nice appearance, also have one to keep my computer area cool if needed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Air flow

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A powerful fan

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I cannot believe a fan this small could blow so much air. I got it for a cruise we have in August. Decided to try to it out and it’s amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely awesome little fan that packs a punch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super impressed. Couldn’t be happier. Super powerful fan in a small package.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Air flow

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great fan

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very quiet. Very cool air. Great for sleeping! Recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed control

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bedside fan

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice little fan with a dial speed control. Very customizable

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Darling fan, I have a few now, quiet and works great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Air flow

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing fan!!!!!!!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is one air moving fan for only using 12 V. Must have

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Vornado Energy Smart Fan

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am very happy with my Vornado energy smart fan. I am surprised that it the circulation of the fan is so incredible! It keeps my kitchen so cool while I am cooking. I am really pleased with it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Check all options before purchasing.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is the best desk fan I ever purchased bc I have had two others and did not like them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Prarie Retiree

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Given as a gift so don't know first hand how it is, but the giftee seems pleased.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Durability

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Junk

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Stopped working after three weeks , only in use 8 hours a day. I threw away box and never purchased a warranty so have to throw out. Complete junk

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Vornado Air Family of Brands
      Posted .

      At Vornado we take pride in our products and are sad to hear this product did not meet your expectations. This can happen for a number of reasons. We would like to see if we can be of assistance in improving your satisfaction. Please call our Consumer Care line at 800-234-0604 and allow us to help diagnose what went wrong. vornadobrands

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