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Achla Designs Room-to-Room Minuteman Doorway Fan
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Product Dimensions | 4"L x 1.5"W x 4"H |
Brand | Minuteman International |
Voltage | 110 Volts |
Wattage | 15 watts |
Noise Level | 2 dB |
Material | Iron |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 1100 RPM |
Air Flow Capacity | 55 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
About this item
- Use this Room-to-Room Circulating Fan to move heat around the house
- Ideal for temperature regulation in homes heated with a woodstove, pellet stove, or fireplace
- Can be mounted in a doorway, with hardware included, easily reversible
- Single Speed, 55 CFM (1100 RPM) Lifelong lubricated motor rated for continuous use, single speed
- Outside dimension 4 3/4-in x 4 3/4-in x 1 3/4-in, with 11-ft cord, Black and Chrome
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Product Description
Regulating temperature in a wood-heated home can be a challenge, with distribution and movement of air being uneven. Even homes with inefficient heating or cooling sytems can benefit from increased air-flow to help with the problem. This simple unobtrusive Room to Room Circulating Fan mounted in a doorway provides a cost-effective and efficient way to remedy the situation. This single spped fan is easily reversible, if needed, with the ability to move 55 cubic feet of air/minute. It features a life-long lubricated motor designed for continuous use and an 11 foot long power cord.
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Product Dimensions | 4"L x 1.5"W x 4"H |
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Brand | Minuteman International |
Voltage | 110 Volts |
Wattage | 15 watts |
Noise Level | 2 dB |
Material | Iron |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 1100 RPM |
Air Flow Capacity | 55 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
Manufacturer | Minuteman International - ACHLA Designs |
ASIN | B001FXVJ1U |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Item model number | F-11 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #208,576 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #33 in Fireplace Fans |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Assembly required | No |
Number of pieces | 8 |
Warranty Description | 1 year. |
Batteries required | No |
Included Components | Cord |
Import | Imported |
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Customers like the noise level, performance, quality and air movement of the electronic component fan. For example, they mention that it works decently, does what it says it does and that it's well made. They say it moves a lot of air and that the motor appears pretty robust. Customers are also impresseded with the heat circulation, saying that it draws up plenty of heat from below.
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Customers like the noise of the electronic component fan. They say it is relatively quiet, making white noise. Some customers also mention that it is solidly built and functions very quietly.
"...It's very quiet and does what it says it does. It is not going to move a ton of air but just enough to make a bit of a difference." Read more
"Good fan. Fan worked as it said it would. Very quiet and it doesn’t take up a lot of size. Also extra long cord come in very handy...." Read more
"...not have to use the wall mount screws the new one provided.. The fan is quiet and remember to clean blades often so over time they do not stick and..." Read more
"...The Heat Helper fan was not horribly noisy, but it was loud enough that its constant sound immediately bothered us when it was mounted in the living..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the fan. For example, they mention it works well, is quiet, and does what it says it does. Some say it's a great product and has been performing superbly for 4 months. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It's very quiet and does what it says it does. It is not going to move a ton of air but just enough to make a bit of a difference." Read more
"It is fine and does distribute heat from the wood stove downstairs up to the upper mail floor...." Read more
"...Conclusion: Seeing them in person, I'm not disappointed in the quality at all...." Read more
"...It works ok ,I guess for the size of it. I think it should be a little bit bigger for what I need it to do." Read more
Customers generally like the quality of the electronic component fan. They say that it is well-made, solid, and robust. They also say that the fan motor appears pretty robust and well built. Customers also mention that the fans are small, well-built, and powerful. They are quiet, sturdy, and don't use much electricity. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and performance of the fan.
"...Pros: Quiet, very quiet. Sturdy build. Easy to put together and mount. 10 foot cord. Efficient...." Read more
"Good fan. Fan worked as it said it would. Very quiet and it doesn’t take up a lot of size. Also extra long cord come in very handy...." Read more
"...Sturdy housing, fan appears study also. Note there is some weight to sturdy, so see "tilt" notes below...." Read more
"It's a sturdy built fan but a bit smaller and a bit louder than expected, it's not super loud, but it's not super quiet either...." Read more
Customers like the air movement of the electronic component fan. They say it moves a lot of air and is whisper quiet. Customers also say it circulates air as expected, is small, well made, and powerful. They mention that the fan has a very strong air flow for such a small fan, and that it pushes an adequate amount of air. Customers are impressed at the volume of fresh air that this Achla fan delivers.
"...They move a lot of air; one fan moves it straight into kitchen/family room area, the other is angled so that some air goes up staircase...." Read more
"...ahead and plugged it in and was kind of blown away (haha) by how much air it moves!..." Read more
"...But it does help circulate the air and brings the temperature up some which is what I wanted." Read more
"...I also didn't want a plastic fan. I am impressed at the volume of fresh air this Achla fan delivers...." Read more
Customers like the heat circulation of the electronic component fan. They mention that it is very quiet, does a great job of distributing the heat from their wood stove throughout, and is the perfect fan for moving warm air from one room to another. It draws up plenty of heat from below, and keeps the temperature steady throughout the house.
"It is fine and does distribute heat from the wood stove downstairs up to the upper mail floor...." Read more
"...It draws up plenty if heat from below, just like we wanted it to do...." Read more
"...(wasn't sure I needed it but I found out it is really helpful in directing heat). This fan moves heat much much more effectively...." Read more
"...But it does help circulate the air and brings the temperature up some which is what I wanted." Read more
Customers find the installation of the electronic component fan to be easy. They mention that it can be offset in most doorways, has minimal assembly, and can be quickly installed with just a screwdriver. Customers also appreciate the clear and understandable instructions, and the genius mounting bracket. The fan mounts nicely in the corner of a door with the supplied swivel bracket, and it is designed to sit on a register or on d flat surface to move air.
"...It is also designed to sit on a register or on a flat surface to move air. It's very quiet and does what it says it does...." Read more
"...Both were equally easy to assemble: 2 screws into the doorway/wall through the bracket, and one bolt (Minuteman) or plastic plug (Heat Helper)..." Read more
"...It mounted easily and had reasonably clear and understandable instructions...." Read more
"...installed myself bc I couldnt wait for my husband to do it... So it was very easy, they are sturdy and incredibly quiet little fans!!..." Read more
Customers like the size of the electronic component fan. They say it's small enough to fit perfectly above a door, and it distributes heat nicely. Some mention that it works great, is quiet, and compact. Overall, most are satisfied with the size and functionality of the fan.
"...Easy to put together and mount. 10 foot cord. Efficient. Size, not nearly as intrusive as the other loud corner doorway fan that is..." Read more
"...fan does blow adequate amount of air for its size and it sits well on any narrow surface such as a window sill, so I decided to keep it...." Read more
"...This is not pretty but it's small, powerful and super quiet!..." Read more
"...for the fittings on the front and back screen shields.. Too thin and too tiny .. I replaced an older 10 yrs older one with the same design so did..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the electronic component fan. Some mention that it's worth the price, the on-line price is very accurate, and it helps save money on heating fuel. However, others say that the fans are not cheap, barely adequate, and do not quite meet their expectations. They also mention that the fan is a little overpriced and not ideal or efficient.
"...This is not ideal or efficient. So I bought on of those corner fans from HD that are placed in the doorway, the one shaped like a bloated triangle...." Read more
"...It's not the "cheapest" but it is quality and worth the extra buck in my opinion." Read more
"...For this reason, plus the general lower quality and unmovable bracket, I returned the Heat Helper brand fans...." Read more
"...Price was reasonable. Fan has one speed only. Because of this 4 stars, I wish the fan had a reverse ." Read more
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Searching for a quieter solution I found this little treasure. It comes in 4 pieces. You have to install the fan guards and the mounting bracket. It's a very simple instal and with the 10 foot cord I could place it exactly where I needed it. When I turned it on I aw amazed at how quiet it was. Very quiet. I have it mounted on the outside of the entry way so that I can swivel it into the doorway in the winter and out of the doorway in the summer. So far with 3 days use the garage is much more evenly headed with minimal electric use per my belkin volt meter, at about $1.20 to run it for the year constantly. That is much more efficient than my box fan. Longevity of continuous use is unknown.
Pros: Quiet, very quiet. Sturdy build. Easy to put together and mount. 10 foot cord. Efficient. Size, not nearly as intrusive as the other loud corner doorway fan that is available.
Cons: Air flow, a little more could help but so far it doing what it says it does. Mounting bracket, would like to see a way to point it in a direction and secure the position, it swings a little too much. A drop of locktite fixed that problem.
Recommendation: I would recommend this to anyone that is looking to move a little warm or cool air from one room to another. It is also designed to sit on a register or on a flat surface to move air. It's very quiet and does what it says it does. It is not going to move a ton of air but just enough to make a bit of a difference.
Both looked about the same. The housings and fan blades were almost identical and differed only in minor decorative details. Both were equally easy to assemble: 2 screws into the doorway/wall through the bracket, and one bolt (Minuteman) or plastic plug (Heat Helper) through the fan housing and fan blade guard to hold them onto the bracket.
Both had cords that plug into the fan housing. The Stove Booster model had an angled plug that snugged up against the housing and seemed more practical than the 90-degree bend in the Minuteman model, though neither style of plug was functionally better or worse. The Minuteman card had a switch near the wall plug end so it can be turned on and off while remaining plugged in; the Heat Helper has no switch so you unplug it to turn it off and plug it in to turn it on. The Heat Helper cord was about 1 foot longer than the Minuteman cord, but at around 11 feet in length, both were plenty long for my needs.
Brackets: The Minuteman fan had a hinged bracket so the fan can be aimed to the left or right. The Heat Helper bracket was fixed in place so the fan blows in one direction only. Both fans blow in one direction only, so you have to bear in mind which way you want the air to be blown when you decide which corner of the fan housing and which side of the doorway to mount the bracket on.
Hardware quality: The Minuteman fan came with 4 long metal bolts and nuts to hold the front screen and the rear screen to the fan housing. The Heat Helper fan came with plastic plugs shaped like bolts with small fins on that you push into place to hold the screens to the housing. Maybe the plastic things are faster to pull off, but they seemed far less durable and useful to me than the bolts.
Packaging: The Minuteman fan came in a sturdy cardboard box with separate spaces for the cords and hardware, and an instruction booklet with detailed but simple installation instructions, diagrams, and warnings. The Heat Helper fan comes in a plastic bag with a page of warnings but no installation instructions (though installation ought to be easy to figure out without instructions). Both brands arrived undamaged at my home, but I imagine the Minuteman is more likely to arrive safely due to the extra secure packaging.
Power: The Minuteman fan claims to move 55 cubic feet of air per minute and the Heat Helper fan claims to move 110 cubic feet of air per minute. Consumption maybe is about the same - the Minuteman fan claims to use less than 15 watts, and the Heat Helper claims to use 18 watts. The Heat Helper fan did put out a far stronger blast of air than the Minuteman, but I felt that the 55 CFM was sufficient for the rooms we needed the fans for.
Noise (my greatest concern): The Minuteman fan was FAR quieter - "whisper" quiet - I could barely hear it when it was running. The Heat Helper fan was not horribly noisy, but it was loud enough that its constant sound immediately bothered us when it was mounted in the living room doorway where we sit all night every night. The Heat Helper fan is described by their seller as "quiet", which is very relative/subjective; to me it was about as loud as a loud fast fan in an old desktop computer (much louder than a quiet fan in a new desktop computer). For this reason, plus the general lower quality and unmovable bracket, I returned the Heat Helper brand fans. I felt I got a lot more for the 10% higher price with the Minuteman fans.