That fan screams luxury minus the cons at the end of the video and so cool to have a remote on the phone too, I bought a woo zoo globe fan at Costco and a video is coming soon once I do it.
For sure. Lots of modern features, but of course, at a premium price. Nice! I've seen those fans at my local Costco too. I saw that you posted the video on it. I'll check it out in a bit!
Without the app, the oscillation angle can be adjusted (30, 60, 120 degrees, etc), but it's just the standard symmetrical oscillation. The app gives you the asymmetrical oscillation feature. The speed at which the fan sweeps back and forth is fixed and can't be adjusted.
Pressing the oscillation mode button once while it's oscillating should stop it. Rapidly pressing the button will simply cycle through the oscillation angle settings.
Do you recommend this fan for a room with no AC and with 1 sided window? Alernative options? Im currently using a Taotronics tower. Hawaii summer humid weather😂
I’d say it depends on the dimensions of the room. If it’s small (under ~10x10ft), then this would be fine, but it’d be underpowered for larger rooms. If you’re looking at Dreo products specifically, they also have larger models that should perform much better. This might be an important factor since the fan will be your primary source of cooling.
4:16, "O Canada 🇨🇦 " , even though some people, like me, are from the USA 🇺🇸. Aside from that, just out of curiosity, I was just curious if it's convenient for someone to carry and if there's a "whoosh mode" like one of those ceiling fans, namely the "Big Ass" ceiling fan. Sorry about that. Thank you 🙂👍✝️🤟.
It actually does! The natural mode on this fan does the same thing, where the fan varies the speed to simulate a natural wind. It's only accessible through the app though. It's not the most convenient fan to carry since it doesn't have a handle but it's light enough that it's not much of an issue.
Would you happen to know how to remove the fan blade on a Westinghouse 12PA2? I need to take my 1950s fan apart to lubricate some stuff. It squeaks and rattles and sounds like rocks when it is oscillating
That’s likely the case. Old, dried up oil residue can bind the blade hub to the shaft. WD-40 should help. Spray and let it soak for a few hours at least and gently pull on the hub. I believe the blades are made of Micarta on that particular fan, so I’d suggest being extra careful when tugging on them.
@@TheSuperFanMan I just worked it out with a screwdriver, a pry bar, and WD40. I’m going to have to use heat to loosen the front housing screws because they’re rusted and seized. I got to cleaning around the back of the unit, then I got tired and put it all back together. Let’s just say the fan didn’t like being clean. So I’ll take it all back apart and actually grease everything and check some connections. The motor still works, I just have to get it spinning for high speed. Low and medium speed make the fan stall, they were working before. Just means I made more work for myself 😅
I'm not too familiar with those fans, but they seem to be well received based on online reviews. I can't speak from personal experience though, as I haven't tried it myself.
Purely airflow-wise, this fan moves more air than most 12-16” oscillating fans of today. It creates more of a concentrated, beam of air that travels far from the fan, whereas traditional oscillating fans tend to spread out the air that dissipates quicker. I’d say this does circulate the air around a room better, so if you use this fan with AC, it’ll do a better job of distributing the cool air throughout the space since it can project further with more force. But a traditional oscillating fan might feel more comfortable if you like a softer airflow right in front of the fan. An analogy is mixing water and car soap in a bucket by blasting with the jet vs. shower mode on a garden hose nozzle. Hope it helps!
@@TheSuperFanMan Thanks for the reply. I bought the Dreo 502s pedestal fan but will have to wait until tomorrow for it to arrive.. My bedroom gets stupidly hot with my gaming PC and g9 neo monitor giving off heat. I don't have A/C but hoping the dreo can move the air around enough to bring in cooler air from the hallway or something. I don't expect massive temp drops but hoping it'll be enough to make it more comfortable in here.
@@justin94block It doesn’t seem to cool the room much and might not be more effective than a regular fan at cooling people. I haven't tested it against a regular fan since mine broke. However, it does move air better, especially with its horizontal and vertical oscillation. My room is very hot due to my gaming PC and my ultrawide g9 neo monitor acting as a space heater, so it just pushes hot air around hence, not cooling my room down. The fan is much quieter than a regular one, even at high speed. The adjustable oscillation range is a useful feature, and I appreciate the vertical oscillation. Being able to control it via phone or Alexa is a good too. I also like the natural mode because sometimes the constant speed of a regular fan can get irritating for me after a while and the natural mode makes it feel like a breeze with alternating speeds but only goes as fast as you set the speed to. Overall, it works well keeping me cool in my hot room, but I can't definitively say it's better than a regular fan at doing that. I recommend it still though for its additional features alone compared to regular fans and depending on your circumstances, it may be more effective for you than it is for me but it still keeps me cool. I also haven't tried using it to move the hot air out of my room so maybe that'll work better.
Based on my measurement, the bolt is 5/16” in diameter and 1-3/4” long. The thread pitch appears to be 20 TPI, but I’m not certain as I don’t have a thread gauge.
Nice! Most essential features are available without the app. Speed control, oscillation, timer etc. The app will give you the extra “bells and whistles” on top of the basic controls, such as precise oscillation angle control, natural wind mode, and run schedule based on ambient temp.
It’s hard to convey the strength of the fan over a video since it’s also subjective. But the fan is powerful taking its quietness and compact size into consideration. There aren’t many similar-sized fans that will perform at this level.
I wish that someday Dreo would make even higher quality fans that used metal or even a retro style, as most retro style fans have performance issues, and the Vornado Vfans have been reported to have motor/bearing issues, although I think the price range for these fans would be even higher Unrelated: I came across a Japanese video of a shopping guide for fans (title is 【扇風機おすすめ】今年は収納&サーキュレーター代わりになる扇風機が主流！AC・DCの違いも含めてご紹介！【2024年最新】 ) and I am *very* jealous of what Japan gets vs here in North America (LOTS of quality fans, and is the standard)
That certainly would be cool! Considering how quickly Dreo's lineup of fans is growing, I wouldn't be too surprised if they explore the retro-modern fan territory in the future. Japan sure did and still do have great fans! The quality and craftsmanship are really up there.
@@TheSuperFanMan new business idea: import japanese fans and sell them in North America I also discovered that on the Japanese Wikipedia page for electric fans, the Japanese Industrial Standards actually set standards for how fans should perform under certain power consumptions and blade sizes. Wish there was a North American standard for that.
Nice! I'm sure it'll do a good job circulating the air. I personally would also go for the non-smart version if I were to purchase one myself. Perfectly fine for folks who don't need the app integration.
The shape of the blade where it wraps around the motor reminds me of some design I’ve seen before but I can’t place where exactly. It looks quite aerodynamic and the blue color is cool.
Oh yeah! I also can't remember what specific fan has that design, but I know what you mean. I agree, this has to be one of the most aggresively aerodynamic fans I've ever worked with, even more than Vornado fans!
The visual anomalies you pointed out at 8:55, now neither of those will affect the air circulator's performance, but that doesn't matter, you payed for new..as in UNUSED, and that's exactly what you should be getting. They're passing off used goods as new goods and that's unacceptable, good opportunity to test their business ethics.
True, it’s purely cosmetic. I highly doubt it’s a used product though. Most likely it sustained the damage during the assembly or packaging process at the factory.
Hmm it sounds like the bladeset is a factory defect. Dreo fans tend to be well balanced and vibration free. You could try reaching out to Dreo or exchange the fan if it’s a concern.
A Duux fan is built better, feels solid and quieter. But, the app for the Dreo fan is much better. The thing I would be annoyed bij is where Dreo located the barrel jack, it should be located in the base, another way it should be there is that they could add lithium batteries there as the Duux fan do.
There’s also a non-wifi PolyFan 502 (not 502S) version that’s available! Or the 502S can be used without being connected to the wifi. Completely understandable that some would prefer not to have the wifi connectivity.
before you told us how to put it together, maybe give us a lesson on how to order from amazon or teach us how to drive to the store to buy one 🙄 the first 1:30 was a waste to the viewer and a waste of your time. Most everything after the 1:30 was solid except when you wasted 2 minutes showing how quiet the fan is. next time get a db meter. my review for your review 4/10.
Instructions on how to buy the fan are completely irrelevant to this video. This is a review of the fan itself, not a tutorial on how to use Amazon or drive a car. I suppose a decibel meter could’ve been useful, but most people don’t necessarily know how the numerical decibel values translate to how it sounds in real life. So a simple demonstration recorded in a quiet room can adequately show how it sounds. It wasn’t a waste of time. As you wrote, it did show how quiet the fan is.
@@TheSuperFanMan indeed it was a review but 2 mins to show how quiet it is is stupid af (as well as you explaining how to put it together...you called the allen wrench a screwdriver 😆)and i'll give you one solid reason. youtube does not have a protocol on volume for videos, thats why every video out there is not the same volume, similar but not the same. that being said, how can you, as a reviewer, think that it is in good sense to measure sound when there is no constant? a db meter will be constant and if you think all your viewers are ignorant, throw up a key that shows 30db as a whisper and 130db as a live rock concert and everything in between. your review just went down to a 3/10. keep it up and i'll drop it again!
It indeed is a screwdriver. An Allen key is strictly a hex-bit tool. The included tool may resemble the shape of an Allen key, but it is in fact an offset screwdriver with a Phillips bit. I’d think twice before calling someone “stupid af.” I did specify previously that a decibel meter would’ve been beneficial to aid the demonstration and I do agree with your argument. Will keep that in mind for future reviews. You can say this review is a -100/10 and I’m fine with it. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and that’s perfectly acceptable.
To each their own! As a fellow enthusiast of vintage fans, I likely wouldn't buy one of these for myself either. But I wouldn't mind recommending it to folks who are looking for a new fan.
not sure why this isn't mentioned in the video. the fan is 110 USD with WiFi Smart features and 100 USD without
True, I suppose I could've mentioned it. I'm surprised by how minute the price difference is considering the capabilities of the wifi version.
@@TheSuperFanManI personally don't care about the wifi option...
Completely valid opinion! Just depends from person to person. I personally don’t need it either lol.
@TheSuperFanMan thank you sir!!
Thank you very much for showing the App in detail. That helps me a lot to make a choice. The app brings exactly the functionalities i need.
You’re very welcome! :)
That fan screams luxury minus the cons at the end of the video and so cool to have a remote on the phone too, I bought a woo zoo globe fan at Costco and a video is coming soon once I do it.
For sure. Lots of modern features, but of course, at a premium price.
Nice! I've seen those fans at my local Costco too. I saw that you posted the video on it. I'll check it out in a bit!
Wow this fan is so technological advanced! Great review!
It sure is! Definitely the most bells and whistles I've seen on a fan I've worked with. Thanks!
Can you adjust the oscillation swing and rate without the app just using the remote alone?
Without the app, the oscillation angle can be adjusted (30, 60, 120 degrees, etc), but it's just the standard symmetrical oscillation. The app gives you the asymmetrical oscillation feature. The speed at which the fan sweeps back and forth is fixed and can't be adjusted.
Have you ever used a Vornado 783DC, their large stand circulator? If so, power-wise/air flow how does the Dreo 502S stack up against it?
I haven’t used a 783DC, but I believe that is a larger fan than the 502S, so it likely moves more air.
how to get air straight mine move side up down all over what i press
Pressing the oscillation mode button once while it's oscillating should stop it. Rapidly pressing the button will simply cycle through the oscillation angle settings.
Do you recommend this fan for a room with no AC and with 1 sided window? Alernative options? Im currently using a Taotronics tower. Hawaii summer humid weather😂
I’d say it depends on the dimensions of the room. If it’s small (under ~10x10ft), then this would be fine, but it’d be underpowered for larger rooms. If you’re looking at Dreo products specifically, they also have larger models that should perform much better. This might be an important factor since the fan will be your primary source of cooling.
4:16, "O Canada 🇨🇦 " , even though some people, like me, are from the USA 🇺🇸. Aside from that, just out of curiosity, I was just curious if it's convenient for someone to carry and if there's a "whoosh mode" like one of those ceiling fans, namely the "Big Ass" ceiling fan. Sorry about that. Thank you 🙂👍✝️🤟.
It actually does! The natural mode on this fan does the same thing, where the fan varies the speed to simulate a natural wind. It's only accessible through the app though. It's not the most convenient fan to carry since it doesn't have a handle but it's light enough that it's not much of an issue.
Would you happen to know how to remove the fan blade on a Westinghouse 12PA2? I need to take my 1950s fan apart to lubricate some stuff. It squeaks and rattles and sounds like rocks when it is oscillating
I believe there is a set screw on the side of the hub that needs to be loosened. Afterwards, the blades should slide off the motor shaft.
@@TheSuperFanMan I tried loosening it and sliding the blades off, didn’t work. Should I try WD40 or something?
@@TheSuperFanMan it’s like they’re seized to the shaft
That’s likely the case. Old, dried up oil residue can bind the blade hub to the shaft. WD-40 should help. Spray and let it soak for a few hours at least and gently pull on the hub. I believe the blades are made of Micarta on that particular fan, so I’d suggest being extra careful when tugging on them.
@@TheSuperFanMan I just worked it out with a screwdriver, a pry bar, and WD40. I’m going to have to use heat to loosen the front housing screws because they’re rusted and seized. I got to cleaning around the back of the unit, then I got tired and put it all back together. Let’s just say the fan didn’t like being clean. So I’ll take it all back apart and actually grease everything and check some connections. The motor still works, I just have to get it spinning for high speed. Low and medium speed make the fan stall, they were working before. Just means I made more work for myself 😅
What do you think of the GOVEE Smart Fans? Especially the 42"
I'm not too familiar with those fans, but they seem to be well received based on online reviews. I can't speak from personal experience though, as I haven't tried it myself.
How does this fan compare to a normal 12-16 inch oscillating fan? Does it cool the room down better/shift more air around?
Purely airflow-wise, this fan moves more air than most 12-16” oscillating fans of today. It creates more of a concentrated, beam of air that travels far from the fan, whereas traditional oscillating fans tend to spread out the air that dissipates quicker. I’d say this does circulate the air around a room better, so if you use this fan with AC, it’ll do a better job of distributing the cool air throughout the space since it can project further with more force. But a traditional oscillating fan might feel more comfortable if you like a softer airflow right in front of the fan. An analogy is mixing water and car soap in a bucket by blasting with the jet vs. shower mode on a garden hose nozzle. Hope it helps!
@@TheSuperFanMan Thanks for the reply. I bought the Dreo 502s pedestal fan but will have to wait until tomorrow for it to arrive.. My bedroom gets stupidly hot with my gaming PC and g9 neo monitor giving off heat. I don't have A/C but hoping the dreo can move the air around enough to bring in cooler air from the hallway or something. I don't expect massive temp drops but hoping it'll be enough to make it more comfortable in here.
How do you like it? My room also doesn't have AC. @mike309saa
@@justin94block It doesn’t seem to cool the room much and might not be more effective than a regular fan at cooling people. I haven't tested it against a regular fan since mine broke. However, it does move air better, especially with its horizontal and vertical oscillation. My room is very hot due to my gaming PC and my ultrawide g9 neo monitor acting as a space heater, so it just pushes hot air around hence, not cooling my room down.
The fan is much quieter than a regular one, even at high speed. The adjustable oscillation range is a useful feature, and I appreciate the vertical oscillation. Being able to control it via phone or Alexa is a good too. I also like the natural mode because sometimes the constant speed of a regular fan can get irritating for me after a while and the natural mode makes it feel like a breeze with alternating speeds but only goes as fast as you set the speed to.
Overall, it works well keeping me cool in my hot room, but I can't definitively say it's better than a regular fan at doing that. I recommend it still though for its additional features alone compared to regular fans and depending on your circumstances, it may be more effective for you than it is for me but it still keeps me cool. I also haven't tried using it to move the hot air out of my room so maybe that'll work better.
Can anyone tell me the size of the bolt and washer lol I need to replace mine...TIA
Based on my measurement, the bolt is 5/16” in diameter and 1-3/4” long. The thread pitch appears to be 20 TPI, but I’m not certain as I don’t have a thread gauge.
These are some really neat looking fans. Still debating on wether to buy one of these or import a vornado from germany
Agreed! Vornado fans are great too.
this is such an cool fan i like the blue fan blades and it seems very powerful i enjoyed the video
Glad you enjoyed it Lemont! The blue blades are probably what I like the most about the fans too, aesthetics-wise.
I bought one and waiting for it to arrive, it is as quiet as they say. All functions can be used with a remote control...without Wi-Fi? Thank you
Nice! Most essential features are available without the app. Speed control, oscillation, timer etc. The app will give you the extra “bells and whistles” on top of the basic controls, such as precise oscillation angle control, natural wind mode, and run schedule based on ambient temp.
Sorry for late comment, great fan as always!
Thanks! It’s never too late to comment :)
How strong is the fan
It’s hard to convey the strength of the fan over a video since it’s also subjective. But the fan is powerful taking its quietness and compact size into consideration. There aren’t many similar-sized fans that will perform at this level.
プロペラの色が綺麗🤩
ダイソンの扇風機のようなカラーだね。
もしダイソンがプロペラがあるサーキュレーターを出したらこのようなデザインになるのだろうか。
I agree! This does look like something Dyson would make.
I wish that someday Dreo would make even higher quality fans that used metal or even a retro style, as most retro style fans have performance issues, and the Vornado Vfans have been reported to have motor/bearing issues, although I think the price range for these fans would be even higher
Unrelated: I came across a Japanese video of a shopping guide for fans (title is 【扇風機おすすめ】今年は収納&サーキュレーター代わりになる扇風機が主流！AC・DCの違いも含めてご紹介！【2024年最新】 ) and I am *very* jealous of what Japan gets vs here in North America (LOTS of quality fans, and is the standard)
That certainly would be cool! Considering how quickly Dreo's lineup of fans is growing, I wouldn't be too surprised if they explore the retro-modern fan territory in the future.
Japan sure did and still do have great fans! The quality and craftsmanship are really up there.
@@TheSuperFanMan new business idea: import japanese fans and sell them in North America
I also discovered that on the Japanese Wikipedia page for electric fans, the Japanese Industrial Standards actually set standards for how fans should perform under certain power consumptions and blade sizes. Wish there was a North American standard for that.
I just bought mine web direct for $$88 w/ tax (non-smart version)
Super stoked to put it right next to my window AC Unit.
Nice! I'm sure it'll do a good job circulating the air. I personally would also go for the non-smart version if I were to purchase one myself. Perfectly fine for folks who don't need the app integration.
Its been again a while i dint see you.. Whole 3 month😭 i had hard school work but i finished all And i hope you're happy!
Hey no worries! I'm doing well, thanks. Hope school went well!
The shape of the blade where it wraps around the motor reminds me of some design I’ve seen before but I can’t place where exactly.
It looks quite aerodynamic and the blue color is cool.
ilg or vornado?
Oh yeah! I also can't remember what specific fan has that design, but I know what you mean.
I agree, this has to be one of the most aggresively aerodynamic fans I've ever worked with, even more than Vornado fans!
@@solinus7131 maybe ilg
@@TheSuperFanMan yeah I think it could be ilg although Emerson I think made exhaust fans with a similar wrap around design, but a metal blade.
The visual anomalies you pointed out at 8:55, now neither of those will affect the air circulator's performance, but that doesn't matter, you payed for new..as in UNUSED, and that's exactly what you should be getting. They're passing off used goods as new goods and that's unacceptable, good opportunity to test their business ethics.
True, it’s purely cosmetic. I highly doubt it’s a used product though. Most likely it sustained the damage during the assembly or packaging process at the factory.
I have this model the blade came unbalanced a very cool and advanced fan indeed
Hmm it sounds like the bladeset is a factory defect. Dreo fans tend to be well balanced and vibration free. You could try reaching out to Dreo or exchange the fan if it’s a concern.
@@TheSuperFanMan I reached out to Dreo they are sending me a replacement fan
That’s great to hear! Kudos to Dreo for addressing issues like that.
A Duux fan is built better, feels solid and quieter.
But, the app for the Dreo fan is much better.
The thing I would be annoyed bij is where Dreo located the barrel jack, it should be located in the base, another way it should be there is that they could add lithium batteries there as the Duux fan do.
All brontosauruses are thin at one end, much much thicker in the middle, and then thin again at the far end.
Thank you for the inf but no Thank you for the WIFI no one need to know when I'm running my fan.
There’s also a non-wifi PolyFan 502 (not 502S) version that’s available! Or the 502S can be used without being connected to the wifi. Completely understandable that some would prefer not to have the wifi connectivity.
HEY ME 10 YEAR OLD I CAN GET YOUR EMAIL NOW!
Cool fan
That is not a screwdriver it is a Allen wrench
Allen wrenches are hex keys. This is a Phillips-head screwdriver with an angled handle.
@@TheSuperFanMan thank you, i stand corrected!
before you told us how to put it together, maybe give us a lesson on how to order from amazon or teach us how to drive to the store to buy one 🙄
the first 1:30 was a waste to the viewer and a waste of your time.
Most everything after the 1:30 was solid except when you wasted 2 minutes showing how quiet the fan is. next time get a db meter. my review for your review 4/10.
Instructions on how to buy the fan are completely irrelevant to this video. This is a review of the fan itself, not a tutorial on how to use Amazon or drive a car.
I suppose a decibel meter could’ve been useful, but most people don’t necessarily know how the numerical decibel values translate to how it sounds in real life. So a simple demonstration recorded in a quiet room can adequately show how it sounds. It wasn’t a waste of time. As you wrote, it did show how quiet the fan is.
@@TheSuperFanMan indeed it was a review but 2 mins to show how quiet it is is stupid af (as well as you explaining how to put it together...you called the allen wrench a screwdriver 😆)and i'll give you one solid reason. youtube does not have a protocol on volume for videos, thats why every video out there is not the same volume, similar but not the same. that being said, how can you, as a reviewer, think that it is in good sense to measure sound when there is no constant? a db meter will be constant and if you think all your viewers are ignorant, throw up a key that shows 30db as a whisper and 130db as a live rock concert and everything in between.
your review just went down to a 3/10. keep it up and i'll drop it again!
It indeed is a screwdriver. An Allen key is strictly a hex-bit tool. The included tool may resemble the shape of an Allen key, but it is in fact an offset screwdriver with a Phillips bit. I’d think twice before calling someone “stupid af.”
I did specify previously that a decibel meter would’ve been beneficial to aid the demonstration and I do agree with your argument. Will keep that in mind for future reviews.
You can say this review is a -100/10 and I’m fine with it. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and that’s perfectly acceptable.
@@TheSuperFanMan sir, please allow me to troll you....i warned you 2/10!!
I approve of your rating!
ngl to me that fan is... not something i'd want personally
To each their own! As a fellow enthusiast of vintage fans, I likely wouldn't buy one of these for myself either. But I wouldn't mind recommending it to folks who are looking for a new fan.