Can anyone comment on the level of vibration of this fan. Has anyone notice excessive vibration at any speed?
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Minimal vibration at any speed. I leave my fans running 8-12 hours each day in the bedrooms & living room area, changing the speed as needed, and have never noticed any vibration @ any speed in any of the 4 fans I have.
596974
No Not at all..When you are going real fast you do get the hum of the fan w/ wind "effects" but I watch TV while using it..and usually can keep it on normal volume level..Hope this helps
2257016
The motor of the fan is strong, so as you increase the speed it will make more noise.
293765
Probably not what you are asking about however, I had a fan problem with mine but not right away. After 5 days of ownership, I carried around my N120 and the following day the fan was making a rattling noise. The fan blade was obviously hitting something (similar to a stick hitting bicycle spokes). It appears there was something lose that decided to interfere with the fan blades. It would go away once it is powered down, it would also change volume if you move the computer around. Otherwise, the fan is quiet and normal, no vibration.
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It is loud but not to the point of that. Mine is in the bedroom with the TV and I have it on normal level sound. When fan is running can hardly hear it but once the air kicks in its definitely louder. Hope this helps.
263982
I found it to be no noisier than any other fan of this type. I would say unless you are driving a 1980 Ford, it is most likely more noisy in the high speed setting than the fan in the car ventilation.
74310
I had mine running full tilt for probably a year without issue. Sure, at max speed there's the a little noise from the air moving but it was fine. After about a year, and it probably didn't like being on the max setting that long, I got a little buzzing here and there. Usually a gentle "bump" to the case stopped it. After about 2 months of this, I "bumped" it and the fan blade popped off the motor and fell inside the case. Granted, that was a MUCH more forceful bump, so I don't know if I was a little to rough, or if the assembly, motor, and/or bearings had finally reached their limit. For the time I had it and the price, I'd say it was a good investment. Any other Antec LED fans I've bought are still running like a champ!!
568514
My fan was really loud at first. It has either gotten 'worn in' or I'm used to the sound. I don't even notice it anymore!
1831339
No, I don't have that problem. I never noticed a fan running until I read this email. Now, I can hear a slight hum occasionally. But nothing you should ever notice. Yours is not right.
1265517
Yes This fan is moving a lot of air. There are smaller fans designed for low noise.
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I would say it's definitely not quiet. And for me, has gotten louder after a season of use (I now have vibration noises).
313555
I just have (1) and it does vibrate a little. I suspect all the 9220-20 fans will vibrate a little I almost returned mine but it does move air well. It seems the frame support is a little light for motor size!!
646043
I have only had the unit one night, but the fan noise does seem a little loud. Which is unfortunate because I kept reading how quiet it is and that is one of the main reasons I bought one. Not sure if it is just my unit, or if this is just how normally loud it is for others? Also, my fan ALWAYS seems to be running, even if I am not pushing it hard at all.
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There is some noise at high speed but very little at other two speeds. I use my fan at low mostly as that is enough for me. Sorry I wouldn't know how to reduce it.
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I have had two of these fans for about a year now. I can't speak to the 'improved in motor speed' question. Meaning? I live in Largo, FL and used them a lot. No problems. Slight noise increase from day one.
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It's relatively quiet for a fan. Anytime you have fan blades moving air, you have a hum, of course, just from the friction with the air, but there is little to no motor sound. I find it quite steady and quiet.
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Hi Christopher, I rarely write a review for any product but felt compelled to write one for this particular fan. I installed it in my master bedroom and while I love the look of the fan...........I cannot recommend this fan for function. My fan is mounted directly over my bed and at full speed I really can't feel much air flow. At lower speeds it make enough clicking and other noises it will keep me awake. When I am finished with my current home remodels I will be replacing this fan ASAP. Sorry for the bad report.