How long does the fan last? how long have you had yours running?
1562472
After two years of *almost* continuous use, the fan started making noises, but it still works and keeps the drive cool.
1562473
I have no idea. I wanted to use it as a esata drive but discovered that the only time it'll recognize the drive is when you boot up your computer. If you turn it off then you'll have to reboot you're computer so the computer can recognize it again. In other words it wants to stay on all the time as would any normal hdd. I use it as a usb drive now. That way it'll turn on/off using the switch and if I need to use it again all I need to do is plug it into a usb port and turn it on. The fan should last a long time, but I don't use the external hdd all the time, so I really don't know about fan life. I have no idea. I wanted to use it as a esata drive but discovered that the only time it'll recognize the drive is when you boot up your computer. If you turn it off then you'll have to reboot you're computer so the computer can recognize it again. In other words it wants to stay on all the time as would any normal hdd. I use it as a usb drive now. That way it'll turn on/off using the switch and if I need to use it again all I need to do is plug it into a usb port and turn it on. The fan should last a long time, but I don't use the external hdd all the time, so I really don't know about fan... » Read More I have no idea. I wanted to use it as a esata drive but discovered that the only time it'll recognize the drive is when you boot up your computer. If you turn it off then you'll have to reboot you're computer so the computer can recognize it again. In other words it wants to stay on all the time as would any normal hdd. I use it as a usb drive now. That way it'll turn on/off using the switch and if I need to use it again all I need to do is plug it into a usb port and turn it on. The fan should last a long time, but I don't use the external hdd all the time, so I really don't know about fan life. « Show Less
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can't tell you how long it lasts, but I have been running mine 24/7 since I bought it and it is still going strong. if and when the fan dies you can buy a replacement one on here from coolermaster, or Noctua if you want the best cooling fan
1346272
The fan runs continuously as long as the unit is turned on. I am not at the house that has this unit right now. But, as I recall, Auto Fan is just a continuous fan setting.
1945690
if you want it to have a longer lifetime, yes. I only have 2 and I still use a fan. I highly reccomend it.
1647354
I've had mine about 2 1/2 years. The fan still turns on, but the little metal plate no longer vibrates, so of course no mist is produced. :( Yes, it will also produce little or no mist if it has too much or too little water in the lower portion, but sometimes it just goes kaput regardless of any trouble shooting. For $90 I would have liked it to last longer. It was great while it lasted.
988784
I think it will last about 30 to 40 minutes on high and at least over a hour on low. I dont use it all the time so I have kind of forgotten. This is a good fan. I highly recommend it. Especially when you get the ac adapter to plug it into a electrical outlet.
695569
It seems to run so cool for some things that the fan never comes on. I have had the fan come on (which is pretty quiet) occasionally, and it was still running pretty cool. My thought would be that you'll be fine, as long as you have a clear path from the fan area to a good supply of air.
2156811
bought 2 about 6 months ago. The fan seems to be loud on mine, but it needs to be cleaned regularly. My husbands isn't loud at all. Cannot tell it is running. It does run all the time. Not just when it gets hot. I sometimes unplug when not in use. For the price, being light weight, I like it.
688027
We've had it a couple years and so far so good. We use it all summer all night most of the time and its still cookin. My expectations are low as far as the life of this fan, so if its on borrowed time, I'm ok with that.
1821273
Dont abuse/drop it and it should last years. I use cooling fans on my two that I have setup in a case. They never get warm, even during charging at the field on summer days.
1776918
It depends on what setting. I most commonly refill mine every 24 hours. But there are settings that diffuse more slowly. I think it can run for 48 hours nearly. There are also settings that diffuse more quickly.I just read the other post. There are four fan speed settings and 4-5 mode settings including intermittent ones. Many more options than high and low. I just started mine to see how long it runs.
709274
the fan just work under high performance (when a large amount of power is required).Don't worry about it..
578848
Mine runs all the time . I forgot to turn it off . So most of the time it runs all night . So it last about a week to a week and a half . I buy energizer for it
931911
I believe 90 days. I have had mine for over a year and it is running strong. Have had no problems with it. Knock on Wood.
1165087
it has been a little bit since i shuffled the paperwork.i believe it is a year.to me the true test is time .i am in my second season .my apt. is what they say is the "hot" side. i use the the fan from noon till 8 pm daily.the 30.00 fans die in one year. this is on as i type this.3 times the power.2 seasons.my average cost is met. good luck.
1940003
The fan on ours goes off often, but no, no buzzing. Is it still under warrantee? We had to use our warranty, and although lengthy, the customer service was able to (fina;;y) help us.
788892
Fan runs only when needed. I have 2 units and both are very quiet even with fan running.
1818445
Sorry. I got a defective fan and so returned it. Didn't run it for anywhere near that length of time.