Holmes HAOF613 2Cool Oscillating Fan | Initial Checkout

The initial checkout of a Holmes 2Cool 12" oscillating fan model HAOF613. This product is an excellent example of when marketing and gimmicks ruin what would otherwise be a completely satisfactory product.

I used to feel that Holmes made a very good quality fan, if not a little better than the rest. As I've worked with more of Holmes' models and other brands' models, I've redacted that opinion. Holmes as OK, but nothing to write home about. A lot of the designs were aerodynamically incorrect and resulted in an overly loud product that didn't move much air. The motors did seem to be generally satisfactory.

The 5 wing blade on this unit is quite good. It moves a decent amount of air without too much noise. Unfortunately an additional 3-wing blade as added in front of it which does little more than block all the air from the inside of the 5 wing blade while making a bunch of noise. The fan performs much better with the 3-wing blade removed.