WindChaser WC163 Outdoor Misting Fan Reviews

• Very cool fan...

  
  By A36Q17S6GSS64Q on 2007-07-05
  Amazon experience - 5 Stars. Had an issue with the first unit sent out, but was able to quickly and easily return and receive a new one. Rarely do I have to return products bought on-line, so when it happens, it's something I dread. The feeling of having to repackage and ship the item back (especially one of this size) is daunting. Not with the enormously efficient process that Amazon has. Click on your transaction history, print the return label, stick it on and drop it off at the local post office. I'm sold on buying anything from Amazon due to this great process. Also, the new unit was shipped the minute I "registered" it as a return!
  
  Windchase fan - The first fan didn't operate as intended, but must have just been a manufacturer defect. Given that... The fan took about 5 minutes to put together, and runs great! For anyone who has experienced one of these at a theme park or the like, you know how refreshing it feels on a hot summer day. Bought this one for my pregnant wife while she's out on the patio with our two year old, and it's a hit.
  
  Positives - Runs very well, cools down a large area, and has a certain "cool" effect in that your friends and neighbors will be jealous :-) Also, as mentioned prior, Amazon.com service!
  
  Negatives - The head unit is very difficult to move up and down without feeling like you are going to snap it off. Not sure if anyone would understand this, but try adjusting one of your normal oscillating fans at home and the head moves pretty easily up and down. Then try it on this unit and it doesn't appear to move nearly as easy. The weight of the fan portion is pretty heavy, so perhaps this is the reason. Or it could just be me. Just a design nitpick, nothing that I'd say to keep away from.
  
  

• It worked exactly as advetised

  
  By A2X4V142N6280N on 2006-11-09
  This fan cooled well. Highly recomended. I made the right choice.
  
  

• I can go outside again!!

  
  By A2C63IKFJ5EFGA on 2007-07-10
  This fan is wonderful. I live in Houston and normally don't "sit" outside between June and October, but this fan has changed that. It really does cool things down. One tip, I bought a little turn off valve at the hardware store that goes between the garden hose and the hose on the fan so that I don't have to walk all the way around the side of the house to turn off the water. That way I can leave the water on all day and just turn it on at the fan when I want to sit outside. The fan was extremely easy to put together. The price was also the lowest I found. Fast delivery. Excellent product. I highly recommend it.
  
  

• It works!

  
  By A2TZCJDTE40KR7 on 2007-07-02
  Yes, you get a little damp from the spray, but in 110+ degrees and almost zero humidity, that's OK. This fan is great. It is stronger than most home fans of this type, and it cools the air by at least 20 degrees. If you live in a dry, hot, desert climate, I highly recommend you get one.
  
  

• Works great!

  
  By A2ARWIFDUJ52OL on 2007-07-10
  This fan works great. One warning: you don't need to turn the water on very strongly at all. If you do, you'll blast the little feeder hose right out of its connector. And, unless you have an electrical outlet right next to where you want to position the fan, you WILL have to use it with an extension cord even though the instructions tell you not to. No big deal, but you should get the heavy-duty cord with the three-prong socket, because that's what the fan has.
  
  
• OK if it arrives intact and is functional
  By A3HMBYT8XQVY6O on 2007-07-28
  First order arrived with broken motor mount - bad packaging or re-packaged after return and shipped to me as new. Replacement arrived looking OK but after assembling (about 45 minutes) fan motor proved bad, would not run at all. Obviously the manufacturer has no QC or product testing. I would NOT recommend this product by mail-order. Amazon was great with handling returns. I found a unit half-price at CostCo and it works great but it is still cheaply made - but worth the $40 I paid for it.
  
  
• Awesome!
  By A2YFJ1OTTC0FFM on 2007-08-16
  The fan was shipped right away and we used it for the first time during a Hawaiin Luau party at our house during the summer in Phoenix. It worked great and everyone loved it. Made the heat a little more bearable for those that wanted to sit outside. I would definitely recommend this fan to everyone! Well worth the money!
  
  
• misting fan
  By AD21NW322AOZO on 2007-07-21
  I like the fan, it was fairly easy to assemble. It looks good and it does cool like they claim. The only bummer is that it can only be used outdoors because not all of the mist evaporates, much of it drops to the ground and on tables and chairs etc. So you really can not use it too close to patio furniture. The plants love it and people walking into it love it. Outdoors it is perfect for a hot California sunshine day.
  
  
• Misting Fac
  By A1JDFBXVTZKJSZ on 2007-09-30
  A horrible product. Will soak you good anywhere within 12 feet. May be better suited to water yards.
  
  
• Powerful fan that keeps bugs away
  By AY42UYJFNZ41S on 2007-08-16
  Purchased this fan at the start of the summer for the deck. Be patient while putting it together as there are several pieces. The fan motor is awesome -- we have never had it on anything but low; very powerful. Had a party on our shaded deck in the heat of summer and just let the fan oscillate -- people remarked how comfortable it was. It has the added benefit of keeping the mosquitoes at bay (they can't fly with a breeze). We have a 3 prong outdoor extension cord we use with it. Have also placed it in the upstairs hall to circulate a/c to all bedrooms.
  
  
• misting fan is so cool
  By A25X4WAAHZRPWJ on 2007-08-23
  I bought this for my mother in law for her birthday. She loves it and so does the rest of the family. I now have to get one for myself.
  
  
• Great Product...No Regrets
  By A28FM7TM26WRD4 on 2007-08-31
  I have found many uses for this fan. We dine alfresco and in 100 degree temperatures in Texas, this is a welcomed relief. When using around food, it is best to keep it oscillating. I garden extensively and move it to where I am working to help keep my body from overheating. When grilling, my husband uses it to reduce the added heat from the grill. It's great for teenagers who are working on their tans. You do have to play with the water pressure and the positioning of the fan to control the amount of mist. For a small investment, the return is worth it.
  
  
• Great gift
  By A1LHFT8UPA6589 on 2007-09-01
  I bought this for my stubborn parents who refuse to get air conditioning in their home. Since they spend so much time on their patio, I bought them the fan...they enjoy it and actually use it. It's great for summer barbeques too.
  
  
• summer cool down
  By A166R2FD1NKSNC on 2007-09-04
  It took me about 10 minutes to put our windchaser together. It works just like it is suppose to and it takes very little water. My husband loves it and was thrilled that I had it ready and running when he got home. It cools our patio about 15 degrees and we live where it get 100+. Thank You for a great summer cool down!
  
  
• Windchaser WC163 Outdoor Misting Fan
  By A33LX9BR3IGH01 on 2007-09-10
  The mister is efficient - the noise factor can get in the way - you are not able to keep the fan stable it has to rotate or the mister doesn't work as efficiently as it could - I prefer overhead misters to this - it got us thru the hottest days this summer.
  
  

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