Honeywell HYF290B QuietSet Review

The Honeywell HYF290B QuietSet Tower Fan is a multi-purpose and effective appliance with an impressive eight fan speeds - Power Cool, Cool, Refresh, Relax, White Noise, Calm, Whisper and Sleep. It's designed for indoor use, and is particularly suitable for small spaces due to its slim shape. It has two additional modes, namely a left/right oscillation function and an up to 12 hour timer with automatic shut off when it reaches zero.

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The Honeywell HYF290B has a digital temperature display, as well as easy to use controls with intuitive functionality and a remote control for use from across the room. Note that the unit has on-board storage for the remote control. From a design perspective, the unit has a sturdy base, a slim body and a lightweight build.

About Honeywell

Honeywell are a large brand which sell a variety of products and services, from aerospace to building technologies to home appliances. Their air related appliances include air purifiers, air coolers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, humidifiers, and more. They're a reputable company with an excellent reputation.

Specification

We now look at the features:

• Suitability - The Honeywell HYF290B QuietSet Tower Fan is suitable for bedrooms, home offices, living rooms, dining rooms, pet rooms, conservatories, hallways, etc. Due to its lightweight and compact nature, it's ideally suited for smaller rooms, tight spaces, corners, etc.
• Fan Speeds - There are eight fan speeds available - Power Cool, Cool, Refresh, Relax, White Noise, Calm, Whisper and Sleep. They allow you to balance effectiveness with noise output.
• Oscillation - An on/off switch controls whether the unit oscillates left/right.
• Timer - The Honeywell HYF290B has an up to 12 hour timer with automatic shut off. This lets you schedule the unit's operation.
• Display Controls - The unit is easy to control with a simple interface. It also comes with a remote control so that you can control it from across the room, from the sofa or from bed. There's also a storage area for the remote control on the appliance. The unit has a large digital temperature display which can be dimmed so that you can sleep more easily.
• Portability - The appliance's slim build (10" x 10" x 40"), lightweight design and carry handle make it highly portable. The unit has a sturdy base.

Summary

All things considered, the Honeywell HYF290B QuietSet Tower Fan is a high performance appliance with multiple functionalities. We love the fact that it has 8 fan speeds which is more than the typical 3 or 5 as found on most other tower fans. We also like the slim and portable nature of the appliance, as well as its oscillation mode, timer and convenient remote control. We rate the Honeywell HYF290B QuietSet Tower Fan 4 out of 5 stars.

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