Genesis 20" Box Fan, 3 Settings, Max Cooling Technology, Carry Handle, Black (G20BOX-BLK)

I have for the last 30 years lived on a beach in Florida. Moist sea air plays havoc on your home if you live on the ocean and there are a lot of maintenance things you need to do. (I know, oh boohoo for me, hey everyone has problems). Every year I would buy at least two new Lasco box fans. I have literally been buying this brand and this exact model of fan for at least a decade. I have been able to see that over the years the fans have gotten smaller and thinner, what was once made out of metal is now made out of plastic, The price of the fans of course continues to rise, to a place where they are now more than double what I originally paid when I bought my first one. As a result of cutting corners in order to produce these fans, the quality has become quite poor. I need to circulate air throughout my home even when my central air conditioning is not running, in order to prevent the growth of mold due to the level of humidity in my home by virtue of living on the ocean. These fans were just simply no longer up to the task and I set out to find a new brand. Enters Genesis fans. I received my first genesis fan yesterday to replace a lasco. So, where do I begin? Let's start with aesthetics. This was frankly never a great point for me because the fans are more function rather than a fashion statement. However, that being said, the Lasco fans are quite ugly in appearance to be quite frank. They look like what you would imagine a fan built to sit in a hospital would look like, stark white plastic. Incidentally a white fan does not stay white forever. I found my Genesis fan to be a solid black with a greater eye towards design in terms of the front and back screening. They've chosen a pattern that is aesthetically pleasing. Even the blades of the two fans are different. The Genesis having more of an aerodynamic sleekness, that is seen in its appearance and in terms of (I believe) it's operation. Simply stated the Genesis is a much better looking fan for the same amount of money. Next in terms of functionality. I must say that the Genesis is highly superior. Whereas in the past I would utilize my Lasco fans at the highest setting, I am receiving the same or a greater airflow with the Genesis on the lowest setting. This, in and of itself, is the essence of a review of a box fan, It does a much better job at moving air. I do not find the fan to be louder than previous box fans I have owned. I however may not be the best unbiased judge in this regard as it is white noise which I find pleasant. Overall I would highly recommend this fan, it is reasonably priced (in this day and age) coming in at about a dollar less than the Lasco. I received next day free shipping. It arrives assembled out of the box and is packaged well. It's hot, it's summer, if you need a box fan, I would buy one of these.

It's great at keeping a large room cool and even with high ceilings! Only downside of the product is that it is quite loud at higher settings. It is doing exactly what I needed and I dont mind the noise, so for the price its great.

I saw the reviews addressing how loud it is and did NOT take it into account as much as I should have. All the settings are pretty loud and only get louder as they go up. I am okay with the white noise but some people definitely wouldn't be. However, the extra noise pollution means I can worry less about suitemates hearing me on calls or playing music, so I see it as a good thing! Works VERY well as a box fan and is very sturdy. Provides a lot of airflow and perfect for a dorm.

It somehow cools really well. It's loud. No handle on top. Just a place to put your hand in the back corner.

It does what a fan should it blows the price was affordable and the shipping was great

A very nice fan. It has some power in it and can go up to a very high level.

Fan works great. Quick delivery

Good box fan