I'm glad I read the all the reviews. Thanks to the person who suggested cranking the water pressure full throttle to get the misters to atomize better. It actually works -- but watch out if the end thread breaks apart from the force. It's easily corrected by rethreading the mister tube and making sure that it locks into place with the thread that attaches to the hose.

Not a strong fan and gee -- it's awfully white. Still trying to figure out where to place it on the deck so that it's not an eyesore.

But not bad for the price. And of course -- after I buy this -- I now see that Holmes makes a nicer looking mister fan with a cover. Isn't that the way.

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i have purchased this fan twice now,i have it at 2 different homes,1 in michigan and 1 in arizona,fan works very well in michigan,and in phoenix,it's a lifesaver for sitting outside.the fan is what it is an inexpensive cool mist,the only drawback i have noticed is,when the fan is oscillating,the head drops down too easily and doesn't stay up in place very well,all in all i'm happy with it and recommend it for fast cool wet air.

Its mist covers almost the whole patio, creating a cool environment. Now I can make barbecues during the summer.

I bought the fan and had some reservations due to some sketchy reviews. But this product is wonderful and now many of my neighbors and family ask where I bought this from. I have an outdoor double tiered deck that leads to a pool. While the kids are cool on the upper deck from the pool, us lower deck folk have a temperature of about 10 degrees less plus the benefit of a cool fan running. This product is exactly what I was looking for and is great.

Our pool area is like a theme park in Florida. Cool misty air on those hot days or evenings.

The find some how spraying too much water. I get wet when I stay too close for a short period. I think the holes for ths spraying noddle should be smaller. As I said, for that amount of money I pay, I shouldn't have any complain.

Even in a higher humidity the mist works to cool you on the hot summer afternoons.

Fairly good product for money paid. Hose connecting to the water supply must be taped to the post.

I got this yesterday, assembly was a snap and immediately started to enjoy this product. Summer temps here in LA are sizzling, so this will be the perfect ammunition for us as we enjoy our pool. As a matter of fact, I am going to order another one to place by our patio set once we get that set up!

Easy assembly, screwdriver required, connections very simple. Provides adequate cooling for a smaller area but very effective. Only real downfall is no way to shut off water on the unit itself.

The fan works great by keeping the southern air moving on a hot
humid day, it's always a cool one, and on the hot dry days the misting is a must. it makes the wife happy.

I experienced the Windchaser misting fan at a local pool club before I bought it and decided it would be an easy to use, affordable option to cool my patio. This is a small patio (maybe 11' X 16') sheltered by a fence and the side of my house, but with a cement floor which helps to trap heat.

The Windchaser distributes the mist evenly. As the fan oscillates you are touched by the cooling water. After a period of time the air in the whole area is cooled. The closer you are to the fan more mist will cover you; even wet you.

An other review complained about large drops of mist. Yeah, this does not produce a blanket of fog, nor is it as nifty as those misting systems used in the Southwest. But you get what you pay for. The Windchaser performed exactly as I expected and I am very happy with it.

I would prefer a stronger fan to push the spray a little farther especially when the wind is blowing in the wrong direction. But when that happens I position the fan to blow with the wind -- what a concept.

If your expectations are reasonable (this is a FAN pushing spray from a garden hose), then you won't be disapointed. If you're looking for a Vegas style misting system keep looking.

Living in SW FL in August is amazingly hot. We have an outdoor sports bar by our pool and this fan helps make the heat tolerable during entertaining. One hint: the directions do not tell you...be sure the water pressure is HIGH...otherwise the mist is too wet and is uncomfortable. The high pressure helps atomize the mist so it doesn't make everything damp & soggy. We found this out after trying different pressures. We do love it now and use it daily!

Very effective during a mid-90's, high humidity week in New England. Cooled our patio during dinner (24'x24') and also a significant portion of our garden while weeding (12'x40').

It feels as though the temp drops about 10-15 degrees and you don't get wet from the mister. At worst, due to the high humidity anyway, you may end up with a light mist on your arm hair, etc. Also very good at keeping mosquitos away. It's NOT a commercial cooling fan by any means, but it's very good for $80 or so!

My fan arrived missing a screen for the hose. I called and e-mailed the company. They e-mailed me that they didn't have a screen to send me. Disappointed, but it does mist ok and works, am hoping to get a hose screen from the hardware store before the fan clogs up.

This was a disappointment. All plastic construction, plastic fan blade. I wanted this more as an outdoor fan for non-misting purposes. Fan output was weak. I returned the windchaser and purchased the Holmes outdoor fan, much more attractive on the deck, fan output tremendous, all metal construction, metal blade, less expensive.

I orginally bought this fan/mister to help deter the mosquitos! That did'nt work but it sure is nice to have in the heat. My only complaints are that the "low" setting is what I would consider "high" because you can set the fan 15' away and it's almost too much. The other complaint, the actual fan head does not adjust easily. I would really like to have the fan stand taller and the head more adjustable (up and down). Right now you are cooled from the waist down. I actually don't use the mister too much. It does not seem to blow far enough to cover your entire body if you're laying down on a chaise.

I actually bought two of these fans last summer to use by our backyard pool, and have to say that it is a must have equipment on hot summer days. With temperatures often hovering between 105 and 115 degrees during the dry summer months in Vegas, it's too hot to stay out even with a swimming pool; however, with two of these fans going, it definately makes it bearable.

The fans are durable. Both were left outside throughout the winter, exposed to record rain, sun and got knocked down a few times, but when plugged in again, worked as usual. Highly recommended.

I actually bought this from a B&M that has a one year return policy. Good thing, because my first two units only lasted about six weeks each. The motor in the first unit died. The water line in the second unit cracked.

I am, however, getting a third one, as I don't mind continually replacing the fan because it is cheap and fulfills my needs. One thing it is NOT is a light misting humidifier you'll find at fine resorts. I looked into that option, and those things cost a lot of money as a high pressure pump is required.

Much of the mist does not evaporate before or as it hits the ground. This will get the ground and objects in front of it damp. If you're farther away, you'll get the finer mist. But if it's 90 degrees and I'm outside, I don't really mind getting a little damp - I'd sweat at least that much anyway.

I hosted an outdoor BBQ for 80+ people on a 95 degree day. I ordered this fan 2 days prior for overnight del'y. It arrived on time and saved the day. The caterers said the fan was a lifesaver for them and it was very refreshing for the guests as well. Very easy to assemble.

I looked at this and thought "What a great idea!". I ordered it, got it, put it together, turned it on, and realized that what I had was a very wet fan or a very bad lawn sprinkler. Bottom line - your municipal water pressure will not work to atomize the water enough so it is mostly evaporated by the time it hits you. You will get soaked if you stand too close, and the cooling is ineffective if you stand too far away. I can see you liking this if you want to cool the kids down while they play outside (and don't care about them getting wet) or if you are working on outdoor projects(and don't care about you getting wet). But for an evening of sitting around the patio with friends - it just isn't effective, and is just annoying.

This is a terrific product! Living in the Sacramento area, we have many 90 degree days in the summer. With this fan and sitting in the shade you can stay outside forever. The fan is a durable plastic and very sturdy so I don't worry about it when the winds start blowing. It has three speeds and you can operate it as a regular fan or as a mister or both. It swivels or you can make it stationary. My fan came quickly and was very easy to assemble. It is also very easy to unattach the garden hose if you need it for watering the plants, too. I wish I would have bought this product years ago - I would have spent many more days outside!

I bought this for my dog kennel area. It works great and keeps their area cooler. I feel more comfortable leaving them alone on the hot days because I know the fan is cooling them off.

I'm outside a lot and living in Phoenix, AZ I would never make it without this fan. I have told all my friends about the fan and now they want it too.

After waiting for over a month to receive the fan, found it had been repackaged and was missing parts (most likely the reason it was returned). Package came unsealed, obviously it had been previously opened and repackaged. Had to rig a screw to hold the fan to the base. Once connected, works fine, though drips constantly, not sure why yet.