Ratings & Reviews for Utilitech 36-in High Velocity Indoor Industrial Fan, in Black
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers praise the fan's powerful airflow and robust construction, with many confirming its 12,000 CFM output effectively ventilates large garages and workshops. The 36-inch size, two-speed settings, and wheeled mobility are frequently highlighted as valuable features. However, a substantial portion report the noise level is excessive and unbearable, even on low setting, which significantly undermines usability for many. Some note receiving damaged units or assembly issues. Despite strong performance, the noise complaint creates a clear divide in satisfaction, though most customers still consider the powerful airflow worthwhile for large spaces.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Big fan with a little punch
Would Not RecommendBig fan for a good price. But smaller orange fan at Home Depot pushes more air and can hardly here it.
Sweepstakes
super loud and not much air.
Would Not Recommendthis fan is pathetic. you must shout to be heard anywhere near it and the air output is lousy for a fan this big. it mostly just cavitates while making ungodly noise.
Good but buts
Would RecommendBut I wish it was 3 speed instead of 2. But I wish it tilted. Otherwise, it moves air like a beast.
Sweepstakes
Noise is unbearable and it still doesn’t move much air!
Inefficient air flow and excessive noise
Would Not RecommendFan makes an incredible amount of noise without much output. Expected much much more for a 36"fan. The 20" windmachine box fan provides more cooling effect (breeze) from 5' away and only costs $30. I was hoping to increase the wall of air by upgrading to this fan but inefficiency, cost, and noise were the only increases. I'll be returning this and buying a second windmachine. Not much pitch on the blades,only three fins, and a narrow barrel make for an unfocused and weak breeze.
LOUD AND WEAK
Very loud for no more air this thing puts out. It puts out less air than a couple of $16.00 box fans with 10 times the noise. Very disappointing.
Does a good job
Would RecommendI am using it as a mosquito-control fan (Thank you Dan Rojas!! https://youtu.be/pU2kbghz85I) and it does the trick. Two issues are that 1) it's quite large so you need the room for it and 2) it's a bit noisy. It pulls a lot of air so I had to cut out a center hole in the screen to keep the center motor uncovered and I left a little bit of uncovered space on the sides. When the entire back was covered, I could hear that it was having to work too hard. After running it all night, the screen is...
Verified Purchaser
POWERFUL!!!!!
Would RecommendThis fan is for anyone that has a huge garage or shop, it is very easy to maneuver and has great air flow.
Wow
Would RecommendHigh velocity is an understatement! We use it in our 40x60 pole barn. It keeps the air moving and the Flys out. Hold on to your hat though.
Like An Airplane On The Patio
Would Not RecommendPurchased for outside kitchen/patio. Fan is well made and definitely moves a lot of air but it’s so loud even on low you couldn’t have a conversation within 50 feet. Put it on high and you think it’s going to takeoff! May be good for large barn or industrial shop but not home use. Lowe’s great about returning without any hassle.
Verified Purchaser
Super size fan
Would RecommendThis fan is amazing. When you need to move some air this will do it. I've got it set up in my shop now and it is not going anywhere. It keeps a constant breeze at my back while I'm working and keeps the sawdust out of my way. For its size its not as loud as I thought it would be. I would definitely recommend. I can't wait until it gets warmer to use it more.
Amazing product
Would RecommendI received my product. It was very easy to assemble. All I had to do was put the wheels on which only used one pin. Very easy to move around with two handles. Plugged in and turned on the 1 setting, very strong air flow. It is a little loud but I can take that in our hot summers we have sometimes. I would definitely recommend this product to someone else.
High Velocity is Right!
Would RecommendThis fan was very easy to assemble and it really moves some air! The directions were clear and concise, there really wasn't much to assemble. I haven't really had a need to use this too much as it's been pretty cold, and I don't need to cool it off any more. I did assemble it and test it out though and it worked great! The fan worked as advertised, and this would be great to cool off a large open area or to clear fumes out of a garage or dry a damp area, as it really produces a lot of wind and m...
This thing is a beast!
Would RecommendWe got this fan with the idea if airing out our basement in the spring and fall as well as cooling down the deck in the summer time. Wow this is powerful! I would not recommend having this on when trying to bbq or eat outdoors as it blows everything away. But it works really well at ventilating our basement and blowing the old stale air out in the spring. (Unfinished basement)