Air King9145 6-Inch 2-Speed Clip-On Fan

Clipped on shelf directly above my work table in the garage. Works great and can move some air. You're standing there and the garage is hot and doing your work, start to sweat and you reach up and turn on this bad boy and immediate refresh starts to occur. I've got to where I don't wait to start getting uncomfortable, I just turn it on when I'm at the bench. Noise level is very acceptable and the clip is stout enough to hold it solid. Good fan. My first clip fan (different brand) after running on high for a few minutes would just lower in speed, weird. Haven't experienced that with this fan. Recommend.

In my search for a fan for my tiny room, I had specific criteria:1) Relatively inexpensive2) Quality parts3) Quiet/silent (most important)4) Low wattageMisc criteria:*)Free shipping*)Service, 30-day $ back guarantee if I'm not satisfiedThe Air King 9145 on Amazon matched my criteria precisely. I got it for $25, shipped & no tax. I received it fairly promptly (could care less; shipping was free).Anyways, the box is pretty no-thrills and that's the way it should be. It comes with:1) Box2) Paper manual (note: you can download the manual online by searching "air king 9145 user manual" and go paperless :)3) Fan main assembly4) Clip.The fan can be mounted by using either the clip seen in the picture, or using a screw. The screw-mount is on the back of the fan clip. I personally mounted it using the clip. I found that hanging the fan upside down on a thin piece of wood doesn't really work well. You need a "chunky" place for the clip to get a good grip and hold it. I found best of both worlds with the top of my desk. A pole could work also.The fan has 0-1-2 settings. The manual advertises the fan uses 9 watts on setting "1" and 13 watts on setting "2". I can confirm this is 100% correct using my killawatt(TM) device.-Noise-I personally don't like a lot of air blowing on my face, so I used setting "1" and I like it. It blows enough air to keep me/my laptop cool without drying my eyes. On setting 1, the fan is pretty quiet, even for very-very-noise sensitive people like. It is not "dead silent", but "quiet". Setting 2 is a bit louder and I don't like putting it on setting 2 for that reason.The fan setting is adjusted on the back of the fan head. I find myself baffled as to why the company decided to do a "0-2-1" setting instead of "0-1-2" which is more logical. Now it takes me twice as many "clicks" to get to my setting. Not a big deal (for me especially, since I use a remote control to turn that outlet on).The wiring feels nice and thick and the build quality feels solid. I wish the plug didn't use a "three prong", since I have to get a special extension cord for it. :-(Other than that, what can I say? It performs very well. I am very pleased with this purchase and would do it again!Pros:1) Reasonably priced2) Free shipping, no tax if fulfilled from Amazon3) Fan is quiet on setting 14) Fan wiring is thick and solid! Fan feels high qualityNegatives:1) Could be cheaper? ($25 shipped, no tax is reasonable IMO, but for a 6" fan still pricey for some)2) Only comes in white. This is my biggest complaint. I guess I could use a primer/black spray paint, but it would be great if it came in black :)3) Clip spring could be a bit stronger.4) Plug is three pronged (sucks for getting an extension cord)

Although not much of a fan of fans, this was purchased party to have one on while sleeping for white noise. Overall this is a good choice and good value, especially if you want relative quiet. Do check the fan carefully, however, as it is mostly plastic and may crack with improper handling or misuse.The fan is as described and comes partially assembled, with only the clip needing to be attached by hand. Doing so was easy and the fan worked right away when plugged in. I found that the clip is strong -- important depending on where you wish to clamp it -- but the clip does not open particularly wide, perhaps a bit more than 2". Also, the soft rubber clamp pads did adhere to themselves over time from being pressed together. That revealed they are removable in case they inhibit your use.The fan has two speeds and provides a pleasant breeze up to three or four feet. The wind is decently strong and can be adjusted to any angle of 90 degrees, then further if you use the fan's rotating head. This was purchased with the intention of providing some white noise while sleeping. I recorded it at around 36 decibels on low and 42-44 decibels on high. This seems slight compared to the comparatively huge 18" Lasco which was anywhere from 60 decibels to 72 on high (quiet conversation is around 50-55 depending on the speaker.) Still, for the money and compact design, this should be sufficient.One other note: this is actually the second fan received. The first arrived looking as though it had been opened and resealed. When inspected, the plastic that held the ribs of the rotating head in place had cracked. It was not readily apparent until assembled, but without firm pressure toward the body, the tines on the head of the fan rotated freely over the ribs and would not allow the fan to be directed. Check down inside the clamp's jaws and underneath the body to make sure yours is fully intact.

Very quiet, but powerful. Makes a good noise for sleeping. I like the clip. Very strong spring so it doesnt move while running. It costs about $6 more than the ones in the hardware stores, but its well worth it.

What I like: Clips easily. Stays put. Tight grip. Knob for speeds is easy to use. Easy to aim. Longer cord. What I dislike: Nothing really. How I use it: My son is always hot. I put it on his bed rail. It works like a charm. Get one! I’ve tried others and this clamp is the best!

This fan was great! It’s so quiet was perfect while camping in our RV it was the perfect fan to attach anywhere and didn’t disrupt your sleep because of how quiet it is! I ordered 3!

The fans put out a lot of air flow for being so small and were initially very quiet. After several days the fans began to rattle and make a lot of annoying noise that we can't get to stop.

Needed to ventilate smoke away from my grill but couldn't find any after looking at several hardware stores, without success, 3mins on Amazon & problem solved.

Fácil de usar, aguantan uso pesado, silencioso, fácil de limpiar, en general vale lo que cuesta

Love it . I use it on my desk and it is perfect .Clip is really sturdy . Definitely keeps you cool in those hot and humid days .

Bon produit

La verdad no avienta buen aire. Muy apenas se siente. Esta bonito pero hasta alli.

Not the quietest fan. In fact I hoped it would be quieter as I have it in my home office. 2 speed settings which are fine for what I'm using the fan for. It's clipped onto a shelving unit I'm using as a grow rack, and it easy to position it the way I want, so that's a plus.