Hunter Fan Company 90400 Hunter 12” Retro Table Fan in Brushed Nickel

Since 2010, I have purchased 4 Hunter fans from Amazon and I own 5 in total; however, they are getting very hard to find. The Hunter 90400 12" Metal Fan, Brushed Nickel is what I have come to expect. It is attractive and provides "strong air movement. The motor is quiet and provides a smooth white noise when operating. The metal base has a heavy feel that makes the fan very stable. The on/off switch and 3 speed settings are along the top of the base and simple to operate. I run my fan continuously to provide ongoing re-circulation. On the back near the top is a simple metal loop for balanced picking up or carrying the fan. I clean the blades and wire cage periodically (every 6 months). It is important to clean the fan especially if you notice dust or other build-up on the blades or the back of the cage. However, cleaning this fan is not a quick, light or flimsy task. It's easy to do but does take some time. Using a screwdriver, you remove one screw that locks the cage in place. Then, you unsnap the front 1/2 of the cage. After you have cleaned the blades, the back 1/2 of the cage and the front 1/2 of the cage that you removed, you snap the front 1/2 of the cage back on and then replace the screw to again "lock the cage in place."

I'm in love with this fan. It's solid and runs so smoothly. The brushed nickel is so clean looking and the quality is fantastic.It's not "whisper" quiet but I'm glad about that because I want some of the white noise to help me sleep. It's also not obnoxiously loud.The slider that turns it on and selects the speed (3 speeds) is really nice.When it's oscillating, the knob spins which is kind of neat. Not that you'll sit around watching it spin but it's just a fun feature.For the price, this is a great fan.The only con is the power cord. I wish it was about a foot longer and white instead of black. The black cord doesn't blend too well against light colored walls and moulding.

This fan replaced a similar, black, table fan from Hunter that was 10 years old. We are shifting to a mid-century modern motif in our new house and this was perfect for the bedroom. It looks great and works well.The fan is very well made - no plastic here. And the oscillating mechanism works smoothly. We use the fan to provide some air flow and white noise at night. For this, I wish the low setting was a little slower and quiter. The switching mechanism is a smooth slider with very subtle clicks into position. I thought it might be broken at first, but that is just how it was designed and actually is nice. I can turn it on and off without a loud 'click' that might disturb my spouse.Overall this metal, retro fan is great... Looks cool and built to last.

I've been so fed up w/plastic fans....bought them because of price. Much of the time the plastic gave out long before the motor did. The plastic used are just not made well enough to be truly durable. And the one i had broke again...that's it I've had it I'm going for an all metal fan like the kind that used to be sold back in the day. Know how happy I Am.....I TOTALLY LOVE MY ALL METAL FAN...!!!! I'VE had it about a week now....i love the slide speed handle at the base which makes it so much easier for me to reach adjust...i have physical restrictions so this is a big plus. I have to have a fan on me pretty much all the time especially when I sleep. It is absolutely Beautiful....Silver is a favorite metal color to-for Me...this polished brushed finish is very attractive....I Am 100% Satisified Happy Content Costumer & absolutely I recommend it to anyone who is as fed up w/plastic fans as I Am....you won't regret it.....and I hope that months from now I can still feel this way....so will try to do a product update to ensure it is not one that runs for as long as the warranty is good. I have a good feeling warranty or not....we are going to be life long pals...!!!

This is a luxury fan. Aside from the retro appearance, which I love, this fan seems very powerful. It's super quiet, especially on the lowest setting. I like that it HAS a low setting. That was always one of my gripes with a handful of vintage fans I've owned, that even the lowest setting was pretty intense and noisy. I'm one of those people who must have a fan to sleep, and now in winter, this fan is perfect, on "low".I'm using it to replace a dear old family Emerson fan from probably the 50's. Very powerful. But it's developed a noise, and I need to see about having it repaired.This Hunter fan, so far, has stepped in and filled the spot of the old Emerson just fine.Also, with this brushed metal finish, I can imagine this fan would really appeal to those who have all stainless appliances in their kitchen.The fan arrived missing one small screw and washer in its base. Therefore the "4" star rating.It doesn't seem to matter that it is missing, as far as function.I wonder how long this fan is going to last. I hope it lasts for decades, as my vintage fans have.

Solid, heavy, quiet and very well-made. This is the fifth Hunter fan I've bought and all of.them have been great. I really like the company's products, and got this model because it's the one my physical therapist uses and I'd been impressed by how quietly it runs. There's one odd thing about this fan: the on lever also controls the fan's speed, and the highest setting is the first one you get to, not the last, so that takes a bit of getting used to. One downside for me - we have longhaired dogs so there's a lot of animal hair floating around the house. Given that the grille is attached with a nut and bolt arrangement, this fan is going to be somewhat harder to clean than other models that have a clip on grille. I'd say it's still worthwhile for the quality of the fan, though.