Harbor Freight 30" Pedestal Shop Fan - Unboxing, Set Up, Testing & First Impressions

[@joshsworkshop9698]

Here is a link to this fan for anyone interested: bit.ly/3e4TGDq (purchasing through here will provide me with a commission that helps support the channel)

[@alijahelijah7697]

@Dominic Alessandro Yup, been watching on Instaflixxer for years myself =)

[@brunovitorianojaehrig1100]

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[@lucasaraujo2701]

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[@bobmary9556]

Nice fan josh

[@arshakalife8751]

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[@Robinso06]

*I like how quiet it is, how well it works and **Fastly.Cool** , This was perfect to help air out a guest room and to use instead of AC when I only want one room kept cool. Works great!*

[@gotminnam]

Hi. Is it too loud and too strong for a living room? (Even on low setting)?

[@kimber120306]

@@gotminnam I bought one to use while sleeping. It's pretty loud. Not at all quite but that's part of why I bought it.

[@kimber120306]

@dylanmarmino I had the fan, but after realizing how hot the motor got, I decided to return it. It kinda freaked me out just how hot it actually got, and my mind started wondering so back it went . I didn't really mind it, but just know that this fan is pretty big. Lol, but it was great the short time I had it . It blocks out other noise, so it was plenty loud but not an unpleasant loud. I did get another standing black fan by Lasko, which is pretty great. It is bigger than most standing fans, but that's what I had to get in order to have the noise and the wind quality that I wanted.. It doesn't get hot like the other one did either.

[@GENX80.]

​@kimber120306 what model ?

[@kimber120306]

@@GENX80. Model#: S20625 Lasko 20 in. 4 Speeds Pedestal Fan in Black with 90 Degrees Tilt Adjustment, Adjustable Height, Oscillating, Remote,Timer Cost around $80 It will keep you cool. I love mine.

[@1MOBILE8157]

My buddy's has had this fan for like 6 plus years since I started working in the shop, has served him well of continuous use!

[@ronz101]

I would add here, although not stressed by mfg,.....as needed cleaning with a drop of penetrating oil on the shaft bushings.

[@armandachapman9630]

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[@tagerrickelme4033]

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[@dhanoa53]

I like that it is relatively quiet for how much air it moves. kzbin.infoUgkxmj9RYGCX25BElHkuWjHec-2_muyUGyCm Was easy to put together. Note: The spindle cap is threaded backwards to keep it from spinning off during use, so remember to turn it the "other way". I also like that the lights, which are quite bright, turn off after a few moments so they do not bother me at night. The remote has to be aimed just right, but does work.

[@SAStone]

EVERY unboxing video should be sped up like this! Thanks! :)

[@HenzCarlTupasHenzCarlTup-cn6xf]

This type of fan is perfect for the hot summer season

[@United_HVAC_and_Fans]

Holy cow. This is a VERY big childhood fan of mine. I'm definentaly going to buy one of these! This is the best video I have seen on one of these fans in my opinion. 👍

[@joshsworkshop9698]

Ah, thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@cariza5]

​@@joshsworkshop9698Those fan blades are very badly designed, fan blades work best by having a curve bend on them which gives more powerful blow output and means less power consumption.

[@TNMortgageLO]

Thank you, Josh! I was balling my eyes out trying to figure it out until I saw your easy video😂

[@BigHomie030]

I’ve had this fan in my garage for 2 yrs now. It stays on non stop and it has never failed. I have it ventilating the garage on lowest setting and it blows a lot of air I highly recommend it. I paid $119 with coupon I think. You can’t beat that

[@Adonisbrown21]

Thank God I found you on KZbin. I ordered three for my house. Summer is here

[@Ship_30w]

I had that fan is so insane!

[@1egobreaker]

Great vid bro. Just got mine, and your instructional helped. Thanks.

[@joshsworkshop9698]

Thanks! Glad to hear it.

[@daughterofletha4]

I can’t stop laughing! The fast forward is hysterical. Thanks for showing what needs to be done - didn’t think it would be that much “assembly required” ☹️

[@kennethscott7813]

Thanks Josh truly enjoyed Ty Sir! Great Job!

[@wt9653]

Wow! You had that assembled in 5 minutes. It took me one hour or more.

[@carolhouston9395]

I guess I need more muscle to tighten. The blade keeps sliding back & makes horrendous noise until I shut off.

[@gageputman7084]

Agree...Excellent unboxing video! I really like your "fast forward" feature to give an idea of what a person has to go through to put something like this product together. Excellent camera angles and video sound. Your voice was very clear and understandable even within your garage! I also really enjoyed your evaluation of the fan as you used it. Nothing like giving an honest opinion of product performance. As others have commented, could you make a video of your fan after 1-year of use? I would bet you could get an Harbor Freight endorsement :)

[@michellecaracci724]

Thanks because I am looking for a industrial fan to make a art studio space in my garage. Unfortunately, they had no fans left at my local store when they were on sale.

[@scoutandscooter]

Works great, but it is heavy. Went back and bought some stemmed casters from HF. Forget about those, HF does not carry the nuts to fit them. Buy a $10 dolly, repurpose the casters, step up the holes in the base to 5/16'.

[@EasternTriad]

Excellent video, Josh. Extremely informative and helpful in deciding to get this fan. One question: is the fan still working for you? Hope you can answer. Thanks.

[@joshsworkshop9698]

Glad you enjoyed. It is yes 👍

[@cultivatingcuriousity5542]

that fan looks like it could start a hurricane but it does its job

[@iuliatanase2418]

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[@AK84-24]

Thank You for this video! I purchased a similar fan & watching you put yours together helped a lot.

[@gabrielledavis1827]

Whoa ... That was basic .. in a good way! I literally watched this video and felt like .... yep ... no question on difficulty! Only thing I wish you had done was show the angles it will adjust in. I bought two of them to use to help dry out a wall and ceiling. They're still in the box until needed.

[@miscellaneousHandle]

Nice job. The latest HF advert linked to this video. Hopefully you see a spike in traffic! :)

[@markber69]

My friend buys them all the time for her 🐎 🐴 and after a year or two she gives them to me thinking they are broken and it ends up being the switches. Some how the horse 🐎 will bite the switch string and just snap the switch.i have one just like yours and its still going after years in my shop.i never leave anything like this plugged in all the time.

[@susiafrita9783]

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[@nanthakishore4030]

99 th subscriber From india

[@joshsworkshop9698]

Greetings! And thank you!

[@BsBucWiLD]

Suggestion - Put up some R5 or R7 reflective insulation on the garage door panels. For $80. Once I put it in, I found that my garage never gets over 90 in Las Vegas and the outside temp has been up to 105 so far this year.... we'll see how it works when it is 125.

[@joshsworkshop9698]

Good tip, I really need to do this

[@taililly2483]

Novice. When you install this into the garage door channels, does the shiny side face toward you or turn it so the shiny side is facing away from you?

[@BsBucWiLD]

@@taililly2483 If I remember correctly, both sides had the same reflective shine, but if you have one sided, you put the shinny part facing out - it actually reflects heat waves away from the part that you want to insulate. By the way, I am a novice too... I just happened to read what the reflective stuff does and why it should face out lol.

[@chettking668]

Would be nice if you showed and more vocal tutorial on putting this fan together. Cant figure out where the Lock washer goes. Well the small lock wash that comes I the back of flat washers and nuts

[@joshsworkshop9698]

Ah, not sure man. Sorry about that.

[@CapnCrnch330]

This will be perfect in my bedroom

[@wemcal]

Great video

[@njhotroder]

Motor runs very hot after a few minutes use. Those who have had these for awhile is this normal ? I know the instructions say it runs hot, but the housing is very hot to touch. Does your motors on this fan run hot ? If they do how long have your fans lasted ? I want to be sure i dont have a motor thats a dud and craps out on me after warrenty is over. Anyone that can respond your input is appreciated. Thanxs.

[@kevinthomas5270]

Your video is 3 years old so how is the fan today? Still as good?

[@joshsworkshop9698]

Still works great, granted I don't use it all that often, but when I do it does it's job

[@AceXP4]

Have had mine for years. Just wish there was more difference between speeds. Just goes from High, to Higher, to Very High.

[@joshsworkshop9698]

Yeah I agree, it can be a bit much for some situations.

[@jjrealestateg]

I regret buying it the design Is really stupd. The fan is only held on by a screw that holds it it’s really easy for the screw to come loose and send the fan blades flying and end someone

[@giafazio-mh8qq]

how many cfm- cubic feet a minute, how long is warranty-looks like you got a great deal

[@K0NVICTx]

That fan sounds like it loud af. Was debating on getting this or ryobi air cannon

[@joshsworkshop9698]

It is very loud! I always wear ear muffs in the shop though so it doesn't bother me much.

[@lennongroover4189]

I had something typed but it disappeared but basically what I was saying is that they should make them variable speed so the buyer or owner can run it at this speed and faster or at 100 something rpm and another thought is that you or they could make them with a deep or deeper pitch or a deep pitch to where want fit in side the cage and get a deeper cage or safety guard

[@joshsworkshop9698]

That would definitely be cool, but keep in mind these are budget fans. They can only do so much.

[@stevem1081]

But it makes a lot of noise! I like the big box fans that move more air and a lot quieter!

[@kimleger8824]

I wouldn't want to listen to it all day

[@jjrealestateg]

How do you keep the fan blade from loosening up? Mines blade was all loose when I took it out this year good thing I noticed or someone could’ve seriously gotten hurt the design is really stupid why didn’t they make it screw all the way in securely

[@JuniorTGeniuss]

So it's been a little over a year and a half - whats the verdict? Did it last this long, would you say that it is/was worth it? About how cool does it make your shop, and would you recommend it? --- If you can't tell, I'm looking to (maybe) buy one...lol

[@notnice3721]

I purchased one (through Wayfair) but ended up with two (one to replace the other). But, part of the issue is that I don't understand how that one little bolt that's suppose to hold the fan blade to the motor's fan post keeps it securely fastened. The first time I was setting it up and turned it on to test it, the fan blade wiggled it's way off of the fan's motor post (and I was injured enough to warrant going to the emergency room). So, what is it you did to the fan's motor post at marker 3:44? It looks like you quickly screwed something on it? Mine doesn't have any holes or bore marks to let me know where the fan's bolt can be screwed into.

[@kramnull8962]

The motor shaft has a flat area on one side. I wish the hole for the shaft in the blade unit was actually D shape. That would make it more secure from vibrating loose. That and the fact they put phillips head on the hex head nut. They are insinuating that anyone can get it tight enough with a phillips screwdriver; Which we know is false. The bolt is 12mm and I used a ratchet with a 3 inch extension to tighten it up.

[@jjrealestateg]

How did you fix it? That’s my issue too the design is so dumb. For such a high speed fan it’s only held by a dumb little screw? Like seriously it’s dangerous with those metal blades

[@dmvfraudteam7880]

Thank you Mr Josh

[@joshsworkshop9698]

Sure thing!

[@dlou3264]

THANKS!!! 👍 👍 👍

[@canabisquick]

I'm having issue with the same fan. After install, testing to see if the blade just spins. It does but it hits against the ends of the screws. Scraping it and I can't seem to figure out what to do. Any ideas? Appears the stocks screws on the motor are to long.

[@rojacob9532]

Add the spacers provided. I have issues of the screw walking off from the fan blades. It finally stripped and now I bought a new one. Going to loctite the screw that holds the fan blades to the shaft. You may have the cage installed backwards

[@rojacob9532]

Otherwise the set screw isn't where it is on the blade securing it on the shaft

[@MrMattuntalented]

following you to this video now lol im having the same issue and none of these responses help. did you figure it out?

[@kimber120306]

I'm having the same issue. They should have made the fan blade hub longer. The blade hits up against the motor screws. Maybe saw the motor screws down???? I'm a woman so what do I know?! Lol

[@MrMattuntalented]

@@kimber120306 hey i was able to figure it out. you keep the blade flush to the end of the spindle rod. make sure to align the screw with the flat part of rod. then, and this solved my issue, you need to use a power drill to tighten the screw and tighten it tight. carefully test it out but it should be good to go. i think there is a second of initial wobble as it adjusts but then it’s good. hope this helps cuz the fan is actually awesome lol

[@johnlucier5654]

These go on sale for $99.99 starting august 14th. Looks like a POS though from some of the bad reviews.

[@GENX80.]

Where did you see that add at?

[@johnlucier5654]

@@GENX80. it was on an in store flyer for a parking lot sale starting the same date.

[@johnlucier5654]

I really dont like all the reviews saying the motor runs super hot. They shouldnt do that.

[@GENX80.]

@@johnlucier5654 just get a fan for your fan lol

[@johnlucier5654]

@@GENX80. i bought one anyway. Motor doesnt get hot. Most of the hardware is crap tho. Kind of crude manufacturing hope it lasts awhile. Worth $100 I guess, no more no less.

[@brittlinton8764]

I've had their big shop fan 8 yrs now stuff going and its been left in the back of my truck in rain and everything as a contractor it got used constantly.

[@WeNeedSomeMusic]

My front yard uses these big industrial pedestal fans and my school uses the wall ones

[@heroknaderi]

$115 sounds like a great deal I saw a similar one at homedeapot for $179

[@joshsworkshop9698]

It really is especially with the warranty if you decide to get it. Still running great as well.

[@joshsworkshop9698]

@j j 2021 Nice!

[@i84thrilla]

Any update if the fan is still kicking?

[@lemontree397]

I'm thinking of getting a 1 Mega Watt diesel-powered fan for my bedroom

[@gotminnam]

Thx for the video. Is it too loud and too strong for a living room? (Even on low setting)?

[@kimber120306]

@Philippe Louis I bought one to use while sleeping. It's pretty loud. Not at all quite but that's part of why I bought it.

[@joshsworkshop9698]

Yeah it will be

[@joshsworkshop9698]

Definetly meant more for a shop/garage/barn etc

[@gaumappp]

After about 3.5 years, how is the fan working now? Asking because you mentioned it likely won't last forever.

[@joshsworkshop9698]

It's still working fine! I don't use it all that often though

[@plasticbuzzardmodelshop9715]

Looks like a nice heavy duty fan.

[@joshsworkshop9698]

It definitely is! Hopefully it will last for a good long time. Thanks for watching!

[@yellow_panther]

do you need to wear ear protection when using this? It sounds kinda loud in the video

[@sethhorst6158]

Only if household fans could be that great in quality like the strong metal, greatly pitched blades, and how long it will last if maintained properly.

[@joshsworkshop9698]

Haha, right?

[@lennongroover4189]

I know right I have a Lakewood P-25 box fan that would fit last summer from a local hardware store called 5ptz and when I took it to the beach and from using it in general and the cord I think has a short in it I guess it’s a short but if the cord is in a laying down position it won’t work but if part of it is up in the air it works plus it’s the good quality kind from 2007 that’s discontinued☹️ But even though it’s the good kind I still wish the cord was strong enough to hold up against anything even a train black hole or Big Bang it I don’t think that we have that kind of technology yet plus we spent 3 or so hours at his art gallery downtown at pepper place here in Birmingham Alabama and the fan does t even really work like I said unless the cord is either in the up position or other positions

[@lennongroover4189]

I couldn’t find your video sorry or comment so I accidentally typed in comment instead of reply because I think that after I had typed the one before or below this I clicked of this and I lost it and thought that he first comment I had posted was that one and I thought had did a reply and think that it had turned out I hadn’t but apparently I was wrong

[@НатальяГурьянова-г8ы]

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[@stefanlucier5553]

Is that a pipe wrench he's using?

[@josephbohme7917]

josh. Watt meter. what is the actual power it is rated at and rpm evn 125 watts? max

[@rartolak]

If it does end up locking up, try some zoomspout or blue 3in1 and it'll run like new if not better for many more years.

[@lindseysturkie2205]

I've had mine for 1 year. We use it on the back porch. four concerns: 1.) the motor seems to get extremely hot. 2.) I twisted the blades very slightly to get more forward bite to air flow 3.) though it sounds like the motor is spinning faster I really don't notice that much increase in air flow 4.) the blade loosened on the shaft and had to be tightened one time.

[@louiseharvey3952]

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[@dirtrider6090]

Same here! After ten min of using

[@kimber120306]

The blade came off on mine the first time I turned it on and now it kinda makes it seem unsafe. I think they screwed up and need to improve in that area. I think it's a little overpriced as well at a $160.00

[@kimber120306]

@@dirtrider6090 did u have anymore issues with the blade coming undone after u tighten it? Mine was pretty tight the first time and still came off. I'm debating on taking it back because I didn't pay $160 to have to always be worrying about the blade coming off.

[@jjrealestateg]

@@kimber120306exactly my issue!! What did you end up doing? I don’t even wanna turn it on cause I feel like it’s gonna fly off and hit someone it’s extremely dangerous and a stupd design imo. They could’ve built in a clip or gotten it to screw more securely im thinking of just welding it.

[@Biggest-x4y]

What are your by the fan

[@rigoslittleshop9430]

Is it explosion proof? For fumes and stuff?

[@PWgadgets]

Lol no just no

[@garyrichter5745]

100 degrees and you have the doors closed? Wow.

[@kidsindustryprepllc492]

How did you film your video to look like stop motion? I'm impressed

[@ThalariRajubabu]

How much kw it will take

[@jimg2885]

Josh since you have had the fan now over two years is it still working? Saw a comment below that after 6 years of continue use still working. Hows yours doing. I am wanting to buy one for a gift for my brother in law that does not have a H/F within hours of him. So want it to last. Any input would be greatly appreciated..

[@joshsworkshop9698]

Only used it off and on in the summers mind you, but it's still kicking

[@jimg2885]

@@joshsworkshop9698 thank you..

[@njhotroder]

@@joshsworkshop9698 does your motor housing run hot when using this fan ? Curious if yours does and if it still works. Any input would be helpful. Thanks.

[@sosteph86]

You should put casters on that thing!

[@joshsworkshop9698]

That's a great idea! Kind of a pain to move.

[@kramnull8962]

It has holes pre drilled around the base, so a person could affix wheels in an ingenious sort of way on one side. Or, since there are 5 holes in all around the base, you could just get 5 wheels and set it upon them...

[@Mrakmelt]

This fan still working for you?

[@joshsworkshop9698]

Yep

[@daprosceilingfans4221]

My uncle has this fan in his garage

[@bobmary9556]

Nice fan

[@hypertension510]

Nice video

[@joshsworkshop9698]

Thank you :).

[@hypertension510]

@@joshsworkshop9698 np btw I have seen all the reviews of this fan they say it's bad

[@hypertension510]

Is the fan still working tho?

[@joshsworkshop9698]

It is still working fine although I didn't use it all winter as it wasn't needed. Just ran it today and no issues.

[@hypertension510]

@@joshsworkshop9698 oh I see that's great sit

[@bigdogmn73]

Is this fan still working?

[@joshsworkshop9698]

Yep, although I haven't used it a ton.

[@ginsengjin]

You expect a fan to run 1 year? That's a shitty fan. It's blades attach to a motor. Quality stuff should run lifespan of the motor which should be a lot longer.

[@channeltojaya]

kipas angin ny besar bngt om,angin ny kenceng bngt ya om

[@zianjoaquimrabano8414]

WOW 😮❤❤

[@mustangdbest220]

Those blades going to be banned a little bit more so it would be a little bit quieter, but a lot more airflow

[@lennongroover4189]

Or maybe it is just only when it’s in the up position

[@bargauze9599]

Got one in my room

[@gotminnam]

Hi. Is it too loud and too strong for a living room? (Even on low setting)?

[@bargauze9599]

@@gotminnam no you need one right now

[@marksternweis4598]

It get hot in the summer at stabb

[@ricardohz5148]

Can you mount it on the wall with no stand?

[@talzotar7580]

too heavy .

[@mynintendogamingfeed5208]

That's some extremely high wind speeds from that fan on its initial start up.

[@joshsworkshop9698]

Yes sir.

[@TakdirHossain-z3n]

Sir price? I am from India

[@josephbohme7917]

So not one word of data. Hmmmmh, sorry he says a fact at 6:50 he says from 15' feet he can get a ton of wind/breeze. A ton, 2000 pounds of wind. Harbor frt should use that ion the box. This fan produces a ton of breeze at 15'. U.S. education system is right at the top, arent we.

[@k2aal751]

Avelibal in India shop adress

[@mauricegaines3733]

Does it run hot?

[@joshsworkshop9698]

I've run it for hours and haven't noticed any issues with heat. I also haven't really looked for them though.

[@cdcvid3227]

me and my dad have one both motors run extremely hot

[@shawndavance9191]

@@cdcvid3227 yes it does I was actually in here to see if other fans just like mind run hot because I just bought it and the motor is really hot 🥵🔥

[@kimber120306]

How can that be safe? That don't seem right.

[@winterhalder_9801]

Harbor Freight 30" Pedestal Shop Fan

[@joycecagaoan3997]

I like this also fan I don't have this fan nice fan👍👍👍

[@coreychambers416]

You should get another one for double the air 🌪

[@archer_Sj]

How to buy in India

[@dingdongchingchong8659]

Is it really that noisy?

[@joshsworkshop9698]

Yep

[@CoreyTibbetts]

i need one for my bedroom

[@stanladygaga8879]

the blade is so scary

[@yesudasann9350]

Price pls

[@kimber120306]

$160

[@Biggest-x4y]

The big fan is lound

[@iammaiky2797]

Can I put this fan in my room tho?

[@Bacon-eggz]

How has this held up over time?

[@talzotar7580]

I have one for almost four years(so far so good) and use it in the house in the phoenix Az, hot summer running 7 days a week with out stopping till the summer is gone. keeps me cool.

[@njhotroder]

@@talzotar7580 does your motor housing run hot when you operate yours ?

[@KumaMoua]

1:00

[@rosavega6287]

Tayo tayo

[@elifasdbasak8364]

Robo can scan🤖🦾

[@andyhernandez2313]

that wont rotate

[@joshsworkshop9698]

?

[@FSM_Reviews]

@@joshsworkshop9698 I think he means "oscillate". Oscillation. A feature most household fans have.

[@Biggest-x4y]

I love you

[@lidianamesquita1988]

Ik

[@krizm]

Looks like it’s gone up 60$