The Air King Model 9166 Whole House Window Fan

[@sylonogwailou]

I don't even know what to say, this video is a gate to a new type of youtube experience.

[@HarleyBadger]

Wow.. LOL.. We don't know whether to be complimented or offended xD

[@sylonogwailou]

Naw man, I'm down with this sickness if ya' know what I mean, this guy knows his fans... and his fan's fans.

[@HarleyBadger]

Sylono LieGuano Oh right on!!!

[@wilkes85]

In the summer, I use a 1974 Torcan box fan in the window overnight, and I open all the other windows in the house. In the morning, I turn it off, and close the windows and curtains. The house stays so cool all day, a few people actually thought I had air conditioning!

[@rueagonvyceratops2879]

Nothing better then the old school metal bladded fans. i have a high valisity brand from walmart . and its been working great since i have had it now. even on low it chucks out the air great. and the metal blades makes it better.

[@WhitewithBlue]

Last known good quality fan. You're lucky to find that fan

[@sparkybluefox]

I like the fan guards on both sides of the fan blades. My mothers house has a fan that is so old that there is no fan guard on the back side of the unit. Real old skool.

[@MrTobysmusic]

This looks like a great fan. Years ago, my Grandma had a Robbins & Meyers whole house window fan, and that thing was awesome. I had it up till about 10 years ago when it finally bit the dust!

[@myboylollipop09]

Great fan, great show..in the late fifties we had a beautiful grey reversible window fan in my parents bedroom window..The buttons were all up front in the middle and different colors. off,on,low med,high and in,out..The best thing was the low speed. It was silent and I could almost see the blade going around... The blades were square shaped and I've got a picture of it from the yard..Looks cool! Love the bunny costume!

[@dungeek2777]

The dislikes on this video are crazy. Not only was this video entertaining but even since this video came out it's still the best review of the product on KZbin. Thanks Spats!

[@bg147]

I didn't know anything about these and it has a great retro look. The price is reasonable.

[@spatsbear]

Not for operation, but just because it is a window fan. The motor is out away from the outside in the case if it rains, etc.

[@whoisthisguy724]

I always liked the older Goldstar-made version of this fan with the deep-pitched plastic blades. I never really liked the newer version... until I saw this video!

[@USRoute66]

What a cool fan, and I love that sound! I have a vintage 1960 Silver-Aire window exhaust fan that started out as my grandfather's, before he moved back to Missouri in 1965, leaving it with my parents. The motor is from Universal Electric, and it's bi-directional two-speed 20" model. My AC died today, and I got it out of the outdoor storage shed after not being used for 24 years, and it started right up. I gave the bearings some 4-1 oil and it's running like a Swiss watch.

[@spatsbear]

The only time I turn the AC on it when the humidity and temperature get past a certain point, and that usually doesn't happen till about the end of June.

[@spatsbear]

It is about the same if not just slightly louder than a normal, good box fan on high. Medium and low may be suitable for your needs, as it is quite quiet on those speeds. It is built quite well. We contacted the manufacturer, and it is made in the USA.

[@torythefanman]

That thing has some kick ass start up sounds!

[@Acoustic_Theory]

Thanks, this was whimsical and a change of pace. I was looking for reviews of a fan I bought, and stumbled across this video because it's another fan by the same brand. (The changeover to the 'bear' persona would be nicely accompanied by some full-on corny performance art, like "Even bears need fans too. You ever try wearing a heavy coat in the summertime? What about one you can't take off? Welcome to my world.")

[@HarleyBadger]

hahaha!!! That would have been a great idea!

[@Trees2Pens]

" Bear " facts about a fan, love it.

[@spatsbear]

We scored about a month ago a 1958 Air King window fan without the guard on the outside. Works perfectly. We'll be doing a video on that shortly.

[@spatsbear]

Oh yes, I can do that too, but it will only last till about 2pm as after that, the front of my house faces West and just gets blasted with sunlight as I have no shade. It gets pretty hot after that.

[@Matt_Electronics]

Last year, I went to Rona since I wanted a good quality fan; so I got a Honeywell Commercial HV-141 (by Kaz), but I was lucky to get one when I did because they only had 2 left and they no longer seem to have stock now. It cost me $103, but for the price, I got a metal, powerful, good quality product. It's powerful enough to feel a rather strong draft being pulled in from the window on LOW speed; no other fan I had did that good even on HIGH speed.

[@spatsbear]

I do like that Goldstar version as well. They still make the 16" plastic bladed version of that fan as well, and funny enough you can get that exact same fan as either an Air King or a Lasko. Only difference I see is the name plate and the Air King has a grounded cordset (plus the Air King might have a better motor as well.)

[@Trance88]

It's like you have to buy true "commercial grade" to get anything of decent quality these days. That's one beast of a fan. Nice find.

[@spatsbear]

This "commercial grade" fan is built just about the same as my residential/consumer grade Lakewood in the video from about 10 years prior. Though I like how this one has a sealed ball bearing motor on it. It'll be decades before it'll need re-greased.

[@whoisthisguy724]

The new version of the 2155/9155 16" window fan has a slightly different propeller. The blades are a bit narrower and less rounded...

[@JoeSchlubb]

I Know it was a bit expensive, but you get what you pay for and not much is cheap these days. I try to get by in the summer staying cool using fans for as long as I can but with the high humidity we get here I always break down and use the air conditioning because im afraid if the house gets too humid we will get mold. Nice buy!

[@KingdomUploader]

What they have today is the Air King 9166'F'. Seriously doubtful that it will perform as well as yours. Any ideas on that? You could do a comparison video? well assuming yours is still kickin. Had to ask before i buy today's version of yesteryear. Cheers

[@spatsbear]

Lasko mainly had to do that due to a lawsuit because of their cheap Wal*Mart grade box fans that caught fire. Probably never got close to the circuit breaker rating, but was enough current to catch the motor on fire.

[@compactc9]

I love these fans and the nice breeze they make. I'm sort of stuck though, my allergies are so bad that I have to leave the windows closed and keep the inside air running through a purifier to keep them under control.

[@windell0121]

Great demo - im setting up a computer lab in a small room and need and exhaust fan.. Great info!

[@KingdomUploader]

I noticed when you showed the specs - they don't tell you what HP the motor is? all it showed was the voltage and Hz

[@EskieWolf]

I might get one! It looks like a good quality fan. And if it's anything like my 2010 Air King 9214, it'll last a long time.

[@terry91745]

I don't understand why there are no videos on how to install these window fans in a window? There are different types of windows...casement, verticle slider windows, etc... Why are there no installation videos???? I want to install a window fan, but for obvious security reasons, be able to close the window when I'm at work. Can you do this with this type of fan or is this installed like a window air conditioner where the placement is permanent and you risk home break-in?

[@tommyrutkowski3776]

i love this fan i love how it works i had a lakewood but the switch went out on me but i order the 9166 just cant wait to get it

[@spatsbear]

This fan was special ordered, and I already forget where as Harley ordered it :p We plan on ordering a second just to keep mint in the box heheh.

[@fansgalorellc621]

Awesome fan!

[@HarleyBadger]

Thanks :-)

[@jeepguy95]

There's one of these at my school, and an Air King 20" plastic bladed window fan.

[@vanni9283]

Why do you feel it is a better design for the motor to be mounted on the inside of the fan?

[@dynatrak]

Awesome start up sound on low!

[@DamusicianReturns]

That's awesome fan for being modern. Did you ordered it or got it at a supply house? It would be impossible to find that at a big box store.

[@MustachioFurioso91]

This thing looks like its built well, how loud is this fan on full speed? I want to get one for the house, however the window I plan on using it on is on the stairs (midway) between the kitchen on living room area, and I think I'm going to need a quieter fan if I put it there.

[@sukiyaki19661]

Sorry my question wasn't clear. how do you take out panels for small windows? I'm talking about the round half moon shaped popouts on the slide panel. Did you use aviation shears, a hammer or what. I noticed when you took the fan out of box the circular panels we not removed, but when you tested it at the end if the video they were removed. I'm asking because I don't want to screw up the fan.

[@HarleyBadger]

Oh!!! Sorry about that. They are pre-scored, we wiggled them a bit and they became loose and then simply snapped off. Didn't need any tools.

[@sukiyaki19661]

thank you; greatly appreciated.

[@HarleyBadger]

Sure thing! Sorry it took me weeks to respond..LOL

[@sethhorst6158]

Is that Air King Box Fan with the "D" blade lasko use to use in the 80's and 90's good as well?

[@zimdeluxe]

Nice video! pretty funny too. Do you any videos that show this fan inside a window? I have a window that is 28 inches wide, but only has an 18 inch high opening? I understand you can close the window behind the fan, but how exactly is this fan held in place??

[@Daconthocon78]

Yes it is durable, but I have Vornado fans which are cheaper at the price and still col the room very well.

[@jeepguy95]

BTW the fan at my school like this one has a metal frame and you can fully see the flat grille with the logo.

[@M70ACARRY]

Just got one of these today. The main housing is made of plastic. The rest is metal. Works great, though.

[@lennongroover4189]

Hey I like they vintage box fan in the back. So I guess you kinda have your own little collection of fans?

[@zacharytaylor6032]

I need to get one.... last of the good ones.

[@spatsbear]

Thanks

[@vanni9283]

Good point...that's what I was thinking!!!

[@gatrwrksMarshall]

Great video Spats!

[@diyintrovert961]

I finally got my hands on one of those.

[@vanni9283]

It reminds ME of EmersonCollie's Hunter Zephair window fan as well!!!! ; )

[@dawnhewitt1]

Looks like it works really well but the sounds it makes are like take off time at the airport.

[@CanonWoof]

Looks like a great investment! Good buy! :D

[@FansandCars]

Absolutely love it.

[@spatsbear]

Thanks :)

[@lennongroover4189]

I mean hell this is really loud and will probably let me go to sleep too but I agree it is quieter than the other ones. I think

[@spatsbear]

You get what you pay for. Plus this fan is not designed to break like everything else made today.

[@eileenrogerssouza519]

I need to know the fan dementions of the fan to see if it fits my window

[@HarleyBadger]

Sure thing. I just closed down the side skirts and measured, it is right at 27" square.

[@eileenrogerssouza519]

I need to know the height is what I'm having a problem with my Windows are 19 in tall

[@torythefanman]

Eileen Souza id say its 27" all around. both sides.

[@bigloudnoise]

How does this compare in power to, say, a Lakewood P-23?

[@spatsbear]

This fan seems very well made.

[@JohnDoe-ce8hy]

This fan moves air CFM High 3560, CFM Medium 3120, CFM Low 2510.

[@zacharytaylor6032]

Let us know how it held up.

[@HarleyBadger]

+Zachary Taylor Still going strong :-)

[@lennongroover4189]

I like high-speed sometimes especially when I wanna drown offender or people talking in the house because it’s loud but when I’m trying to sleep I’d prefer a low-speed like belt drive fan or a direct drive either deep pitch made that way or a fan that had the pitch of the metal blade vintage box fans but Modified. Sorry there’s not much punctuation I was in the middle of typing this with my voice and I kind of forgot because I was so focused on packing it plus I mainly want to talk about it and have the joy of talking about it and not have to worry about c modified. Sorry there’s not much punctuation I was in the middle of typing this with my voice and I kind of forgot because I was so focused on packing it plus I mainly Didn’t want to have to worry about punctuation

[@spatsbear]

Thanks man :)

[@DigitalBliss84]

O_o looks like I can add this to my wtf list Furries reviewing fans ✔

[@Irelandfirst04]

DigitalBliss84 Great comment! I haven't laughed that hard in a while! Said what I was thinking!

[@spatsbear]

DigitalBliss84 Go ahead and add it. Thanks for the revenue btw

[@torythefanman]

+DigitalBliss84 Dont like what you see? then how come you watched it and left a comment?

[@DigitalBliss84]

It's like watching a train crash you just can turn away. On another note apparently people these days are obviously too damn sensitive . The video was very informative in regards to the fan. Upon further thought something tells me that this review is for people with in the furry community that don't want to overheat in their costumes. So is this a bad video no but stumbling onto it while looking for fan fucking hilarious and unexpected. It really seems these days people just sower the internet looking to be offended. My comment was almost I think two years ago and someone took the time to go through all of the comments to pin point mine and become outraged. Get a life and furry dude never keep making videos they are very informative.

[@HarleyBadger]

Hey, as long as Spats Bear and I made you chuckle, our job is done. haha!

[@delifry329]

Where did you purchase it? What was the cost?

[@planetiowa]

I just ordered this from Amazon. $129.99, free shipping.

[@Vladpryde]

Love the video, bro! God, that's a NICE FAN! Just curious: do screens have to be removed before you mount this in the window? This is truly the last Great American Fan. I'm tired of all this overseas/China/Japan/knockoff crap that's out there.

[@Vladpryde]

One more question: do you have the Air King model 9220 (or smaller model) floor fan? If so, how do you like it? I want one badly! Thanks, Spats! PS: what is it with us fan guys and cats? I LOVE fans, and I LOVE my cat. Dunno, man! *shrugs*

[@sukiyaki19661]

love your vids; very informative. I first saw your vids with speed queen. we seem you have similar taste in electronics. question, what did you use to take out side panels? I purchase this model and didn't want to damage the fan.

[@HarleyBadger]

Thank you! And just loosen the screws, the panels will slide right out. Once you get them set right, tighten the screws back up and you'll be good.

[@sukiyaki19661]

no worries; greatly appreciated. it to me a week to figure out how to reply to this messages. thanks again and please keep making vids. I really appreciate them.

[@chrismara4929]

5:36 Specifications Table

[@ConvoyDavenport]

Yay product testing burr!

[@wenkatkevkeir]

I have a Lakewood window fan three speeds reversible 3 speed 9 settings. Is it worth anything can I send you a pic

[@jedisamurai97]

Where did you get that fan? -jameschav97/1997

[@chrismara4929]

3:04 Unboxing

[@jonfklein]

It's a nice fan. But when you think about it, it isn't any amazing piece of technology. It's simply a well built good quality fan. In this day and age, with so much cheap Chinese junk flooding the market, and the quality brands dying on the vine (or already dead), I can see how it's easy to get excited when one finds a quality product here and there. I would buy this fan myself, but I only live in an apartment and this one is too big for the window I want to put it in. I guess I could make it work, but it would be way overkill - have to keep looking.

[@David315842]

Yep. ;)

[@HellaGood]

I have the same exact one, and after 6 months, low and medium no longer work. :-(

[@SaderStel]

Wow that starting sound... Ehh it's so sad that I live in a rather cold country, don't need to use window fans coz it's cold no matter summer or winter, and besides living in a block so damn... Anyways cool video, and I like the cats :P

[@ray704ful]

i have a old sears homart belt drive window fan

[@spatsbear]

Hehe we sure do ;3

[@spatsbear]

Sorry, I like fresh air.

[@spatsbear]

Exactly :3

[@spatsbear]

Oh yeah :)

[@spatsbear]

Nope, the screens can remain in the window.

[@janelleill]

Fan- tastic (: !!

[@spatsbear]

Hehe

[@Daconthocon78]

130 dollars is so expensive for a fan.

[@XMguy]

Hey, love that fursuit! I'm a fur too and a fan of fans! ^-~

[@lennongroover4189]

Oh maybe? I don’t know what you're talking about? Sorry. But you’ll probably say it’s fine

[@HorsepowerGarageVideos]

I use my AC

[@David315842]

Furries make good demonstrators. ;)

[@jedisamurai97]

Nice Fan! Go USA :)

[@edgaralcantara7279]

further

[@Maine307]

u have too much unorganized videos - please produce a link to your lakewood fan , that u r comparing this fan to , please.

[@HarleyBadger]

Just type it in the search bar, shit

[@Maine307]

@@HarleyBadger its ok, i understand. nice bear suit too. if it comes in pink let me know, because i found nothing in th search bar. poop

[@HarleyBadger]

@@Maine307 Haha eh.. I suppose in theory it could be made in pink. I can't find the damn video either xD ..

[@kingbennon3156]

WTF

[@ceilingfansportablefansand2030]

No u

[@aidenp265]

Furry comfirmed

[@ceilingfansportablefansand2030]

Spammer who can’t spell confirmed.

[@spatsbear]

Thanks :)

[@spatsbear]

Thanks :)