Lasko Oscillating Pedestal Fan, Adjustable Height, Remote Control, 4 Speeds, for Bedroom, Living Room, Home Office and College Dorm Room, 18", Black, S18440, Large

I just purchased this 18” model to replace the 18” model that finally stopped spinning (fix below). I found it on Amazon and hit the buy button. Later that day I thought I would disassemble the old fan to see why it had died after 7 years. Man o Man – the housing was full of dirt, cat hair, human hair, dust, dust bunnies, and whatever else was floating around in the air. I cleaned out what I could with a high-pressure air gun and tried running it again. Very slow spin. So, I decided to dismantle the motor (unplug the fan first). Once inside the metal housing I discovered more dirt and hair, so I removed that and then regreased the shaft. Put it back together, plugged it in, and ‘SHAZAM’!! .. works like brand new.To prevent this from happening again I attached a cheap paper filter COVID face mask to the back of the plastic housing with a rubber band (not an N95). That should keep just about everything out of the housing. I plan on checking the filter every few months and replacing as necessary. Prior to attaching the filter I removed the two inner layers of filter material to allow for more airflow to the motor. The blue exterior filter should provide enough protection, after all I’m not trying to filter germs or viruses, just the bigger stuff. You don’t want to choke off the air supply to the motor or it’ll burn up. I remember breathing through those masks was a bit restricting, so removing the two inner layers should open things up for your fan motor.Here’s how to fix your fan. This should work for most of you, however if prior to disassembly you smell burnt anything, chances are your motor is toast.Taking the fan apart is not rocket science. Unplug the fan. Remove the metal front guard. Remove the plastic nut holding the fan blade (clockwise). Pull the one-piece plastic fan blades off the shaft. Remove the plastic nut holding the rear plastic fan guard (counterclockwise). Remove the plastic motor cover by removing the two front screws and the single back screw with a Philips head screwdriver. Now disconnect the plastic oscillating arm by removing the Philips head screw. With your Phillips head screwdriver remove the 4 screws holding the body together. You should be able to pull the housing apart now. Clean it out and regrease (silicone grease) the shaft where it mates to the support bearings at the front and back. DO NOT GREASE THE ENTIRE SHAFT – it’s a dirt magnet. Put the metal housing back together with the 4 screws and try spinning the shaft. It should turn without binding or grinding.Remember how it came apart? Reverse the process to put it back together.I’m keeping the old fan in my office, and the new fan that I just purchased is going into the garage. With the filters they should both run worry free for many years to come.PROS:Assemble in 5 to 10 minutes out of the box – no tools requiredMade in USAPowerful but listed as using only 71 wattsShould last a long timeCONS:Very loud on highest settingMostly plastic construction

So Lasko changed their products where before I would get the $50 fan that had metal grate cover, and 5 blades, however, now it's all plastic, and that's what led me to finding the next up which is this one. The metal grate cover is easier to clean and also makes it quieter as I use this fan daily and at night time when sleeping. Power 1 setting is powerful enough and 2 is what I use at night. Rarely do I ever need 3 or 4 setting speed as it's very powerful. The $50 one only had 3 speeds where as this one has 4, and also comes with remote for those who like to use remote.

This is a very good fan. The delivery was a day later than I was told which is pretty much expected. Most of my Amazon deliveries are a day or two late. other than that , I am very pleased with the fan.

This is a fan. There many like it but this is the most balance in performance and price.(in my opinion.)Speed 1 is semi quiet with gentle breeze and speed 4 make the hottest sweaty person, cool to the touch.Nice round strudy base unlike the leg based one.It can be as short as 3ft to up above bed height. The back forth motion, i do not care. This thing has 1 job and that is to keep the bed area cool and breezy.It easy to put together, my issue was clipping the back and front plate.The remote need 2 AAA and feel like smooth cheap plastic. It has 2 big buttons. What more fo you need?

Just received it. Opened package and there it was. A complete pile of plastic. The blade is flexible plastic, it all snaps together no tools necessary. The pole just sits in the base so when you pick it up it falls apart. What a rip off!!! Go to dollar general I’m sure it’s better than this and it doesn’t cost $70. My old box fan throws more air. Lasko shame on you for putting your name on this piece of crap!

This baby is amazing! I turned it on and wow! Yes it does have the white noise but I personally enjoy it. For me it is soothing. For those who do not know what that sounds like it is basically like having a low blow dryer on. It sort of drowns out other noises. Anyhow, the fan blows so much air. Even our dog loves it! Get this powerful fan you will love it. As far as building it, I just watched a video on YouTube and it took me like 3 minutes. I’m not good at building things either. Love it!

Excellent product

This is just like my older one except it was a 5 speed. But this one on 3 blows harder than my older one on 5. I probably need to clean and regrease the motor on the old one. But I live in the deep south and needed another fan now. This one costs a bit more but the fan housing is made better, with a metal front, and snaps together easy, so it will last and is easy to take apart and clean. All parts inside are tight and there is a ring and a bolt that keep it all tight. I wish the base was made a little better. Pretty much the same as the old one. Comes apart easily if you have to move it. But if you don't it stays in place just fine. Overall, this was the best one I found when in the store, and this newer version is just as good. I would buy this again.