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12" Lasko High Velocity Utility Fan w/ 270-Degree Pivot & 2 Grounded Outlets (U12104) $47.79 + Free Shipping

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Jul 24, 2026 10:56 PM
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CTRL-ALT-DEALSJul 24, 2026 10:56 PM
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Older AC motor, unfortunately. DC is the modern standard for fans with the following differences:

Power Draw: DC fans typically use up to 70% less electricity than their AC counterparts to move the exact same amount of air.

Noise: Because they use a permanent magnet and run on direct current, they eliminate the audible electrical buzz or hum common in AC motors.

Control: DC motors typically offer 6 speeds and instant reversing from the remote, whereas AC fans usually max out at 3 speeds and require flipping a physical switch on the motor housing.

I didn't know the difference between AC and DC motors until recently and was quite surprised at the magnitude of differences.
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Jul 27, 2026 6:19 PM
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ch5richardsJul 27, 2026 6:19 PM
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Quote from CTRL-ALT-DEALS View quoted comment :
Older AC motor, unfortunately. DC is the modern standard for fans with the following differences:

Power Draw: DC fans typically use up to 70% less electricity than their AC counterparts to move the exact same amount of air.

Noise: Because they use a permanent magnet and run on direct current, they eliminate the audible electrical buzz or hum common in AC motors.

Control: DC motors typically offer 6 speeds and instant reversing from the remote, whereas AC fans usually max out at 3 speeds and require flipping a physical switch on the motor housing.

I didn't know the difference between AC and DC motors until recently and was quite surprised at the magnitude of differences.
Are there any DC powered blower fans like this? I have not seen any myself.
Jul 28, 2026 5:44 PM
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handoggJul 28, 2026 5:44 PM
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how is this a slick deal ? seems almost retail price. is someone making a phat commission?
Jul 30, 2026 4:51 PM
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jabaJul 30, 2026 4:51 PM
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Quote from handogg View quoted comment :
how is this a slick deal ? seems almost retail price. is someone making a phat commission?
These are $60 at my local hardware store, average price on Amazon used to be between $50 and $65 but it has gone up a lot in the past year or so.
Jul 30, 2026 9:30 PM
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UN0335Jul 30, 2026 9:30 PM
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Quote from CTRL-ALT-DEALS View quoted comment :
Older AC motor, unfortunately. DC is the modern standard for fans with the following differences:

Power Draw: DC fans typically use up to 70% less electricity than their AC counterparts to move the exact same amount of air.

Noise: Because they use a permanent magnet and run on direct current, they eliminate the audible electrical buzz or hum common in AC motors.

Control: DC motors typically offer 6 speeds and instant reversing from the remote, whereas AC fans usually max out at 3 speeds and require flipping a physical switch on the motor housing.

I didn't know the difference between AC and DC motors until recently and was quite surprised at the magnitude of differences.
Quote from ch5richards View quoted comment :
Are there any DC powered blower fans like this? I have not seen any myself.
I bought this one from Sam's Club about two months ago. It's the only one I've seen so far though.

Lasko Pro Performance 9-Speed Pivoting DC Motor Utility Fan [samsclub.com]

I called Lasko, and this is apparently a Sam's Club exclusive item. Their CSR was not aware of any other DC motor powered utility blower models. I really like it, but there are pros and cons.

Pros:
Very quiet and very efficient.
Speed 1 is 4 watts, speed 9 is 75 watts. My similar three speed AC model uses 157 watts on high and 147 watts on both low and medium.

Cons:
Doesn't move as much air as the AC model on highest speed. My guess would be about 75% as much. A MUCH bigger con for me is that the unit will not come back on after a power interruption! This is a huge oversight IMHO because these type of fans are often used in disaster cleanup and mold remediation.

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