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Bionaire Remote Twin Window Fan BW2100R-U | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bionaire
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $64.99
Buy New: $44.95
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 19143
Color: Gray
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8
Dimensions (in): 6.3 x 25.5 x 14
MPN: BW2100R-U
Model: BW2100R-U
UPC: 048894556777
EAN: 0048894556777
ASIN: B0015GME8E
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Remote Control for Convenient Operation | | • | Digital Thermostat Display | | • | Electrically Reversible Air Flow Control | | • | Air Intake, Exhaust, or Exchange, Multi speed settings | | • | Air Intake, Exhaust, or Exchange |
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Product Description
Manufacturer: Bionaire
Model #: BW2100R-U
Condition: Brand New In Retail Box
Warranty: Manufacturer's Warranty
List Price: $69.99 The Bionaire Twin Window Fan with Electronic Thermostat is designed and safe for use in a window. In addition to the elegant design of the fan, it also comes with twin 9" blades, an electronic thermostat, multiple speed settings, electrically reversible motors, built in extender screen, and a bonus extender panel. The electronic thermostat allows you to set your desired comfort level and the fan will automatically cycle on or off to maintain the set temperature. This product is ideal for bedroom and living room use. Features: - AccuTemp Plus Electronic Programmable Digital Thermostat
- Uses less energy than traditional window air conditioner units
- Electrically Reversible Air Flow Control
- Air Intake, Exhaust, or Exchange
- Remote Control with Three Speed Settings
- Adjustable Extender Screen and Bonus Extender Panels
- 5 Year Warranty
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| Customer Reviews:
Performs as advertised November 9, 2008
This product performed as advertised (about 30 days now). Because of the climate where I live, it is on daily. I'm not sure the temperature gauge for auto on/off is exactly what the digital read says, but after about 3 days of monitoring it and adjusting it a couple of degrees this way or that way, it does automatically turn on the fan when you need it and don't need it. Bottom line: I am perfectly content with this fan and in a year or two will buy another one exactly like it to replace it.
Rock Solid Dependability. Non-Removable Grills A Downside December 10, 2008
I've had this fan for over 5 years. It has been a workhorse for cooling my room, especially in the summer months. The remote is a very nice touch and I find myself using it more than the controls on the fan itself. The unit has performed its function beautifully through the years, but it does have some drawbacks. Here's a detailed assessment:
Features
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The fan has these features:
- thermostat: turns off the fan after a preset temperature is reached.
- timer: turns off the fan after a preset time
- 3 speeds: low, medium, high.
- airflow direction: the two fans are independently adjustable to direct the airflow in either direction, intake or exhaust.
- remote control: controls everything but the airflow direction.
Pros
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- Remote control control convenience.
- Good Looks
The fan looks well-built and elegant and will blend in with any decor.
- Extremely Durable
Like I've already mentioned, I've had mine for over 5 years - and it's still going strong. I leave it on 24/7 during the summer months and at least half the day the rest of the year except winter. That it has held up to years of rigorous use is a testament to its durability.
- Function
The twin fans effectively move air in/out to cool a room fairly quickly. Depending on the indoor and outdoor temperature difference, the unit can take anywhere from 15 minutes to half an hour to almost completely equalize indoor and outdoor temperatures.
Cons
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- Non Removable Grills
This is a very big drawback for me. The Grills are not removable for cleaning and there's no way to open the fan even with all the screws removed. The two halves of the unit are permanently joined at one end so that there's no way to separate them without doing some serious damage to the casing. The fan blades on my unit are caked in dust, but I'm unable to open up the fan to clean them.
- Inaccurate Thermometer
I'm not sure if the thermometer is an indicator for outdoor or indoor temperature but it always shows a reading that's somewhere between indoor and outdoor temperatures.
- Cumbersome Speed Change
The speed modes are: 1) Low, 2) Medium, 3) High, 4) Low at preset thermostat temperature, 5) Medium at preset thermostat temperature, 6) high at preset thermostat temperature. If I want to change from say mode 2 to mode 1, I would have to press the mode button 5 times to cycle through modes 3, 4, 5, 6, and finally 1.
- Remote control does not control the airflow direction (but everything else).
Other Models
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Here are some suggestions for other models you might want to look into:
1) Bionaire makes another model for a twin window fan that's comparable to this model but this model allows the remote control to change the direction of the airflow (not available at Amazon as of this writing, but available elsewhere). The product description doesn't mention if the grills on this unit is removable.
The next two models do have removable grills but no remote controls:
2) Holmes HAWF2026U
3) Honeywell HW-628
Conclusion
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The lack of removable grills on this fan is a huge downside, which prevents me from rating it 5-stars. It probably wouldn't be a problem if you're looking to replace the unit every year or so, in which case, this window fan will be the perfect choice.
There you have it. Whichever fan you decide on, the above are some considerations you might want to take into account before making a purchase decision.
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