Holmes Patton High-Velocity Fan - Gray
Review by K. Snyder : Excellent powerfull fan

I just picked up this fan today from Costco. Last summer these sold out so quick I wanted to make sure I got one so I bought early.
I knew this fan would be loud when I bought it. I don't think from the picture on the box Patton expects this to be used as a bedroom fan. It's more a high powered fan for a work area. It's really not as bad as I expected though. The lower setting has plenty of power if you need to use it in the bedroom.
I plan on either putting this outside on the balcony to blow cool air into the house or to use as an exaust fan in the opposite side of the house so noise won't be a problem.
The fan is solid, well made, all metal except for the blade. I was very pleased when I got it home and tried it out. This fan can really move alot of air. It sends a massive solid coluum of air deep into the room.

Holmes Patton High-Velocity Fan - Gray
Review by Daniella T. Elisha "friendly reviewer" : Definitely blows...

It blows very strongly and almost evenly. Not a quiet fan at all. Trust me I sleep with the a/c and fan on, live next to the traintracks, and this is the loudest fan I've had.
Don't take me wrong I'm able to fall asleep with this fan but it's not a very pleasant sound to begin with.

Pros: blows strong cold air
Cons: Loud annoying noise

Holmes Patton High-Velocity Fan - Gray
Review by Keli G. Bergman "KGB Headquarters" : Patton fans - the best you can buy!

Several years ago, a friend lent me his Patton fan and I've been hooked since. Sure, you can buy the ~$20 disposa-fans, but they're just that--disposable. The motors will die within two years and you'll be buying a replacement. Spend the money up-front and buy a Patton; it will go on and on like the Energizer bunny, and it will move air. These fans rock.