Exhale Blade Less Ceiling Fan

[Solo]

Just curious if anyone here has had experience with the exhale blade less fans? I've been considering purchasing one to try, but would like some input. The entire unit itself does spin, but it's much closer to the ceiling than a standard fan and the unit is solid. I know the main concern with a standard fan is that the bird can't see the blades when they're moving. This one stays "solid looking" the entire time it's on. Thoughts?


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[eddieparrot5]

Never heard of them before, just googled it, and I liked it,it even comes in colors, but didn't find information about the price

I saw a video on you tube, it does mention that it sucks the hot air through the middle and then from the sides blows the cool air, I'm wondering if that could be a problem with the birds?

 

[SailBoat]

Interesting marketing and design. With the unit near flush with the ceiling it clearly can reduce the problem with a fan blade and a Parrot making mid-air contact. Although operating near flush to the ceiling (i.e.: there is little room between the unit and the ceiling). The body of the unit does turn and there is (although limited) the contact with the spinning body and the a wing catch between the unit and the ceiling. Remembering that the likelihood of that event due to the air flow away from the unit in that area would be low.

If you have an open concept floor plan, the unit will likely not be as effective because it needs the side wall to 'help' direct the air back down to the floor.

NOTE: The inflow at the center of the unit 'may' trap a smaller bird, however that is subjective since I could not find an in flow rate listed. That would be a question for the manufacturer.

Clearly placement is an issue. The nearer to the center of a room, the better overall effect. NOTE: The flow direction appears to favor a 'Winter' pattern, where air is lifted at the center of the room and flows down the outer walls/ a 'Summer' pattern reverses that flow with the air lifting at or near the outside walls and is pushed down at or near the center of the room. So, that becomes a personal preference thing!

With the limited problems compared to a traditional fan, it has merit. However, I would be careful with its use with smaller parrots and birds. Having said that, it is very possible that its air movement is so passive that it may not be a problem. If true it could take some period of time before one even feels the effect.

 

[Solo]

They come at a hefty price of $600 with light or $500 without. Thus the research. I had considered the possibility of her hitting the unit while its spinning, but due to the fact she could see it and how low profile it is, it seems unlikely. Thanks for the advise. I will continue to research and possibly contact the manufacturer. She is a much larger bird so air flow wouldn't concern me as much as still coming in contact with the unit. I may ask if he's sold to anyone with parrots before and how it went.


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[SailBoat]

I would recommend that you also get very specific regarding their 'Return Policy.'

The 'gentle breeze' thing has me concerned. Since most people operate their ceiling fans in the Summer months to enjoy the flow of air down on to them. The gentle side breeze 'may not be as refreshing.' Winter use, makes sense, Summer use, could be less than enjoyable.

We have several 'Bird Killers' that we use only during the Summer and at night when the Lord of the House is safely sleeping.