Both of the machines in the Lasko 4900 vs 4905 fan comparison are good choices that are loved by a lot of customers. There isn’t much that separates these machines so I can understand why it’s tough for you to make a decision. Read on below to find out which one of these powerful machines is best for you.
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Lasko 4900 vs 4905: Which Blower Fan is Right for you...?
Size and Appearance
Other than the color difference. There aren’t many features that are different from each other in the Lasko 4900 and Lasko 4905. The Lasko 4905 comes in a Black/Grey color. It has 2 outlets at the side. There is the 3 speed setting, and the on and off dial on one side. The machine is of compact size. With a long power cord. The sturdy handle provides a great grip. The fan angle can be tilted to the user’s preference. The resetting circuit breaker is a great feature to avoid any electrical mishaps. The weight of the machine is well spread. While the rubber feet stop the machine from getting knocked over. This fan also has a 3 pronged, long cord provide with it.
Power
The Lasko 4900 and Lasko 4905 needs 120volts of power to work. There are two power outlets, on the walls of the fans. A safety circuit breaker has also been added to both the machines to avoid any electrical mishaps from happening.
Performance
The customers were pretty satisfied with both of these Lasko products. The only things which made the customers think over was the noise production especially since these fans are suitable for work environments. All machines require some form of regular maintenance to keep their performance at an acceptable level. But most people don’t maintain fans with regularity. There are customer whom reported a short lifespan with either machine but that could be due to a lack of cleaning.
The noise, though present in either machine, is not excessive. They are fans, so you have do kind of expect some whirring typical fan noises.Some customers commented on the screws not tightened which caused the machine to wobble a bit. The plastic case seemed to rubbing against the rotating cylinder inside the machine which caused a grinding noise to be heard. It went away after being set up in the same position but could be heard again when the machine was moved.
On the other hand, there were a lot of reviews by customers saying that these machine worked perfectly fine and without unusual noise. Just that the screws needed to be tightened up after unboxing the machine. The cleaning process for the Lasko 4905 was found to be very easy. The unit could slide off after removing a few screws and the cylinder could be cleaned free of animal hair, dust and more. The unit was easy to reassemble.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
People found it incredibly easy to clean the Lasko 4905. A few screws needed to be removed from the floor side for the unit to slide off. The blower could then be cleaned easily and the unit reassembled.
Durability
The Lasko 4900 is made from sturdy durable plastic, and a chrome carry handle. It is great for use at workshops and garages. The Lasko 4905 is also of great durable and sturdy material, making it suitable for indoor usage. There is plastic housing making the products suitable for working sites such as workshops, basements, garages and much more.
Convenient Features
There is a tilt mechanism provided with both Lasko fans that allows a 315 degrees tilt. This can be adjusted according to the user’s preferences. The feet are covered with rubber to stop the machine from getting pushed around. The feet are also well spread, according to the weight and size of the fans, which also stops it from getting knocked over. The air power provided by the fans is great for cooling, drying, ventilating, exhausting and more.
Warranty
Lasko provides a 1 year warranty on all of its products.
Pros and Cons
The Lasko 4900 and Lasko 4905 are turbine styled fans. There are no blades involved which is something that people with small children might see as an advantage. This turbine design also makes these fans much easier to clean. The fans provide a powerful blast of air, which is powerful enough to dry paint, glue and wet surfaces. The head of the fan can be tilted to any angle preferred by the user. The fans can be set up on the floor, table and basically any hard and strong surface. The sturdy feet, the circuit breaker and the reset button makes both Lasko 4900 and Lasko 4905 incredibly safe to use. The machines also come fully assembled. Both the Lasko products have 3 fan speed settings that are adjustable with just a turn of a dial.
However, after sometime of usage some users reported that these products start to lose suction. This loss of power can in fact come from a lack of regular maintenance which can cause the fan to have to work overtime. I’ve experienced this myself with other products like air purifiers and tower fans. Sometimes all you have to do is clean it for it to start working the right way again.
There were also some folks that weren’t “fans” of these fans because they make a loud racket noise which caused them to get irritated.
Summary and Recommendation
Aside from a few differences in color and design, there isn’t much to distinguish from between these two machines. So all-in-all, I’d say go for which ever fan was on sale for the lowest price at the time you’re ready to buy. Both units have lots of customers that were very pleased by the performance.