Customers enjoy the PORTAL Window Fan with Reversible Exhaust for its powerful airflow that keeps the space cool and refreshing. They appreciate its compact size that fits perfectly in windows, even with limited openings. Additionally, customers are pleased with how quiet the fan operates, making it ideal for bedrooms and other quiet spaces.
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Pros mentioned:
Exhaust
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works great, with a couple of down sides
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far so good. We've had this for about three weeks and it is doing what we had hoped. We don't have a ceiling fan in our main bathroom, so when we shower, the whole room steams up and the walls are dripping and so on. We've tried setting fans in the doorway and leaving the door cracked while showering and that did not work. Having this in the bathroom window works great! The room does not steam up, no dripping walls etc.
A couple of downsides, and why I gave it a four-star:
1) We can't lock our window, so we have to remember to take the fan out of the window if we're not at home, which is sort of a pain because now we have to store it somewhere i.e., set it down in the shower.
2) The back of the fan hits our screen so we are not able to set the fan fully into the window frame as it is intended unless we remove the screen. Which we don't want to do because then any bug will be able to crawl right inside. Overall, it works great! It easily switches from blowing in to blowing out the window.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful and yet petite
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I'm in love with this fan! I live on the bottom floor of an apartment building and wanted something to help cool the air in my bedroom. Space in my bedroom is at a premium, so I really wanted a fan that took up little space but was powerful. This fan is excellent. I have locks on my windows so they only open a small amount, for safety. I was a little worried that the fan would be too big, but it fit the space perfectly.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Exhaust
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Two-Way Comfort: It's a Breeze
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bringing the cool in or blowing the heat out, this fan is perfect. I was beginning to wilt in my office and needed an affordable means of cooling down. I was concerned about it fitting in the window, but the various-sized matching foam that comes with it handles that concern quite nicely.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It's very quiet, very pretty, easy to install and not clunky.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Exhaust
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Cool and breezy
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This is a great fan for the window. Well built, blows strong with three setting. Brings the cool air, refreshing the space. Not a five start because of the small gabs left from the spacers. Fix is electrical tape matching the color.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design, Ease of use, Exhaust
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
So Far Happy With Purchase!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Except for not having a remote this fan is just the thing we were looking for.
It affords full privacy in our bedroom window and the air flow is very good.
Slick design and easy basic controls.
We are going to buy one for the bathroom to.
Privacy and not having to physically turn the unit around for intake or out take was what we were looking for.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Exhaust
Cons mentioned:
Power
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid purchase with no regrets!
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It works flawlessly and transitions smoothly from fan to exhaust. If it was as powerful as it looks I'd rate it 5 stars but I was moderately disappointed in the power. It just looks more commercial grade than it actually is but well worth the price and sleeker than traditional window fans. Also it offers more privacy than a traditional window fans by design.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Exhaust, Noise level
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Would be great if it weren't for the rattling nois
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It's a pretty cool fan to be honest. The airflow is great, and you can choose if you want to blow air in or out. It's really neat overall, EXCEPT..... there's an annoying rattling noise when it's running! Almost as if the blades are hitting against something inside it.
I returned the item and bought another one from another seller, figuring it was just the one that was defective, but... nope, I guess it's a common thing. With the second unit, I found that if I turn the fan vertically, the rattling stops and it's almost silent. Bliss. But, the instructions specifically say that the fan should not be used vertically, so...
Also, the foam space-filler things didn't really fit right in my window, they weren't tall enough. I was able to put the smallest pieces beneath the larger pieces and that lifted them up to be tall enough, so it kinda worked out in my case. But just know it may vary
Either way, i'm a noise freak and I just can't stand the rattling, so I'm going to be returning the second unit too. So close to being really cool!
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Vornado Air Family of Brands
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Pros mentioned:
Design, Ease of use, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Low profile
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Clean and effective! Easy installation, better than those the bulky ones, it is enclosed so no bugs can get it
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Noise level
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sharper Image Portal Window Fan w/ Reversible Exha
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I installed this in the kitchen in order to use it as an exhaust to get the heat generated by the fridge outside and draw in the air conditioning from the adjacent room. I did not think it had a great draw but it did the job quietly. It was easy to install and I liked the flexibilty of the cube sections in fitting the fan to the window. The low profile makes it easy to fit anywhere.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Size
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Power
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Slim powerful fan
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Use it in kitchen to stuck out smoke and heat. It's not a powerful exhaust fan, but a great alternative in a small apartment. Slim and unobtrusive and attractive.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A cool product
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy set up. Does a great job on a hot day. So quite.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design, Exhaust
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great window fan
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Looks very sleak in the window. The reverse flow is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Widow fan
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great product for my kitchen, i can vent the wife's cooking out the window. Lol. Product works great.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GREAT FOR DORMS
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
awesome unit for dorm rooms...people think its an a/c
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fan
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This works well. It closes up to lesson the chance of rain coming in .
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fans Windows
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works good and it's quiet. So I have no problems!!
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It's ok
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Moves air ok. Nice slim profile. Side blocks to seal were ok. Did not have to remove screen. When off, too much air comes through the fan. Thought it would be better from the reviews I read. Always a decently strong draft coming through when off. Will be returning.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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At Sharper Image, we take pride in our products and are sad to hear this product did not meet your expectations. In the future, please call our Consumer Care line at 833-800-8669 or email us at [email protected] and allow us to assist you.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Have not used it yet but it is very well made and powerful
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Grat fan worth checking out
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great fan. Well built. Using it as an exhaust fan in the hang out/gaming room. Would reccomend.
This review is from Sharper Image - PORTAL Window Fan with Reversible Exhaust - Black