I finally bit the bullet and ordered this expensive fan after reading and watching various reviews. Just as a coincidence, our heat pump had a problem for several days just after receiving this fan. It really saved our lives and allowed us to sleep until the repairs were made. The overall height/size of this fan provides a broad swath of cool air that cannot compare to a round fan. This fan also looks nice and is quite unobtrusive in a room. It is much safer if you have pets or children. We no longer have to watch our cat or dog to be sure they, and their tails, stay away from fan blades. As a bonus, it is easy to keep clean.