"Running the air conditioner in the Texas heat gets expensive. I wanted a fan that could help cool the family room (where we spend most of our non-sleeping time) without running the A/C constantly. My neighbors have a Lasko fan that is very similar to this one, and I was impressed by how well it worked. First of all, kudos to Amazon for super-fast delivery. I am a Prime member, but got it in one day, not two. The fan was packed securely, but easy remove from the box. All of the parts arrived in perfect condition. The assembly instructions were simple and I was able to attach the base in just a few minutes, working by myself. (HINT: Put the top of the fan on the floor, using the styrofoam ring from the package to hold it steady.) The base is steady on carpet as well as hard flooring surfaces. There are three speeds and even the lowest speed cranks out a stream of cool air. Although a fan does not actually cool the air, this one provides enough air movement that you feel a nice cooling breeze. (Crank it up and it feels a little windy!) I always run it in the oscillation mode to really move the air around the room. Ionizers seem like a gimmick to me, so I don't care one way or the other that this fan has one. If the blue light bothers you, turn off the ionizer. It shouldn't really make any difference. The one negative is that you need a clear line between the remote and the fan to use the remote. No waving the remote in the general direction of the fan while clicking a button, you need to aim carefully. Of course, you can also use the timer to let the fan turn itself off automatically. This fan is an excellent value. I plan to buy at least one more for my upstairs office."
Lasko 2551 Wind Curve Platinum Tower Fan With Remote Control and Fresh Air Ionizer (Compare Deals from $59.9) 
"This, is truly a great fan. Yes, it is tall, but the cooling and air circulation is great for large area , so I don't mind at all. After reading some of the reviews, I can't help but thinking there should more than one factory that's producing this. They must have different lots. I think I got lucky for the better one. This is definitely quite, not even noisy enough to be a " white noise"like the other review had mentioned. Mine is very quite. The air it blows, cool and crisp, which I love. The blue light - yes, it could be annoying for the night. But you could just put a small bandage over it, then it will take care of the problem. Overall, for the large area it covers, the timer, remote control, etc , are totally worth the $60.00. I would rate this 5 stars, but since the box is missing some screws, and clearly has a quality control issue, I am taking off one star. For the function of the fan alone - 5 stars from me. Update: 6/11/2014 - Beside buying this great fan from Amazon with a lower price than other, Amazon do have the best service for online purchase. I had sent an email to customer service, requesting them to resend the 2 missing screws. They said they can't, but they did give me a discount to replace the screws. Sometime is not only about money, it's that they are trying to solve the problem sincerely that counts. Five star for Amazon. Customer for life. :)"
"FAN-TASTIC product. This Lasko 2551 Wind Curve Platinum tower fan could use one lower speed to allow even quieter/silent operation and slightly lower breeze, but it's everything I'd expect from any QUALITY TOWER FAN and at a reasonable $59.99. At the lowest setting, it is not silent, but it is quite quiet and is WAY QUIETER than Vornado tower fans by far. This Lasko even has an OSCILLATION option that is totally silent AND an IONIZER option as well! I can easily watch a movie or TV with this on the lowest setting and maybe even the medium setting, and the medium and high settings are NO MORE LOUDER THAN WHAT I'D EXPECT with the additional power and air displacement -- definitely no ridiculously loud blowing sounds here. There is even a very convenient, full-function remote (line-of-site) and a WONDERFUL TIMER that can be set from as little as 30 minutes to 7-1/2 hours, with 30 minute intervals, so I don't have to worry about turning it off later. I do have to agree that the blue light that turns on to indicate that the IONIZER is working is not really, really bright, but it is a bit too bright in a dark room; TIP: I've actually just taken a black marker and shaded over the black tinted plastic in front of the blue light which helps to reduce the blue light that shines thru -- it's quick, simple, and definitely reduces the intensity of the blue light without a noticeable change to the appearance. I'm definitely recommending this well functioning fan and hope it lasts a long time. Cleaning it may be an issue later tho. FYI, this fan is not Energy Star Certified, but I really couldn't find any that were during my internet searches; I hope it doesn't waste too much electricity."
"I'm really happy with this fan. I've been wanting a tower fan for a while and decided to just break down and order one a few months ago. I bought this specifically for my bedroom because there was no way to circulate the air there. It does a great job. It cools the room quickly and is a lot quieter and more pleasant than an oscillating fan. Its also stylish and looks very sleek. My favorite feature is the remote. It's super convenient. I also love that I can turn on the timer and fall asleep to the sound of the fan but not waste energy by running it while I'm sleeping. This was a BIG bonus for me. I don't really notice much of a difference when I use the Ion feature. Not sure if it really does anything, if I'm being honest. The only thing that I would count as a negative is I noticed when I use the control panel on the fan itself, the tower sways a little. It has never fallen over, but the small plastic base makes me feel uneasy about the stability of the whole unit. I have mine set up in a corner, so nothing can bump into it or knock it over. I might be a little uncomfortable setting this out in the open in a different room...particularly one with high traffic. Otherwise, I love this thing. Really happy to have discovered it!"
"I bought this as a replacement to a previous Wind Curve that I had that wound up lasting me 5+ years. In fact that one never actually STOPPED working it just was starting to grow noisy and I knew the end was near. So my though was to purchase another one exactly as is thinking it would be another great fan that would last another 5 years. Come to find out that I would wind up returning it within 5 days of receiving. When I opened this package I could immediately tell that the build quality was not as nice. They must have found ways to save money and the build quality was just sub par compared to my previous version. The plastic felt flimsy, the buttons on the tower felt cheap/looked cheaper, and the remote felt like it would break as within the first month if not week. Looking passed those things I still assembled it to try out. As soon as I stood it up I could tell it was of lesser quality that I originally thought. it wobbled like crazy and felt as though it could topple over at any point. At first I though I forgot a screw or something so I went back and disassembled/reassembled it. Still unstable feeling. I had already pretty much made up my mind at that point but just to test run it I powered it on. To my surprise it instantly started to make the noise that my PREVIOUS fan made after 5+ years of daily use. Right then I decided to box it back up and prep it for return. I am sad to say but I cannot recommend this product to anyone, especially if you are looking to replace a wind curve you already own or to purchase an additional. STAY AWAY FROM THIS!!!"
"I purchased this fan for my dining / kitchen/ living area. i have a very open floor plan but a slender walk way area for me to plug a fan into and didnt want a bulky traditional fan. I am very pleased with how little space this takes up but with how powerful it is! i dont really use the timer on it, and have only used the remote a few times since i walk by it constantly plus its just one more remote i have to store but i can see how the remote would be nice for others to use! after having it since april i have noticed a slight rattle sound to it, not too noisy but when i first got it you coudlnt even tell a fan was on! it works great oscilating since i use it sometimes to cool off my kitchen & dining area also. the biggest Pro for me is that my husband and i are smokers and at night time we tend to be lazy and smoke indoors.. this completely elimates the smoke odors! i use to be able to smell the smoke myself if i came into the house and that is not an issue anymore! the only cons are: 1 the slight rattling noise, which isnt a big deal but is noticeable to me now, perhaps would go away if i could get into it and clean it, which leads to con #2. i cant get into it to really clean it. the front is a bit tricky to really clean. you pretty much have to go in between each little peice to get it dust free etc.. other than that i love it and am contemplating replacing the other 3 bulky old fashioned fans i have in the bedrooms with these!"
"I recently moved into a two-story home & needed a fan that could really move the air around in our bedroom. (Heat rises, you know... :) ) I researched several fans before settling on this one, & I'm so glad I did! This fan blows around a LOT of air, which is just what we needed. It is an oscillating fan, which was something I couldn't find in the description when I ordered it. It also has a remote control, which I honestly didn't think I'd use but have found myself using it every night. I tend to read in bed before going to sleep, & the remote control allows me to start my fan without getting up. I realize this makes me lazy, but in my defense, I am half asleep when this happens. Also, I've read some reviews where people have complained about the level of noise the fan produces. It's definitely not a silent fan, but it's not "noisy" either. I find the amount of sound that comes from it to be soothing, which actually helps me get to sleep. This fan's features also include: -three levels of air flow -Fresh Air Ionizer technology -timer that can be set to 1/2 hr, 1 hr, 2 hrs, or 4 hrs"
Lasko 2551 Wind Curve Platinum Tower Fan With Remote Control and Fresh Air Ionizer (Compare Deals from $59.9)
