Bionaire BW2300 Twin Window Fan with Remote Control
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Bionaire BW2300 Twin Window Fan with Remote Control
Customer Review: Do NOT buy this product unless you are mechanically inclined!
Summary: 1 Stars
I, like several others who have purchased this fan experienced the same problem with the thermostat. From the moment I turned it on the temperature indicator continued to rise (instead of decline) even though it was 65? outside and 75? inside.
Having read the reviews prior to making the purchase, I made the mistake of assuming that the poor design and assembly would have been corrected since almost three years had passed since "Wayne-in-Seattle" first posted his problem with the thermostat back on August 30, 2004.Bionaire can rest assured that this will be the LAST of their products I will ever purchase!
Correcting the problem is fairly simple; all you need to do is reposition the temperature sensing wire inside the control panel so the heat generated inside does not influence the temperature sensor. The only tool you will need will be a small Phillips had screwdriver.
Remove the seven screws on the back of the unit. You will not be able to completely remove the back panel unless you can figure out how to do so without breaking the accordion expansion panel on the right side of the unit. You will however be able to separate the back from the front enough to remove the control panel cover inside(no screws involved). Once inside you will see two white wires that are connected to the circuit board. One of those wires is approximately 3 inches long and is only connected to the board on one end; the other end hangs freely; this is the temperature sensing wire. The last inch of this wire has also been stripped of its coating and taped.
Carefully reposition the the wire toward the top of the unit, pulling it taut so that no part of it touches the circuit board, taping it if necessary (approximately 1.25 inches will stick out when you're done).
Replace the control panel cover, screw the unit back together and you are DONE! The next time you turn it on the temperature indicator will be displaying a more realistic value.
Customer Review: extenders not available
Summary: 3 Stars
When I installed this fan in my window I found that I was a few inches over what was provided for - no worries, the istructions say that all you have to do is call the customer service number and they will send you additional extenders at no extra charge. Well, I called and they don't have any. They might get some next month, so "I should call back then." They don't have a list so that they can mail them to me when they become available ... I just have to take my chances that I will call again after they become available but before they are all mailed out. Horrible customer service - and due to the claim that the fan can be adjusted to fit all windows, I would say that it is close to false advertising.
I did give 3 stars because the fan works really well and is very quiet.
Customer Review: Great fan - but you can't clean it!
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this fan several years ago. I would give it four stars as it really cools down a workspace if the temperature outside is below 90 degrees. Above 90 - forget it. It's time for the AC. One more thing, if it's a very hot and humid day and the sun is baking down on the unit, it also won't be much help.
I don't find the other complaints about the temperature gauge not working all that important. For me, it's the problem with cleaning the unit. You can't open it completely in order to clean the fans. (If you can, please post how to do it here). I called Bionare and I was amazed when the representative told me you can't open the unit!
Bionaire is supposed to be THE company as far as allergy helping products are concerned, and yet they manufacture a unit that can't be cleaned! The fans are covered with soot, as are the plastic vents.
If someone has discovered a way to completely clean this unit properly, please post it.
Customer Review: Ordered 2 - 1 works great, the other makes noise
Summary: 3 Stars
I ordered 2 for the bedrooms in our home. They arrived 2 weeks apart. The first one that arrived works wonderfully - - I'd give it the highest recommendation. The second one however makes noise. The fan hits one of the wires or something. I tried taking it apart to adjust it but without success. It's not as easy as other fans that I've owned in the past to make adjustments to. Long story short....after trying to fix it, the second fan doesn't make noise when running forward but on the exhaust setting it still wacks into something. Anyway, we are sort of satisfied with this product and would sort of recommend it.Customer Review: Quiet and Powerful
Summary: 4 Stars
This is my fourth window fan. It is the quietest and most powerful yet. My thermostat did not work either. I adjusted the thermostat wire, which helped some, but it's not very accurate still. But I don't care too much, I like the remote control. If it lasts, then it will be definitely worth the 4 stars.