Review for Senelux 16 inch wall mounted Fan.
Previously used a desktop fan but was limited to where it could be placed and I was unable to get it pointed directly where needed. I also used a floor standing pedestal fan but in my small office, the only option was to have to close to my head which felt like I had my head out of a moving car window. Enter the Senelux wall mounted fan..
The build quality is is excellent (apart from the remote control, which is cheap), it's constructed mostly out of metal, it has 5 blades so can move a lot of air even on the lowest setting. In comparison to the cheap plastic fans you buy from the supermarket, this is far superior.
The fan blades (as one piece) along with the front/rear fan grilles had to be fitted with supplied screws. The supplied instructions were clear however it was quite obvious how it's meant to be assembled. Also, as part of the installation, two holes will need to be drilled in the wall as the fan is mounted with two screws. Being of metal construction, the fan has some weight to it. It is supplied with mounting screws/plugs but I decided to use bigger 8x40mm screws/plugs instead of the smaller ones supplied.
I have installed the fan quite close to the ceiling yet even on the lowest setting, it creates a nice breeze. I was concerned the fan would not be able to be tilted in a satisfactory downward direction as my desk and chair are directly below, but it wasn't a problem at all as it can be positioned practically horizontally. As for functionality, the fan has all the relevant controls you'd expect in a fan and the remote control enables you to control all the functions. I've found the lowest fan speed is just fine for me so I think I'll mostly only ever be using the on/off button.
Whilst I think this is an excellent item and great to see it's from a Liverpool based company, I do think there could be a few slight improvements:
1. A longer power cable and it made to exit the control panel housing at the base rather than the top. In my use case it's installed quite high up on the wall, the power cable doesn't reach to the floor and I've had to use an extension cable. Thankfully the plug is hidden behind a desk in my case but if there was nothing in front to hide it, it would look very unsightly.
2. A better quality remote control. The one supplied is very cheap quality and definitely doesn't match the quality of the fan itself. Maybe have a higher quality one available to purchase as an accessory?
3. Maybe a 'smart' version of the fan that can be integrated within a smart home, use with Alexa etc. (could have a simple zigbee controller built in or something). A remote control would be of little relevance if so.
Despite there being a couple of minor areas that could in my opinion be improved, I still think it's a quality item and warrants 5 stars. If you're considering purchasing a wall mounted fan, no need to consider any longer, you've found the right one ;)
| Brand | Senelux |
|---|---|
| Colour | Chrome |
| Product Dimensions | 35.5 x 44.5 x 46.5 cm; 3.75 kg |
| Power / Wattage | 50 watts |
| Auto Shutoff | No |
| Noise Level | 40 dB |
| Special Features | Remote Controlled, High Velocity, Timer, Adjustable Tilt, Oscillating |
| Item Weight | 3.75 kg |
