HAVELLS 400MM SWING WALL FAN OFF WHITE

I’ve been using the Havells Gatik Neo 400mm Wall Mounted Fan in my kitchen for several months now, and it has exceeded my expectations. This fan combines high performance with sleek design, making it an excellent addition to any kitchen.

The 400mm size provides powerful airflow that effectively cools down the space, even during peak cooking times. The fan operates quietly, which is a huge plus in a busy kitchen environment where noise can be a distraction. Its wall-mounted design is perfect for saving counter space and ensuring optimal air circulation.

The build quality is impressive; the fan feels sturdy and durable. The adjustable tilt feature allows for easy direction control, ensuring that the airflow reaches all the right spots. Installation was straightforward, and the fan’s modern look complements my kitchen decor nicely.

Overall, the Havells Gatik Neo is a high-performance wall fan that delivers reliable cooling with minimal noise. It’s an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their kitchen’s comfort and air circulation. Highly recommended!

I earlier had a 200mm high-speed fan for the kitchen, but it burst into fire one day. I searched for wall fans considering space constraints and settled for a 300mm model.

So far, this fan is serving its purpose and working well (Mostly, I use it at full speed as the air requirement is at around 6ft to 7ft distance). But yes, don’t miss out on the details below and the final verdict.

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🎁 INSIDE BOX
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The fan comes in a disassembled state, but it is pretty easy to assemble, owing to a modular design. You can follow the manual, or I have also included my version of the instructions here.

1. Base assembly with motor, plastic nut to secure back side grill, and shaft cap or spinner to lock the blade
2. Screw and pvc gitti- 2nos each
3. Front and back grill
4. Plastic guard ring to fix and lock the grills/guard
5. Wall clamp
6. Warranty card/ Instruction manual in the same leaflet

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➕ PROS
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1. Modular design (I remember the previous generation of wall fans and the level of difficulty in assembling those)
2. Sturdy and elegant design with metal guards and plastic body
3. Good for air delivery up to 10ft. So small kitchens, washrooms, office cubicles, etc can be easily covered
4. Has sufficient tilt for the said purposes (It can easily tilt vertically till 45 degrees from the vertical axis)
5. Has a lock nut to secure its position while setting tilt (It has stepped slots for different tilt angles, so slipping possibility is minimal)
6. Covers 60 degrees horizontal swing
7. Pull down rope-based swing and speed control for easy access

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➖ CONS
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1. Airflow could have been better (~50 to 60 CFM- Cubic feet per min). Currently, its ~40 CFM, which is a bit low, as opposed to ~70 CFM for the 400mm model
2. Swing rope requires extra effort, and you may confuse it for not working if you don’t pull with force
3. You end up paying a similar price for this 300mm fan as a 400mm one but ~50% lesser airflow

For the said cons, I will deduct 2 stars. But in any case, it’s a 3-star device, as it is well suited for its intended usage in small rooms. There is a lot of room for improvement in price and performance.

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⚙️ ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
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1. First check first if you have all the pieces to assemble
2. Unscrew the spinner (used to fix the blade)
3. Unscrew the plastic nut on the motor front (near the base of the visible shaft)
4. Fix the rear guard by aligning the grooves to the motor base and use the plastic nut to secure it in place
5. Gently push the blade on the shaft by aligning the pin on the shaft to a similar groove on the back side of the hole on the blade
6. Once the blade is fully in, tighten the spinner on visible area of the shaft
7. Loosen the plastic guard ring and put the front grill on top of the back grill
8. Align both grills and ring, and tighten the screw on the ring
9. Select the location and mark the mounting bracket’s holes on the wall
10. Drill and fix fan on the wall

P.S. Don’t tighten any of the plastic nut, spinner, or ring screw beyond a point; otherwise, it may slip. You need to find the threshold intuitively.

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🎛️ CONTROLS
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1. Set the inclination after loosening the knob on the right side of the motor, following the direction displayed
2. Tighten the knob by rotating it in the direction displayed
3. Use the left thread to switch on/off swing
4. Use the right thread to switch the fan on/off and control the speed

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🏆 VERDICT
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This fan works ok if the room/cubicle size is small (within 7 ft x 7 ft dimension) and is a recommended buy.
But, if space is not a constraint for the size of the fan, then definitely go for the 400mm model, as it offers 75% more airflow for the same price.

Good quality product. Fan speed is sufficient for my kitchen. Looks good. Good a good deal. Recommended

Very good packaging and fan looks very good. Warranty is online registration and onsite repair is provided