Doug Wendel Posted July 20, 2023 Posted July 20, 2023 I have these two early Arctic Aires fans, a small one and the medium one -- 9" & 12" I think. I've had them forever. They are super art-deco, and complete but for typical roughness. I'm not sure if they run, but the cords are toast for sure. I've only ever seen a handful of these early models and was hoping to learn more info. I could be mistaken, but I believe them to be 1939, first year/model for these fans. They are distinguished by the oscillator engagement knob being recessed into the rear motor cover -- very streamlined. That's about all I know, so I'd love to hear from the experts. Are they any good? Worth restoring? I haven't tried to restore a fan this new in ages. I don't like pot metal, phenolic gears, or any other self-destructo parts. Are they are things to look out for? Did they only made this design for one year because it sucked (I know Fasco made later variations for many years)? Thanks, fan dudes and fan dudettes! Quote
Stan Adams Posted July 20, 2023 Posted July 20, 2023 Hey Doug, 1939 was the first run where they used date codes, 1939 = Z, but they were around before then. I like Fascos & have a number of them. They were very well built fans for the middle class market. I especially like the ones like yours with the oscillator wheel protruding & the gooseneck base. Were they of the same quality as the big three, no, but they were very well built fans. I don't think the 16" came until the later 30s. Quote
Steve Rockwell Posted July 20, 2023 Posted July 20, 2023 10 Jul 1911 Rochester (NY) Daily Record Quote
Russ Huber Posted July 20, 2023 Posted July 20, 2023 (edited) Edited July 20, 2023 by Russ Huber Quote
Steve Rockwell Posted July 20, 2023 Posted July 20, 2023 First year Artic Aire Fans (1939)? ? In ascending order of age : Don't know what to say about this one; possibly they tried branching into all types of cooling, but it's dubious, and I can't confirm..... 1 Quote
Russ Huber Posted July 21, 2023 Posted July 21, 2023 6 hours ago, Steve Rockwell said: First year Artic Aire Fans (1939)? ? Electrical Merchandising Week - Volumes 47-48 - Page 58 books.google.com › books 1932 · Snippet view FOUND INSIDE – PAGE 58 Arctic - Aire Fan An 8 - in . non - oscillating fan , with in-duction type motor, for use on 110- volt, 60 - cycle alternating current, has been brought out by the F. A. Smith Manufacturing Company , Rochester , N. Y. Quote
Steven P Dempsey Posted July 23, 2023 Posted July 23, 2023 My Early Arctic Aires, the Red'Black? brass Badges are super nice! 1 Quote
Steve Rockwell Posted September 18, 2023 Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) 13 Jul 1932 Edited September 18, 2023 by Steve Rockwell Quote
Steve Rockwell Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) OK Doug, we've established they're not first generation. Can you share more, and varied, photos of both? Guard configuration, perhaps even switches, might provide clues to render a more accurate age estimate... Your first pic is 12-inch? Second 10- ? Check out the old Galleries' submissions... The improved blade of Dave Rouse's fan, and marvel at the condition of Loren Haroldson's contribution.. Edited November 28, 2023 by Steve Rockwell 1 Quote
Steve Rockwell Posted November 30, 2023 Posted November 30, 2023 To date, all evidence suggests 1936 as the year of introduction for the cranked-neck Arctic-Aire fan... That green loop oscillator in the eighth Post is an interesting one..... Quote
Steven P Dempsey Posted November 30, 2023 Posted November 30, 2023 The articulated Cast Iron base versions are super stylish! 1 Quote
Steven P Dempsey Posted November 30, 2023 Posted November 30, 2023 They rotate inside the rings Quote
Steve Rockwell Posted December 16, 2023 Posted December 16, 2023 On 11/30/2023 at 10:04 AM, Steve Rockwell said: To date, all evidence suggests 1936 as the year of introduction for the cranked-neck Arctic-Aire fan... Another attempt... Can anyone confirm a date earlier than 1936 for Doug's fan? 11 May 1936 1 Quote
Russ Huber Posted December 16, 2023 Posted December 16, 2023 I could have sworn in past scans there is a patent with that housing. I tried to get it to cough up a few weeks back and failed. Quote
Steve Rockwell Posted December 16, 2023 Posted December 16, 2023 This image is tucked away in the file... attribution reads: "king-kool- Mike Mirin" and is dated 31 Jan 2023..... Same blade as Doug's, different base. Switch? Quote
Russ Huber Posted December 16, 2023 Posted December 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Steve Rockwell said: This image is tucked away in the file... attribution reads: "king-kool- Mike Mirin" and is dated 31 Jan 2023..... Same blade as Doug's, different base. Switch? If what I am seeing is correct on the base, it is a push button On-Off Leviton. There is NO patent date on the examples I have. Quote
Russ Huber Posted December 16, 2023 Posted December 16, 2023 Now, if Doug would please want to take a peak on the switch body of his rotary switch example, just maybe there is a patent date on it? Quote
Russ Huber Posted December 16, 2023 Posted December 16, 2023 The blender style fan patent design would have followed these examples as it was filed in Dec. of 37. The later examples have the Cutler-Hammer rotary 3-speed switches with patent issued in 38. Quote
Russ Huber Posted May 10, 2024 Posted May 10, 2024 1932 introduction with original cord and inspector lead stamp. It runs with factory true blade like new. A Jim Roadt find. This is the fan motor origin of F. A. Smith Mfg. Co. Quote
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