Doug Wendel Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stan Adams Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rockwell Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 10 Jul 1911 Rochester (NY) Daily Record Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 (edited) Edited July 20 by Russ Huber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rockwell Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P Dempsey Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 My Early Arctic Aires, the Red'Black? brass Badges are super nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rockwell Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 (edited) 13 Jul 1932 Edited September 18 by Steve Rockwell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P Dempsey Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 "Green ANd Black" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rockwell Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 (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 by Steve Rockwell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rockwell Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P Dempsey Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 Oldest I Have. 1933. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P Dempsey Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 The articulated Cast Iron base versions are super stylish! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P Dempsey Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 They rotate inside the rings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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