content: I've had this fan for 8 years. BUT I probably only turned it on for 30-60 minutes a day during the hottest weeks of the year.So worst case, we're talking 21 to 28 hours of use per year. Well recently the motor seized up and the fan doesn't turn anymore. Basically the bearings are shot.That means the fan only saw under 10 days of continuous use and it died. Or more accurately what probably happened is in 8 years, the lubricant they use is non-existent and gummed up. Either way, I doubt it uses quality bearings.On the other hand, my old-school 1960's window box fan handed down from my parents made by G.E. still works fine and was made here in the U.S.A. The Honeywell HT800 made in 2004 was manufactured in China.You can make your own conclusions.