Milwaukee M18 Jobsite Fan - What I Figured Out! 

I just purchased this fan and like many other customers there’s a defect in this fan where it shuts off randomly when it’s on the highest setting. Also when it’s on the highest setting, it sounds like some bearings are loose or that the motor is struggling in some kind of way. There is a good reason why this fan only has a one-year warranty. If you’re gonna use it occasionally for camping or when the power goes out it’ll probably last you 20 years but I need to use this on my job site all summer long as well as when I’m trying to dry drywall mud or paint quickly, and based off of the other contractors this is not a good choice. I really wanted this to work. I love the size but I’ve learned after spending thousands of dollars on Milwaukee tools do not buy anything that is not FUEL if you are a contractor or tradesmen

Just bought one, heat has been kicking my ass the past week, hopefully this will help.

Here’s the deal, whenever we have storms in my area we lose power. I cannot sleep at night without a fan and or air-conditioning. This fan is a lifesaver for nights when the power is out. Run time is to be determined because I just bought it as soon as the power went out but I’ve been meaning to get one for years. I’m already into the Milwaukee ecosystem so it made sense to spend the 80 bucks for the fan, tool only to add to my collection. Again when the powers out, it’s a lifesaver for sleeping at night

This would be perfect for camping.

Hi. Thank you for the down and dirty review. Very helpful. I think I'm getting one to try out. The flow test was important. Thank you so much. 😊❤

Thanks dude. I just bought one for when I'm welding, I'm glad to see it was a smart choice. Now I just need it to show up.

Not a huge Milwaukee fan pardon the pun but those things are fantastic. They move a lot of air for their size.

Yes....love how you covered the important points in a professional manner...great job...top of the list for my Father’s Day gift!

I run mine on high on a 9.0 battery starting at 8 in the morning and at 5 it has one bar left, I don’t like running my batteries dead but I would bet it’d run until 6

Buying this for van life camping as I can’t sleep without a fan but don’t have a power setup yet

I love my Milwaukee M18 jobsite fan . Now they just need an AC adapter for the Miter saws.

It most definitely puts out the most airflow among rigid Ryobi and DeWalt for sure on high. The down side is there's only one obvious mounting option and that's the holes on the bottom for screws. Do not be fooled by the claims that DeWalt blows more air. It claims 500 CFM but DeWalt must be using a different meter to measure it. I own all the fans and Milwaukee blows them away with airflow and that's why it's so loud. The faster a blade spins, the louder it gets and it puts out more air. That's why I say don't be fooled by DeWalt because they claim it's one of the quietest but blows 500 CFM. Now when it comes to features DeWalt takes the gold

Been wanting to buy one for emergency use in the summer incase my electricity goes out here in TX. Thanks for the review bro

I was looking all over the web to see if this fan would take a bigger battery. Thank you the answer

Ok you measured the airspeed which is obviously biased towards a small fan but. Not that it matters much but factor in the volume and density of the air it's moving and you get cfm which is a more useful number

Mine has been on every night for at least 12 hours for 2 years now

Just got mine yesterday I have an M12 battery for it. But yes it is loud but not a problem, so far I like it. Bought this to cool my subs and amps plus working on cars etc..

You’re holding the meter much closer to the m18 and the box fan needs a reducer to use that meter effectively.

All those read is air speed not volume. Yes the velocity is higher, but the fan area is much smaller. The box fan(though they suck nowadays) is certainly moving more air, albeit at a lower speed. I have two of the Milwaukee fans and love them. You are spot on about them being loud. I usually run it on low though. They really come in handy to help quick thaw frozen meat or cool down a pot of soup to put in the fridge. But for camping and remote work sites they can't be beat. Other brands are out their, but it's all about battery platform. I AM considering getting some of those battery adapters to be able to use my M18 batteries with dewalt or other brand that has a cool tool that isn't in the Milwaukee line. Take a valium and keep up the good work.

I don't care how loud a fan gets as long as it doesn't start making other noises like clicking etc.

You sold me on the fan, I find its only really loud on three, great video

I’ve bought 2 over the past 3 years. It takes a 12.0 to run for 8 hours on high speed. And both fans, from riding in my truck, has screws bouncing around in the motor housing (motor mount screws) and the only way to get to them is to pull the plastic fan blade which takes a special tool I can’t seem to source…

Great review! Love the scratch-in edit - made me laugh. Keep up the great work!

I turned my fan on and there was a screw in in and it snapped one of the blades and they dont make replacements so be carefull

These are realy helpful in a car with no ac

Good review

Need to get rid of AC adapter and add a cord plug.

I'm going to put a light in the center of mine!

i have the high output 6.0 and used it on the 3 (high setting) with a full battery and it lasted me 5 hours. idk what u mean by all day..

Thanks. Imma buy one

I’m in the process of switching from Ridgid to Milwaukee. I’m a little disappointed that Milwaukee’s fan is underpowered compared to Ridgid and Dewalt. Milwaukee does have another jobsite fan, but It lacks an AC port unfortunately. Hopefully they come out with a better option.

İt's very loud 📢🔊 and that's because they did the front and back grilled from plastics ,,, if it was metal, it wouldn't sound like that. Also, it would push more air. 🛑🛑🛑

The cfm on your milwaukee is as strong as a fan blower in your air conditioning furnace? 🤔..the m18 looks convenient. I may get one. can you compare the two? New video comparison ! Haha

ive been hearing its more air than the dewalt?, but dewalt claims 500cfm. which is better?

I just bought one and it makes a weird noise on low, might try to return.. It's 79 dollars I would hope It's good for that price!

All day your crazy it doesn't run all day.maybe 4 hours

4:28 EPIC

What have you or people seen for run time ?

Why can’t they make it so it charges the battery when it’s plugged into the wall? Pretty big fail there.

I have one and only 1 of my 10 batteries will fit in it, the other 9 will slide into but they all fit my drill and other 18V tools i cannot figure that out for the life of me

Brand new and the cable adapter not working

what battery do i get so it runs about 9 hours straight on high??? please tnx

Dose anyone have this issue when the speed drops down only for a bit but then carries on as usual?

Does the smaller m18 batteries fit??

How much is Milwaukee paying you?

I have one and i noticed alot of play in the fan blade. If i tilt it back then forth it rattles has anyone else had happen

I want to know how long it lasts with a 12ah battery? If anyone has idea please comment.

Anyone know how to lubricate it? I got a bad case of the rattles

have you tested any other jobs tie fans for CFM?

That beard tho!