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I got this ceiling fan for a home office with a half cathedral ceiling. This review is after a week of daily use.
It came with a remote which sits on my desk beside my computer mouse. I don't have to lift or point it to adjust the fan speed. It has six speeds. The lowest is whisper quiet and you can easily forget it's even on; I stretched once and my fingers got clipped! Only the highest speed makes a bit of a noise; speeds 1-5 are pretty quiet; then there's a big sound jump to speed 6. But even the highest speed isn't what I would call "noisy" or annoying.
The five blades purchased separately were labeled "Summer White" on the box, but they don't look very white. They look more beige than white. I intend to spray paint them white to match the ceiling color.
One issue still unresolved is the remote seems to somehow sometimes turn on my other Emerson Eco fan (Carrera) which is down the hall in the master bedroom. Because it doesn't happen every time I use the Avant Eco remote, I don't know what the problem is. I'm not sure if it's possible or easy to change the channel or frequency. Since it rarely happens, I don't worry about it.
I used the 4.5" downrod which came in the box. There are no signs of wobble for the 54" blades with the 4.5" downrod, but note that if you use a longer downrod and/or longer blades, like I do with the other Emerson, wobble could be an issue.
I find the range of speeds helpful to get just the exact right temperature (not too hot/not too cold). Other fans have only three speeds instead of six. But it doesn't have as much power at the top end as I expected.
The big incentives for buying the fan were the low energy use; quiet enough operation to enjoy a nice stereo system; and reduced use of central A/C. Only 17W on speed #1 is pretty impressive; the magnets do most of the work. It is so quiet your stereo will become much more enjoyable in the summer with clean sound. It keeps me comfortable enough when the room temperature is 79F (26C) not to need the A/C. But when the A/C is on, it circulates the air very well so the room cools down much faster.
I don't know if you can find a more quiet ceiling fan from a major brand which uses less energy. I got a second one for my living room.
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WE BOUGHT THIS FAN,OUR THIRD CEILING FAN FOR OUR BEDROOM,PREVIOUSLY HAD AN EMERSON MAUI BAY,WORTHLESS AND BEFORE THAT A HUNTER,EVEN WORSE.NOW THAT WEVE SPENT A FORTUNE ON CEILING FANS FOR THE WHOLE HOUSE,IM KICKING MYSELF.THIS FAN DOES BLOW BUT ITS NOISEY,CLICK AND CLACK DURING THE NIGHT TO AWAKEN US AND HAS BEEN A MAJOR "EXPENSIVE" DISAPOINTMENT AS HAS EMERSON COMPANY ITSELF.EMERSON DOESNT DO "QUALITY CONTROL",WE NOW HAVE OUR 3RD RECEIVER ON THIS FAN,THE DOWN LIGHT STAYS ON ONLY 20 SECONDS AND THEN SHUTS OFF.IVE PAID AN ELECTRICIAN OVER $800.00 DUE TO EMERSON,THEY KEEP SENDING PARTS,I WANT THE FAN TO WORK! BUY A CASABLANCA,THEY MAKE HOUSECALLS,EMERSON IS A MAJOR PLAYOR IN THE BELOW GRADE MERCHANDISE LINE.
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I bought and installed two of these in an 18 by 32' Great Room with a Cathedral ceiling about 18 feet at its maximum height, chalk white. A word of caution up front: there is some assemblage required and it is easy to soil the chalk white finish. recommend wearing latex gloves, or something to keep your oily skin prints off. They are hard to clean, I found.
A very nice fan with the 54 inch blades. Six speeds, but at the highest speed doesn't look like it's moving very fast. Nevertheless, it moves an awful lot of air. Installed just a few days ago in the summer, and really boosts effect of air conditioning and breeze from outside. My wife is downright chilly unless speed is down to 2 or so. It literally moves the leaves of plants sitting on the floor.
I used a four foot downrod because of high ridge of ceiling. I have a slight wobble at lower speeds in one of the fans, and will refine the installation at another time. The instructions give you specifics about how to trace imbalance and re-balance with weights provided.
Another reviewer mentioned remote interference with another fan. I think this can be easiy fixed by changing the code in the remote. There's a small instruction in the maual how to do this. It's very easy once you find it.
I've had no problems wtih the remotes. Either remote controls both fans simultaneously. I also have two wall switches, which control each fan individually. With switchon fan moves according to speed set by remote.
Very nice....energy efficient...and very, very quiet. There is a big price to this, however. Quite expensive.
I am not necessarily looking forward to a Chicago winter, but I am eager to find out if this will improve the heating efficiecy in this room. As can be imagined, the room is quite chilly in winter, with all forced-air heat rising to the top of the cathedral ceiling. So far, so good. I haven't given it a five, because I haven't had it long enough...and the price is steep... I believe. I paid about $445 for each fan WITHOUT BLADES (and this was a sale price!) Basic stock blades were another $45; and the 4-foot downrod was another $25. (for each fan). I bought at a bricks and mortar retailer so had to add in the outrageous Cook County sales tax.
