A couple weeks ago I bought two Harbor Breeze 52" fans at Lowes (Springfield model, if it matters). I installed them in two upstairs bedrooms. They went up quickly and easily, they don't vibrate, and they look good.
This past weekend my Hunter fan arrived from Amazon. Thought I'd go higher up in quality for the game room.
Having just put up the Harbor Breeze fans, I had some perspective on design decisions that make installation easy or hard. Hunter's engineers should take a look at the work of Harbor Breeze.
For example, attaching the fan blades to their mounting brackets (called "blade irons" by Hunter). The Harbor Breeze bracket gets pushed through the blade's three holes, then secured with one clever restraining clip. Total time for one blade, about 10 seconds; one minute for all five blades. Hunter, on the other hand, gives you 15 rubber grommets, each to be pushed and pulled into the 15 blade holes, then screwed to the mounting bracket with, of course, 15 screws. Not hard, but an example of the engineering that went into the Harbor Breeze that didn't go into the Hunter.
The Hunter came with a CFL bulb that didn't work. No big deal, but the two Harbor Breeze fans came with a total of 8 lamps (incandescent), all of which worked. The fit and finish of the Harbor Breeze lamps seems better than the Hunter; even the pull chains look better. The Harbor Breeze fans in general look better (pewter finish vs painted white), run quietly (except for wind noise) even at highest speed, and at $77, I wish I'd bought three of them.
Who knows, maybe in ten years the Harbor Breeze fans will stop working and the Hunter will be going strong. But for now, the Harbor Breeze fans seem much the better value.
Why have I wasted so much time relating this? Heck, the Hunter is installed, and it's not coming out. Maybe it's to pass a tip of the hat to the Harbor Breeze engineers who did such a good job making the fan easy to put together for the average homeowner. I have a feeling they didn't skimp on the motor or switches either.
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Hunter 20810 Low Profile lll Plus 52 Inch Ceiling Fan with Five Blades, WhiteProduct Description: With Hunter's Low Profile III Ceiling Fan, you can circulate your air with quiet beauty. Designed to fit your style, function quietly, and last a lifetime, this ETL Indoor rated fan can help keep your house comfortable all year round while reducing your energy costs. The fan features a low-profile design that's ideal for rooms with low ceilings, and it can be easily installed with or without its 13-watt globe light fixture.
Hunter Low Profile fans are specially designed for low ceiling applications.Low Profile III Plus Ceiling Fan
At a Glance:
WhisperWind Motor
13W globe light fixture
Uses one 13W CFL bulb (included)
Can be installed without light kit
Low-profile design for low ceilings
Limited lifetime warranty
Energy Efficiency EverydayHunter ceiling fans are designed for Energy Efficiency Everyday, which means getting better performance using less energy. Other ceiling fans may claim efficiency with low-wattage motors, but they move little air. Competitors also compromise on blade pitch and blade surface area, which makes a fan even less efficient. Thankfully, Hunter ceiling fans harmonize precision craftwork with a one-of-a-kind motor for superior heat displacement and greater air movement.
Exclusive WhisperWind MotorThe WhisperWind motor found in the Low Profile III Plus Ceiling Fan delivers ultra-powerful air movement with whisper-quiet performance, so you get the cooling power you want--without the noise you don't.
Like all Hunter motors, the WhisperWind motor features copper wiring that has a balanced temperature rise in each winding. This eliminates hot spots for increased motor reliability and longevity. Additionally, the motor utilizes precision-engineered large and small ball bearings that provide minimal resistance and friction for virtually noise-free operation. For even greater efficiency, the motor features an internal impeller that facilitates air circulation to keep the motor cool and ensure long life.
Combined, these exclusive Hunter motor technologies result in 15% improved performance, 20% longer life, 20% less noise, and up to 47% savings on cooling costs.
Savings Without SacrificeLike all Hunter ceiling fans, the Low Profile III can save you up to 47% on cooling costs. To put this in perspective, the wind chill from a Hunter ceiling fan will keep you as cool at 82 degrees as you would be at 76 degrees without a ceiling fan. That means you could set your thermostat 6 degrees higher and cut your energy bill almost in half--without sacrificing comfort. Use the Low Profile III during the summer months to keep cool, or run it clockwise during the winter to circulate warm air.
Designed for Low CeilingsMade for low ceilings, this fan features a low-profile design that works with or without the included 13-watt globe light fixture (13-watt compact fluorescent bulb also included).
The Low Profile III Plus is backed by Hunter's famous Limited Lifetime Warranty.
About Hunter: Building the Best Since 1886Long before the widespread use of electricity, people around the world counted on Hunter ceiling fans for cool comfort. Today, Hunter combines this heritage of 19th-century artistry with 21st-century design and innovation to create quality ceiling fans that look good and function quietly. And Hunter ensures all of its home comfort products--air purifiers, humidifiers, thermostats, portable fans, and bath exhaust fans--are as tough on the inside as they are beautiful on the outside--just like every Hunter fan since 1886.
What's in the BoxHunter Low Profile III Plus with light fixture, and 13-watt CFL bulb.
Low Profile III Plus Ceiling Fans
20810 52-Inch
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Really nice product, has a hook to help hold it when installing which was handy for a one person installation. Wiring not too complicated. Since it has a remote, you have to use a single switch, rather than double as many houses today are wired. Looks as good as the picture. The only small negative is the 100 w halogen candelabra bulb limit the output to ( you must pay $$ for a special order of the higher wattage bulb and no CFCs are available at that level of light output for candleabra). So, this fan needs to be in a relatively smaller room. Remote is simple and easy to use
