Hi all,
The ceiling fan (Casablanca) in the master bedroom just bit the dust (after spending $55 on a new switch about 4 weeks ago). I would rather another brand. Any suggestions? Any feed back on Emerson?
Thanks
Hi all,
The ceiling fan (Casablanca) in the master bedroom just bit the dust (after spending $55 on a new switch about 4 weeks ago). I would rather another brand. Any suggestions? Any feed back on Emerson?
Thanks
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Casablanca has always been pretty good.
I think Hunter is the best. Casablanca a close second.
If having a low wage work force was good for a country's economy then why hasn't Mexico built a fence?
Intrepidcat,
Thanks for the reply. Since the current fan & switch are Casablanca and I'm less than pleased I'm trying to research other brands. I think Hunter is now owned by Casablanca. Both are big Home Depot brands.
Good luck. Let us know what you find if you think it's bettter than Hunter.
If having a low wage work force was good for a country's economy then why hasn't Mexico built a fence?
Hunter used to have a perfect track record with me. Never had a fan of theirs with the slightest problem. But the last couple that I bought wobble badly. I was disappointed. I hope their quality hasn't gone downhill...
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the last couple that I bought wobble badly. I was disappointed. I hope their quality hasn't gone downhill
Well, there's downhill, and downhill. Used to be you took a magent with you, the steel body Hunters were the creme-de-le-creme. But, most of the ones I've seen lately, it's the blades that are the big question. It's like nobody thought to weigh the blades and even try to get similar weight blades in the box.
Back to OP's question--skip on any fan that does not have replacable blades. That casting the blades are riveted to is some sort of "pot metal" that seems to vary with whatever the production cycle at People's Fan Hub Assemby Plant #157 is . . . that'll put a wobble in your fan, and if it doesn't, the bubbles in the casting will eventually cause them to just fall off.Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)
I'd be interested to know how many different fan manufacturers there actually are, vs rebranding the same unit or buying and branding generic units from China.
AFAIK, Emerson doesn't have their own manufacturing facilities, and probably darn little in the way of engineering staff. They just recycled an old, unused brand name (our family had an Emerson TV when I was a kid) as a way to "badge" imported products.
DanH,
I agree with your Emerson assessment. Their website states a lifetime guarantee on the motor.
Before you replace that Casablanca, take it to an authorized repair facility, with a lifetime warranty they will fix whatever is wrong. The switches on these seldom fail, but that is the first thing people try to replace. More often it is the recognition memory module (RMM) that will go bad, especially if you live in an area with a lot of voltage fluctuations, like out in the country. This is the only weakness of these fans that I know of. Was yours purchased in the 80's? Seems like those are the most problematic.
I have installed a number of fans bearing the "Craftmade" brand. They have all been very good--high quality components, quiet, easy to balance. I have found them in electrical supply stores.
Elliott
There are Hunters and there are Hunters. The Hunters that look just like all the rest are just that, like all the rest. The original 1910 cast iron Hunters are the real McCoy and will last longer than you will. The blades are balanced and they make almost no noise. Never had one that wobbled either. Of course they don't sell for $50.00 either.
We got Monte Carlo, and so far I like them.
Here is an overstock site for ceiling fans. Don't know anything about them.
http://www.hansenwholesale.com/specials/fanspecials2003.asp?emt=Header%20FANS%20Fan%20Specials
ps The remotes are great, particularly if you have 10 or 12 ft ceilings. No climbing up to reverse them.
I purchased several Hampton Bay fans from Home Depot and believe they are excellent. VERY EASY to install, Very quiet, Lifetime warranty
and an excellent price. I think they are as good as Hunters which I had in my previous house. The ones I bought had the "quick connect" feature.
I only buy Hunters. Haven't had any problems over the years. The one in our bedroom we didn't to part with when we moved so brought it with us; it's 15+ years old and still silent and wobble free. Runs every night and we often forget to turn it off during the day.
The cast iron Hunters are beasts, definitely worth while.
Same as above - I have had great luck with Hunter.
Hunter Original in cast iron; in black with dark wood blades. Use the four-blade setup. Never ever use a light kit, particularly those 3 or 4 bulb sprounts with the little shades - ugh!
Only.
Unless you've got a "modern" house, then use some of the cool "jet age" inspired designs in aluminum or brushed nickel.
Why?
Architectural elements look "wrong" when they stray from their influences.
Forrest - bringing my two cents to most discussions
My next door neighbor has a 1910 Hunter put in when the house was built - still powered through knob and tube.
It's is visually identical to my new "originals" - but it doesn't reverse; the blades just pull out about an inch on a spring, and snap back at the opposite pitch angle.
Cool!
Forrest
"It's is visually identical to my new "originals" - but it doesn't reverse; the blades just pull out about an inch on a spring, and snap back at the opposite pitch angle."And for those times of year when you aren't sure if you want cooling or heating you can have 1/2 the blade blowing up and 1/2 down.
LOL!
That's an idea
Forrest
There was a bar in Baltimore that had the old cast iron belt driven ones, pretty similar to the ones in the picture in that other message. Can't remember the name of the bar now. It was near the harbor, but not in the inner harbor area. I think along the same street that would get you to Greek town.Anyway, the fans were really neat. Turned real slow and with the 16' ceilings way cool. One motor driving a big leather belt powered 3 or 4 fans.
Minka Aire is the brand we like. We also like to take the path that is less traveled!
here's one I like from their website:
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very interesting
If having a low wage work force was good for a country's economy then why hasn't Mexico built a fence?
Two of this type in my Casa,
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Thanks for the info on this company. I like their outdoor lighting, too.
Definately be considering them on my next fan purchase.
If having a low wage work force was good for a country's economy then why hasn't Mexico built a fence?
I'm waiting for the right project to use these...
http://www.period-homes.com/brochure/wlmill.htm
Maybe if I renovate my barn.
-Norm
hey, those are really neat...............
If having a low wage work force was good for a country's economy then why hasn't Mexico built a fence?
I second the Quick Connect Hampton Bay from HD. I have installed many of them and they are a breeze (pun just happened). I used to swear by Hunter but more recently have sworn more at them. It is a product of them cheapening down for retailers such as Sam's and other big boxes. There are some that it appears you would have to remove the light kit to tighten a blade hanger screw.
There are more da*n screws to put it together than the thing is worth. They seem to be out of track and or balance a lot also. I guess I should not gripe on a t&m job but I do care about value for my customers.
By the way the warranty is usually better than the lower line Hunters also.
Bob
This is an interesting subject for me cause I've just put in six fans . . . two Hunters, two Hampton Bay from HD, and two really cheap ones that my wife picked up I know not where.
The interesting thing is that I can't find any relationship between price and performance. One of the really cheap ones hummed ever so slightly but not as bad as one of the Hunter's, or both of the Hampton Bay. (Even the loudest one wasn't objectionable.) The other really cheap one is absolutely silent and perfectly balanced right out of the box.
I think to get a meaningful opinion on this though, you need someone who has installed hundreds of fans.
I've got a hunter that "hums" What is the story with that, teh other two larger hunters are wisper quiet
Fanimation has some nice ones. Also Minka Aire. Not cheap though.
Try hansenwholesale.com
Johnny