Customer Reviews

Hunter 20540 Summer Breeze Plus 3-Light 52-Inch 5-Blade Ceiling Fan, Antique Brass with Clear Globes and Rosewood/Medium Oak Blades

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I shopped around quite a bit for a ceiling fan that would look nice in the living room but not break the bank, and after looking in stores and on line, I settled on this Hunter model. The price is right and it looked great in the pictures. Plus, Hunter has a great reputation.

I was not disappointed, for the most part. The fan has gorgeous, gleaming brass, with good clear instructions for assembly and mounting. The main problem was that it takes candelabra bulbs rather than standard 60 watt bulbs. The Amazon blurb suggested standard 60 watt but in the box was a note explaining that the specification for light bulbs had changed.

I decided we could live with candelabra bulbs; they look OK and they're not overly expensive at the local box store. However, they are still a specialty bulb that does cost more than regular ones.

I also picked up a Hampton Bay remote control, which works well with Hunter fans and costs about $10 less than an equivalent Hunter remote. I have also found Hampton Bay remotes to be more logically designed than the Hunters. You just need to decide to use a remote prior to actually installing the fan, because you will not enjoy opening the fan later on to splice in the remote receiver.

All ceiling fans I have the hunter ceiling fan is the best. Easy to install but instructions can be miss leading. Most people know hunter for a long lasting fan, but if you didn't know this, this review is for you. Surprisingly quiet for a fan that puts out a strong breeze. I like putting low power floresont bulbs in, but it is sometimes hard putting them in small incasements, but this one had no problems fitting them in. This fan is a Very good investment for your home.

The fan was delivered promptly, well padded in an additional cardboard box. The instructions were clear. The suspension method eliminates wobble and the ceiling does not have to be straight. When the fan is operating, it is almost noise-free. We did have to purchase pull chain extensions as the ones supplied are only a few inches long. We are happy with this purchase.

Our Hunter fan with the light kit is a welcome addition to our
ceiling fans. We enjoy the quiet and how it is dependable.

The Hunter ceiling fan is just wonderful. It not only arrived quickly but also in perfect condition. The fan is just beautiful. The price for the fan was absolutely fantastic! Thanks Amazon.

I read most reviews for this fan and my wife and I were shocked at how quiet this fan truely is. There are hundreds of styles of fans, various lengths and styles, what remains is quality, Hunter is high in quality.
When you're unsure between the ceiling fans that look similar, but have different manufactures, this is a no brainer. Installation in an hour or so, then enjoy the summer breeze with a frozen Margarita... it worked for me.

I like this fan and how it looks, but there is a note in the box that they changed to type b10 candelabra bulbs. I don't see any mention here about that. Not sure why they wouldn't just use standard sized bulb base.

We wanted a fan for the front room of our manufactured home to blow the heat down from the ceiling. I did a fair amount of research on the wed and went to Home Depot. We really wanted a QUIET fan. We had this one that was just so noisy (I think it was pretty cheap too). So low noise was a priority. Hunter fans have the 2nd best quality rating. After reading what to look for in a ceiling fan the Hunter Summer Breeze had the right qualifications at a GREAT price on Amazon. Had it installed a couple of nights ago. I can't hear the motor of the fan and it does exactly what we needed it to do. Also we think it is very attractive.

I purchased this ceiling fan to install on a cathedral ceiling. I intentionally purchased a Hunter fan with their advertised AVT hanging design as they guarantee it not to wobble. I am disappointed because it does indeed wobble on the medium and high speeds. It does not wobble on the low speed.

The finish on the fan is stunning and the brushed nickel is the quality you would expect on a very expensive ceiling fan.

The fan takes 3 regular base light bulbs, up to 60 watts each.

My installation is on a typical angle on a cathedral ceiling, using a Hunter 24" downrod. The installation is appropriate and done correctly, yet the fan wobbles, thus I cannot rate it higher than a plain old 3.

The AVT technology amounts to a triangular shaped mounting ball and hanger. It fits and works; it just doesn't eliminate wobble. I am not sure if the downrod contributes to the wobble or not.

PROS:
* Finish; looks.
* 5 reversible blades (maple/cherry finish) of good quality
* Attractive 3 light kit with white faux alabaster glass shades
* Extremely quiet
* 3 mounting options: standard, flush or angled.
* Lifetime warranty

CONS:
Wobbles on 2 out of 3 speeds in both "summer" and "winter" modes.

I've never bought a Hunter fan before, I have always bought more expensive brands. This is a great fan! Very quiet and easy to install. Hopefully it will last for years to come. The only thing I don't like is that the fan direction switch moves horizontally and not vertically. With vertical you can visually see that the fan is pushing air down for summer or pulling up for winter months. I know this is nit picky, but that is all I don't like. Great value!!