Customer Reviews

Westinghouse 7871500 Contempra IV Four-Light 52-Inch Five-Blade Indoor Ceiling Fan, White with Frosted Ribbed-Glass Shades

5 star:		(30)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

We bought this type of fans more than 2 years ago from OSH. We like the look, the cost and how it works (very quiet and stable, also flush mountable). you get the best bang of your money. A month ago, we bought another one from Amazon.com. In the product description it states using "standard-base light bulbs". After opening the package, we found that it uses candelabra based light bulbs. For this, we returned it to Amazon.com because we'd like to use more generic products for easy light bulb replacement.

After talking to several sales persons and electricians at local Home Depot stores, I found all new ceiling fans have changed light bulbs to either candelabra base or Intermediate base (or E-17 Intermediate) in recent years in order to bypass an energy saving requirement imposed on Standard Medium Base light bulbs. At this time, there is no specific energy-saving requirement on the candelabra or Intermediate base light bulbs. The downside of using none-standard type bulbs is that you are locked in to buy them from limited number of dealers. It can be hard to find replacement bulbs.

it's extremely light, great for low ceilings and/or apartments - and spins quietly but with strength! my boyfriend [who is a contractor] installed it, but said it was very easy to hook up and to make flush with the ceiling, avoiding almost any shakiness! it does feel somewhat flimsy so i'll update this review after a year or so, but after nonstop high spinning during 3 steamy hot nyc summer months, i love this thing! for $50 and amazon's free shipping, YOU CANNOT BEAT IT

july, 2009 UPDATE
still running the fan basically day and night, reversing the direction in the winter to blow upward - and using the light function for at least a couple of hours/day - and it is working smoothly and consistently, with no shakiness or loss of strength. the wood panels haven't faded, the brass hasn't tarnished, and i am hardly as consistent about keeping it clean as i am about keeping it on! one of the best home purchases i've made.

Warning: Product is not as advertised. Item description clearly states "Recommended Bulbs: Use (4) Standard Base Fan Lamps, 60 Watt Maximum." In fact the product uses Candelabra base bulbs.

These are great fans for the price. These fans are a much better value that you will find at Home Depot or Lowes. Well worth the money!!!

I bought five of these for our new house when they were on sale. Have been totally happy with them, installation was easy, they look great, and are very quiet. I had Hunter ceiling fans in my old place, and was a bit concerned that the Westinghouse fans might not be quite the quality, but I was pleasantly surprised to find them every bit as good as the Hunters.

We purchased one of these fans nine months ago for our son's bedroom because of its low height and reasonable price. We have been very happy with the fan. It blends very nicely with the white ceiling, making it barely noticeable. It is quiet, but displaces quite a bit of air. We like it so much that we just purchased another one for our bedroom.

This is a great fan, though I didn't notice it uses the small (candelabra) base bulbs. This is harder to find Fluorescent bulbs, but not impossible! Otherwise, it is quiet and well built.

very nice. the price is excellent! it take candlabra bulbs but you can now buy energy savings floresent to fit.

This fans are a steal. They look gorgeous and fancy in your ceiling. If you install this item correctly you won't be disappointed. The lifetime warranty is excellent for a item of such a low price. I am happy with my purchase. They look awesome!!!

Do not hesitate on these fans! 100% satisfied. I purchased 2 of these and could not be more happy. You cannot beat the price or quality. Westinghouse is a well known brand and has been in business for years. Please disregard all the negative reviews because of the light bulb size. This fan takes Candelabra size bulbs. It is in the description. No big deal as any hardware store carries them. Fans are quiet, balanced and look great. I went with the nickel color and put the dark side of the blades down. I am 6'2" with 8' ceilings so I was concerned about how far off the ceiling this fan would come down. The dimensions from the ceiling to the bottom of the glass globe is only 13 inches, so I have plenty of room when walking under the fan. Awesome product!