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[Mom2Dogs]

The ceiling fan in the spare room has died.   It is a HUNTER and we put a part in it a year or so after it was installed, the part has failed again and we will not fix it.  

I am not sure what brand to buy when we replace, any suggestions?  

Also, my husband and I are discussing the number of blades needed on the fan.  Do more blades move more air?  There is no air conditioning in that room.

[Drythe]

@Mom2Dogs 

Sorry you had this experience.

We have 5 Hunter fans that run all summer, and a good bit of the winter - never a single problem in 22 years.  We have used Hunter fans in every home, without problem, all have had 5 blades.

Maybe you got a lemon? 🍋 

[WomanInTheMoon]

@Mom2Dogs Call the company because there should be a warranty. 

[Mom2Dogs]

@Drythe   Hunter is usually the brand that has the styles I like.  Possibly we got a lemon, the first part replacement, we had to have an electricion install the part....this time we'd have to purchase the part and get an electricion.  So we will buy new.

[decaf]

@Mom2Dogs  If you look online there is plenty of information to determine the size fan you need, how many blades, etc, for the exact dimensions of your room.  Putting in a larger fan than recommended will not replace AC.  It will be unbearably windy.

I've always heard bad things about Home Depot's house brand of fans. Hunter has become very expensive.  I'd research specific fan reviews online.

[Mom2Dogs]

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@WomanInTheMoon wrote:

@Mom2Dogs Call the company because there should be a warranty. 

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Out of warranty at this point.

[Drythe]

@Mom2Dogs 

Hope it works well and gives you good service for a long time.

[Mom2Dogs]

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@decaf wrote:

@Mom2Dogs  If you look online there is plenty of information to determine the size fan you need, how many blades, etc, for the exact dimensions of your room.  Putting in a larger fan than recommended will not replace AC.  It will be unbearably windy.

I've always heard bad things about Home Depot's house brand of fans. Hunter has become very expensive.  I'd research specific fan reviews online.

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There is a high end lighting company about an hour from our home, when we're ready to purchase, we will probably go there.  The only other options are Lowes and Menards.

[x Hedge]

In the late 80s I installed a 5 blade in the bedroom and a 4 blade in the kitchen. Use them year 'round to move heated or fresh air, have no A.C.

Never had a problem or needed a repair. Neither are Hunter or other expensive brands.

I agree, you got a lemon.

[pupwhipped]

FWIW, I've always loved Casablanca ceiling fans. Never had any issues in the thirty plus years I've used them in multiple homes. They definitely seem harder to find now then many years ago. I was so nuts about them that when we were selling our previous home I wanted to take the four we had there with us. Hubby said you are nuts and NO!!!