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[tree6199]

We hav eone and love it. It's several years old now still works great. It has rhe automatic open/close. Hubby has a cover for it so it's protected in the winter. Another plus is that it keeps beating sun from coming into your house.....maybe saves a tad on airconditionong bills?

[brandiwine]

We've had our Sunsetter for 10 yrs and live in Colorado where we are a mile closer to the sun. We love it! We will replace the fabric this season, but the motor and arms are still great. It makes such a difference in temperature. We had a large group over last summer and it started to rain. Even though the sun had gone down, we kept the awning out so everyone stayed dry!

[Tootie15]

On 3/9/2014 Lonestar Babs said:

I have a Sunsetter retractable awning over my patio and love it! I've had the manual model for several years and have had no problems with it whatsoever. I chose the manual model because at the time of purchase the automatic model was too expensive, but next time around I will get the motor with remote. When wind and thunderstorms pop up it's a bit of a hassle to rush out there and crank crank crank the thing closed in a hurry!

I love to create a nice, shady, comfortable patio and here in TX that's the only way to sit outdoors in summer! I have found the quality of the awning material as well as the mechanicals to be excellent. My awning has held up well for about 8 years now - I chose the solid sage green color. It stays open unless winds approach 20 mph then I crank it closed.

I hope you purchase one but get it installed by a reputable dealer. Something this significant, attached to your house, requires knowledge and skill. It's not for the casual do-it-yourselfer.

We have had our Sunsetter awning for almost 20 years! My DH and FIL were able to put it up. The material had held up really, really great. The only problem that we have had, is with the strap that you open and close the awning with. We are on our 4th strap. It seems it keeps "drying out" from the sun ... it rips away from the loop that you put the hook in to pull it opened and closed. I called Customer Service, they weren't very helpful ... only to say that you "should" keep the strap out of the sun!!?? When the awning is closed up against the house, the strap hangs down a little bit, so you can grab the loop the next time you want to open it....so how can you keep it out of the sun?? We were able to buy extra straps so we are good to go!! In fact, when we get ready to open it this spring, we have to put a new one on it....

[Good4u]

Don't waste your $$ on a sunsetter...terrible reviews. Do your research like I did and get a better quality one, I tried, but my condo assn power trippers denied me mine. Good luck with yours!

[HisElk]

Just catching up on reading more replies and want to thank everyone for their information provided here.

We have checked the reviews and they aren't good. Perhaps those of you who purchased a few years ago have had good luck, but the reviews from 2010 through present are suggesting they would not re-purchase.

We will be searching for other options. Thanks again for taking the time to post.

[Allegheny]

Lilysmom, thanks for updating. Sounds like you have a beautiful property. HisElk, I am sure you will be successful in finding an option. When we were looking I found a lot of different options, but none that we could configure to look right with our house design and elevated deck.