Friday, October 2, 2009

Hunter 20544 Summer Breeze Plus Three-Light 52-Inch Five-Blade Ceiling Fan, Bright with Clear Globes

The Summer Breeze Plus ceiling fan from Hunter offers classic style and dependable performance for large rooms with dimensions at or near 20 x 20 feet. A ceiling fan such as this is a great addition to any space because it can help cut energy costs all year long. Use it during the summer to cool off, or run it during the winter to recirculate the warm air that rises throughout the house.

The Summer Breeze Plus features a lovely bright brass finish with five 52-inch rosewood/medium oak double-sided reversible blades to give you two different decorating looks. For added convenience, Hunter's patented AVT hanging system ensures perfect balance and the Installer's Choice three-position mounting system gives you the freedom to hang it in standard, flush or angled position.

Wonderfully versatile, the Summer Breeze Plus can be installed with or without the included 180-watt, three-light fixture, which uses three 60-watt bulbs and has clear globes. This model also comes equipped with Hunter's patented AirMax motor, designed to run cooler and quieter from the inside out. The AirMax features a die-cast, multi-fin aluminum rotor and exclusive impeller, making it the quietest, coolest and smoothest-running motor Hunter has ever offered. For added peace of mind, the wobble-free and hands-free canopy system, including the self-aligning trilobular ball, maintains even contact with the canopy, eliminating stress points. There's also an angled canopy lip that makes attachment to the ceiling plate easier -- no more scraped knuckles or ceilings! You also don't need screws or grommets to twist the click shade in place.

The Summer Breeze Plus comes with a lifetime warranty backed by Hunter's 100-plus years of fan expertise.
Customer Review: Excellent addition to the living room
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.
Customer Review: Well Worth it
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.


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