Any experience with this fan in patio use, under a ceiling, in a humid region? Do the blades begin to droop?
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So far it has functioned perfectly. The installation was easy. The delivery of the fan was actually early. No negative.
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Mine has not had any problems, we live in eastern NC which has high humidity, very good fan.
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Haven't had it long enough to know. We got it six months ago - in the fall. It IS humid here so we'll see. So far I can say it's survived our brutal Midwest winter. We'll see how it holds up in our humid summer. I bought it because the reviews I read said it held up well.
803855
We haven't had the fan long enough for me to comment on this. Also, its is winter here and it isn't humid. Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance.
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We wound up returning our purchase. When we went to a local retailer they told us the Hunter was not truly outdoor rated and eventually the blades would droop. It's a beautiful fan, but doesn't move much air.
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This fan is a great buy for anyone needing the wet rating, and the blades don't look fake. More on the casual elegant side and perfect for patios with high ceilings. You will need a 2 ft bronze down rod and the remote kit each sold separately to do it right.
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This fan should be acceptable for encloused outdoors; the only downsize is that over the timethe padels may sag due to moisture
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Yes, I am using it in the humid environment. The thermostat has been working as expected.
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Gary, My concern would be having the fan exposed to moisture. If you live in a dry area this may not be a problem. I live in Florida so it probably is not a good idea here. Mine is installed in my living room.
1014458
Yes, this fan will move a fair amount of air in a closed room. Patio service requires heavy duty industrial fans for good cooling.
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It works pretty well in a small room. It exchanges the air over a period of time. I don't think it works well when there is lots of humidity outside. This is not a high velocity fan!
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I have this fan attached to my basement radon-abatement system. It draws from beneath the concrete floor (in the earth) and pipes it up above my roof. The blower fan is outside my house. My system does not deal with humidity issues. My first fan lasted 8 yrs.
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Yes! The ability to work in damp location is a bonus. It will work just as well in a dry location! Great quiet fan!
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I've not had a problem...as others have said, be certain that fan has area free for air flow.
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l have two fans on 24 inch down rod with no wobble in exterior covered patio. fan is a good product with excellent exterior finish. i do not think you will have wobble using longer down rod. i am happy with my two fans after one year of use.
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I personally wouldn't use this fan outdoors ... I think the beautiful finish and the wood blades would get ruined pretty quickly in the elements, depending on your environment.
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I use my fan in my garage. I am located in Southeast Georgia, and relative humidity is always very high. I have not had any problems with its operation or with it rusting. I am glad I bought this fan, and I think you will be happy with the performance and the esthetics. I would recommend it for under a porch awning.
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I just installed my Hunter on the ceiling of an outdoor observation deck, so I don't have enough history with the fan to answer your question. I have owned Hunter Classics in all of my homes, since the mid-1980's, and they've always done well. But this is the first "outdoor" Hunter I've installed.
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No for the simple fact that the blades are made of press wood....it will start to sag in a few months because of moisture and humidity....I would recomend a fan with metal blades plus I think by NEC code you have to use a fan with metal blades outdoor
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I'm no expert, but living in Houston, I do have some experience with humidity. My guess is it would not hold up well outdoors, even under cover. It is essentially bent plywood, and I can see that uncurling in a couple years of our 90% plus humidity.