Why is this fan for "outdoor use only"?
1691563
It is not only for outdoor use...the motor is completely enclosed to protect it from moisture that is why it states for outdoor use..
1691564
From the way I interpret the specs is that the fan is suitable for damp locations. I have installed them on a screen porch that is exposed to high humidity. The fans look and work great, and I think that they would look just a good indoors. The fact that they are rated for damp locations does not preclude their installation indoors.
962936
I certainly wouldn't want a fan such as this outside in rain just like most electrical appliances. I don't even see certification for use outside be it under covered conditions like patio even. I have use one for inside protected garage tho and its much hard on them. Nickel coating isn't like stainless or hard chrome for that usage.
1120140
The purpose of the fan is to remove the heat from the enclosed environment by forcing air out which causes cooler air to be drawn in. If you simply place the fan inside of the enclosed area, it will only serve to circulate the warm air and thus never provide any cooling at all. Do not install it without having a hole for the fans to be mounted to as well as an equally sized hole on the opposite side of the enclosure to allow for cooler air to come in. This is a great question to ask though.
2160279
I have the fan outside under a canopy. It seems like a very good fan. It is very quiet and works well. I can't see any problems with it. Chris
300500
It's an indoor/outdoor fan, I have it in a enclosed screened room. great fan. gary bowers sr.
2271181
My fan is installed in a covered area of my deck. It is open on two sides and overlooks Lake Martin. We had a previous Hunter out door fan there for fourteen years with no problems. It was not a cast iron Origional and it had become rusty but was still running.
321026
Not at all. First, even on high, it has almost no power. You need to be right in front of it to even know it's on. Second, in order for this fan to cool the room down, the air outside has to be much cooler than the air inside. If it's hot outside, it will merely bring that hot air in and weakly circulate it. I find this fan useful ONLY when it's cool outside--like at night.
1271742
Yes, you can use it as a fan only if you wish however its not a very powerful fan.
1541933
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.
65770
I wouldn't personally use it outdoors . It's kind of noisey too, so if you do get it get a controller to adjust the fan speed
1602493
The paperwork says for outdoor use only, but I use it in my shed with no problem. To be safe, don't sleep with it on
2073707
I have no clue. I mostly use it as a combination fan to lower my use of ac and a white noise machine. It has been used to speed up paint drying in the humid Houston climate. I moves a lot of air for it's size.
1044610
I love my fan. It has stood up to a year of Oklahoma weather, but I've installed it under a roof. I don't know how it will do where it is exposed like under a pergola. Sorry.
408303
Hi Dianna, thanks for the question. It's a good one. This fan has been designed and built to withstand outdoor elements. Most fans are meant for indoor use, and therefore are not built with the Oil-Bath Lubrication System, weather-resistant blades, stainless steel hardware, indestructible cast-iron housing, and the Hunter Original Motor-the most powerful motor available. All of this is factored into not only the value of the fan, but the pricing as well. We hope this helps Dianna. Please, if you have any other questions, reach out to one of our awesome experts. Not only do they know everything, but they're literally sitting right next to their phones right now :) Hansen Wholesale 1-800-201-1193
1806406
No, this fan is only for indoors. It is so very good looking that the outdoors will ruin it.
1538942
We are using this fan in our three season porch. It is not an outdoor fan. We love it!
1923511
It does have a fan only feature, but it doesn't bring the air in from outside.