Sofucor 52 Inch Smart Ceiling Fans with Lights and Alexa/Google Assistant/APP/Remote Control-Modern Solid Wood Outdoor Walnut 3 Blades Ceiling Fan for Bedroom Living Room Farmhouse Patio, Brown Black

Replacement fan is much better (upgraded from 2 stars)
This is an update to my original review which I have updated again due to a battery problem with the remote. The first fan developed a bearing noise within the return window so I requested a direct replacement from Amazon. What a difference! Sofucor must source this item from a number of manufacturers as these were very different fans. The new wood blades were not countersunk and the attaching bolts were long enough as-is (photo attached).The remote and receiver were different. The new model is reversible (which is what I expected from the first fan shipped) and the remote looks completely different (photo attached). It also uses a special A23 battery instead of two AAAs (the included 23A battery lasted only a few uses twice now so I’ve asked the manufacturer to replace just the remote – in the mean time, I am removing the battery when not using it). Another extremely positive point is that if the fan is turned off at the wall switch, it returns to its last setting when power is restored. This means if an overnight power outage occurs, you won’t have a ceiling fan light come on unexpectedly.I have no idea how to tell in advance that you will get the better engineered fan. The new one had a sticker Zhongshan Kebaishi Electric Appliance Company on the motor housing (photo attached) which the original did not have. I did communicate my issues with the company.Having learned from my first installation, I assembled the fan on the ground rather than working vertically (photo attached). The printed installation manual was a bit easier to read BUT still differs from the physical fan design. The wiring is different from the first fan but all wires were clearly labeled and the diagram at the back of the manual is easy to follow.I also shared an idea that the short screws for the light fixture make it very difficult to line up the light with the bottom of the fan properly. I found a long version of the same thread in my miscellaneous screw bucket and cut the head off so that it when I slid the light fixture over it and centered the center opening on the fan, the other 2 screws lined up and could be inserted. I then removed my longer screw and finished with the 3rd screw for the light (photo attached). So far I am very happy with this fan.=== Original review text follows:The fan is very stylish and runs quietly but the installation was a pain. First, the written instructions use the smallest possible typeface and do not match the installation video either which is animated and equally confusing. The instructions only cover the longer down pole (aka the suspender) which leaves ample room to work. The shorter down pole is much tighter. It isn’t clear but don’t forget to slip on the magnetic Canopy Cover between the Canopy and the Coupling Cover. The video shows installing the blades before wiring the fan but this would make wiring later much more difficult. Speaking of the blades, they come counterbored with a 1/2″ wide circle to recess the bolts and washers. They are not drilled out to a consistent depth. This along with barely long enough bolts means 3 of the 6 bolts will not thread into the motor mount. I carefully used a 1/2″ wood drill to slightly deepen the recess but for 1 bolt I had to leave off the washer. The bolts barely clear the top of the blade by 1/8″ and should be longer. At least these slight modifications did not cause the fan to wobble which is really good as the generic wobble correction kit and instructions suggest bending the blade mount which is not something that can be done with this style blade. The instructions also show the LED lamp having 2 separate wires and not the plug used now. It is hard to fit but the clip for the plug does face downward. Push the extra wire upward to get the plug enough room to clip in. If it hadn’t taken so long to put this up, I would return it but it is working well at this point with a comfortable airflow on Medium. If you turn the fan off at the wall switch it will start up next with the fan off and the light on. I guess the intent is to only use the remote control. When you do start the fan, it starts up in high briefly before switching down to the selected slower speed. I blame myself for looking at too many propeller style fans on Amazon but this one does not reverse direction for winter use. There is not a switch on the side of the motor and the unlabeled button on the remote doesn’t do it either.

Love this fan! Absolutely silent!
I bought 2 of these fans one in my living room and the other in my bedroom about two years ago. They were professionally installed and worked flawlessly from day one. love the clean lines and solid wood blades, there’s none of the fancy “decorative touches” that so many brands put on fans that make them look like Victorian knockoffs. This fan is simple, understated elegance. My favorite part is that they are completely silent; there’s no hum and none of the buzzing that kept me awake with other fans I’ve used. Customer service is superb. I had a problem with the remote and the customer service center sent me a new remote and control box the next day. Easy install and problem solved. If I could change one thing about the fan it would be to make the lowest speed a bit lower, it’s a small bedroom and sometimes the air flow is a little too high. I usually solve the problem by reversing the direction of the fan, so it’s a minor issue. Overall, a 5-star fan.

Great quiet fan for our master bedroom.

Has so many features it dims. It has three different light sources. The fan is awesome. Just a great product overall.

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