Sofucor 52 Inch Ceiling Fans No Light-Outdoor Ceiling Fan with Remote Control, 3 Blade Reversible DC Motor, Modern Wood Ceiling Fan Without Light for Bedroom Indoor Patios Farmhouse, Walnut

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.

Beautiful, super quiet, no AC hum, powerful, well-balanced, and low cost. Can't speak for durability yet, but so far: what more could anyone want?

Great product, looks great, quiet and easy to install. The only issue is after 3 yrs, the remote receiver in the ceiling fan housing stopped working, making the fan not work. I reached out to their customer support and they promptly responded via email and shipped a new receiver and remote within a week. I replaced it in about 15 mins and the fan is back to working like new. Excellent customer service! I'm

Story time! I love my house, but when I purchased it 10 years ago some parts had not been updated since the 1990's. Little by little, I started changing things here and there, budget permitting, until one day I thought 'Oh boy, these old dirty fans have got to go!' That's how a few months ago I got on Amazon and started searching and found these wonderfully stylish 52'' Sofucor fans... Their solid wooden look and simple-yet-effective design are exactly what I was looking for. Nothing complicated. In my mind, when it comes to ceiling fans, less is more. Right there and then I purchased two: one for each bedroom, both with LED lights (as in the second picture attached). I gotta say, they were SO EASY to install. Anyone can do it. Just follow the instructions on the online video and you'll be fine. I did have to email the manufacturer once, but actually, the problem was on my end; still, they replied super fast and checked again on me later to make sure everything was in order. Superb customer service! The new fans instantly changed the room from what I had before. It was so dramatic! So sleek looking! I kept congratulating myself on the purchase. Ha! I should also mention that the materials appear to be of very good quality. Metal casing, wooden blades, robust construction (yet surprisingly light compared to my old bulky fans!). Everything one would hope for. Then a couple of weeks ago I thought 'Alright man, it's time to update my living room fans too; those old tacky fans have got to go!' I took the plunge and bought two more Sofucors of the same 52'' model but without the LED light. My old fans did not have lights, so that was OK, and I wanted to experiment with the slightly different model in the living room area. I was not disappointed. They look so amazing! They tie together the style of my house so well! The wooden blades blend in perfectly with my wooden ceiling, and I love that you can see the brushed metal screws that attach the blades to the motor. Once again very easy to install (I think I put up both of them in an hour, after removing the old ones, which was also easy). What else can I say? I am a really happy Sofucor customer! You can't go wrong with this choice as far as style and ease of installation... I guess there are a few more things: - Already on speed setting 1 these fans move air VERY effectively. I don't think I'll ever need more than speed setting 2. Yet they are very quiet! The DC motor is excellent in this regard. - The LED light is very bright. I almost never need it, but when I do, well... you get the brightness you would expect from LEDs! - These fans are very energy efficient! Both LEDs and DC motors are energy-efficient technologies. - Finally, the remote works exactly as you would expect: you can use it for all the functions: light, speed, and reverse direction. That's all you'll ever need. Look no further!

We are very happy with the 2 fans we purchased. They are quiet, nice looking, and the components are good quality. It is our first "propeller" style fan, and we're pleased with the airflow. A note on the remote pairing: if you need to pair your remote with the fan again, you need to turn off the power to the fan (via the breaker), turn it back on, and then start the pairing process right away (don't wait). Overall, very happy with our fans.

Easy to install, works and looks great.

I debated getting this fan for a long time. I loved the light wood blades but wasn’t sure if the brushed nickel would look too industrial in my bedroom. Once installed, I couldn’t be happier. I get a ton of complements, the wood blades are real wood and look incredible, and the light is easy to use. I generally hate the glow of LED lights but found a brightness and hue that looks nice in the room. As for installation, there was a lot of swearing by my husband (not uncommon for fan and other electrical installations) and once installed he realized that he never installed a cap to cover the screws. This would now require disassembling the entire fan and more swearing, so although the cap is in storage, I doubt it will ever get installed. So word to the wise is to watch the video, since that shows the cap installation (it isn’t part of the paper instructions). This fan has plenty of airflow and the 52 inch fits perfectly in our rather small bedroom.

After looking at fans at Lowes and Home Depot, we purchased 3 Sofucor fans through Amazon, Model 5247SMTY. These are the smart fan model. They look very nice and modern in our 3 bedrooms with 9-foot ceilings. They are very quiet and move a lot of air. I installed them myself. Only reason for a 4 vs 5 ratings is because one fan was delivered and the other 2 were delivered 4 days later. Not a big deal but not what was promised by Amazon Prime.