Hunter Fan 23856 Classic Original White 52"

Pros: The most powerful fan motor around. Oil bath system for the bearings.

Cons: Very heavy to mount. About 45 pounds.

Review: This fan is unlike any other fan you will see. The fan body is the motor body rather than some tin shell that covers a cheep motor. Most fans today have a simple washing machine type motor with a housing around it. These other models wobble because ...

Pros: Solid construction, with an eye for historic detail.

Cons: Super heavy and difficult to install.

The Bottom Line: I would have bought this fan if I had access to my attic and had someone else help me install it. Consider both of those issues before purchasing this fan.

Review: This won't be a complete review as I never got this fan installed. But I'm writing it anyway just so other consumers can learn from my experience. I'm a huge fan (no pun intended) of the Hunter ceiling fans. I think they're the most reliable fan on ...

Pros: keeps going and going and going

Cons: motor may last forever but the rest of it doesn't

The Bottom Line: nice fan, overpriced. Warranty only on the motor - it's the other stuff that goes wrong.

Review: I installed four ceiling fans in my house 9 years ago. Two were Hunter Original in the two rooms I k ...