MINKA-AIREF1000-ORB Dyno 52 Inch Indoor Ceiling Fan with Integrated LED 16W Dimmable Light in Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish

This ceiling fan is stylish and looks great in our family room. It is very easy to install and took less than an hour with one person (if I didn't have to troubleshoot the RF receiver installation it would have been much quicker). I installed the short rod because it is located in front of a TV and the bottom of the light easily clears the view at 11.5 inches from the ceiling. I did not put on the motor cover so I could have access to the reversal switch and it doesn't look that bad after removing the unsightly stickers - you might notice it right away because your attention is drawn to it right after installation but I don't give it much thought any more. The fan is so quiet you can barely tell it's on when on low or medium and with high the only sound is the air movement. The light is very bright and although it would be nice if it dimmed down a little more, I didn't get it as a nightlight so it's not a big deal for me. It would be nice if you could change the light bulbs because everyone has different preferences for light but I like the bright LED.Some tips on installation:1. Put the whole fan together first2. The RF receiver fits in the hanging bracket with a tight fit and will be difficult to maneuver if you attach the wires before putting it in place. I recommend putting the RF receiver in the bracket first, then put the fan in the bracket, and then attach all of the wires.3. I installed the switch (sold separately) and the remote and I'm glad I did. I hung the remote on the opposite side of the room so it allows us to control it from both sides.

I've purchased five of these fans from November 2014 to December 2017. I really like them. They are relatively easy to install, quiet in operation, move air well, and can reverse. The LED dimmable light is close to natural and adequate for a 15 x 15 room; maybe more. The only problem I have had is with the remotes. Two have died but Minka customer service replaced them both at no charge and within a week. On a technical note, the remotes are really easy to configure so that they activate only one fan. If you like the style, these fans will serve you well.

Someone was kind enough to answer a question that I posted for this fan, saying that they were able to wire this to use the existing wall controls. I have the dimmer that you use to adjust the fan speed on the wall already and just wanted to use that. I can confirm that it was easy to wire this fan to utilize the existing controls...I just took a picture of the wiring before I disconnected it and it was fine. Adding the wiring pic for those who can't read a wiring diagram.The fan itself looks REALLY NICE. I had a builder grade master bedroom ceiling fan, with the 4 lights that have separate glass fixtures, and this is a great update.The light is bright! It's perfect for my master bedroom...but I can see it being a bit bright for a smaller bedroom. I am debating on whether to add a dimmer for the light on the wall switch...I don't really need it though.I was impressed with the design for assembly. You screw the fan blades into a central hub, and screw THAT into the ceiling fan. It makes a difference being up on a ladder screwing in 5 screws instead of 15.I was also very surprised that I didn't need to balance the fan at all...it seems perfectly balanced out of the box.All in all, I'm extremely happy so far, and I plan to install this same fan in my living room.

These fans look great and move a lot of air quietly. After a lot of searching around this was one of very few fans with this modern look that ALSO was dimable via remote. I did find other similar products but for some reason those were still using expensive & inefficient halogen bulbs :( ?The fans do have a couple of design issues. The LED bulb is proprietary so replacements will be a hassle and will be expensive orders from the manufacturer. Luckily LEDs should outlast the fan itself (20-30 yrs) but a faulty bulb that doesn't die of natural causes will be a headache to replace. I know how to solder, but the bulb unit is totally sealed up so self repairs seem unlikely.The other design issue is absolutely infuriating.... ARE YOU LISTENING MINKA AIRE !!!!The LED is remote dimable and my this was my main reason for buying this fan. The remote has TWO buttons for controlling the lamp. A sane person would think that one button would increase brightness while the other button would decrease brightness. Not in Minka Aires' world ! Both buttons do exactly the same thing. Hold it down and the lamp cycles through full brightness and back down to least bright. You have to stop when you reach your desired brightness. If you miss it then you have to go through the whole cycle again and hope you get it next time. I checked the instructions and, yes, this is how they designed it to function. There's TWO buttons on the remote and I'd like to suggest these could be used individually, one for up? and the other for down?. Sounds crazy I know, but then I graduated high school unlike the designer at Minka Aire.I have no idea why they turned the dimmer function into a game of skill !!Spoils an otherwise great design !!Some others have mentioned that you can "get a bad unit" and I did experience this. I bought two and one had to be exchanged. It had two faults. This wasn't a big issue to me but I describe it here in case my trouble shooting steps are useful to others.The first fault was a slight ticking with every full revolution of the fan. I supposed that this was something catching inside, since electric motors have brushes that are supposed to rub against the rotor, I let it run-in for 24hrs. The noise DID disappear and was probably just a carbon brush bedding itself in properly. I suggest people try this if they have a similar issue.The second fault, for the same unit, was that the remote receiver unit was finicky. The fan would always respond but the light wouldn't always. Here's what I tried before sending it back. Tested with the other remote from 2nd fan --> both remotes were fine. Repeated the sync procedure to "pair" the remote --> would respond well but then start acting up again within 20-30 mins. Finally I tried 2-3 different pairing frequencies, which you can set inside the remote --> no difference.The replacement unit was perfectly fine, just like the other one received in the first delivery.