Great DC motor fan for the price, with a minor airflow quirk
After using Big Ass Fans (BAF) in my house for many years, I wont go back to a non-DC motor fan. However, the price of BAFs is prohibitive, so I found this Minka Sleek for less that half $. Its not as well made or polished as BAF and blades are not individually balanced, but its still a pretty great fan and a great value. The motor is silent and its wobble free at the highest setting without any additional balancing after installation. The only thing I noticed is that, while it pushes a lot of air down, it doesnt really move it to the sides nearly as much as a BAF. In my case, its actually a win, because the fan is in a bedroom and I get full airflow on my feel and torso and barely any on my face, so I dont get dry sinuses in the morning. Your situation may vary, but be aware of the airflow pattern. The blade color is also more beige than gray, which again, worked great for my shiplap ceiling, nearly matching it perfectly. Overall, its a quality fan for the money.
Great DC motor fan for the price, with a minor airflow quirk
After using Big Ass Fans (BAF) in my house for many years, I wont go back to a non-DC motor fan. However, the price of BAFs is prohibitive, so I found this Minka Sleek for less that half $. Its not as well made or polished as BAF and blades are not individually balanced, but its still a pretty great fan and a great value. The motor is silent and its wobble free at the highest setting without any additional balancing after installation. The only thing I noticed is that, while it pushes a lot of air down, it doesnt really move it to the sides nearly as much as a BAF. In my case, its actually a win, because the fan is in a bedroom and I get full airflow on my feel and torso and barely any on my face, so I dont get dry sinuses in the morning. Your situation may vary, but be aware of the airflow pattern. The blade color is also more beige than gray, which again, worked great for my shiplap ceiling, nearly matching it perfectly. Overall, its a quality fan for the money.