Hunter Fan 27185 Light Remote Control | 
 enlarge | Brand: Hunter
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $45.00
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Rating:  28 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 6.8 x 3.3
MPN: 27185
Model: 27185
UPC: 049694271853
EAN: 0049694271853
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| Features:
| • | Separate buttons for three fan speeds | | • | Instant Off | | • | Full-range light dimming | | • | manual light operation | | • | Unique switchplate holder included |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
All-Fan/Light Remote Control, Separate Buttons For 3 Fan Speeds Plus Instant Off (1.0A), Full Range Light Dimming (300W), Manual Light Operation With Wall Switch Access Plate, Unique Switch Plate Holder Included.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 23 more reviews...
 Poor control functions and a complete disaster in lightning storms. December 3, 2008
Dutchmaster (Miami, FL)
I used to have a similar unit before, and that one worked perfect. This unit has many negative aspects. Some of the other reviews talk about the bad range, but I believe it's the bad quality of the transmitter. The unit will work or not work from wherever, there's no system in that, but if you keep the remote in the same location and hit the same buttom a few times, it will work... The fan speed controls seem to work OK, that's the only star this unit deserves. The light control is very bad quality. I have two of these units, and the light button on both units tend to stick, so you have to play with them to release them again. The control only dimms down, so every time you turn the lights on they come on full bright. The dimming process is not easy either. There is only one button to turn the lights on/off, and that same button is supposed to dimm the lights by holding it. There is a lot of hesitating in the dimming which results in having to press the button many times before it starts dimming. The other fun part is getting the lights to a low dimm. Since the unit only dimms down and you want a very relaxed low light, be carefull, because before you know you're back on full bright...
OK, besides these very poor control functions, here's the real problem. I live in South Florida, which is the lightning capital of the USA. Here, we live with it, are used to it and even sleep through it. Except with these control units. It's very normal for the lights to flicker in a bad lightning storm. But, these units don't flicker. If the power goes down for even half a second, the unit shuts the fan off and turns on the lights full bright. Try that in the middle of the night... Besides lightning, every single power fluctuation will bring the lights on full bright, so I have had many days I got home where all the lights where on. That's a waste of energy and that's why these control units are useless and will be removed from my home. Don't waste your money...
Fan Remote November 24, 2008
Richard M. Stalter (Westerville, OH U.S.A.)
I ordered the Hunter Fan & Light remote control with my Hunter fan. It functions well with the exception that occasionally the light will turn off by itself. The fan does not seem to be affected. I think it may possibly be interference from my wireless network which is in the same room.
Not recommended for use with hunter original fan October 29, 2008
R. Taylor (Ellicott City, Md.)
I bought the Hunter remote control to control the hunter original fan I bought. The installer could not fit the control electronics in the shrould, so he placed it in the attic, and fed the antenna into the shroud. The control turns the fan on and off, and changes speeds perfectly. The only, BIG, problem is that the fan comes on by itself even if no one is home. We had to pay an electrician close to $300 to install a cut off switch, so the fan electronics could not start the fan if the switch is in off status. At least now, we can leave the house knowing the fan will not be running full force without us being home. I am not pleased that the only Hunter remote control won't properly control a Hunter fan. Also, on the site where I purchased the fan, there was no note of this problem, or advice not to use this remote with a Hunter Original fan.
 Light blows, remote controller goes September 12, 2008
LMS (Vermilion, OH USA)
I have replaced the receiver twice because of lights blowing out. Each time a light goes the receiver stops functioning correctly. The first time the unit wouldn't operate at all so I spent $32 and 2 hours of my time replacing it. The second time the unit still controls the fan, but now the light is either on or half-way dim--won't go off and the gradual dim function doesn't work at all. Hunter's suggestion is a new unit. No way. I am looking for a better product.
Hampton Bay in general August 18, 2008
K. Wilson (USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've had many Hampton Bay fans in the past but not so much in future purchases. If you have a plain Jane chain pull, then you're safe to go. However, the upgraded ones with the remotes leave a lot to be desired. The warranty for 25 years only covers the motor, NOTHING ELSE.
In researching why my fan failed after two years of operation I opened up Pandora's Box so to speak. The remote and receivers are made by Rhine based in TW. They have a very weak capacitor design and break down anywhere from one to two years. The failure range from blown capacitors or shorted ones which kind of ooze gray matter all over the inside of the receiver. I've spent three weeks sending emails and going to forums to try to find the manufactureer of these capacitors and they are made by Carli in China, However you can't buy them here, and they won't answer any emails.
So the long and the short of it is, in my case I cannot change it over to a pull chain type so essentially it is scrap.
For some odd reason my paying for a two hundered dollar fan and be told I have to pay for a weak designed receiver just doesn't do well with me.
Good luck
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