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Why Hunter?
Made the Way it Used To Be
People around the world have relied on Hunter ceiling fans for cool comfort since 1886 when the father and son team of John and James Hunter created the first water-driven ceiling fan in upstate New York. Seventeen years later a Hunter ceiling fan became one of the first products to ever run on electricity. Little did this father and son team know that their small manufacturing business would someday grow into a legend that would set the world standard for ceiling fan quality and precision craftsmanship. Soon Hunter was shipping these rugged fans with hand-weighted and balanced blades by the boatload to India, the Far East and Africa, as well as across the USA.
Today, this 19th century craftsmanship is combined with a 21st century design and technology to create ceiling fans of unmatched quality, style and whisper-quiet performance. Fans that are as tough on the inside as they are beautiful on the outside. Fans that John and James Hunter would still be proud of over 120 years later.
Quiet for Life™
Every Hunter ceiling fan has been painstakingly designed and crafted to be more than just beautiful, more than just another ceiling fan. It’s why our customers have come to demand Hunter performance time and time again. Our exclusive motor technology and mounting system ensure every Hunter fan will be quiet and wobble free. Just like every Hunter fan since 1886. Quiet for Life. That’s our pledge to you.
Craftsmanship
It’s what sets Hunter apart. It’s at the heart of everything we put into our ceiling fans. It’s why millions of consumers around the world have come to rely on Hunter ceiling fans to provide quiet, cooling comfort.
Quality at Every Turn
Hunter fans are quiet. To find a quiet fan, you have to know the inside story. Every Hunter fan features a Hunter high performance motor, built to exacting tolerances from the finest materials and rigorously tested to assure it is whisper-quiet.
Hunter ceiling fans are known for their performance and powerful operation. Hot days require cool breezes and air movement is key. Air movement is the combination of blade size and shape, blade pitch, and motor performance. If any one of these elements is neglected it could result in shortened life of the motor and compromised air movement. Our on-site UL-approved testing lab allows our engineers to design for optimal performance on every ceiling fan.
Built to Last
Hunter fans are durable, inside and out. That’s why we back every one with a limited Lifetime Motor Warranty. Hunter finishes are tarnish, scratch and rust resistant. Our plated finishes are the result of a multi-stage grinding and buffing process. All Hunter painted finishes feature a thick powder-coated paint to provide the richest color and maximum durability.
3E - Energy Efficiency Everyday
In addition to adding beauty and comfort to your home, Hunter fans are a great way to save energy and lower your energy bills. By installing and using your ceiling fan year-round, you can save up to 40% off of summer air conditioning costs and up to 10% off of winter heating costs.
The Hunter Fan Advantage
The Power of Whisperwind®
The WhisperWind motor, available on most models, delivers ultra-powerful air movement with whisper-quiet performance. So you get the cooling power you want, without the noise you don’t.
AVT™ Technology
Hunter’s patented Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT™), featuring our unique, patented triangular hanger ball system, reduced torque for maximum stability and Wobble-Free® performance. The trilobular ball gives Hunter fans the ability to self-balance, eliminating wobble for rock-solid performance every time.
Built Better, Backed Better
Hunter’s famous limited Lifetime Motor Warranty is backed by the only company with 120 years in the fan business. So you get peace of mind with every purchase.
Easy to Install
Available on select models, Hunter’s canopy system includes a round mounting plate for easier screw access, plus a unique hands-free loop that allows the installer to temporarily hang the fan while connecting the wiring.
Most Hunter ceiling fans include the 3-position mounting system. However, some ceiling fans include the 2-position mounting system and cannot be flush mounted.
Consumer’s Digest Best Buy Award
Hunter Fan Company has been recognized by Consumers Digest as a Best Buy Award winner for select ceiling fans from their product line. A Best Buy is defined as a product that offers outstanding value for its consumers. Consumers Digest's contributors and reviewers categorize a Best Buy as a product that merits special attention from buyers.
How to Select a Ceiling Fan
Simply Follow These Steps:
Choose the appropriate size fan for the proper combination of comfort and efficiency. (If you’re unsure about the room size, choose a larger fan to maximize your comfort at low/medium speed.)
For a coordinated look, match the blade finish to furniture or wood molding. Or select a fan body finish that matches door or cabinet hardware. Many fans feature reversible SwitchBlades®. A different finish on each side of the blade permits styling flexibility.
NOTE: Blade finishes are pre-matched to motor finishes. Blades are not sold separately.
Standard Ceilings
Most Hunter fans come with the Installer’s Choice® 3-Position Mounting System for installation versatility.
Low Ceilings Hunter Low Profile® fans are specially designed for low ceiling applications.The motor housing fits flushto the ceiling.
High Ceilings If your ceiling is 9 feet or higher, you’ll need an extension downrod.
*Longer downrods must be purchased separately. 34° maximum angle..
Choose a fan with a coordinated light fixture included or customize the fan with your choice of accessory light fixture. All Hunter ceiling fan light fixtures are listed for installation on Hunter fans.
To operate your fan and light separately from a single switch without additional rewiring, choose a Hunter wall control. For convenient, easy operation in bedrooms and rooms with high ceilings, consider a wireless remote control
What You Should Know Before Buying Your Fan
Fan Facts : What You Should Know Before Buying Your Fan
While many ceiling fans may look “just like a Hunter,” remember—all ceiling fans are not created equal. Here are some important facts to consider before making your purchase.
How much air is actually being circulated?
How efficiently will the fan move air?
How quiet or noisy is the fan?
Will the fan wobble?
How long will the fan last?
How durable is the finish?
Will the manufacturer stand behind the warranty?
Many Fans Move Very Little Air
A ceiling fan that looks nice but moves little air is a comfort to no one. One of the keys to proper air movement is blade pitch. The greater the pitch—the angle of the blade—the greater the air movement providing the blade pitch has been properly harmonized with the motor. But some manufacturers skimp on materials and don’t use large enough or powerful enough motors to support proper blade pitch. So they compromise on blade pitch, sacrificing proper air movement to reduce the stress on undersized or under-powered motors. Many fans also use extra thin blades to reduce cost. The reduced blade surface area means reduced air movement.
Why Many Fans Are Less Efficient
The amount of energy a fan consumes plus the volume of air the fan moves determines the fan’s overall efficiency. Small, low wattage motors may use little energy, but they also move very little air, resulting in very inefficient fans.
Why Many Fans Are Noisy
An electrical humming created when a ceiling fan is running is usually the result of poor engineering design and a lack of precision manufacturing. Some manufacturers use generic, inexpensive ball bearings to reduce cost, even though these are a common source of operating noise. A lack of proper dampening between metal parts can also create and intensify noise, as can the use of extra thin sheet metal motor and mounting system parts.
Why Many Fans Wobble
Many factors can produce fan wobble. Substandard blade materials and improper blade sealing can produce blades that absorb moisture and warp—a prime source of wobble. Blades that are not matched in carefully weighed and balanced sets can also wobble. Inconsistent blade mounting brackets can create varying degrees of pitch (blade angle), throwing a fan into an unbalanced wobble. And poorly manufactured motors have rotors that can easily get out of balance, generating wobble from the very heart of the fan. Inexpensive mounting systems with pin fasteners can also contribute to wobble.
Common Reasons Substandard Fans Break Down Prematurely
Motor size and blade pitch are not specified and matched correctly.
Improperly installed on/off pull chains can become faulty and be pulled out of the housing.
Inadequate quality, testing, manufacturing and inspection procedures send poor quality fans to market.
Defective motor windings can lead to electrical shorts in the motor.
Low quality fan bearings may be “shielded” on one side only, allowing dust to enter and cause premature failure.
Inexpensive materials, poor engineering, and substandard manufacturing processes are used to create “bargain” fans.
Why Brass Finishes Are Not Alike
In the beginning all brass finishes look great. Then tarnish and dark spots begin to appear. You may even notice the brass on the fan is a different color than the light kit you just added!
Quality brass and other metallic finishes include a series of grinding and buffing steps between multiple plating processes. To help determine the quality of a plated finish, look at the surface closely for scratches or unevenness of finish. Does the surface spot easily? If so, avoid the fan. Can you feel a smooth protective coating? That’s a sign of the kind of quality you’ll find in the famous Hunter Bright Brass Finish®.
Why a Hunter Warranty Makes a Difference
Hunter backs its fans with a lifetime limited motor warranty, and backs that warranty with nearly 120 years in the ceiling fan business. No other manufacturer has that kind of record to stand on. So you get the peace of mind of knowing you’ve got the best-backed warranty in the business!
Building the Best Since 1886.
Long before there was air conditioning, or even widespread use of electricity, people around the world counted on Hunter ceiling fans for cool comfort. The father and son team of John and James Hunter created their first ceiling fan in 1886. Early Hunter fans were actually water driven. Later models were among the first products to use electricity. Soon, Hunter was shipping fans throughout the United States, and to distant places like Africa, India and the Far East.
Today, Hunter combines this heritage of 19th-century craftsmanship with 21st-century design and innovation to create ceiling fans of unmatched quality, style and quiet performance. Hunter makes sure all of their other home comfort products - air purifiers, humidifiers, thermostats, portable fans, and bath exhaust fans - are as tough on the inside as they are beautiful on the outside - just like every Hunter ceiling fan since 1886.
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