( 2 reviews )
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Posted: Nov 26 2008
Whenever I go to retaurants such as UNO or other bar-like retaurants, they almost always have these fans there. They are high quality air circulators and create a powerful wind chill effect. Even on it's low setting it has very high and comfortable air flow. This has got to be the most popular of the Hunter Original fan series because this fan has a style that everyone would love. Even someone like myself who usually likes the seashell transitional style (take the Casablanca Capistrano ceiling fan for example) to the modern comtemporary style of ceiling fans. Sure, I would absoltely agree that these cast iron fans are the workhorse's of all ceiling fans, but I have never owned one. However, beware, for these fans are very heavy at 43.5 pounds. The blades look much thicker in person than in the generic photographs of this fan and generate a lot of air. If you are looking for a very classic old fashioned ceiling fan in a stylish manner that everyone would like, this is the perfect fan to buy.
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( 2 of 2 found this review helpful ) Posted: Sep 9 2007
I've always been a Hunter fan (gosh that's funny!), and wanted to spend a little more on their Original Classic. I am glad I did. Every part of the fan is of higher quality. The blades have real wood veneer on each side (walnut and oak); not the wood look vinyl. The motor housing is cast iron (over 40 pounds! be careful) and uses oil (tube include) to continuously bathe the ball bearings and circulates to other vital areas. Hence, this fan comes with a lifetime warranty. They say the oil should never have to be replaced or added to, but the level should be checked every 5 years. They kept the old Classic look and design but improved the efficiency. It has an Energy Star rating and is the most efficient model I've ever owned (I have 2 other new Hunter fans which are not as efficient; still good though). The efficiency ratings are shown on the outside top of the box. It's a great fan.
