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Originally Posted by Chatbrat
There are all brands of fans--I would not put any money into a builder line Kichler--they are junk-I'm a retired electrical contractor-I changed out our lanai fans to Casablanca, as well as our master bedroom to a 3 bladed remote control Casablanca, if you want to move air you need a 3 blade fan with sufficient pitch
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Not sure how long ago you retired, or what type of work you did in elec. contracting, but Kichler has been around a long time (Cleveland HQ) and a "Top 3 or 4" type mfgr of not just ceiling fans, but all sorts of indoor/outdoor lighting, landscape/hardscape lighting and cabinet/accent lighting, both commercial and residential. They are a very widely specified product in commercial office bldg construction and rehab projects. So, although the actual product models used by TV Construction Co. in the homes they built may not have been $300+ models, or EnergyStar models with DC motors....which Kichler has many of in their product line....I don't think I'd generalize to the point that all their product was "junk", or strictly a "builder line."
Having been in the elec. contracting business as you were, I'm sure you're pretty aware that almost every mfgr (Hunter, Emerson, Casablanca, etc.) has their "builder" models for large project work. Doesn't make them all junk, just maybe not as durable as the premier products in their lineup.