after making 3-4 trips to our local hardware stores we couldn't agree on a fan. So we rolled the dice and decided to try this one out. It came in a very condensed box and everything was packaged properly. The instructions made it super simple to install and we're very happy with it. The light is bright but not overwhelming. The pull strings are firm and the speed cadences are very comfortable. It's in my office and I run this 100% of the time I'm here. If you're looking to upgrade your fan you cannot go wrong with this one!