We replaced our livingroom ceiling fan with this one. We've been wanting a ceiling hugger amd a remote, both of which our old one didn't have. This one was a basic install. Not too much more work with the remote. My husband is a commercial electrician, so install was a breeze for him. Runs fairly quiet. Light is diffused through the opaque cover, but I have other lights in the room, and don't want a too bright of light anyhow. Any brighter would ruin the TV image. Overall, well made, basic install and the remote works as it should.