I used to rent an apartment that had a fan like this in it, and when we moved, it was hard for me to sleep without it. The gentle whirring and breeze was perfect. So when I saw this one, I had to have it. I love that it's got the big paddles and really pushes the air around. It's not loud or clunky, and it doesn't wobble like so many other ceiling fans I've owned over the years. My husband installed it, and it only took him a few minutes. It is a bit heavy, but not too bad. I brought it into the house myself when it was delivered. The breeze it delivers is very powerful, and more than enough on low to circulate air in my bedroom. I think I may get another for the living room. Between the two of them, I'm sure they can push the air conditioning throughout the entire house and I won't have to spend so much money on another window a/c unit this summer. Overall, I'm really happy with the fan.