Shown in picture: Emerson Midway ECO Ceiling Fan Model CF955WW in Gloss White. The light fixture and Appliance White Blades are included as shown. Light fixture uses 4-13Watt CFL Bulbs**. Comes with Built-in remote control for Midway Eco
"Every Day is EARTH DAY when you own an Emerson Eco Fan"
The Emerson Midway ECO is the first of a new breed of ceiling fans that sets the standard for the future. Proven to be over 300% more efficient than any other ENERGY STAR qualified ceiling fan with lights, the Midway Eco is in fact the Greenest Ceiling Fan on the Planet. The Midway Eco is a powerful, yet low energy consuming fan that moves a whopping 6,936 Cubic Feet of Air per Minute while consuming only 24 watts of electricity. This is an unprecedented breakthrough in ceiling fan technology and far exceeds the standards set for ENERGY STAR Qualification by the Department of Energy (DOE). Even more, the light fixture uses 4-13 Watt CFL bulbs for the equivalent of about 200 Watts of incandescent light while only consuming 52 Watts. The fan and lights combined use about as much electricity as a 75 watt light bulb, which is quite remarkable. Installing the Emerson Midway Eco in rooms that do not have fans and replacing your older energy guzzling fans in the rest of your rooms is not only a wise choice, but the green thing to do.
The only downside is that the
fluorescent light fixture is not dimmable, a compromise that Emerson was willing to make in order to design such an efficient fan.
The Most Efficient Energy Star Ceiling Fan for 2009!
Over 300% More Efficient than Other Fans!
According to data published by the EPA the Midway Eco ceiling fan from Emerson is over 300% more efficient than any other Energy Star qualified ceiling fan with lights. This represents a breakthrough in ceiling fan technology making this the most efficient ceiling fan you can buy. Read more about this amazing Energy Saving ceiling fan here!
Low, High or Vaulted Ceiling Installation Options
This ceiling fan can be installed on ceilings that are 8 or 9 feet high and can be angled up to 26 degrees without the need for any additional
mounting hardware, so what is in the box will be sufficient. If you have a high ceiling or vaulted ceiling that is angled more than 26 degrees (or both),
you may need a downrod or angled ceiling adapter in order to install your fan.
Minimum Ceiling Height Requirement: This fan requires a minimum ceiling height of at least 93" in order to meet building codes. If your ceiling is lower than 93" then you may need to add a flushmount adapter or close to ceiling dowrod if one is available for the fan (see below).
If you cannot find what you need to make this fan work in your room, please give us a call so we can check to see if there are any further alternatives.
Angled Ceiling Kit - Required for ceilings angled more than 26 and up to 45 degrees. Not needed for ceilings angled 26 degrees or less (or flat). Ceilings angled more than 45 will require a box framed into the ceiling to flatten the surface where the fan is to be installed.
CFDR25WW
2 1/2" Close to ceiling downrod (puts fan about 2" to 4" closer to ceiling).
For Low Ceilings
$5.00
How long of a downrod do I need?
Building codes require ceiling fans to be installed with the blades no lower than 7 feet from the floor in residential applications (industrial fans may require more distnace). The closer you are to the fan blades, the more cooling effect you will feel, so 7 feet is the optimal distance from the floor for most residential ceiling fans to get the most benefit.
The standard size downrod for the Emerson Midway ECO ceiling fan is 4.5", which puts the blades 9" from the ceiling. Here are the Minimum Ceiling Heights required for each downrod available for this fan. Each length will put the fan blades 7 feet from the floor, so if you want your fan blades higher than 7 feet, choose a shorter downrod to fit your needs.
2.5" Downrod for 7.58' ceilings (blades 7" from ceiling)
12" Downrod for 8.38' ceilings (blades 16.5" from ceiling)
18" Downrod for 8.88' ceilings (blades 22.5" from ceiling)
24" Downrod for 9.38' ceilings (blades 28.5" from ceiling)
36" Downrod for 10.38' ceilings (blades 40.5" from ceiling)
48" Downrod for 11.38' ceilings (blades 52.5" from ceiling)
60" Downrod for 12.38' ceilings (blades 64.5" from ceiling)
72" Downrod for 13.38' ceilings (blades 76.5" from ceiling)
This fan will hange from flat ceilings and ceilings angled up to 26 degrees using the hardware that comes in the box. If your ceiling is over 26 degrees, you can by an Angled Ceiling Adapter that will allow you to install the fan on a ceiling angled up to 45.
Ceiling Angle Calculator
Rise =
Inches
Fraction
How to measure Rise:
Rise is the vertical distance your ceiling rises for every horizontal foot. Rise per foot is called Pitch. A roof with a 4/12 pitch rises 4 inches vertically for every 12 inches horizontal.
Our calculator uses roof pitch to calculate the angle of your ceiling. Since we already know the horizontal measurement is 12", we only need you to enter in the vertical rise to make the calculation.
To measure the rise of your ceiling: Hold a 12" ruler ruler horizontally (using a level) with one corner touching the ceiling. Then take measure the vertical distance from the other end of the ruler to the ceiling. This is the rise. Select your dimensions in the form above to calculate the angle of your ceiling. Most ceiling fans (except for hugger fans) can hang on ceilings angled up to 30 degrees without
the need for an angled ceiling adapter. 30 degrees is slightly less than a 7/12 pitch. Most angled ceiling adapters will allow your fan to hang up to 45 degress...which is a 12/12 pitch.
Single non-dimmable energy saving fluorescent light fixture with white opal glass.
Downlight Bulbs
4-13Watt CFL Bulbs
Downlight Wattage
52 Watts
ENERGY STAR Qualified
Style Group
Contemporary
Approx. Weight
25lb
Warranty
Lifetime Limited Motor Warranty
Included Downrod(s)
4 1/2"
Flushmount Capability
Near Flush w/Optional CFDR25 (Other Stuff)
Leadwire Length
Not Published
Replacement Glass*
Please call to order replacement glass (if you have broken the glass on this fan).
FREE REPLACEMENT GLASS: If you purchased your fan from us in the past 5 years (on or after March 31st 2009) and have broken your glass, we may replace it FREE OF CHARGE based on our 5 Year FREE Replacement Parts Plan. Please call us so that we can verify that you made your purchase from us and that your glass is in fact broken (email us a picture of your fan and broken glass). Once verified, we will get you a replacement at no charge (just another advantage of buying your ceiling fans here at Hansen Wholesale). *All replacement glass sales are final, no refunds or exchages.
Emerson Midway ECO Ceiling Fan Comparison
How does the Emerson Midway ECO Compare to the Average Ceiling Fan?
Wind Speed: 4.96 MPH (directly beneath the 54" blades)
Quality = 5 (average is 3)
With a Quality Rating of 5, this fan is among the finest quality ceiling fans made. It will run smooth and quiet without wobbling or making noise and you can let it run
24 hours a day for years on end without any worries of the motor burning out.
CFM Airflow = 6936 (average is 5755)
6936 CFM is a good amount of aiflow and is above average. We highly recommend ceiling fans that
move at least this amount of air in order to provide enough wind chill effect to keep you cool.
Fans like this will allow you to raise your thermostat by several degrees, which will help you save additional money on your cooling bills.
Efficiency = 289 (average is about 76)
An Efficiency Rating of 289 is
in the "WOW" range of super efficient and would be considered very environmentally friendly.
Efficiency is defined by the EPA as the amount of airflow a fan produces (CFM) divided by the amount of
electricity (Watts) it uses on high speed without any lights on. Efficiency is less important than Airflow because more
CFMs allow you to raise your thermostat higher...which is where you will save the most energy. Efficiency becomes more important if
you expect to operate several ceiling fans at the same time. (see calculator below)
Watts = 24 (average is about 76)
24 Watts per hour is
"Extremely Low", which is fantastic because it will cost substantially less to operate this fan than other fans.
Use the calculator below to estimate just how much it will cost to operate this fan in "Your home".
Emerson Midway ECO Operational Cost Calculator
How to use our Ceiling Fan Cost Calculator
Basic Help: Our cost usage calculator shows you how much it will cost to operate the Emerson Midway ECO ceiling fan. By default, the calculator assumes that you will leave your fan running 24 hours a day for the entire year (which is not very likely to be accurate), so you will want to change the hours and days to be more in line with how often you think you will use the fan. The calculator also defaults to the average cost per kWh of electricity in the USA. You can change this to use the average cost of electricity in your state, although this may vary widely from city to city. For the most accurate calculation, manually enter the actual cost/kWh shown on your utility bill.
The wattage of the fan is already included (if it is known), but you can change it if you wish to see how the wattage affects the cost.
Fans with lights: Calculations are performed without lights by default. If you add a light fixture to the fan, you can add the wattage of the fixture to the wattage of the fan to perform calculations with the lights on. In some cases, when a light fixture of known wattage is included with the fan, the option to calculate with or without lights will show automatically. The light fixture on a ceiling fan almost always uses substantially more electricity than the fan motor, so it is very important to take that into account when comparing the overall operational cost between various ceiling fans
CFM -vs- Efficiency: CFM is KING! It is more important to buy a fan with higher CFMs than it is to buy a fan that uses less electricity. The highest wattage consumed by the most energy guzzling ceiling fan on our website is about 120 watts. So if you input 120 as the fan watts and run our calculator, you will see that it still costs less than 2 cents per hour to operate the most energy guzzling ceiling fan in most states.
You will get more savings with a higher CFM fan than a lower Wattage fan because if your fan moves more air
you will be able to raise your thermostat to a higher degree. Raising your thermostat by 10 degrees can save you up to 40% on your cooling bills. Choosing a less powerful fan because it uses less electricity can be the worst mistake you can make because it will not cool you off enough to allow you to raise your thermostat to a high enough level without becoming uncomfortable. This is why CFM is so much more important to consider than Wattage.
The average kWh by state used by our calculator is derived from information published by the
US Government Department of Energy as of May 2009.
Your actual cost may differ from this. Again, refer to your utility bill for your most recent kWh cost.
Performance Data
RPMs
CFMs
Amps
Watts
EPA Efficiency (CFMs/Watt)
High: NA
Med: NA
Low: NA
High: 6936
Med: 4623
Low: 2295
High: NA
Med: NA
Low: NA
High: 24
Med: 9.7
Low: 3.7
High: 289
Med: 477
Low: 620
"NA" means that the data was not available at the time this information was published or the manufacturer simply does not test for the data that is missing.
Included with this ceiling fan: Emerson Midway ECO Fan Motor in Gloss White
with Built-in remote control for Midway Eco.
Included light fixture uses 4-13Watt CFL Bulbs**. Appliance White Blades are included in the box.
Base Price:
$419.00
Itemized Total:
$419.00
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We realize that getting the lowest price is not always the only important factor in your buying decision, but it is increasingly more important in today's tough
economic times. So, we do offer to match competitors prices with our Lowest Price Guarantee!
To Match or Beat a Price Call: 1-800-201-1193
Finding a place that provices great service is equally important, but more difficult to accomplish without interacting with someone.
Although the Internet makes it easy to compare prices, it does little to ensure you are going to get good service. Ultimately, our goal is to offer you both the
Best Price and the Best Service, a claim that most companies make but few can live up to.
If you are like me, claims regarding great customer service are empty words until proven otherwise. So, initially, you begin searching for the site with the
lowest price because it is so easy to compare prices online. But prices are fickle. They can change from site to site at any given moment, whereas
customer service typically remains constant. Either a site offers great service or it doesn't.
We are not hiding anything here. We know that the prices we have on our website may or may not be lowest you can find at any given moment. However, by taking all
orders over the phone, we have the distinct advantage of being able to make adjustments when necessary.
The bottom line is, if you have found a better price on this item, please give us a call.
We will appreciate being given the opportunity to beat it, and in the process, give you a chance to experience our excellent customer service!
This Plan gives you the ultimate protection beyond the factory warranty!
This plan covers things that are not normally covered by the manufacturers warranty. These are actually the most common problems that people have with
ceiling fans, which is most likely why the manufacturers don't want to cover them. Here they are:
Broken Glass
Broken Blades
Broken Blade Holders
Remote Controls (this is a big one)
We are proud to say that we will replace any of these at NO COST to you within the first 5 years after your purchase
based on our Replacement Parts Plan!
And YES...we are referring to cases where you are trying to clean the glass and you accidentally drop it, or you are sweeping the floor and you accidentally
hit your fan with a broom handle and break a blade. This is a very lenient policy, but there are some limitations,
so please read the details here!
This is one of our best selling fans, so we try to keep it in stock at all times.
Our inventory shows that it is currently on the shelf ready to ship. Items that are in stock may in fact ship the same day if you
order early enough in the morning. Otherwise, they will ship the next business day.
If you need expedited shipping (next day air or something), please call in your order so we can quote you the best price!
Don't worry, if you find for less after you make your purchase!
Our Low Price Guarantee not only applies to the time at which you purchase your fan. If you EVER find a better price after you purchase this fan from us,
we will REFUND THE DIFFERENCE based on our Price Guarantee Guidelines!
We have been in the ceiling fan business for over 30 years and have professional installers and technicians on staff who can help you when necessary.
Oh, and yes...it's FREE!
The one thing that we are most proud of and sets us aside from our competition is our professional customer service. After being in the ceiling fan business for
over 30 years, we have learned many valuable lessons and certainly gained a level of expertese not shared by many.
However, knowledge is one thing...customer satisfaction is another.
We know that the main reason we have survived all of these years is because of our dedication to making
sure every one of our customers has a great experience dealing with us. This is not something we had to learn, it is just what we have always done.
Important Note: Due to government legislation regarding the efficiency and wattage ceiling fan light fixtures (EPACT 2005) the fixture you receive may use a different bulb than
what is described. This is because most manufacturers have rolling changes in their inventory in order to bring their fixtures into compliance, so there is no way to know which fixture the manufacturer
will ship until all of their old inventory has been depleted. Most fixtures that used Medium Base Bulbs in the past will be changed to use Candelabra Base Bulbs. Also, since the legislation mandates
that the total wattage of a ceiling fan light cannot exceed 190Watts, the maximium wattage of the bulbs may be lowered to meet this criteria and will most likely have a limiting fuse designed to
trigger if you use bulbs that exceed this wattage.
ENERGY STAR Ceiling Fan
This is an ENERGY STAR Qualified Ceiling Fan Ceiling fans that have earned the ENERGY STAR feature the latest in energy-efficiency technology including a more energy-efficient motor and improved blade design. Fans with built-in lighting include ENERGY STAR qualified bulbs that last up to 10 times longer and use 2/3 less energy than incandescent bulbs-saving energy, money, and time replacing light bulbs. See more ENERGY STAR Ceiling Fans Here!
Emerson Midway Eco Reviews
Webmaster's Note About These Reviews:
In preparation for the celebration of Earth Day 2010, I personally sent emails to customers who had purchased Midway Eco ceiling fans from us in the recent past.
I asked them to send me their comments about the fan both good and bad. I also requested them to send pictures of the fan installed in their home if they were so inclined.
If you wish to add your own comments to this page, you can do so by emailing me (Greg Tillotson) at gregt@hansenwholesale.com.
If you have some pictures of the Midway Eco installed in your home, please send them along with your email so that I may post them here as well.
Posted: 4/17/2010
Emerson Midway Eco Ceiling Fan Review
Greetings Greg,
I am behind in my email! It may be too late, but I will go ahead and give you some comments and two photos.
We really like our Midway Eco ceiling fan. It is in our dining area, which has a 13 ft ceiling. It hangs at a height of about 9 feet, which is a recommended height for a 13 ft ceiling, so I read. We have a pellet stove in the room (which is visible in one of the photos) which we have used a lot this winter to heat this part of the house. We run the fan in reverse on medium or low and it does an excellent job of bringing the warm air down into the room. We bought the Eco fan for some specific reasons: the fan blades are a high angle (which might be best for running the fan in forward mode for cooling in the summer), the fan has a reverse mode (crucial for circulating the air heated from the pellet stove), and it runs on low power (important because it is on most of the daytime during the winter), the lights are flourescent, and it has a modern style and comes in nickel.
The fan came with a remote and we also bought a wall mount control. The wall mount control is next to the door to the garage, so it is easy and convenient to turn the light on as we come in from the garage. We keep the remote on the other side of the room on a bureau so it is our control as we approach the dining area from the kitchen.
The fan has a lot of power and can really produce quite a wind, blowing papers off the table in high forward mode. We don't think we'll need to use that setting much! It is very quiet and my husband frequently forgets to turn it off because it is so unobtrusive. There have been a couple of times when it has made a noise but it has been rare and intermittent and we can eliminate it by changing the fan speed.
We have received compliments on its style and modern look.
I spent hours on the internet researching fans, and we visited several high-end stores that carry Emerson fans to see models in person and get a feel of their power and ease of use. The Hansen website was indeed useful. At this point I would have to go and look at it to remember the specifics of how I found it useful. (Later.....)
(For our bedroom, which has a 15 ft ceiling, we have a Minka Aire fan. We chose this one for the particular style, and I was interested in trying a second brand. This fan gets little use however. The Emerson Midway Eco fan was a must for the dining area for frequent winter use.)
I hope this helps! Even if you can't use this in time for Earth Day, perhaps it will be useful later.
Here are the photos sent along with this review...
Posted: 4/21/2010
Emerson Midway Eco Ceiling Fan Review
I was enticed by the idea of a high velocity fan that uses only 24 watts of power. I purchased one of the Midway ECO fans to see if I would like the performance. I have only had a winter and a cool spring to try the fan out ,so it has not had much use, but I can tell I am impressed at the amount of air it moves using only 24 watts of power. I did run it during the winter, but as this is a newly built house I don't have a past to compare it to for savings on the heating bill.We had an open and airy house built with lots of windows to open because our family prefers to have the windows open and make it feel like we are sitting outside in the shade of a tree. I liked the performance of the fan with little electricity use so much I bought 4 more to also serve as an investment to help save money for the next 15 or so years. I am looking forward to the 90-100 degree days of summer because we think the fans are going to allow us to have the windows open all summer long day and night and be comfortable
My personal cons for the Midway ECO...
I would like to be able to turn the light on and off at a wall switch in addition to the remote.
I prefer to use a 13 watt 5000k light that is much more bright and comfortable than the yellowish 2700k lights packed with the fan.
I'm sure I will be able to give a better review later in the year like around August.
However, I feel we are going to be very pleased with our investment. I appreciate Terry's time and help in making my decision.
Posted: 4/19/2010
Emerson Midway Eco Ceiling Fan Review
It's awesome and so unbelieveably quiet. the remote is a great feature and evry intuitive. I could not be any happier with the fan!
John Keane
Hudson, NH
Posted: 4/18/2010
Emerson Midway Eco Ceiling Fan Review
Hi Greg
I LOVE my Midway Eco Fans! They make no noise! They are so quiet and smooth, you hardly know they are there. My heating bills for the winter were anywhere from $60 - $100 lower than the previous winter’s heating bills. The electricians who installed them were also impressed. They were shocked that the fans required no balancing and that they ran so quiet. They also were impressed by how easily the fans could be programmed with the remote control to operate on different frequencies so that when adjusting the living room fan, the bedroom fan was undisturbed. I put a lot of research into my fan purchase. I chose the Midway Eco because they were extremely energy efficient. I like that in trying to lower my heating and cooling bills, the power I use to run the fans is very minimal and does not offset the power I am saving on heating or cooling. I could not find one complaint or bad review about the fans (unlike other fans that are on the market). I also like the beauty and styling of the fan. I cannot say enough good things about my fans and you can use my comments on your website.
Thank you.
Angela
Posted: 4/17/2010
Emerson Midway Eco Ceiling Fan Review
Dear Greg,
We love our Midway Eco ceiling fans. We love them so much we wanted to put one in our kitchen - my only complaint is that it does not come in black so we had to purchase a different fan which is not nearly as energy efficient. The Midway Ecos are stylish (we have had many compliments already), quiet, LOVE the remote controls and we are thoroughly satisfied with our purchase.
I arrived at the decision to purchase these fans by starting with a search for "energy efficient ceiling fans". That led me to your website and your description of the fan sold me on it. I visited many sites and viewed many many fans. The low cost per hour of running the fan was very appealing. As we expect the cost of electricity only to rise this was very important to us.
Dealing with your company was easy and efficient.
I have attached a couple of pictures of the fans in our great room.
Keep up the good work!
Sincerely,
Noreen
Here are the pictures sent to us by Noreen...
Posted: 4/17/2010
Emerson Midway Eco Ceiling Fan Review
After extensive research on ceilings fans (I'm always looking for the best bang for my buck), I'm very pleased with my Eco purchase for my brand new condo and would do so again. I've received many compliments and it's nice to say it's the most efficient ceiling fan on the market. I must admit I did hire an electrician to install my fans and he even said this one was "sweet". The remote is an added bonus and it's a very quiet operation. Hansen's customer service was superb and even offered to show me how it would look in my room prior to purchase, but I had already made up my mind by then. The only slight negative is that the light cover on the bronze model really limits the amount of light actually produced, but that is an expected trade-off for how good it looks. Highly recommended.
-Shawn S.
Here is a picture sent to us by Shawn...
Posted: 4/17/2010
Emerson Midway Eco Ceiling Fan Review
Hi Greg,
My husband & I bought this Eco Ceiling fan from your company after much searching & deliberations. We had looked at all the chain stores and many internet sites. We did a lot of comparisons on price, looks, and cost of operation. Hands down the Eco ceiling fan won out. After we received it and installed the fan, we were very pleased. It is so quiet and we really appreciated the wireless operation.
I am so glad we did not jump into buying a new fan and did the research. We had been without a fan for several years, unwilling to settle for less than what we got! We are in the middle of painting our inside of our home, so my photo would not look the best, but it is commented on by everyone who sees it. I am busy spreading the news about our fan!
Sincerely,
Sandi B.
Posted: 4/17/2010
Emerson Midway Eco Ceiling Fan Review
I purchased the Midway Eco for our master bedroom to complete a major remodel. I am extremely happy with the look of the fan and the performance of the fan. The fan itself circulates a lot of air and is very quiet. I love that the ceiling light and the remote, they both make it very convenient when you are too tired to get up and turn off the light! The only drawbacks of the fan are the lights are noisy when on, they make a a high pitch sound and the fact that there is not wall control for the unit, so if you lose your remote you will have to replace in order to utilize the unit. I would highly recommend this fan for it's looks but most importantly the energy saving potential of this fan versus similarly styled fans from other manufacturers.
Janice
Posted: 4/16/2010
Emerson Midway Eco Ceiling Fan Review
I purchased the Midway mainly because of it's efficiency. I also purchased it because I think it looks cool. It reminds me of an airplane propeller. As a matter of fact, last night I turned on the fan and someone, probably my 14 yr old, had it already set on high. I thought the thing was going to take off.
The fan, on its lowest setting, is so quiet I can't even hear it. And it puts out. I read a lot about fans and the manufactures behind the products and concluded that Emerson fans are among the best in the market. There are more expensive fans, but I don't think they are any better built.
I try to purchase products that are made in the U.S.A., not because I am super patriotic, even though I am, I buy them because they are generally better products. I never thought I'd say this, but "now-a-days," you are better off purchasing a Ford than a Toyota. Midways are made in the U.S.A. They are more expensive than what you find at the big box stores, but most high end products are not sold there, anyway.
Hope this helps.
Brian
Comments from Greg: Emerson Electric has been in business since 1895 and made ceiling fans in the USA for nearly 100 years. However, like ALL other ceiling fan companies in the USA, all manufacturing is now done overseas, so there are no longer any ceiling fans being manufactured in the USA. Unfortunately, that includes the Emerson Midway Eco.
Posted: 4/16/2010
Emerson Midway Eco Ceiling Fan Review
Greg
My experience with Hansen Wholesale was fine but I must say I had to call the helpline since the fan was broken. It wasn't a shipping issue as far as I can tell but something was wrong with the internal workings and only the light worked but no fan. I guess you can say my fan was very Earth friendly since I couldn't use it :)
I must say I dreaded calling the helpline (I assume this was not related to Hansen Wholesale) but was pleasantly surprised that I wasn't treated as if I didn't know how to install a ceiling fan. The new fan arrived no questions asked in less than a week and it was easy to box up the old and have FedEx pick up the bad fan.
Now for my experiences with Emerson fans. I purchased this new Eco to replace and older Eco model that died. The fan was 10 years old and had much use so I guess it was time, although the other Emerson fan I have is still running strong. So I guess you can say I'm a loyal Emerson customer based upon the exceptional fans they manufacture. I must say I used to be a Casablanca customer but feel that Emerson is better quality and has better innovation.
As for Hansen Wholesale, you had the best prices and selection. I spent way too much time trying to find a fan I wanted in showrooms and was tired of the process. Your website was very useful. The only negative was it was not clear from your website that the Eco model would not allow the lights to dim since the lights are fluorescent. This was not an issue with the older Eco model.
Feel free to use any comments which may be useful. As a summary, I love the fan and would buy another Emerson fan in the future and would certainly purchase it from Hansen Wholesale.
Ken
Comments from Greg: For those reading this review, the "Older Eco" that Ken is referring to is not the same fan. It is the original Emerson Midway. The Midway was the basic shell from which Emerson designed the Midway Eco. The internal workings of the original Midway were completely redesigned. They replaced the less efficient 188mm x 18mm motor with a super efficient DC "EcoMotor". The light fixture previously used 3-60W incandescent bulbs, which were replaced with 4-13W CFLs for increased light output using less than half the wattage. They also changed the blades from a flat curved design to a convex airfoil design for substantially improved airflow. So although the Midway Eco looks similar to the original Midway, it is not the same fan.
Posted: 4/15/2010
Emerson Midway Eco Ceiling Fan Review
Greg, Happy to help:
The combined styling and energy efficiency of the new Emerson motor were THE reasons we bought the fan. Of course we wanted to "do the right thing" and get the most earth-friendly fan, but Emerson and Hansen made it so easy. Emerson designed a beautiful fan, and Hansen made it easy to do the research and to make the purchase.
Because we live in New England and we bought the fan in the winter months, we haven't had much use for it. It looks great in our new room, and it is really quiet the few times we've run it--just to show it off to friends! It is really robust and solid, so we know it is up for the task.
The only product comment we have is that it would be great if there was an option to have the light capped off. We konw the light can be turned off even when the fan is on, but it would be nice from a design point of view to eliminate the glass cover altogether.
Good luck. And good idea to reach out to people personally. made the difference for me when deciding whether or not to respond--not a fan of poorly written internet surveys!
Jill
Our Comments:
Posted: 4/15/2010
Emerson Midway Eco Ceiling Fan Review
We have been very pleased with our Eco fan and are even considering purchasing a second one for our upstairs bedroom. We bought the fan because we live in a climate that has very cold winters and wanted to improve the heating efficiency of a very nice but poorly-located woodstove in our home. Even at it's lowest setting, the Eco fan moves a great deal of air (silently!) and has allowed us to warm up our entire home instead of just the room that houses the woodstove.
The light provides a nice ambience, although it's not good for reading. We bought the fan thinking that it was dimmable and were a bit disappointed to find that it was not, but the info has been corrected on the web site. Overall, I've been very impressed with the very low noise level and the power of the fan (on it's higher settings it will dust the room for me!), and with my experience purchasing from Hansen Wholesale.
p.s. The attached photo (with flash) isn't all that flattering, but maybe it will help someone. It doesn't look quite that big in real life.
Dear Greg; Haven't taken them out of the boxes yet. Still working on the ceiling where they are to go. Don't expect to install them until next Fall or winter.
Our Comments:
Posted: 4/15/2010
Emerson Midway Eco Ceiling Fan Review
Greg - I'd love to help, but the fan is in a room that's being remodeled and we haven't used it yet. Looks great, though!
Kris
Our Comments:
Posted: 4/15/2010
Emerson Midway Eco Ceiling Fan Review
Hello Greg,
We purchased the Emerson Midway Eco ceiling fan this spring to install in our new sunroom addition. We wanted a fan that we didn't even notice, but with great performance and low energy use. This fan is perfect for us. It blends in well with the white ceiling, and when we do look at it, it looks great! So far, the function has been perfect. We are very pleased with our purchase and will definitely get another if the need arises.
Frank
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Posted: 4/15/2010
Emerson Midway Eco Ceiling Fan Review
Hi Greg,
Thank you for your email. We purchased the Emerson Midway Eco ceiling fans for our apartment which is currently undergoing renovations. We have not had the opportunity to install the fans but are looking forward to doing so in the next few weeks.
As someone who cares about the environment, it was very important to me that the fans we purchased were as energy efficient as possible while being aesthetically pleasing. The Midway Eco achieves this. It is a good looking fan and is rated extremely high on the efficiency scale. Unfortunately, as I said, we have not had the opportunity to use the fan yet but are looking forward to a breezy summer once the fans are installed.
Regarding your company's helpfulness - we found it very easy to place our order and the fans were delivered in a timely manner, well packaged but not overly so.
If you feel it will be helpful, I will supply further feedback once the fans are in place.
Happy Earth Day.
Karina
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Posted: 4/15/2010
Emerson Midway Eco Ceiling Fan Review
Hello Greg,
I would love to write a review for the fans, but I have to say that I have not used them yet. I purchased then fans for use in our country home, which is currently undergoing a renovation. I have seen the box and know that they are there, but I have not experienced them.
I was recommended them by a colleague who did extensive research about fans and eco-friendly options. He has purchased the fan and
been using it for a few months. He really really likes it. He did get it from a "brick and mortar" store.
I hope to have it cooling me and my family off in the coming months, but I will not be able to give it a full review in time for Earth Day. I hope to have something for you by summer tough.
thanks,
christopher
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does the Emerson Midway Eco Ceiling Fan also come without the built-in light?
Answer: The Emerson Eco ceiling fans include the light fixture. There is no option for installing it without the light. If you wish to explore other energy efficient ceiling fans that do not come with a light, please give us a call...we have several great alternatives.
Our three Eco fans look great, perform exceptionaly well and were easy to install. I have two questions about the lighting section of these fans. First, are there plans to replace the current fixed intensity lighting? Second have you considered using LED illumination to achievie further reduction in energy use while allowing for use of the remote control's light dimming feature.
Answer: Great to hear you are enjoying your Eco fans. As far as the light fixture, I have heard no discussion from Emerson regarding changing the design of the light fixture...either to allow dimming of the fluorescent bulb, or to change it over to LED.
how far from the ceiling is the optional distance for the best performance of the Emmerson Midway ECO? I found the optimal distance from the floor on your website but could not find the optimal distance from the ceiling.
Answer: What is important is that the fan be hung as close to 7 feet from the floor as possible. The distance from the ceiling is not important. This rule does not apply only the the Eco ceiling fans, but to all ceiling fans (with the exception of industrial fans that require more distance). Ceiling fans cool you off by creating a wind chill effect. The closer you are to the fan, the more dense the airflow will be and the cooler you will feel. So there is no optimal distance from the ceiling. In cases where ceilings are exceptionally high (20 to 30 feet), sometimes a compromise must be made simply from an aesthetic standpoint and you may not want the fan dangling down to 7 feet...but rather 10 or 11 feet.
HI there. I was wondering if the lighting fixture has a dimming ballast, or if the light dimming feature for this fixture will not work with the cfls. Can you help me out? We are looking for a fan that blasts at least as much air as our Hunter Dimensions does, but with a different look for a bedroom. This may be ticket.
Answer: As stated on our website, the Midway Eco does not have a dimmable light fixture. This was a small compromise that Emerson decided to make in order to design the most efficient ENERGY STAR qualified ceiling fan with lights in the world (and it truly is). It is an incredible fan designed for those who are energy concious, but if you must have a light dimmer, then the Eco may not be the fan for you. Give us a call during our normal business hours and one of our ceiling fan experts will gladly suggest other alternatives.
I am considering replacing an old (19 years) Homestead fan in a flat 13-foot MBR ceiling with an Emerson Midway Echo. The existing installation is through a double toggle switch box, one toggle is fan on-off and the other is light on-off, with a 3-wire lead to the fan which has pull strings. So, if I wire the Emerson through the existing toggles, and have the Emerson remote set for say speed 3, will it come on at speed 3 when I flip the toggle on? Thanks!
Answer: The toggle switch on your wall will work as power on and off to your Midway Eco ceiling fan. However, the remote control does not have a memory, so turning the power off and then on will only turn the fan off. You will then need to use the remote control to turn the fan on to the desired speed. The good news is, you can buy a wall control for the Midway Eco (model SW114) that will replace your toggle switch and solve your problem. You can use the wall control in conjunction with the remote control, so you can leave the remote on your nightstand next to your bed for convenient access during the night and use the wall control when you enter and exit the room.
To add the wall control to your ceiling fan configuration, click on the link for "Controls" below the picture of the Eco fan and select the SW114 wall control before you make add your fan to the cart.
I would like to install these fans in my garage office. I have one right above my desk and so need generally bright light. But I have heard there is real glare from these fan lights. Can you tell me if this is suitable lighting above a desk, and elsewhere in an office? Also, is there a dimming switch on the remote? thanks
Answer: Overall, I believe the Midway Eco is an excellent choice for an office. The Eco fans use 4x13Watt CFL bulbs, which are the new compact fluorescent bulbs that the EPA is trying to get everyone in the country to replace incandescent bulbs with for Greener Energy. CFL bulbs produce light on a different spectrum than incandescent bulbs. If you have replaced some of the bulbs in your home with CFLs, then you have an idea how the light they produce is different than standard light bulbs. The bulbs in the Eco are equivalent to standard 60 Watt bulbs, so you get about 240 watts of light, which is quite a bit. The CFL bulbs used in the fan are not dimmable, so there is no dimmer function...this being the only downside of the Eco fans. This compromise is offset by the dramatic reduction in energy consumption.
I read a couple reviews where they say the fan is really quiet but the lights are on there is a buzzing noise. Have you found that to be the case?
Answer: Emerson did in fact receive complaints about a faint buzzing noise with a handful of Eco fans from their first production run. At first, it was difficult to track down because it only occurred in a choice few fans and they could not reproduce it in their testing facility. Eventually it was traced to a component in the remote receiver located in the motor housing. Once the problem was isolated, Emerson redesigned the components involved and eliminated the problem.
The Eco has been one of our all time best selling ceiling fans and we still have had no complaints from any of our own customers regarding noise, so we know that the issue must have been quite rare. Nonetheless, all of the Midway Ecos that we currently have in stock contain the new components, so you can rest assured that any Eco fan you purchase from us will operate quietly.
If you did in fact purchase an Eco fan from us when they first came out and you notice a buzzing noise, please email me directly...I want to know about it. I will then have one of our customer service reps send you the new components that will eliminate the noise. Send your email to Greg Tillotson: gregt@hansenwholesale.com
Will the fan work on a slanted ceiling? Will it look good?
Answer: The Eco ceiling fans are designed to be installed on either flat or angled ceilings and the fan looks great installed either way. The hardware included with the fan can hang up to 30 degrees without the need for any special adapter. If you have a ceiling that is angled over 30 degrees, you can purchase a special angled ceiling adapter that will increase the angle up to 45 degrees. If you need to add the adapter, click on the link for "Other Stuff" located on the fan product page.
Gday, Dont supose you guys ship to Australia, assuming the Midway Eco is compatible with our electrical standards? It looks like just the fan we want for our eco house and I don't think anyone here stocks them. Regards, Jody
Answer: To the best of my knowledge, the eletricity in Australia is 230 Volts at 50Hz. The Midway Eco is designed to USA standards of 120 Volts at 60Hz, so unfortunately it will not work with your electricity and there are no equivalent fans from any of the major USA brands that will.
I bought 3 of these Emerson Eco ceiling fans to replace the cheaper fans that came with my home. Wow, what a difference! These fans work so much better than the ones I had before, and they look great too. I did have a problem with the remote controls turning 2 fans on and off at the same time, but a simple phone call to Hansen Wholesale and they explained how to change the frequencies (Dah). Great product! I highly recommend this fan.
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