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SunSetter Awnings is the largest American manufacturer of retractable patio, window and deck awnings. The company produces four different awning types, including motorized and manual hand-cranked models. Most of the awnings attach directly to a structure, but the company does have one freestanding model. The motorized models open and close using a remote control, and the manual model uses a hand crank.
Visit www.sunsetter.com- Wide fabric color selection
- Buy direct or work with a local dealer
- Option for DIY installation
- 5 to 10-year limited warranties
- Limited freestanding model options
- Installation not included
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Reviewed July 18, 2020
I purchased the retractable awning along with the 10x10 screen room and related accessories in 2016. My warranty will expire in 2021. After suffering storm damage to the steel braces I was convinced my total investment was down the tubes and I almost scrapped the whole thing. Upon contacting customer service to identify the cost for replacement parts the service rep Volunteered that all my parts are still under warranty and I would only incur minor costs for shipping. I never think to review my warranties nor terms of service.
I opened the conversation with my inquiry on the costs for replacements so the agent knew I was prepared to pay, but was honest enough to stop me and asked me to allow him time to review my purchase history and warranty. In the end, they replaced multiple parts allowing me to return my awning and screen room to service at nominal cost to me.
The restoration of this exterior "room" has also been life-altering by elevating the quality of life for myself and my mother, (ages 68 and 90), during this pandemic. I am able to bring her onto the deck daily for fresh air, dining, and the increased safety the screen room allows with periodic visits from her children and grandchildren who sit on the deck outside of the screen room with enough space to maintain social distancing and allowing them to visit with her. I use this exterior screen room Daily as my work-from-home office. This purchase has turned out to be my best-ever buy, and the customer service has been phenomenal. I have never written a consumer review but this experience has been one I must share.
Reviewed July 18, 2020
We ordered our awning on May 12, it was finally set to ship on Jun 24. We had a party planned for Jul 4th. It was picked up on the 25th and left MA on the 26th, arrived in NY and left there on the 29th. Shipped to Ohio and arrived on the 29th, finally left OH on Jul 6. Arrived in IL on Jul 7th and has not left, today is Jul 17. Tried emailing SunSetter with no response. I realize there are problems with Covid, but this is getting really drawn out. UPS has almost no clue what is going on and should probably be avoided if possible. SunSetter needs to be more realistic with shipping expectations and have better customer service. I would avoid this company too.
Reviewed July 8, 2020
My father has a SunSetter awning and he gave us one as a gift. He enjoyed his so much that he thought we would enjoy it and we have. The installers came out, measured the deck and did all these stuff. I have a very tall husband so I wanted to make sure that we weren’t gonna bang our heads on the lower end, and they were very helpful. It did not take them long to do the installation although it was extended slightly because of my schedule. That deck was nearly unusable until almost dark and now, we eat dinner out there and we're also there during the day. It's still warm but the shade makes such a difference. With the Coronavirus, we have spent every day out there.
Reviewed July 7, 2020
Attempted to get an estimate for retractable awnings and contacted Sun Setter. They referred me to a Prescott Valley Office, Clayton Wright as official installer. Clayton called but gave a take it or leave it one day notice to do estimate. When I could not support the short notice appt. he said he would call back when he has jobs in the area. Nearly two weeks later with follow ups still unable to get a call back to schedule an appointment. If they are not going service the Verde Valley area they should just say so.
Dear Dennis,
We regret to hear of any inconvenience you may have experienced with SunSetter's Authorized Dealer Program. We would be happy to assist you.
We have contacted your dealer in regards to your inquiry and confirmed that they will contact you within the next 48 hours. We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced and appreciate your patience on this matter.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us at 800-670-7071 any day between 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM Eastern time if you need any further assistance.
Reviewed July 6, 2020
We moved into our house with a SunSetter awning installed. We cannot get it to close. When I call to have someone come to fix it I’m given names of contractors who don’t call back or don’t show up. Nobody wants to fix the product but they’ll tell you to replace it with a new one. NEVER!!!!
Dear Carolyn,
We are sorry to hear of the difficulty you have been having with your SunSetter Awning. We want you to enjoy your awning for years to come, and would like to see what can be done to make your awning fully functional again. We will reach out to you privately to discuss the next steps.
Reviewed July 4, 2020
The guys with SunSetter were nice and they did what they had to do. They came when they came. The installation was a difficult one. The installers had to be sort of creative but they did fine. They got it done. The awning is definitely worth it. I have to take care of senior parents. We live in Florida and with this virus thing going on, the awning is perfect because it makes the patio more livable with the shades. I'm very pleased with the product and it was the best investment I ever made in this house. It's highly recommended.
But as far as customer service, I haven't talked to anybody. I'm sort of old-fashioned and I think a phone call after or an email saying, "How are you? Everything okay?" would be nice. Other than that, their treatment is fine overall. The only thing I'm concerned about is if there's a hurricane here. I was told me briefly what to do. But there's a part of it that sort of sticks out in the roof. I assume that's okay but I will confirm that with them. Maybe I need to call the store. I don't think there's an issue with it but I just wanna make sure that everything's protected.
Reviewed July 3, 2020
The installation of my SunSetter awning went great. The tech showed me how to adjust it if I need to tilt it one way or the other. We love the awning so far and it's been absolutely fabulous for us. We get our daily thunderstorms and the awning closes right up when it gets popping around. We should have gotten this years ago. I would highly recommend it to anybody.
Reviewed July 2, 2020
We have some friends that have SunSetters and we decided to go with their recommendation. The installation of our awning went really well. So far, we love its reliability.
Reviewed June 27, 2020
We have a patio behind our condo which is directly outside in the sun. We went through a process wherein everyone in the whole complex had to vote whether they would allow awnings or not. We decided that the awnings would be SunSetters and so far, our decision has been right. So far, I like that my awning has a remote control and I can make it go in and out without cranking it.
Reviewed June 26, 2020
SunSetter's installers were nice. It was chilly when they put up our awning. They took off siding and put everything up. They did a good job and they were very professional. We use our awning a lot and it's out almost every day. We've shown a couple of people we were talking to the brochures of SunSetter which we have.
Reviewed June 25, 2020
I got a vertical awning to keep the rain out and then the other one that I got from Sunsetter is an awning that goes out over a cooking area. The vertical installation went great. However, we got the one that’s the 90% blocking whatever, and it does not keep the rain out at all. So that was about $6,000 I flushed down the toilet. And then the other one the guy did not tell me, “Absolutely do not install this over a grill,” which is exactly what I was buying it for. A guy who worked for me was looking through the SunSetter material after they left and pointed it out. That one got installed in November and then they sent the wrong transformer or something for the light bars. And so, the light bars just finally got installed last week. They are two pretty big deals. The second one was around $5,000. I was excited about the possibility, but in the end was let down.
Reviewed June 24, 2020
When I got my Sunsetter awning it was broken. So they sent me a piece. It was the wrong piece. They sent me another piece. I don’t know if it’s the right piece or not. I don’t know how to tear it apart to get the piece put in there. So it’s still broken and I’m waiting on instructions. It’s been a week and a half and I haven't gotten my instructions yet.
Reviewed June 23, 2020
We had our SunSetter awning installed in our backyard on the patio and the installer was great. I usually put the awning out in the morning and bring it back in at night. When it’s rolled up, it would be good if it had a cover. Other than that, it does what I want it to do. It makes shade and it goes in and out.
Reviewed June 20, 2020
There was a mailing that came out from Sunsetter and that got it started. Somebody in the complex got the awning, and then few more of us got one. The awning has been working fine. We put it out there over our patio and it keeps the sun off of us like it’s supposed to do. You push the button, it comes out. You push the other button, it goes back in. There was a heavy rain that came down and it kinda mist through the covering but it’s not really set up to be a rain shield.
Reviewed June 19, 2020
I was referred by a neighbor to SunSetter. The installation was fine. They brought the wrong one, initially, but they made it right and, eventually, brought the right one. I really like the awning. It does what I wanted it to do and I’m very happy with it. It’s good shade and good protection.
Reviewed June 18, 2020
I ordered my SunSetter months ago through a local Sunsetter dealer. I understand COVID put things behind however my awning is stuck somewhere in Ohio and UPS. Simply says there’s been an incident - not good I assume. I’ve emailed customer service numerous times. I’ve called them and the wait times are horrendous so I have them call me back per their messaging and nothing. This has been going on for days. If you ever need anything from Sunsetter after the fact I can only imagine how bad the service will be. This company has pathetic service and they don’t care.
Reviewed June 18, 2020
I didn’t have any type of awning and the sun is unforgiving, so an awning was the best choice for the location I'm at in a small community. I looked at awning companies and went with SunSetter because I'm familiar with it. I've seen commercials on TV. Also, I saw another awning that was already here by SunSetter and I liked it and I said I should buy it. The installation went quickly. They did everything in an hour. I use the awning almost every single day and it's been good so far.
Dear Alex,
We are very pleased to hear about your great experience with your SunSetter Awning and your local independent SunSetter dealer. At SunSetter, we take great pride in our product quality, our service, and especially in the satisfaction of our customers.
Please don't hesitate to contact us should you need assistance with your SunSetter. We hope you continue to enjoy your awning for years to come!
Reviewed June 17, 2020
We've been wanting an awning since we moved here. We don’t have any trees in the backyard and it’s all sun. Last winter, our homeowner's association approved SunSetter. They only approved four fabrics so it’s kinda limited, but we were just happy to get an awning. SunSetter's reps were putting up my neighbor’s and I went out to talk to them. They were out within the next three days. Then, we waited a couple of weeks for the awning to come in and they were out here and put it up in a couple of hours.
We’ve enjoyed it but it does not provide as much shade for the whole day. It didn’t meet our needs as well as I really thought it would. But it’s the way our house faces. Other than that, it seems like a really good product. It retracts and extends real easily and very smoothly. And it might be a lot better as the summer goes on and the sun in the sky a little bit different in the fall. I’m kinda looking forward going through the seasons with it and seeing how much shade it gives us.
Reviewed June 16, 2020
We have a deck that faces south and for the most part, from noon until the sun goes down, we can't use the deck because it just bakes on it. I read up and reviews were really good for SunSetter and another company. And I called and the guy from SunSetter was one of the first ones to respond. When he came out, that sealed the deal. He was very personable and stuff.
We got a freestanding awning that we can put a table or something under it and it keeps the heat off of the deck so we can use it. The guys that came out were really professional and very good. They tried to help us out when they realized that the sun wasn't gonna be blocked. We set up so high that the sun comes in underneath of it. They called whoever's in charge and a guy that worked for him was sent out to be able to take care of it. They gave me a little screen to put on it and it works. It doesn't look so good that way and I have to take it off manually and stuff but other than that, it's really good.
Reviewed June 14, 2020
The guy who came out was very pleasant and knowledgeable. He answered all our questions, and so we decided to go with SunSetter. The installation was great. We didn't have any shade, so now we have shade on the patio. We have a fire table, and we’ve actually put it out and kept some of the heat in when we’ve had the fire table lit. So, we have used it day and night, and it has been very nice. They, however, should offer different colors in the bracket. We have a black roof and the tan bracket stands out a little bit. The awning that we got is gray and it’s on the back of the house, so I don’t see it. But, if I had a preference and I would've even paid a little bit more for a black bracket. The guys told me you could paint it, but I would never paint it because then you have the maintenance of the paint.
Reviewed June 13, 2020
Everything is wonderful and the awning operates perfectly. We sit outside underneath it for everything that we do. The gentleman who installed it lived in the same neighborhood and I told him to put on one of the houses that I own up there. There is one issue, however. He gave me two clickers because one would not work on both the lights and the awning. He said he was going to bring it back, but I never got it delivered back to me. I would love for him to bring me the one clicker that operates both things.
Reviewed June 12, 2020
The SunSetter guy came out and sold it to me. I liked the remote that it automatically goes out. The installer did a really good job. He was here when he said he was gonna be here. I bought an awning for the front of my house and then I ended up buying another one for the back of my house. I don’t use them as much as I thought I would but when I do, I like them.
Reviewed June 11, 2020
A coworker in North Carolina had an automatic SunSetter at her house. It looked great. It was also sturdier than I was expecting. I wanted to make sure I got the same thing. Their team was excellent from measuring and remeasuring, and getting it installed. Everybody did a great job. I love the awning and I use it all the time. We put it on our back deck and it essentially cools off that part of the house. It is also much better than a permanent patio structure.
Reviewed June 10, 2020
We were at a home show and saw SunSetter and we thought it would work for us. The sales representative was very knowledgeable and very helpful and the installation was great. The awning is by our pool so it shades the concrete around it and helps us enjoy the summer without burning our feet up.
Reviewed June 2, 2020
The SunSetter advertisement in the magazines sold me. I was impressed. It was very nice and I felt comfortable because they've been around for a while. There are a lot of other companies I could've bought one from because there are a lot of mom-and-pops stores that specialize in that but I wanted to get the name. But I think the company should do something with the installation price.
I could see maybe $500 but the installer wanted $700 for a 16-footer. I talked him down to 600. I understand they come with three guys and they know what they're doing. But a lot of people just don't have that money. There are more average people than rich people out there. I’m on Social Security. That installation was very pricey for the amount of time they took. Some people work 40 hours to bring home that kind of money and they can make that in two hours. That left a little taste in my mouth. If SunSetter worked on that, they will do a lot better than what they probably do right now with the installation, especially now, with the pandemic out there. A lot of people can't install the awnings because they’re big and heavy. But besides that experience, the guys that installed it were very nice and I like my SunSetter. It does what it's supposed to and it's very nice. I’m very happy with it.
Reviewed June 2, 2020
The people who sold me SunSetter did a terrific job. The whole installation process was excellent. Now, I sit under the awning every day.
Reviewed June 1, 2020
We had three tent rooms but we hated them. We tore them all down and since our son-in-law had a SunSetter awning, we called Carol. We got one as well and we just love it. It is 10 x 12, with the nice fabric in a really pretty green to match our house. We have the remote and it works perfectly. We have the awning out most of the time, depending on the wind, and so it works fine. We didn't get the kind that will go by itself in case it’s windy because we figured we didn't need it. We’re always here, particularly now, so we’re able to monitor it. If the wind looks like we don’t like the idea of it up there then we roll it up.
Carol was also absolutely perfect. I don’t know when I’ve ever worked with anybody that was better about telling us things. We’re quite old and a lot of those things don’t mean much to us but she was so good about doing everything. The two men who put the awning in were also absolutely perfect. They were very nice. They even had a little trouble and they had to go above and beyond to get it put in. They were so good and I couldn't have asked for a better time getting an awning. Now, we’re even in the process of getting a screen for it. The people were all very professional and they did a wonderful job. We’re very pleased with our SunSetter. I would tell others that it's very good. In fact, I have three people here in our condo build that are going to order SunSetters. They have been sitting under ours and they like it so well. Our son-in-law is very pleased with their awning too.
Reviewed June 1, 2020
We were gonna actually replace the awnings in the front of our house, so we called the guy that sold it to us and he was able to wash them. We didn’t know that you could do that. Then we were asking him if he could show us an awning for a deck and he showed us the SunSetter. Also, this company was really great the first time we had them, so I didn’t have any reason not to think they’d be great the second time. Their installers came in. I had left the gate open and they knew where the electricity was and I paid for it already. They did it in a couple of hours.
When the awning was all installed, the crew showed my wife how to work the remote control. They also gave her the manual stick to do it manually. We bought the package with the lighting package. We also bought the Wi-Fi remote hooked up and I got Alexa to actually open and close it. It was a little clunkier, but our whole house is like that. It has voice command and 100% solar. We have an umbrella on our table and we just put a new deck. The SunSetter adds more to the house and it almost feels like another room. Overall, SunSetter is good. They have been around forever. The company that we bought it from was always very nice and I would buy stuff from them in a heartbeat.
Reviewed June 1, 2020
I decided to get an awning for protection from the sun and SunSetter seemed like it was the most approachable one for shade. I bought an XL motorized model with a charcoal light color. I'd tell friends that it's okay to order a SunSetter awning.
Reviewed May 31, 2020
the sun coming in my patio windows in the evening made me decided to get an awning. I had the information to call SunSetter Awnings and made an appointment for them to put the awning up. The person I spoke with was very helpful and respectful. The installers did a very good job in a very timely manner. I like the awning. It helps block the sun from coming in my windows. I would highly recommend SunSetter.
Reviewed May 31, 2020
The SunSetter Awning would be a nice feature at the back of our home ‘cause I liked the covering and didn't want like a permanent structure. My neighbor had given me a little information about them and I just called them. I gave SunSetter the measurements that I got and ordered it. We installed it ourselves. I thought it might be a little bit complicated but my son-in-law is a builder. We just located the studs and put it up in place and that was it.
Our awning is motorized and it has a wave fringe. It’s made of the more durable material. I’ve had it out a few times but not too much yet because there's been a bit of wind and I don’t have that wind protection on there. I'm sure we’ll be using it a lot but not necessarily leave it out because the back of my house seems to get a bit of wind especially at this time of the year. The experience with SunSetter has been very positive and the people that I've dealt with have been really nice and wonderful.
Reviewed May 31, 2020
I've lived in this house for 52 years and had beautiful shade trees but I lost them so my deck was not covered and it was too hot to be out there. So I decided to put up the SunSetter awning and it's beautiful. I love it. Everybody loves it. I've even recommended it to several. The gentleman who came out to show me samples was very nice. I worked with fabrics most of my life so I have an eye for what I want when I see it. He was here for about 20 minutes and then he took the check with him. He was very good. The only extra thing I bought was the wind protection because Idaho has breezes and I'm 88 years old. I can't get out and do stuff. So protection to bring it in automatically was a good idea. Then people came to install it and they were very professional. They cleaned up everything and I'm very pleased with it.
Reviewed May 30, 2020
We purchased a new condo which was facing a direction that needed some protection from the Sun. The secretary of our complex association gave us some recommendations for which SunSetter distributor to contact. A salesman visited when I contacted them and we signed an agreement. I liked the color and patterns on the awning I ordered. The installation of the awning did not go smoothly though. They didn't have the proper brackets. A Fascia bracket and a surface bracket needed to be used at the time. So, the installers came back a second time with what was needed.
Once they got to the installation, they needed to get additional material to support the awning 'cause it's a long unit. They added that at no additional cost to me but they had to go to the local Home Depot to get some materials. I was very happy with what they did and they assured me that my awning was probably the most stable unit in my area.
Reviewed May 30, 2020
We’re very happy with SunSetter. We already have one and we just added a second one. The sales rep was very good. He knew his business and sold it. The quality is wonderful. The original one that we have has been there for many years. We enlarged the lanai and had to take it down and then put it back up and there was never an issue. One of them comes out over the lanai, outdoor eating area and the other one is an area that we have had a cabinet with a granite countertop where the grill is, and it’s over the grill. So, if it’s sunny or if it’s drizzling, then we can still use the grill.
The only thing that bothered me was when the rep came, it was $200 off. Then we kept getting pamphlets from SunSetter. Then it was 300, then it was 350. I questioned him about that, he said, “That’s the company. Nothing I can do about it.” But we hadn’t even had it installed and they were already offering a better offer. I think it would be nice if that’s the case, that the customer does get a chance to participate in that because it was just so soon. But business is business, and if that’s how they feel on the day you bought it, it was 200 off, then that’s how it goes.
Reviewed May 30, 2020
After 22 years of having a swimming pool, we've talked about getting an awning. Years ago, our son-in-law wanted to get us one but we said no. After many years, we decided to get one. We got, not the best, but the next best model from SunSetter Awnings. We have a clicker to make it go up and down. The installer explained everything. It was a very nice experience. Its function is very good and my husband has to show everybody. My great-grandchildren come and swim. We have the awning up all day because I had cancer and I can't even go into the pool. With the awning, I can sit in the outside more. We're really happy with it. We also don't have to use umbrellas anymore.
Reviewed May 29, 2020
I saw the awning advertised on television so much. And then, I was shocked because SunSetter advertised on television that it costs $700, but mine ended up costing me $2,883. And then it turned out where it doesn’t even work. I have to call in to the sales rep, but with the Coronavirus, that’s delayed part of the response time. But the man who put it up and the way the sales rep sold it to me about where it should be placed does not work. It was a 10-footer to go across. It would cover the patio. Being in Florida, it’s supposed to be 20% cooler if you have a SunSetter, but I can’t even use the thing.
It’s in the pitch of the SunSetter. It’s up too high. It doesn’t stop the sun for anything. It’s the same regardless if I have it out or if I have it in. The installers couldn't slope it because of my door coming out, but it was put in the position it’s in because of the sales rep. He said, “This is the way to do it.” So, the guys put it in, and when the sun is coming in from the south on the late afternoon, it doesn’t stop the sun at all. It’s as though I didn't even have it.
I have sent two emails and I left a phone call this morning. Because even though we have the Coronavirus, they're working outside. There are only two solutions to the problem. One is the rep told me and told the guy to put it up in the wrong place. Because where they put it up, I can’t open my door if you lower it to stop the sun from coming down. We would have to angle it down. And it’s right above the door, because you open the door from the back. It goes out. So, if you change the pitch on it, you wouldn’t be able to open the door. It’s either putting it in another place on the back of my house or changing the pitch. And I would have to make sure that it’s always up when the door is opened. Something is going to get damaged. If they move the awning, then I would have all the holes in my side of my house. I’m not happy about it.
Nothing has been done to solve the problem. I had it opened twice and I’ve had it since February when I purchased it. The rep got two emails from me. He told me in the last email that he sent me that they would be back out here to look at it, but I haven't heard anything from him since. That was probably at the beginning of March. I sent him an email at the beginning of the week asking when they are going to come out. I wanted them to come out between 4:00 and 5:00 again because that’s when the sun is coming directly into the awning. And it doesn’t matter if it was down or it’s up. It’s the same thing. There is absolutely no difference. I also called him today about when are they gonna come out and look at it.
Reviewed May 29, 2020
I was doing a lot of research and SunSetter came up and there were a lot of good reviews. I had the guy come to my house and it sounded all good. Then he had two other guys come out to do the installation. He was fast. We got a motorized awning. Everything is great. My only worry is that sometimes if I put it out and it’s too windy, obviously, I’ll put it away. Other than that everything has been fine.
Reviewed May 29, 2020
We bought an awning years ago where we lived and we used it a lot. This awning we had years ago was in good shape. I wanted to bring it but the people that bought the house wanted it so I couldn't do it. This place we're at, we were gonna have a new deck built so I wanted a SunSetter awning. The people that set it up were fine. All we do now is to roll out our awning and bring it back in. Overall, we're happy.
Reviewed May 28, 2020
I’ve been having a problem with SunSetter Awnings and their contractor that put our awning in. The installation and the awning itself are pretty good. However, the fabric that I was supposed to get was defective and too small, and I’m not getting it. I spotted that awning for the winter. I’ve been asking since March, as far as because they advertised that I would get that awning for the winter. I never got it, and I still haven't. I called the company and the contractor. They're not notifying me at all like I was in outer space or something.
I’ve been trying to tell SunSetter what’s going on. They told me, “Within a week or two, you’re gonna get it.” I waited for a month, two months, whatever. The contractor that wrote me up for SunSetter said I would get that in a couple months. They never notified me whatsoever. It’s ridiculous. I’m surprised they're in business. If they're doing it to me, they must be doing it to other people. I had a lot of sun in my backyard and I wanted some shade. So, I called SunSetter, thinking they were a reliable company yet this is what I got.
I told the company and the guy that installs that they shouldn't leave the customer hanging. When you buy something in the store and something is wrong with it, and they are ignoring you, would you like that? You paid for it. Why is this happening? Why are these companies pulling that kind of stuff? This isn’t over. They owe me that awning. It’s a $115 item. And I want it because they promised me. I got the literature and everything. I’m gonna get it.
Reviewed May 28, 2020
We had a SunSetter awning before and we decided to get one again. Their reps were very helpful, very nice, and very efficient. So far, we love the awning but we’re having a problem getting the appropriate tool to manually bring it in or out. We have a small one, which is temporary, and I talked to Richard at Backyard Solutions. He’s following up on it, but we haven’t heard anything. Apparently, there is something going on with the company that makes that and there’s a dispute going on. But that is the only thing that we are waiting for. We’ve had some pretty nasty windy rainy weather and if PG&E shuts our power off, we wouldn’t have any way to bring the awning up or put it down. Other than that, the automatic works fine.
Reviewed May 28, 2020
I needed a cover for my deck, and I did not want to put a permanent structure because I wanted to be able to have the winter's sun come in as it helps to warm up my house. So, I went with the SunSetter. The people who got me set up and going were okay, other than they did it a little ahead of schedule than I had said. They called and they had it all ready. At first, I said, "No," because my electrician had not come and put my plug in up top for me. But, then I said, "Let's go ahead with it because I can get him to do that anytime," which worked out okay -- I have got the plug in up top now. So far, I'm happy with my awning. I have already recommended it to a friend because she said, "That is a little a hard." But I said that she had to stop and think about it. This is something that she had to do if she wanted to be able to use her deck in the hot summer.
Reviewed May 28, 2020
I had a good sales rep for my Sunsetter awning. For the installation, there were two guys that came out and they were fine. When I can have my awning out, it’s good. But I almost lost the whole thing the first time I had it out. I’m kind of upset about that so I had to tie my awning to my railing. I spent almost $6,000 on my awning and I have to be right under it to make sure that it doesn’t blow. If there’s a gust of wind that’s more than 15 or 20 miles an hour, it looks like it’s gonna take off. I’m not happy about that. They kept saying I could buy a wind sensor.
Reviewed May 27, 2020
SunSetter was the only one we really looked at out of all the ads on TV about getting the $200 off and that you could get a SunSetter awning for less than 700 bucks. But I paid 6,000 for the one I got. We're happy with it and I like the shade it gives. I got the one with automatic retract so it retracts and stores easily. The rep was very good and the one who installed it did fine.
Reviewed May 27, 2020
I like my SunSetter awning. The electrician who had to connect the electric work for it said that there was still awning rolled up there and that it should come out even more. I've never seen anybody else's awning and I don't know how far it's supposed to come out. But I know it’s 10 feet from the house and it doesn't go 10 feet. It's okay the way it is, but if I got another foot coming to me, I wish they would honor it. Other than that, I'm satisfied with it.
Reviewed May 27, 2020
SunSetter seems to be the most popular awning out there. We’ve seen them for years and we saw them at a trade show at St. Charles. We liked it so we signed up. It was ordered and it was slick there. With the pandemic going on, it was kinda hard scheduling to get it put up. But other than that, it was fine. We’ve been using the awning and it’s good.
Reviewed May 26, 2020
Initially, we were going to get another awning made out of aluminum. The person that I called happened to be the local SunSetter awning vendor. He came out, we talked about options, and decided to go with the SunSetter instead of a wooden or a metal structure. The installation worked out fine and the people were done in about four hours. I guess they knew when I received the thing, so there was no delay in having it installed.
The awning provides the shade that we need. We like that it’s motorized and retractable. We also got the lighting kit with it. However, I have had some issues with the lighting. They’re attached with some kind of foam which is sticky on one side. There are three different sections and the thing is actually glued on there. It came loose about three times and it just kinda hangs down. I’ve taken some zip ties and attached those to the framework to support the lighting and so far, that has worked out well.
Reviewed May 26, 2020
I called SunSetter but then they told me it was in Boston. I called the manager and he said he wasn't, so I hung up. Then I called my friend who lives in a patio home and told her that I knew she has one like that. She gave me David’s number and I called him. The next day he was here, and the next day we signed the contract. He was so good that I would recommend him to anybody. The installer did a great job. We have arranged some help, but we figured it was gonna be too late. We didn’t realize he was going up on the roof. It was wonderful. We got an automatic awning and it had a wind thing on it. Everything’s perfect. I felt like I got an extra room on the back of this house. We have used it a lot. In fact, we got out there one day, then the rain and wind came up, and the wind thing worked like crazy and up it went. I don’t know what took me so many years to buy one, but we love it.
Reviewed May 26, 2020
I've had SunSetter before. It was the awning on my patio. The installation this time was very good and efficient. It looks a little bit skewed though. The weather has been bad here. I tried to roll it up whenever the weather was gonna get bad, but it looks like it's slightly lower on one side now. I use it all the time. I got an oven out there and with the awning, I can go out there in bad weather and cook, and that's nice. SunSetter has been very good. I would recommend them.
Reviewed May 26, 2020
I had a fantastic sales rep for my SunSetter. He and his son installed my awning too. I'm very satisfied with my awning but I am dissatisfied with myself because I made a mistake. My original SunSetter awning was 25 years old and it was the kind that had the bars that went up to the side. When it rained, you could tip it down so the rain would come off. The one I have now is the remote one and I'm kinda sorry that I got this instead of the ones with the arms because if it rains, I'm gonna have to not only bring that back in but bring my cushions in too. I wasn't thinking.
That issue aside, I like the quality of my Sunsetter although I probably could have fixed those arms on my original one. They had come loose last fall and when I looked at it, I thought it was time for a new one. I was taken with the remote. You just press a button and it's there. But I didn't realize you couldn't tip it so that the rain would come off of it.
Reviewed May 25, 2020
I saw SunSetter in the middle of the night on TV, and I needed something on the back to cut down the sunshine coming in my house. Their team was fine. They came in here and put it up. They were gone within a couple of hours. The coloring of my awning is green, and an emerald stripe or beige stripe. It is a wide one because it covered my back door and two windows. It has a wind detector, too. The quality is great. I’ve got a couple of stairs out there, and I can go out there a little later in the afternoon, or even morning, and see it. There’s a meadow behind my house, and there are deer and turkey out there, so I can watch them and hear the birds.
Reviewed May 25, 2020
The installation for my Sunsetter awning is not going as well as I would have hoped. I understand all the installation schedule delays because of the shutdown. But communication has not been great. When we got a call saying, “We’ll come out to install the awning,” the people never showed up. They just showed up the next day. The awning was actually put in last week.
We ordered with the awning the LED lights and the roll down screen. The guy during the weekend said he would check and let me know. I called it up Friday and I got a text the other day saying they were expecting it to be shipped this week. To me, this could have been all avoided if they just called and said there were shipping delays or COVID-19 backed things up. They could have said that they were only gonna put the awning in and it would be at least a week or two for the rest of it and that they would let us know about it. That would have solved the whole problem. It was a communication issue and not much else. Right now, we’re still in the midst of things.
Reviewed May 25, 2020
We wanted to have a little shade out on the porch and we knew Shank’s, who installed my overhead doors, had SunSetter Awnings. They were good workers. We bought a gray and white electric awning. You just push the buttons and it goes out. It is a good awning with good materials. We like the awning.
Reviewed May 24, 2020
Our SunSetter is beautiful and the system is really good. I have the retractable. It’s one of the cheapest ones but it has a remote control. The installation was a quick job. I was done for about three hours. They explained to me how that thing worked. The guy asked me if I wanted to order the panel. I said no because I was watching my budget and that I didn't think I needed that. But then after about two weeks of using it, I now understood why he was trying to explain it to me, I needed the panel for the front side. I called back and got the thing. The only thing is that I don’t know that every time, I have to put the panel in and take it out when closing the awning. I really don’t like it much, but it was because I ordered it wrong. If I ordered only the ProMaster thing, I don’t have to take it out. Otherwise, in general, I’m very happy with it.
Reviewed May 24, 2020
I had SunSetter previously in another home that I own. The local rep here was great. I ordered it in one day, I had to wait until they were shipping 'cause everything was shut down. But as soon as they got it in, they were here within a couple of days and installed it in one day. They did exactly what they said they were going to do. I'm loving the awning 'cause I can sit down on my patio without getting burnt. When it rains, I can sit out there to have my coffee. It was perfect to order and perfect installation. I'm very well satisfied. Three people in my community already asked questions about it and already called SunSetter.
Reviewed May 24, 2020
I have a patio and I wanted to cover it so I could stay out there on days, like, even when it's sprinkling. The salesperson of SunSetter Awnings was nice. The installation team was very excellent as well. We were very happy. I sit out there all the time and I put the awning out.
Reviewed May 23, 2020
I got an upper deck on the back of the house and I bought a motorized SunSetter awning to put there. The salesperson that I dealt with was fine and the installer did a good job.
Reviewed May 23, 2020
SunSetter Awnings has a pretty good reputation. I also had it before many years ago. Skip’s Awning recommended it as well. I remembered it and put it in. Our awning has a pretty good size, 18 feet and it’s the remote control unit. The installation team wasn’t here that long and they did an outstanding job. I’ve not had any problems. I like the awning. My patio is such that that awning makes it more usable.
Reviewed May 23, 2020
Our neighbor down the street had a quote for a SunSetter awning. We got the motorized one and the sales guy was very good. He was very nice when the installers came to hook it up and they showed us how to do it. We didn’t have any problems at all. They did really well overall.
Reviewed May 22, 2020
We like that our SunSetter awning is retractable. We have a very small patio, and it’s been beneficial to not have to worry about snakes in the ground. SunSetter did a very good job. It wasn’t clear as to what was included, and how much it costs. My husband and I were a little frustrated with that but once we told the gentleman who sold it to us we wanted it in writing, then it was more clear. We were able to go through with the process. I was also kinda surprised that they didn’t call during this whole pandemic thing to update us on the status until the very end. They called right before they installed it, but the installers did an excellent job installing. They were very nice men, and our awning's working like a dream. It adds a whole new room to us. We face the west, and so, we get the sun in the afternoons. Our awning takes the heat. It’s been a great experience.
Reviewed May 22, 2020
The salesperson went over some of the options. The cost-point was really well with SunSetter and it was what we needed so we went with. We went strictly through the local company that we purchased it from. We met with them the day before our entire state shut down. That was the day that we made our purchase. So, obviously, there were some delays in there with everything getting shut down. But they came out and installed it last week. They made sure when they were able to open back up, they contacted us and got everything going. So far, the first weekend, we're really enjoying it. We have a south-facing deck with no trees, shade, or sun cover. Then, we've got four younger kids who really enjoyed going out and sitting there in the morning now, and they're actually being able to use that today.
Reviewed May 22, 2020
Our SunSetter Awning is gray and black striped. Its quality is good. Their reps were good as well.
Reviewed May 21, 2020
I live in North Dakota and one of my neighbors is a sales rep for SunSetter. He was really nice and he convinced me into buying one. The awning is for the shade of my house in Arizona.
Reviewed May 21, 2020
I have dealt with Springville Window & Door for many years and I feel that I have a good relationship with their salesman. So, I bought a SunSetter PLUS from them and it's a nice system. It's beige, kinda carefree, and doesn't take a lot of anything. I also like the convenience of having it put away without having the post around. The guys who installed it did a great job and worked between showers. They did wonderful.
The awning operates very well and like it should. But the weather is not allowing me to use it right now because it's so cold out there. The awning seems to be good quality, too. But I haven't had it long enough to really understand how good it really is. Also, I've got two suggestions for SunSetter. You got all these cords all wrapped up that you don't really need and they could give a little different option on the amount of wire they send for the cord. And they could provide a bit dimmer and softer light for evening use rather than those bright LEDs.
Reviewed May 21, 2020
We had a previous SunSetter already up there. It had been up for a couple of decades. It had to come down and be replaced. We got the motorized version recently. The SunSetter rep was really good, very knowledgeable, very experienced and did a good job. The installer was excellent too. He was very well-experienced. I liked him a lot.
Reviewed May 20, 2020
The people installed the awning before the virus came out. Everything came out beautifully. They were professional and did a nice and neat job. It was explained how to use it.
Reviewed May 20, 2020
Everything was very lovely, very nice and very easy when we purchased our SunSetter Awning. Our awning had to fit in the space and it had to be a certain color that matches the patio and the house trims. Their rep that came to the house worked with me to figure that all out.
Reviewed May 20, 2020
Dealing with SunSetter’s team was fine. Dealing with the local guy was different. I gotta mount mine on the roof. And on the roof, the hood that you buy for the roof got a back side to it. It comes with a back side for the one for the roof. The guy ordered one that goes underneath the eaves so the back side is wide open. They tell me that you can put that on a roof like that, but I don’t want it there because I want to protect the awning from the sun. They say it won’t fade but the sun can fade anything. So, I want the back for it and right now, that’s what I’m waiting for. I spoke to them yesterday and I explained my situation to the guy. The installer down here wanted $160 more to install the piece up on the roof and then whatever the cost of the thing is.
The people at SunSetter are very courteous and very nice. I told them my situation and said, “I really want the back enclosed.” So they’re gonna send me the back piece free of charge. But they got to wait a month or so because everybody’s backed up because of the virus. They’re going back to work up there, so I can understand that. I really want the awning on my deck. I got a nice deck in the back and my wife is not in good health, so I can take her out there in a wheelchair and park her under it and bring her back in the fall. The thing is not mounted. It’s lying on my deck, so I’m looking forward to it. Quality-wise and everything, it looks good.
Reviewed May 19, 2020
I purchased this awning for our second home. The installation went fairly well although the installers had a couple of fault starts. They were going into solid concrete walls and they didn't have the right bolts to start with. But once they got the right bolts, everything went fine. The awning was up securely and they did a good job. I'm very happy and pleased with the quality of the mechanism and the fabric.
Reviewed May 19, 2020
I liked the SunSetter's price and then the installation was excellent. The awning is exactly what we needed. It really helps with the heat in the back. It’s good quality too.
Reviewed May 19, 2020
I thought that SunSetter would come out and put the awning up, but that didn’t happen. There was another company and I wasn’t aware of that. We’re not in town and I didn’t realize that somebody else would come out and put the awning up. And then, I wasn’t happy with them. I have a hot tub and that’s what the awning was going over. They proceeded to stand on the hot tub to put it up and I did not like that. I went out and said, “Hey, what are you doing standing on the hot tub?” They had ladders. They were Hispanic and they said, “Well,” then looked at each other and talked in their talk. I couldn’t understand it.
I turned around and came back in the house. I was mad. That’s when we called the company and told them what was going on. And the rep said, “I will call them right this minute,” and she did. We watched out the window, and pretty quick, one of the installers' phone rang and, evidently, he talked to them on there and everything, and they got everything off. SunSetter called and everything was apologized. I just could not believe the installers were standing on my tub. I wouldn’t stand on it.
As far as SunSetter and the screen that I have, I love it. My hot tub is right outside my kitchen window. And today is our first hot day, and the sun was coming in my kitchen window, warming up my house. I put that SunSetter out, and it took care of the sun on my window. So, it’s serving two different purposes. We can get in the hot tub when it’s raining or snowing, and then we can also get in because we have the cover and that will keep the house cooler or warmer. I had a new patio put on out there and the awning covered the other end of the patio. One end was already covered, it’s fine. And then, that’s where we put the extended awning. It’s awesome. My sisters were over, and the brochure came in the mail, and I said, “Here, you guys, check this out.”
Reviewed May 19, 2020
My wife and I bought an awning about five years ago from SunSetter and recently, we purchased from them again. Their team did a pretty good job. The salesman was here when we called him up then I spoke to the owner a few days later and had a good communication with him. We got the one that's about 20-foot wide and 12-foot deep. It's a fabric awning and it's brown with red stripes on it. The installers who came out were good workers, told me what they were doing, and took their time. Everything looks good, too. So far, the awning is great quality. We went back to the same thing because we approved of the first one that we got, and this one's just as good. We use the awning when we're sitting outside on the patio and we've told people that it's great. If they want one, they should go get one. All in all, SunSetter is the only place we'd go to and we are happy with what we got.
Reviewed May 18, 2020
We have a pool and we needed an awning for addition of the deck. The installer did a good job, and our SunSetter awning looks very good.
Reviewed May 18, 2020
SunSetter Awnings was the only one that was retractable and available in both places where I lived. I ordered two awnings for shade purposes. Both of my sales reps were good. But I still haven’t gotten one delivered in South Carolina. They came out to put the awning in. They put the mounting brackets in then they found out that they were delivering the wrong one. When they sent it back and ordered the right one, they had discontinued operations for a while because of the COVID. It’s been months. But now they’re back to work so I hope I get it soon. Another thing is the installers had trouble installing the awning because they were having trouble giving me a place that I could use the hand crank if I needed to. And once they started having problems, they weren’t so pleasant.
Reviewed May 18, 2020
The SunSetter sales person was very good and showed us what we were looking for. He had somebody that works for him install the awning and it was done in an hour. It was great. I like the shade the most. It’s over a deck and it looks very nice on the house. So, we’re enjoying it a lot. We have the person from SunSetter coming back out on Monday to give us a quote on some more.
Reviewed May 17, 2020
I saw the awning and a friend of mine gave the phone number for SunSetter, and I called. The people were very good and the installation was good too. We were given only one remote control though and I couldn’t find it yesterday. Still, we love the awning.
Reviewed May 17, 2020
I’ve seen other people that have had a SunSetter. I had one installed and that was fine. But they sent me a scalloped valance when I’m supposed to have a straight one. I left messages and I’ve talked to my salesman about it, but no one has called me back. I keep getting the excuse that it's because of the virus, no one’s working in the office, and no one’s doing this, and all that kind of stuff. I also called because I didn’t have the wind part of my awning. I asked about that and I haven’t had a return call on who I’m supposed to order it from, like if I’m supposed to order it from SunSetter or through my salesman.
The salesman was a great guy and so were the people that installed the stuff. Everything is fine except for customer service. The customer service after you buy the thing, it takes an act of God to get somebody to call you back. And they tell you, “Oh no, I never got a message from you.” That’s BS. The customer service has been garbage. I’ve been in customer service for 35 years. And even with this virus, I’m working from home. Our customer service didn’t quit even though we’re working from home, so I don't know what’s going on with a good-sized company like SunSetter Awnings that’s been around for 40 years. And the awning wasn’t cheap. My bill was $4,000 to $5,000.
Reviewed May 17, 2020
The guy that sold me the awnings came out and took the measurements. He was pretty informative. The only problem I've had was trying to get ahold of him after the sale. I've sent him a couple of emails to ask him a couple of questions and he's never responded. I also asked them about the wind detector but the rep didn't think I needed one. I didn't get it but I wish I had now. I have the 15-foot motorized awning and it's pretty good. It makes it more convenient for us to get outside. It's waterproof so we use it for cover mostly when it's raining. Also, the team that came out and installed it was good.
Reviewed May 16, 2020
I wanted to get some shade on my backyard and I already know SunSetter. I started to get the awning last year and this year, I just called and made an appointment. The guy put the awning up, which took three hours. It was good. I use the awning now with the sun but I don’t like that it’s shaking when it’s windy. I’m scared something would happen to it so, I have to go and close it. I want it to be stronger.
Reviewed May 16, 2020
SunSetter Awnings was great. I'm sitting down enjoying the awning. I told my friends to get the awning instead of renovating the backyard. It's cheaper than a 20,000 addition in the backyard.
Reviewed May 15, 2020
A person came to help me with the problem with the garage door and he happened to mention they did awnings. So, I said that we have been thinking about it. He was fantastic. He came back as a representative, talked to us and we told him what we wanted. Then he came in and installed the awning. We don't keep it out, but if it's out, it will retract automatically if there's a heavy wind. It's perfect.
Reviewed May 15, 2020
The sales guy who came out was nice. He was the same guy who installed them too. The awning is nice. My house is on a hill, and the sun was killing me. My air conditioner was coming on all the time and would start coming on in the morning, and now it hardly comes on at all -- it only comes on for an hour or two in the evening. The house is way cool. It changed the temperature of my whole house. I bought the SunSetter with the side shades that came down too. Overall, this company worked good. I'm satisfied.
Reviewed May 15, 2020
A neighbor recommended Sunsetter to me. I had one installed and the gentleman named Paul did an excellent job. There was a minor adjustment that had to be made but he came back and did it in a timely manner. The installation went fine, the service was fine, and I would recommend Paul. In fact, I have recommended him to another neighbor.
My awning is still new and I’ve only been able to use it a couple of times since the installation because the weather hasn’t been that great to be outside. But quality-wise, so far, so good. The awning gives me the ability to use my deck more because it covers my deck. I’m very pleased that I have my awning. I thought it was a little bit pricey but it’s doing what I need done. I like it.
Reviewed May 14, 2020
We were looking to shade our back porch and I wanted something that was mechanized and electric. SunSetter seemed to be very popular so I started researching. There were good comments on the internet and I decided to send out for a package to get more information. We did the order through SunSetter but the guys here were the people who were gonna install it. So, Jeff, the rep, came and did the assessment on the house. He was very professional and squared away because he has been doing it a long time. He let us know what it was gonna cost us and talked about extras and stuff that we could get as well.
Since it was electrical, we talked about where we wanted the electrical outlet outside. So, he gave us some pointers on that. When he came to install the awning a couple of weeks later, the electrical outlet box was exactly where it needed to be. We use the awning everyday. In San Antonio, it’s hot. My wife is a big-time gardener and has a lot of plants on the deck so she uses the awning all the time to shade. We use it back there and we use it quite a bit. She loves it and she’s the one who really wanted it. It worked great for us.
Reviewed May 14, 2020
The third time we put our SunSetter Awning out, the lights that they had installed with the awning fell off. I talked to the owner and he said they're trying something different this time with the adhesive tape, a double-stick tape. He said down in Florida when he went down there, they said it should work better than tie-ons. But, it didn't work. The one side was fine but the other side, we had to tie it up with a string. So they're coming out next week to try to reinstall it and see what went wrong, to see if they're gonna continue with that tape or whether they're gonna go back to the old way which is just tie-ons to the frame. But we love it. The service was fine too. The guys were very cooperative. They were very committed to coming out and fixing the problem. We were the first test case with that new tape that they used and I don’t know what he's gonna do now, now that he knows there’s a problem with it.
Reviewed April 29, 2020
SunSetter's reputation and quality of material were the reasons we went with them. The rep was knowledgeable, friendly, and did the job. The installers did a good job.
Reviewed April 29, 2020
We had a SunSetter awning many years ago and it did well. My wife’s first husband didn’t do the best job in installing it so, it didn’t last and since he did the installation, it was not under warranty. We enjoyed having it but it was time to replace it. The salesperson was knowledgeable and polite, and this time, the installation went well.
Reviewed April 28, 2020
We purchased a SunSetter for like a long-term care facility and everybody- the staff as well as the residents- was elated. Our patients are residents and they go outside and enjoy the patio. Before, we had to have our maintenance crew put up poles and a tent, which would up all summer. The SunSetter's functionality really attracted us. We get winds every afternoon and it's nice that the awning retracts if necessary. They love the overall product.
Reviewed April 28, 2020
I had seen SunSetter Awnings in action on houses before and I always thought they were pretty well set up. The man who sold it to me was a very nice person. He has a crew that installed it and they did a nice job. I bought a 17-foot long awning. It’s got a shield over the whole works and it’s all electric, but you can crank it too. Both ends of the arrangement were good, the people, the man who sold it to me, the representative that installed it, plus the company when I called back for a question.
Reviewed April 27, 2020
I had two places and SunSetter was one. I called them and the man wanted to come out the next day, and I approved of it. He came out and my two sons and I liked the presentation he gave us, and we liked his attitude. He gave a very good explanation. We decided to go ahead with SunSetter and then I canceled the other appointment. We were very happy with the gentlemen that put it up. He did an excellent job. I used it a little bit last year and I have retracted it and put it back up right now because I haven’t been able to use it because of the weather.
Reviewed April 27, 2020
The guy who sold me the SunSetter Awnings explained everything. I was satisfied with him. The installers came two days after I received it, and then did the installation and left. They did it all in one day. Everything is fine and I like the fact that it’s electric.
Reviewed April 27, 2020
The installers did a good job but I think I got screwed on it. I couldn’t believe the total cost of the whole thing. It is a lot of money for an awning. I don’t get where all that cost came from and they took away all the free gifts I was supposed to get. They said they had changed it for the automatic open and shut, and that’s about all I got. I needed shade on one side of my screen room and they could have offered me that instead. Overall I'm happy with it. I like it.
Reviewed April 26, 2020
There was too much sun beating on my head and SunSetter Awnings was less expensive than a hard roof. Their guys came, put the awnings up and it's good. The guys knew what they were doing. The awnings go in and out when I push the button. It’s only been up for a couple months since over the winter, it was wrapped.
Reviewed April 26, 2020
The rep who sold it to me was wonderful. He was courteous and he did an excellent job. He showed up when he said he was going to. The awning is not cheap, but the quality is excellent. I didn’t like spending all that money, but I’m very pleased with the awning. My awning retracts automatically if the wind comes up like what it is supposed to do. It is working beautifully. I have a remote, too.
Reviewed April 26, 2020
I had something makeshift. I had an umbrella at one time and then I put some other stuff out there and that worked fine. Then I just finally decided it was time to do something permanent. I got the motorized SunSetter awning. I put it out a couple of times just to make sure it's working. One time that I did it, it seemed like when it went in, it had to set. I'll be watching it and if there seems to be a problem, I will call Stoneburner. We're going into spring and summer now so I'm intending to use it a lot.
It was just that they had my awning there for like six weeks and it took me calling them to ask if it ever came in. SunSetter started my warranty the day that the order was put and so it's like I lost a month and a half of warranty. SunSetter was saying that that's when we started. Stoneburner told me not to worry about it as they care about their customers. If something happens a little bit beyond, they're good with that. Plus, I got the five-year warranty.
Reviewed April 25, 2020
SunSetter is the best. The salesperson who came out was on time, answered all of our questions, and was able to get us set up as soon as possible. He gave us the quote and time to think about it. Then we gave them access to the backyard and moved some furniture so they could access electricity. They were so quick and efficient. We just ordered a screen for the front of it to be added to it. We like the awning so much, we told our neighbors about it, and they got one too.
Reviewed April 25, 2020
The rep from SunSetter was very competent and knew what he was doing. He did a good job. He was very friendly, answered our questions and was very accommodating. We have not experienced any malfunction after the awning was installed. I haven’t had it working during the winter since it was not necessary but in a couple of months, I will have it working again. The little that we have used it and in the small amount of time that we had it last year, it has gone out and come back in when we pushed the button and we have not experienced any leaks through the awning when it rains. Everything was okay. It was brand-new, so there did not appear to be any defects.
Reviewed April 25, 2020
I went to a home show and liked SunSetter Awnings. The sales rep was really nice and very knowledgeable. We love it. We are outside almost every night barbecuing and sitting out there where we wouldn't normally because the little umbrella was such a pain to try to move around than stay in the shade.
Reviewed April 24, 2020
I made the purchase via SunSetter's business line and then they set up an appointment to install the awning that day. They came and were done the same day. The awning is motorized and I picked the color. The only thing that I do is that when we have bright sunshine, I put it down to make sure it gets good and dry because it sits outside all the time and we got a lot of wet weather, and I don't want it to stay wet from the point of view of longevity. Overall, I love it.
Reviewed April 24, 2020
I’ve seen the SunSetter advertisements on TV and I liked the price. It was very good dealing with their sales team and we’re happy with the awning that we got.
Reviewed April 24, 2020
My brother-in-law and sister got a SunSetter put up years ago. I saw it over their house going over multiple times, and it seemed like it had a good quality to it. So, I gave them a call, and they came out and spoke with me. They were pretty reasonable and awesome. The owner of the company around here was the gentleman that came out and measured everything and gave us a quote. He was the one that filed the order. And then he had two gentlemen from the Cleveland area come out and install it. They were all very professional, very nice guys.
The awnings work great. Before, it was just all sunshine and if it wasn’t 100 degrees outside, you could sit out there, but two-thirds of the summer, you couldn’t use that patio. But now, we’ve got the SunSetter, and we pop it out, and we use the space, especially in the evenings. We like that it has that automatic closure on it, so if it gets too windy and we forget to close it, it’s closed it up to keep it from getting damaged.
Reviewed April 23, 2020
We’re very pleased.
Reviewed April 23, 2020
I have a friend that has SunSetter and it worked well for them. I’ve also seen the advertisements and I felt like it was a pretty good quality product. It changed the space outside. I’ve also got the side awning that I’ve gotta put in because when the sun really gets low, it actually shines underneath. However, I’ve got a little issue right now. A strand kinda frayed on one end. I talked to the repair guy and I sent him a picture of it but I haven’t heard back.
Reviewed April 23, 2020
I did my fact finding and found out what was the best, which was why I went with SunSetter. The delivery and installation were speedy. The installers came when they said they were coming. I have a remote control awning and I love the ease of operation. I had two rooms done and one was the darkened screen. They both lived up to what they said they could do. I'm very happy and everything worked out perfectly.
Reviewed April 22, 2020
I have seen the advertisement of SunSetter on television and I had gotten things in the mail but my brother got an awning before me. I had looked into other types of awnings but after seeing his, I decided that was the one I wanted. The back part of my house gets the evening sun and it's nice that I can go out on my deck and set the awning out. I could sit there without the sun directly on me. It’s wonderful and I like that it has got the remote as well as the manual in case the power went off. I love SunSetter and their team was great. The guy that I talked to about the price and the estimates was fantastic. Then, the two guys came out and put it up in no time. They explained everything to me plus, they were super nice.
Reviewed April 22, 2020
The SunSetter Awnings sales rep was nice and his son installed it. I like it, I enjoy it and use it all the time. It just started making noise when it gets close to the house. I don’t know if one of the screws shifted because it didn’t do that when I first got it. Other than that the awnings is of good quality.
Reviewed April 22, 2020
I’m satisfied with my SunSetter experience. I just decided I wanted the SunSetter awning here for my patio. It was ideal for my patio. The installers did a good job and took a couple of hours to put it up. I haven't used it that much, but the three times I've rolled it out, I was satisfied with it. I like the shade.
Reviewed April 21, 2020
We moved into this house that has a porch but no roof on it. I saw an ad somewhere and I got more information as to a dealer in Kenton. I called them up and a guy came out and set up a cost. The price was a little expensive, but I wanted it, so I went ahead and told him to put it up. They had a choice of colors and I picked out a brown and tan one that we liked. The guys they had put it up last spring knew what they were doing. I watched them and it didn't take them that long too. They did an excellent job, so it wasn’t gonna come off very easy. I just checked it out yesterday and it worked good all last summer. We’ve had it for a year and I’m happy with it so far.
Reviewed April 21, 2020
We have three patios and the one patio where the barbecue is is the only uncovered one. So, rather than build an awning, we decided to do the SunSetter. We had one in California when we lived there. It wasn’t powered, but we had it for 15 years and it worked great the entire time. So, we bought from them again and this one’s powered, has lights, and works perfectly. It does exactly what we want it to do. The installation was great as well and the installers were on time. It was four weeks that we had to wait because they were having it made but it came when they said it would. Then, the installation took a couple of hours and the awning turned out the way they said it would. All in all, we had a very good experience.
Reviewed April 21, 2020
The SunSetter Awnings I have is fantastic. It is perfect but I have a pool that has a western exposure, and it’s getting crushed by the sun so I was thinking of complementing my awning with one of the freestanding SunSetter Oasis Awnings now. The installation was great. I love the guy who put it in. Overall I am very satisfied.
Reviewed April 20, 2020
I built a new house and I was gonna have a 8-foot x 30 covered porch. Then when the builders got the porch and started framing it, my next-door neighbors complained and it turned out that the roof was too close to their property line. My surveyor had really screwed up so they had to tear my roof off. My mom ended up saying I needed to get one of those SunSetters. So, I had gotten an AARP book that had them in there. I called them and got a quote. My daughter met with the people that originally came out to do the quote and he was very helpful. He even took pictures of the contract and emailed it to me so it all went smoothly. I got the remote-controlled one and it looks good. It's easy to operate so I'm pleased with it.
Reviewed April 20, 2020
We went with SunSetter for their reputation and our experience has been wonderful. For the installation, everything was extremely easy and done on time. It was a perfect installation. The awning works perfectly and we got what we paid for. We’re very pleased. We've really enjoyed the awning and wish we had purchased it sooner. It was perfect because we live on Cape Cod. It makes such a difference. My husband has to have surgery in June so, I made the patio. He would have to recuperate and I wanted him to be outside. Now, he could sit outside all day long if he wanted to.
Reviewed April 20, 2020
SunSetter Awnings sent me literature for over a year, and I never really decided to do it until one day, I was out on my deck and it was hot so I decided to find out how much one of those awnings cost. I called my local dealer and he came over the next evening and measured, and quoted me a price. And then, we went ahead and ordered it. It has some stripes but the basic color is beige. It’s the closest one that would match the roof in the house and everything else.
The installer showed up with three other men, and they did a good job, and didn’t cause any problems,. They cleaned up after they were done. The guy showed me exactly how to operate it. When they left, I had a brand-new SunSetter awning on my home and I knew how to use it. Everybody I showed it to said that it is cool. Even my neighbor checked on it and asked for how much it was. I told him that I know it’s expensive, but if it folds out and back in by itself, I think it’s well worth the money.
Reviewed April 20, 2020
We redid our decks in the backyard but we couldn’t sit out there in the sun. It’s too hot. We had gotten our deck through a certain company and they started doing awnings. And we were gonna get an awning through them, but it took five months and we still never had a date. So, I called around and Recreational Warehouse, where we had bought our furniture at, sold the SunSetter. We called there and they were great. They had a great price as well and the guy was out within two days to measure. Then, we got the awning four weeks later. SunSetter's reps were extremely knowledgeable and the service was very quick. It was a piece of cake to deal with them and it was not not any kind of ordeal.
We got the automatic awning in blue and gray stripes colors, and so far, it’s great. But we haven’t used it at all. We got it installed in November and it’s still snowing here in Buffalo. But we’ve unrolled it to see it and we got lights in it. The light package looks really exciting and we cannot wait to get it. We plan to enjoy sitting under our awning. Here in Buffalo, the weather is not the best. It’s either super hot or raining sometimes in the summer. So, we wanna use our awning all the time.
Reviewed April 19, 2020
I live in a condo and I have too much sun on my patio. I had one of SunSetter's sales guys come here and he was very nice. And when I saw what the product was, I decided to buy it. So far, I haven't been able to use it very much because it's been so windy, but when I had it open, it seemed to be fine.
Reviewed April 19, 2020
We talked to the person over the phone and ordered both the hand-cranked and a remote awning. Sunsetter was the one I’ve heard about the most and it’s great. My husband and my brother put it up themselves. They’re good sized men and they did it quickly. We had no shade on our back porch before. We sit on the back porch in the late evening and now, we can sit there comfortably.
Reviewed April 19, 2020
The SunSetter Awnings sales guy and the installation team were excellent.
Reviewed April 18, 2020
The first awning came in and it was ripped so the people had to order another one. That all went fine. Everything’s great with it.
Reviewed April 18, 2020
We heard about SunSetter because it was a like-for-like replacement for what was destroyed in the fire. They processed the bid for me. They were able to look up the address and they got me exactly what the homeowner had. They were awesome and the installation was seamless. They were polite and friendly. Also, their office follow-up was awesome. They would reach out to me instead of me always having to reach out to them on things and that was refreshing.
Reviewed April 18, 2020
A year ago, I bought two awnings and I love them. I had one put over the deck on the pool, and then another one up against the house. The installation was great, quick and smooth. They put it in, finished it up when they came right back and it works great. I'm perfectly happy with it.
Reviewed April 18, 2020
We went to a home show in Myrtle Beach and there was a gentleman there that installs SunSetter and we talked to him. Then, we moved from downtown Myrtle Beach to where we live now and a neighbor had mentioned when I said to him that we’re thinking about it. He said he had one put in and that he's pretty happy with it. So we had the guy come over and he gave us a quote and we ended up purchasing.
The guy had to order the awning and we had to wait till it came in. Then, the man came out and installed it. We upgraded the material of our awning to the better grade because it gives an additional five years of warranty from pretty much any kind of condition, like ripping or breaking because of the sun hitting it. But there’s a process they’re supposed to do when they install it to test its ability to close automatically if it’s a windy condition and they did not do that test after they installed it. We had wind here one day and it kind of really lifted up, came down, and it didn’t close. Happily, we were out there, so we closed it with the control. It’s an adjustment and it’s adjusted for sensitivity to wind conditions. I should call them about that and tell them I want him to come out and do a fine adjustment.
Reviewed April 17, 2020
A friend of mine referred me to SunSetter and I thought I'd give them a shot. They are local and I’ve heard a lot of good about the product they sell. Since they were nearby, I figured that if there were any issues, they’d be able to help us out. They could have done a better job as far as getting the awning into their store. They didn’t disclose to us that at the time they ordered our awning, they decided to do an inventory at their shop so the delivery of the awning was delayed. Other than that, they seemed like they were good guys and very knowledgeable. However, whenever I call the store, I’ve had trouble getting ahold of anybody. But whenever I call the in-the-field salesman, he gets right back to me.
We ordered some things custom. One of the features that we got was the automatic roller. When it gets windy, it retracts automatically. The install went good. The awning works very well and we're happy about that. Now, we can sit on our back deck when it’s raining and have the awning out, which was our number one why we decided to get one. At first, we were thinking about building kind of a hard roof cover that came out over the deck, but we decided to try the awning to see how long we had the awning out versus how long it was retracted, and make a decision on that. So far, the awning has been nice. We roll it back in on nice days and getting total sun cover on the deck has been nice.
Reviewed April 17, 2020
We’ve seen SunSetter advertised over the years and thought the application would work well for our home. It looks nice. The quality looks good. We got it at the end of the season and we only put it in and out just to make sure it worked after the people installed it.
Reviewed April 17, 2020
A neighbor had SunSetter and I’ve heard a lot about it. I went with them and I’m satisfied with the awning so far. Although I haven’t used it since fall, it has been working quite well
Reviewed April 16, 2020
We had had a SunSetter Awning before at a different house, and so we kind of knew what they could do and liked it. We had a really good salesman for our purchase this time. He came out right away and got it done. We picked the color we wanted and got the motorized awning. The installation didn’t take very long and they did a nice job. The awning was put on the right spot to block the sun when we wanted it to, so it worked really well.
Reviewed April 16, 2020
The dealer owner hooked the awnings up incorrectly. When I had my handy guy come over, he was like, “This is not gonna work. You have to do this.” Then he started yelling at my handyman and at me. I told him that I’m his customer. I didn’t him. He’s like a redneck from Lakeland who has money. He's rude and he just thinks because he has money, he’s better than most people he lives around, and he just treats people like that. Excuse me. I just spent $5,000 for this thing. We had to figure out how to use and I had to call the people. There was no follow-up whatsoever. I guess the guy who was installing them ended up quitting halfway through, so we just had to wait. For spending that much, I felt the customer service is really lacking.
They missed a piece and they came back. It was a pain for a while. Then they forgot the LEDs and other things. But SunSetter Awnings is awesome. It has changed our whole backyard because living in Miami and not having any shade and we kept buying these big, long, chuchi umbrellas, it's been a Godsend and this is just pressing a button. Overall I was very pleased with the end product.
Reviewed April 16, 2020
We had a representative who lives in our complex here and she recommended SunSetter. We found some ball bearings on the ground and we thought they had come from the awning. They sent people over the next day after we called and they showed that it had not come from the awning. It came from a swivel chair we had out. They acted immediately on it. We're satisfied. And we are very pleased with the awning so far. We use it more in the wintertime because the sun is at a lower angle.
Reviewed April 16, 2020
There are several people in this neighborhood who already have SunSetter Awnings and we have to stick to a design. That is why most of us go for SunSetter because of the coloring and the design, and I’m very happy with it. The salesman who came to see me was good and he explained things. The sun is out there in the morning and if I want to sit out, I will put the awning down. I use it to keep the sun off. Sometimes, I also put it down to enjoy the peace and quiet, and to cut down the wind.
Reviewed April 15, 2020
I was very happy with SunSetter and and I love the awning that I bought from them. I like the look and comfort of it. And I enjoy the backyard being under the shade and out of the sun. Their salesman was very good as well and I liked the way they handled the call when I called for the information. Compared to them, I didn’t like the big company that did the big ads and offered a much cheaper product. It looked good but I didn’t like them to deal with. I also went on the computer to find out if people were satisfied with them and a lot of people weren’t. But when I asked the people where I live who have SunSetter awnings, they were very happy.
Reviewed April 15, 2020
We're very happy with SunSetter Awnings. They did a great work and kept on schedule. The process took about four weeks. It was snowing, so it took a little while before it got put up. They spent one day installing it. The awning is a lot more useful than it was before. I’m not much on heat, sun, and all that, so it fits right in for me.
Reviewed April 15, 2020
We had a SunSetter awning on our camper several years ago and liked it. Then, my mother called them and got it for my birthday last year. We watched the whole installation process and I loved it. It was very nice with the reps.
Reviewed April 15, 2020
I like my SunSetter awning. The guy that installed it did a really good job. Once he got started on it, it didn’t take too long. I’m very satisfied with the experience.
Reviewed April 14, 2020
Updated on 05/16/2020: So, I had posted a comment how my wife and I bought a Awning from Sunsetter and all was great until the wind tore it down and we had to use our warranty to get it fixed. We found out that our warranty was exactly what it was explained to us to be. Sunsetter Awning blames the dealer and the dealer blames Sunsetter Awning.
So, I was told that I have to tell them what parts I need. I'm not an Awning guy. I have no idea. I had to get someone to come to my home and tell me. Then I'm told that I have to pay for shipping. After the new parts were ordered I provided my Credit Card to pay for shipping and was told they would be shipped in 3 days. I noticed my Card was not charged so I called Sunsetter back and was then told that the parts would not be shipped in three days and they wasn't for sure when they could ship the parts because of the Coronavirus. These people are not on the same page.
So finally I had a supervisor call me. (Probably because I left a bad review) and told me that because of all the trouble she was going to waive the shipping fee. I told her that she did not have to do that but she insisted. Two days later I received a call to confirm the PART I needed. So, I informed that lady that I don't need a PART rather I need PARTS. I once again provided her all of the parts that I need and during that call she confirmed that I did not have to pay for shipping.
Now here we are a full month later and I see that my bank account has been charged for the shipping of the parts. I call Sunsetter and the customer service rep tells me that the shipping fee can't be waived. Also, she doesn't see any notes in the system where I was ever told that they were being waived. So, here is my take away from Sunsetter Awnings.- All they care about is the original sale.
- The employees are not on the same page with each other.
- If you write a bad review someone (supposed to be a supervisor but probably isn't) will call you and tell you whatever hoping that you will change your review.
I'm going to have that Awning removed from my house because I do not want anyone to come over and think it's great and then buy one and have to deal with all of this. I will tell everyone that I know how bad it is to deal with this company and what they have to look forward to. If you feel like you want an Awning, go to Wal-Mart, buy one of those tables that has a big umbrella in the middle of it. In reality, it does the exact same thing and doesn't cost near as much. And if it is destroyed because of the weather, replacing it is no big deal.
Oh yeah, Sunsetter advertises that their Awnings will help decrease your electric bill. Not true. We never saw a change in ours. I hope this post saves someone some heartache. I now have to go dispute a charge on my credit card. I'm giving one star but only because you have to give something. Sunsetter Awning people. Don't waste your time responding because it's clear that whatever you say isn't going to be true.
Original review: My wife and I bought a Awning in 2016/2017. The Awning is great. When we bought it we were told that the Awning had a 5 year warranty. Well, we recently had strong winds that tore our awning down. We call about the awning because it’s still under warranty. Sunsetter customer service informs me that I have to pay for shipping of the new parts and I have to pay to have someone come fix it or I can fix it myself. Their attitude, they could care less. I order the new parts and I’m told that the parts will be shipped in 3 to 7 days. I notice my credit card doesn’t reflect the shipping charge so I call back and then I’m told that they aren’t shipping anything because of the Coronavirus.
Their customer service people are not informed, they could care less about their customers once a purchase has been made. All they care about is making the original sale and that is it. I will not ever buy a awning from these people again and certainly would not recommend them to anyone. As a matter of fact, I had recommended them to friends and I will be contacting them about this poor service when repairs were needed.
We do our best to educate our potential buyers on all of our models and sizes through our literature and on our website, including our warranty coverage.
We apologize for the unprecedented delay due to the coronavirus. We will reach out to you privately to discuss the next steps regarding your awning.
Reviewed April 14, 2020
SunSetter was recommended to me, by the people where I’m living. The installers who came were very good. It has been almost a year since I've had the awning, and it has been fine. Although I haven’t used it from around October until now and it hasn’t gotten that much use, I’m hoping that it’s gonna hold up.
Reviewed April 14, 2020
I'm the type of guy when I want something, I get it. I had a friend that had SunSetter Awnings and she was bragging about it that's why I went on and bought it. I thought the sales rep was a little bit aggressive. He came and started writing it up without much thought as if he knew I was gonna buy it already. I thought everything was about $500 or $600 according to the TV I was looking at. When I got the brochure, I saw there were different prices. It was a little bit expensive although it had a warranty on the window motor. The operation of it is okay thus far. My wife loves it and she only used it twice. I plan to use it more regularly this summer.
Reviewed April 14, 2020
SunSetter was excellent. I customized my awning and they took care of it. They were nice and very professional. They completed the installation before the timeframe they gave. It works well and I'm pleased with them.
Reviewed April 13, 2020
I bought an awning for my patio and the team and the installation were great. It was easy. I got one that's motor-driven and the canvass is really good. It’s stripes. Overall, I like the awning. It’s very good and I enjoy it.
Reviewed April 13, 2020
We have a small porch with three chairs on it and when the sun's out, unless you wanna get burned to a crisp, there was no way of sitting out there. We do it in the morning and the evening, but we just wanted some protection. We went with a popular name and went with SunSetter. The guy who came out was very good about helping us lay it out. We had a challenge of mounting it because there’s a slight angle to the roof that it was mounting against.
Now, I can sit out at the porch and the awning prevents the sun from going in our lanai and bleaching our furniture. Plus, when it rains, we’re not getting soaked because now, the awning gives some protection. I'm totally happy with it and I went with the automatic closure with the wind and remote control and it works fine. It’s exactly what I wanted.
Reviewed April 13, 2020
We were looking at getting an awning installed and one of our neighbors down the street had one installed about a year and a half ago. In our community, about four or five have the SunSetter and they’re very satisfied with the service, the installation time, and level of professionalism. We decided to work with them and the folks that installed ours were very professional. They knew what they were doing and they made it look easy. We enjoy our awning. Our back portion faces east so we get the sun in the morning and it shades the sun coming into the living room. Also, we have a pretty large deck, so it’s like having an extra room.
Reviewed April 12, 2020
We were catching a lot of sunlight in the backyard and we decided to buy an awning. We liked the advertisement for SunSetter and because of that, we chose to go with them. Their rep was very nice and gave us an excellent service. Also, the installation was pretty quick and the installer was very good. We bought the motorized awning, which is vinyl, and it has a brownish-reddish color.
Reviewed April 12, 2020
In the last house we lived in, SunSetter came out and tried to install an awning, but it wouldn’t work for some reason and they gave our money back. We were pretty happy with them and decided to purchase an awning from them. Jimmy the guy who came out was a really nice fella. They came out and installed it. However, when you retract it, it doesn’t retract all the way. But other than that, we’ve been very happy with it.
Reviewed April 11, 2020
I had a need for some weather cover and privacy in my area and decided to get an awning. I bought a blue and white stripe, 10 x 16, motorized awning from SunSetter. That it was available with a motorized power and the availability of colors made me choose them. I had it installed on an outdoor patio over a hot tub so we could use it rain or shine.
Reviewed April 11, 2020
We're a mechanic shop and we wash cars. We needed to have a shade to where the wash bay is so that way, the guy won't be in the sun washing. The installer was very smart and did a good job so the awning is still up. It stays rolled up most of the time but when we wash a car and if we need shade, we open it up.
Reviewed April 11, 2020
I just put a deck up on my second floor, so I needed something to cover it in the summertime for a shade. An awning is like the right thing to use. There was a Myrtle Beach Home Show and I checked with two places. The guy from SunSetter I dealt with has a whole lot better price than the others so I went with them. I've been using the awning quite a bit lately and it seems like everything's fine.
Reviewed April 10, 2020
I gave them the dimensions that I needed and they delivered accordingly. The installation was done quickly and the system works as expected. The sun is not hitting me anymore.
Reviewed April 10, 2020
We love our awning. We needed a shaded area and Sunsetter was more well known. The team was very good too. Now, the awning provides shade and it helps shade the bedroom and sunroom areas. We use it quite often, and the only time we close it up is when it's really windy or when there's a bad storm.
Reviewed April 9, 2020
I love the SunSetter awning but I'm having a problem with it. Every time I plug it in, it pops the breaker. I tried to troubleshoot it and decided it might have got wet. We had heavy rain a week ago. It's still going there and it's been over a week. I got in touch with Affordable Luxury Awning and they're gonna give me a buzz. They're gonna come out, take a look at it, and if the motor's gone, they're gonna put a new one in.
Reviewed April 9, 2020
I absolutely love my SunSetter. I am handicapped and use a walker. The only way I could have an awning was to get one that was motorized. And that's the best thing about the SunSetter. However, I was disappointed because of the way my house was built. I wanted to cover the whole deck with the awning but there was an exhaust for the stove, which was in the way, so I had to stop there. I covered 3/4 of the deck, which was pretty good. I just love going out under that awning in the afternoon. We'd have a glass of iced tea and it's lovely. Getting the awning is the best thing I've ever done.
Reviewed April 9, 2020
I needed some sun protection and because our community uses SunSetter and we're not allowed to use any others, I was stuck with SunSetter. I went to Jim who's in Rhode Island and he did a great job. He got everything and installed the awning. He gave me good advice too. He did it in a timely manner and everything was got in really fast.
Reviewed April 8, 2020
My next-door neighbor went with SunSetter and I felt that they were a good company and I decided to go with them. So far, so good. We used it last year, but now, with not being able to go anywhere, we'll be using it a lot.
Reviewed April 8, 2020
I needed to put some waterproofing over a small area in my backyard and an awning seemed the best way to do it. SunSetter came out and gave us the spiel and all the goodies and different options. We got the top-of-the-line one. But the installation wasn't so good. The awning was bent on arrival. The guy took that one and then they ordered another one. But it came bent also. So they sorta took it apart and they ordered the part from SunSetter. We ordered it in April and it finally got in in November. The UPS guy said they get bent all the time. So I don't think the packaging is really sufficient. It needs to be in a wood crate but SunSetter ships it in a corrugated box or tube.
The local guy was pretty good but he said when it’s bent or damaged, there’s nothing he can do. They have to send it back and they were really hard to ship back because they were not easy to ship. But the awning works great. I use it to shade a little backyard portion mainly when it rains. So when it rains, we put it out, and when it’s not raining, we put it in. We got the electric two-hickey on it and it works pretty well.
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