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SunSetter Awnings Reviews

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About SunSetter Awnings

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.

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Pros
  • Wide fabric color selection
  • Buy direct or work with a local dealer
  • Option for DIY installation
  • 5 to 10-year limited warranties
Cons
  • Limited freestanding model options
  • Installation not included

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    Reviewed April 23, 2020

    We saw the ad on SunSetter and we jumped on it because it looked like it would do what we need. And it does. We bought it to keep the sun out of our bedroom. The salesman was good and informative. Then the guy came out and installed it, and then we had them put the motor in and everything, and it all came out fine.

    We’re very pleased.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Reviewed April 19, 2020

    The SunSetter Awnings sales guy and the installation team were excellent.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    We are very sorry to hear of your disappointment with your experience. At SunSetter, we take great pride in our product quality, our service, and especially in the satisfaction of our customers.

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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    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.

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    Reviewed April 7, 2020

    We have a SunSetter awning that we bought in 2016 from a salesman who retired. Ordering and installing it that time was great. We are very happy with it, and I love my awning. I wanted it all the way when I cross the porch, but my husband at that time said, "That'd be enough. We'll get another one later." So, then we decided to go ahead and get the other one, and I called the number trying to get the guy that I had the first time. The other guy said he did the original, and then it was not a week and I got a thing in the mail saying that SunSetter had this big discount, like it was 15 to 20% off.

    So, I called the guy back and said, "You know, these things are on sale. You didn't tell us they were on sale." He said that they were not on sale for him and he did not know anything about the sale. I said, "Well, you can cancel our order because I believe by the time you get it, you're probably getting the merchandise on sale." I didn't know how they work, but I didn't like it. So, I canceled it. My husband said that we will wait until we see a discount again, another time.

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    Reviewed April 7, 2020

    I like to be outside and I needed more shade because my side is sunny. I saw my neighbors have the same awning, so I decided to purchase one too. They also used the same people. I have an automatic solid awning, and the SunSetter team during the purchase was great. They were helpful. The installation was great, too. It was perfect.

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    Reviewed April 7, 2020

    I wanted a roller shade and decided to purchase from SunSetter. The installers did great and cleaned up. I got a motorized model and its quality is excellent. It protects us from the sun, which was what we were looking for.

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    Reviewed April 6, 2020

    We got an awning from SunSetter in the late fall last year. The sun rises in front of our house and my husband likes to sit out there in the morning and read his paper and drink his coffee. But it’s too hot in the summertime. We got an automated model and the installation went perfectly. We live in upstate New York and it has not been warm enough to sit out there so we haven’t started to use it yet. But when we can, we'd sit out on the deck, read, eat and relax.

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    Reviewed April 6, 2020

    My backyard faces west, and when the sun goes down at night, it shines through my sliding doors. I needed something to keep the sun from shining in through them. I had SunSetter before and I liked it. It was a great awning, and so I didn't need to go any place else to find anything better. I ordered it and they said that it would be in on a certain day. It was in, they came out, and they installed it. Everything was fine. It is good quality.

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    Reviewed March 26, 2020

    I recently moved to a condo and the sun shines there all the time. It got a petty umbrella and that was kind of a hassle. My neighbor had one of those retractable awnings, and I said that was pretty nice, so I decided to get one. The reps were very good. They took time, sat down and explained all the different options and things. I learned more than I expected to. It all went pretty smoothly. The people told me that they were gonna install it that day. I had to be somewhere else so I went away. When I came back, the awning was up there. Then I had an issue with the lights and they came right back and fixed that. I just wish they didn’t cost quite so much. But I knew what I was getting into and paid what they quoted.

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    Reviewed March 25, 2020

    I like SunSetter's style and design. It looks nice. The price is a little a bit higher, but it’s okay compared to the other ones. Their people are awesome. They helped me a lot. When they installed it, they did not find the stud on one side, which was kinda hard to find. I had to call them up and to have it redone. But they fixed it perfectly.

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    Reviewed March 24, 2020

    SunSetter would be the awning to get. Our association had suggested SunSetter and we had an old one that was installed in the home 24 years ago so we just got a new one. Having it is a new experience for us. We had one that was attached to the home and it was one of the older ones so it had a different fabric on it than the new one does. The installer did a good job too. We had to wait a few weeks to get it but he did a nice job installing it. There was supposed to be a cover that came with it and after a couple of calls, they kept telling us that the manufacturer was not properly manufacturing them and he couldn’t get any. Finally, he got one and it was installed some time after it got fairly cold.

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    Reviewed March 23, 2020

    I wanted something that's automated. We went through a catalog and we decided to go with the SunSetter. They were good initially but I had some problems later on with the power supply. It loses power and the awning would reset so it was a nightmare from the beginning. I like the awning, but it was not functional for months, and we tried to get the techs to come out but they told us it's not their problem, it's our problem because of the way it's being plugged in. It needs to be plugged in either straight from the power box or something that is always on. We'll see what happens this summer.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2020

    We have 2 big picture windows and when the sun comes through them, it's gonna fade the furniture. So when the awning's out, that takes care of all of that. It also cools down the house quite a bit. If you want an awning, SunSetter is the company to go with. They're great. Their rep was also outstanding. He was very professional and his knowledge was very informative for us. We recommended SunSetter to my father-in-law and he got an awning also.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2020

    I purchased an awning to keep the heat down in the house and to be able to sit outside when it's sunny. I chose SunSetter because the rep was very nice. His bid was much lower than some that I got and he let me pay it in three months, which is really nice. I got a motorized white, tan, and green awning and the installation was good.

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    Reviewed March 20, 2020

    My SunSetter awning is a satisfactory piece of equipment. The only thing that I was disturbed over was the price. It was very expensive. But the fact that the awning had electronic control with it and the promptness of the installation made me decide to purchase one. I'm elderly and winding an awning up and down wouldn't be too easy. The awning is roof-mounted and about 18 feet long by 10 wide. And the color is a tan and cream stripe. I was surprised that I wasn't contacted about weatherproofing. They came back for my neighbor the first year and put the winterized cover over it.

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    Reviewed March 19, 2020

    When I saw SunSetter on TV, I decided to use them. My deck doesn’t have a roof on it and it was sunny out there, so I needed some shade. The rep was very nice and he answered any questions that I asked him. I got a pushbutton and the installation took about three hours. I'm pleased with SunSetter.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2020

    Lately, we’ve been sitting outside going through things because we’re bringing things from storage over in. We wanted a covering over our concrete slab and got a SunSetter. We had fun getting the electrical hooked up. My husband had to have a power one and his brother has an electrical company, but he didn’t want to mess with it, putting up an extra power outlet out there. Still, we like our awning.

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    Reviewed March 17, 2020

    We needed an awning on the back of our house. We purchased from SunSetter and everything was good.

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    Reviewed March 16, 2020

    The guy that sold the SunSetter Awnings to me was very knowledgeable. He was also here during the installation. With it, i could get out on my back porch.

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    Reviewed March 15, 2020

    The SunSetter rep was knowledgeable and polite. Moreover, the installers knew what they were doing. We upgraded the awning's color and it’s wider than the standard. We wanted shade on the deck and now, it’s cooler out there. I’m really quite happy with the awning.

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    Reviewed March 14, 2020

    We had SunSetter at our previous house and we moved to a new house. We were comfortable with the product. We knew what we were getting and that’s why we chose it. We used a private contractor and it was fine. The awning was delivered to him and he came and installed it.

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    Reviewed March 12, 2020

    We've had the awning for less than a year and we've used it a little bit but we have a lot of issues. I was not happy at all with the sales guy I dealt with. He was a real pain. I initially got a price from him and I got another price from Costco but then he went through all his crap about supporting local businesses. So finally, I said that if he would give me the price, I would give him the business. So we went that route. But after that, he was never very happy in dealing with me.

    After I got the awning delivered, I asked him some questions and he didn’t really wanna answer. I told him I was having some problems with the motor. It would close but it would not open at the certain length. The guy said he could come out to look at it but it was gonna cost me $500. Then he said he would have to take it all down and put it all back up, and he was gonna bring two guys with him. I went, “Wait a minute." I put the thing up by myself. Why would he need three people to take it down and put it back up again?

    So I quit dealing with him and I dealt with SunSetter. I worked with them a lot on the phone and they were very helpful. We got to a point where we couldn’t figure out why it wasn’t working. So they sent me a new motor under warranty with the idea that I would send the old motor back. But we had some personal issues throughout the year last summer so I never swapped the motor out. I still have the new motor and with the old motor, what I have to do is to hit the stop button where I want it to stop, which isn’t the end of the world. Actually, I kinda got used to it. But of course I had to tell everybody else so they don’t turn it on and walk away because it's gonna go to the full extent and then close back up again.

    But it's our vacation home and we're not up there that much. So I really don’t have a big complaint with SunSetter. There was an issue but they really worked hard to try to fix it and they sent me a motor. But I would never recommend dealing with that salesman. He even told me he's the only guy in the area. But I found out later that there was another guy who’s actually closer to me. Normally, I would just go with the closest person. He lied about that too. So I'm not happy with him at all. As far as SunSetter though, they stood behind their products.

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    Reviewed March 11, 2020

    I moved to Pine Hills and the deck was very hot. It’s also very windy here. I didn’t wanna just do an umbrella so an awning seemed like the perfect solution. I went with SunSetter because of their price and they got really good reviews and references. Also, the representative, Chris, was wonderful and service-oriented. I chose the stripe and it matched my décor and everything. It's a motorized version. I can use the deck much more because I can sit out there in hot weather. it certainly helps in the summer, spring, and fall. Overall, it was a great experience with them.

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    Dear Bernie,

    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.

    We believe that our Awnings are far superior to the alternatives. Unlike a tippy patio umbrella, a SunSetter gives you generous coverage and protection - and no one has to flip a coin to see who gets to sit on the shady part of the umbrella this time!

    Please don't hesitate to contact us should you need any assistance. We hope you continue to enjoy your awning for years to come!

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    Reviewed March 11, 2020

    The installer was very competent and honest. Everything was done as promised. The person is from a part of our state where there are a good many Mennonites and Amish people who are often recognized in this area for their quality craftsmanship. And the particular firm that sold us this, also installs decks and other related products. The awning is a high-quality product but a bit expensive. But other than that, we got the nicest, largest awning that SunSetter sells. It’s fully automatic and we got the best quality materials in it. We used it some last summer. It provides shade to where I'm sitting right now in my family room and on our patio.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    We are pleased to hear about your great experience with your local independent SunSetter dealer and that you have been enjoying your awning so much! 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 enjoy your awning for years to come!

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    Reviewed March 10, 2020

    We decided to get a 10 feet long, striped automatic awning from SunSetter Awnings. We had one before and liked it, but it was the kind that you had to manually manipulate yourself. Now that we are getting older, we just couldn’t manipulate that anymore. We called the SunSetter place and the owner’s daughter came. She was very good and explained everything to us. The awning came in a bit earlier than when they told us. The installation went very well. The installers put it up in one day. They came, did what they had to do, and left. And we haven’t had a problem since. It is wonderful and we’re very happy with it. We are very well pleased with SunSetter.

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    Dear Carol,

    We are very pleased to hear about your great experience with your new motorized 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 enjoy your new awning for years to come!

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    Reviewed March 10, 2020

    The whole crew SunSetter had complete knowledge. And the man that sold it knew what he was talking about. The awning is as it was advertised. It works and it's a quality product.

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    Reviewed March 10, 2020

    Everything worked out great with SunSetter. Their rep that came out did a good job. The installation went pretty good. We had a couple of hiccups, but they fixed them. I like the quality, the strength, and the integrity of our Sunsetter. It all looks really good and strong and really well-made. We got the wind shield thing on it, and we like that. It works out really great.

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    Reviewed March 9, 2020

    We kept purchasing those canopies that you put together and felt really annoyed to see it going bad and then not being able to remove it. Our neighbor had SunSetter and their experience was really good. Getting SunSetter seemed like such an easy and logical thing to do. We liked its quality. There are color and size options. We were allowed to do as much as what was available and we kinda went with what matched our siding. We wanted a sleeve so we can cover it in the winter, but we were told that wasn’t available and they could never get one after we paid. I looked into it a few times, but it just wasn’t made available to us. It would've been nice to have a cover to winterize the awning because the winters up there are pretty harsh. But otherwise, we were happy.

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    Reviewed March 9, 2020

    I had a SunSetter and liked it but I had hail damage. I went through my insurance to get it covered. Then I called SunSetter and they came out to replace the awning. I also put some drop screens across the front of it. We use it in the summertime. It keeps my space shaded and cooler

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    Dear Roger,

    We are sorry your previous Awning was damaged by hail, but are pleased you are enjoying your new Awning. 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 any assistance. We hope you enjoy your new awning for years to come!

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    Reviewed March 8, 2020

    We waited a little longer than what Sunsetter first thought. For whatever reason, I had to call the representative a couple of times. They were so backed up with awnings. But once we got it they installed it in an hour or so, and we’ve been very happy with it this past summer. The awning keeps the temperature of our deck way down. And then we spent the extra money and got the remote. I would highly recommend the remote control to anybody.

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    Reviewed March 8, 2020

    We’re very happy with the product and I love the feeling of home. The kitchen window faces the south so we have a lot of sun there and having the awning out on the porch, it covers that window. Now, I can also go sit out on the deck. I couldn’t do that before. It’s just a comfortable feeling. The family get-togethers are fun too. But we’ve enjoyed the awning more, sitting out there in the morning. Joe and I started reading the paper and having our coffee there, which we had never done before. So that’s been more of a benefit. Then as far as SunSetter installing the unit and everything, the experience went well. The rep who came out was also very knowledgeable. I was very comfortable having him in my home.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Dear Carol,

    We are very pleased to hear about your great experience with your SunSetter Awning and your local independent SunSetter dealer. We here at SunSetter know how hot a southern exposure can be, and are happy you are able to better enjoy both your porch and your kitchen - 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!

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    Reviewed March 8, 2020

    I had the worst experience with the company that sold the SunSetter awning to me. I’m a designer, and I bought them through my clients, and I had an issue with every single one. They threatened to take me to court with a multiple set of issues that I ended up just paying them to end it. They never got back to me. First, they told me that SunSetter was going to give them a new motor because it was deemed damaged. And then at the end, their guy told me I had to pay for a new motor or he was gonna sue my client. So, I had to pay for it out of my own pocket. They told me that I could get it installed by a handyman. It came with no screws. I had a guy install it. It fell. So, it also came damaged, but they told me I had to pay for a new cover because it was dragged, it didn’t come damaged. I basically had to buy an awning twice.

    I claimed all the responsibility for the first guy, never asking them for anything. But I said, “The motor was broken from the beginning.” It went on record. The minute we opened it, I had pictures, I sent it to them saying it was damaged. One of SunSetter's people that is repping their line told me they were gonna order me all the new pieces right away. It took them about three months to order me the stuff. I have emails from them telling me that they ordered the stuff. They never ordered it. I have the packing list. So, they lied. It was a really horrible experience. The company out of Scarsdale was horrible. I’ve never ever had this happen, and it was a little tricky because I was the middle man. They said they were gonna put a contractor lien on my client’s house. So, I just paid the money to end it.

    I had installed one on my own, and it was fine. It was really not so much a product problem as opposed to the person representing SunSetter. I had another one that came in okay, they put it up, and it needed to be tweaked, and it took them like six months to go out there to tweak it. “Oh, we don’t have installers,” or, “We have installers. This guy had a mental breakdown.” These were what they were telling me. I was like, “I really don’t care. I have clients that paid you good money for these items that you have to stand behind.” I won’t get involved with it again.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Dear Louis,

    We are sorry to hear that your experience with your local SunSetter dealer was not a positive one and we appreciate the time you took to bring that to our attention. We want you to know that every dealer complaint is reviewed with that dealer to help them improve their service for future customers like you and your clients.

    We will reach out to you privately to discuss your experience with your independent SunSetter dealer.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2020

    The sales representative of SunSetter Awnings was absolutely great. I’ve been in the real estate business and I’ve seen a lot of salesmen. He was really quite exceptional. He was really good at making a connection and keeping things rolling. The guy was a real pro. Everything was fine during the installation too. We have a big bank of wooden doors and a two-storey roof over it, which means that the rain gets to the bottom of the door and it’s caused a fair amount of damage, and that mechanism is now stopped because of the awning just protecting the doors. So, that’s the good part. Everybody at SunSetter Awnings was great. We have gutter helmet as well and they did some cleaning on the gutter. Everything was just wonderful.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Dear Greg,

    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!

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    Reviewed March 7, 2020

    Everything went fine with SunSetter. They were here when they were supposed to be here. The guys that came out to install were very nice. I like the fact that I hit a button and the awning goes out and it covers over the patio table and I don’t have an umbrella to deal with if I’m talking to somebody.

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    Reviewed March 6, 2020

    We bought our awning down in Toms River, New Jersey. The man who installed it was very good, and the guy who came out to measure and who we placed the order with was very good as well. We had our awning up last summer and it gives us shade where we didn’t have one so it’s perfect.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    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. We are glad you are enjoying the shade!

    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!

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    Reviewed March 6, 2020

    We've been wanting an awning and finally, our HOA finally agreed that they would allow people to put awnings just on the back of their houses. We had good dealings with SunSetter. They did a super job with the installation.

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    Reviewed March 6, 2020

    The guys that put our SunSetter awning in couldn’t have been greater. They were fun. I was very impressed with them. I got the awning that was electric and I like that feature very much. I did have to wait for a while for the cover for it because they redesigned it and it wouldn’t fit on there once I got it. It was mounted too close to the top and they had changed the mounting. The only thing that they need to pay attention to when they mount it is it needs space above it to be able to put on the new cover because of the way that the hooks are made now. But it works great. I am very glad I went ahead and got one.

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    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!

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    Reviewed March 5, 2020

    In no time, I had my SunSetter installed. I’m enjoying it. I get up underneath and get plenty of shade. And I can be out on the back and cook. I’m satisfied.

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    Reviewed March 5, 2020

    We had a SunSetter at our old house. We also saw a commercial about eight years ago. When we moved in this house, we wanted to put something in the back, and we thought of the one we liked at our old house. We had to leave it in there. It was part of the rules of selling of the house. We got the motorized awning and picked the color, too. Making the purchase was very easy. They were all polite at customer service. When they were putting it up for the height and then for the angle, I had no idea how it should be but they were very helpful with all that stuff. I like that the awning works. It does what it does. It's worth every penny you pay for it 'cause it really is a wonderful thing to have.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Dear Joan,

    We are very pleased to hear about your great experience with your new SunSetter Awning. 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 any assistance. We hope you continue to enjoy your new awning for years to come!

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    Reviewed March 4, 2020

    We wanted to get an awning because our patio faces the west. So far, our experience with our SunSetter Awnings has been good. Their reps were very helpful and prompt. The installers knew what they were doing. They came and didn't mess around. They drilled the holes. They hung it, tested it, plugged it in, did the whole thing and were very courteous and good. Everything went well. We used it last summer and it’s worked well. It does shade us but not as much as we’d hoped, but that’s just the way the condo was built. We do still have some couple of hours late afternoon that we’re in the sun and then it’ll drop down. Overall, it’s good. The only complaint is it was a little bit pricey, but what isn't pricey in today’s world?

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    Dear John,

    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!

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    Reviewed March 4, 2020

    My wife wanted an awning. We saw SunSetter advertised on TV and we decided to buy their product. Their reps were good and we ended up getting the one with LED lights on it. It's got a remote, too. The grandkids like the lights and quality of the awning seems good. Also, it keeps the sun out of the house and it's a bit cooler now.

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    Reviewed March 4, 2020

    We’re happy we got a SunSetter awning. Our deck was hot and in May last year, we decided to get a SunSetter awning. I checked around and they were the better deal.

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    Reviewed March 3, 2020

    I live in a condo community where they wanted standardization of the awnings, so I went with the company that had put in a few others, Sunsetter. Everyone was fine. The awning didn’t give me the reduction in temperature that I wanted, but it was better than not having it. They could include a dropdown curtain for the front, but I guess that’s an option.

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    Reviewed March 3, 2020

    My girls had given us a little deck on the back of our house for an anniversary gift at one year, and we really couldn't use it at all in the afternoon because it was too hot. Somebody said something about SunSetter, so I got in and looked it over, and everything from there went beautifully. There were two fellows that came for the installation. Carl was one of them and he was very professional. This winter, before we came to Florida, Carl had told us about taking the little flap off. I’ve put that away and I’ll put it back on when I get back home. We love our awning. We were using it all summer long and we’ve had no problems at all. I tell others how pleased I am with it and I have showed them how easy it is to use it.

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    Reviewed March 2, 2020

    We had previously owned SunSetter Awnings, so we knew exactly what we wanted and what we were getting into. The salesman who showed up at our house to talk to us about it was nice and friendly guy, and it ended up we had some common friends. He was able to answer all the questions. Then the contractor, who was with his adult kids who were helping him out, came, installed it and did a wonderful job. And it was also fun watching him work. Everything went up exactly the way my wife, who is the boss, wanted it. We like that we have our back deck back. They look nice and I love the easy and convenience of pushing a button. It makes something that is unlivable in the heat of the day into a great place to go hanging out. We love SunSetter Awnings. So, the whole experience was fantastic.

    The only problem that I have had is how hard it is to program the motor and the remotes, and how they lose programming. It is too complicated. Every now and then, we have had the awnings move on their own with no one pushing a button several times now. I travel for a living and I might be gone for four or five days at a time, and the first time that happened, my wife called me freaking out. So, now we unplug them because the last thing I want is to get that thing to open during a thunderstorm while we are gone. I’ve also talked to SunSetter and we reprogrammed them, and the last time we got it set. But even using the manual, I have trouble trying to program the thing. I almost always have to call customer service people, who are great when I call them, to do it. They talk you through it and we get it done in quick order.

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    Reviewed March 2, 2020

    The electrical outlet planning of Sunsetter could have been done a little better. It could've moved it to a different place. But other than that everything is great. We've talked to people about it.

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    Reviewed March 2, 2020

    SunSetter explained everything very well, and I decided to go ahead and do it then. I got the electric, 18-foot awning. It’s all automatic that way, and just real nice. I watched them put it up and they did a really good job. It's a quality product.

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    Reviewed March 1, 2020

    I got my mother a SunSetter awning and she enjoyed it. It looked nice when we had seen it in the different ads, and she liked the stripes that she ordered. It is an automatic awning and the quality is good. Charlie, the one who did the instalation, was also very nice. It was not difficult to book for the installation, only Charlie was quite busy so he was a little backed up.

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    Reviewed March 1, 2020

    Sunsetter installed our awning all in one day and cleaned up after they got done. They let me know that they were done and showed me how to work the remote. They were very congenial. I like the way Sunsetter awning worked. I would’ve liked it to be longer but the door would not open. So we had to cut it short a little bit, but it’s fine with me the way it is set up.

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    Reviewed Feb. 29, 2020

    My brother-in-law had a SunSetter awning and we liked it, which was why we chose them. The purchasing and installation process was really easy. They came to us and we picked out all the fabrics and options. When they got the awning, they came and installed it. It’s great. It shades the bedroom window so it doesn’t get so hot in the summer and it also covers a huge area of the deck so that we’ve got somewhere to sit out if it’s raining. It keeps the sun off us too.

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    Reviewed Feb. 29, 2020

    My neighbor had SunSetter and I liked it. I got their number and called. I got a 15 feet long awning and it goes out about 10 feet. It’s electric and I could get it in and out fast if a storm comes. The guys that came out did a perfect job. They were strong and could lift the awning up. They were also fast. They explained everything to me, so I was happy.

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    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2020

    I wanted the same thing as the model home and that was what I did. I like the SunSetter that I have but the people were very unprofessional and damaged the siding of my home. They altered fixtures to my brand-new home like my lights. It takes somebody the skill to know what they're doing and you can't make alterations to someone's home unless you confirm that with the customer. The only thing they were supposed to come and do was to hang the SunSetter. The guys who came out didn't do what they were supposed to do. They took me to court, lied and said they served me. If they just put what they needed to put up, we wouldn't be fighting and they would have been paid in full. Also, I was told that the awning was wind-sensitive. I asked the reps what would happen when it rains or if I forgot to put it out. They said if it was heavy wind or rain, it would go back in, and that's not true. That's false advertisement.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    We are sorry to hear that your experience with your local awning dealer was not a positive one and we appreciate the time you took to bring that to our attention. We appreciate your feedback and want you to know that every dealer complaint is reviewed with that dealer to help them improve their service for future customers like you.

    At SunSetter, we take great pride in our product quality, our service, and especially in the satisfaction of our customers. We want you to enjoy your Awning for years to come. We will reach out to you privately to discuss your experience with your independent SunSetter dealer and potential next steps.

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    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2020

    There is a lot more potential to use our outdoor space now. We had moved into this house and there is a sunny side where we wanted some shade over the patio. We chose SunSetter since they had a good reputation. They came and did it, and it worked. It’s been great. We even got to choose what we wanted. We wanted the drop-down from the end of the shade, which was provided and which worked out well. From the time we decided what we wanted, the installation didn't take real long. It was a couple of weeks to a month.

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    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2020

    SunSetter was recommended to me by someone and since I liked their product plus the price was right, I decided to purchase from them. Their installation team was very professional and they did a good job. I had no problems and that made it perfect. I was very satisfied with my experience and I have the awning for about eight months now. So far, it’s nice and really good. It has two colors of tan and it keeps the sun out. I enjoy it and I may get another one for another part of my yard someday, but that remains to be seen.

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2020

    I wanted to build a roof over my deck and because there had already been an addition added to the house and the roof, I couldn't add another addition to the roof. I looked at SunSetter and called. The man that came gave me the price the day that I called him. He was an elderly man and very nice. He measured and we went over what size I needed. And that was what I got. His brother came to oversee the installation and a younger man did the installation. The awning is very nice. However, I wish it could be out 24/7 and not have to be brought in for rain. But it definitely makes the deck cooler in the summertime when it’s extended. I just have to remember to roll it in before bad weather comes.

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2020

    Our motorized SunSetter awning worked well. It's good. The SunSetter team was good and the installation went well too. We got a funny roof so, they had a little bit of trouble with it. But it was the best they could do.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    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. We are glad your dealer was able to properly handle placing your awning on your roof.

    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!

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    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2020

    Everything was good during the purchase and installation of my Sunsetter awning. My awning gets me a lot of shading. I get a little Sun but not like it was before.

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    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2020

    The SunSetter rep was very positive, very informative, and knew what he was talking about. He was able to provide me the answers I was looking for, which was nice.

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    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2020

    The rep communicated well and stuck to the timeline that he gave me originally. He said that he was dealing with some bad weather in our area at the time, so he was backed up, but he still stuck with the timeline and was able to get everything done in time. Since then, I’ve tried to find stuff online since I need to raise the pitch of it, and I haven’t been able to find anything online. I’ve tried to YouTube it and there doesn’t seem to be any videos that exist. I’ve been to their website but I can’t figure it out. It’s annoying. So on that regard, I’ve kinda had a void. But through the rep, everything was excellent. During the installation, everything was clean. He was organized, he picked up his mess and was quick. Everything was easy. I’m happy with quality. The cost versus what it offered to us was very good. I’ve recommended them to few different people.

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    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2020

    SunSetter's service was good. The gentleman that sold it was very good, and he explained everything. We bought an automatic. We love it. We didn't use as much in the winter but we use it all the time. It really has no problem. I would highly recommend it. A lot of times, we have friends of ours who are elderly who do not want to sit in the porch but they don't wanna sit in the sun either and that’s perfect. We have a nice patio set outside. We put it over that, and it's great. We absolutely love it.

    I don't buy by price, I buy by value. I'm old school. If the cheapest is the best value, I'll buy it. The value is the awning adds something to the house. We have 30 people over. I have a giant patio, a built-in patio screen and porch that can fit 14, but I can put 12 people out there as well underneath it with two tables. We've had the winds. We didn't have tornadoes where we live, but had really bad winds, and it held up fine. One night I forgot to put it in and when the winds kicked up, it just put itself in. My wife and I are thrilled. She gets the kick out of it because I go out in the morning and I make coffee. When it's warmer, we're gonna sit outside during the day. I put my SunSetter out there and get my shade. It's good.

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2020

    We live in a condo and have a small little deck on the west side. In the afternoon, we love sitting out there, but it gets so hot. Based on recommendations from friends we went with SunSetter Awnings. Their team was pleasant, informative and did a good job. We got a motorized, white and beige striped awning. I had to have the installers come back because once we used it a couple of times, it was rubbing at one spot. They came and adjusted it a little bit.

    The way the awning cools the deck down is amazing. It also helps cool our big living room because we have huge windows. Sometimes we even put the awning down in the afternoon during the hot weather and it helps keep the house cooler. We enjoyed our SunSetter very much last season. We haven’t started using it this season, but we’re looking forward to it. We’re very happy. If we had any issues once we start using it again, we wouldn’t hesitate to call and have somebody come out to help us look.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Dear Debbie,

    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!

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2020

    SunSetter and their salesman were perfect.

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    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2020

    I had the deck redone and the sun beats down on it. We needed some way to get some shade. We went with SunSetter because of relatives that had them. It’s a well-known and good brand, which we recommend all the time. The awning we received was great.

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    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2020

    I know Sunsetter is a good quality company. The salesman and installers were all very good. They hire a good team and they’re very good at what they do. The awning is beige and its installation went very well. It's very good so far.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    We are glad that you had a great experience with your local SunSetter dealer! At SunSetter we take great pride in our quality, our service, and especially in the satisfaction of your customers.

    Please don't hesitate to contact us in the future should you need any assistance. We hope you enjoy your Awning for years to come!

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    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2020

    We looked at all of the awning, what was around and what are the options they had on them. SunSetter seemed good. The size is what I wanted. The awning was put up in a fairly short amount of time.

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    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2020

    I had the manual awning, but I’m older now so I couldn’t handle the manual. So, I got me a push-button awning from SunSetter. I had a problem with the company that contract with SunSetter to install or to put them in in Wilmington because they actually ordered the wrong thing in the beginning. But they corrected it. I'm very satisfied.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Dear Ruth,

    We're very happy to hear that you are enjoying your new Motorized SunSetter awning. We take pride in our quality, our service, and especially the satisfaction of our customers.

    We're glad that you're still with SunSetter. Please don't hesitate to contact us should you need any assistance. We hope you continue to enjoy your new Awning for years to come!

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    Reviewed Jan. 3, 2020

    SunSetter's salesperson came and gave us a estimate. We decided we could finally afford the awning. We’ve been wanting one, and we got it in July, and we’ve just loved it. The installation went very well. The guy that sold it to us brought a couple of young men with him, and they had it up before we knew what happened. We sat in the garage in the shade and talked and everything was set.

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    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2019

    My husband Dave really wanted an awning for our deck. He had seen SunSetter before and he really liked it. But I was against it at first. Then, when the guy came and showed us the fabrics and everything the next thing, before Dave knew, I was ordering lights on it. It is pretty. My sister in North Carolina has the awning too, but it came with a kind of an aluminum cover. And ours doesn't have that. They sent us some kind of a canvas thing that has hundreds of screws.

    We got the motorized awning. We worked that out. When we first got it, they put it up and then after they left we discovered there was supposed to be factory-installed lights, but we didn't get that. So then we had to wait a while, and then they came and installed them from a kit or something. So, that was the only thing because we thought we were gonna just have one plug. But we haven't had any problems with it, with going in and out.

    The professionals installed it. I wasn't there when they installed the awnings, but I was when they put the lights up. This guy was very nice. He told me he had been there to actually install and showed me how to operate everything. I always put the awning out pretty much in the summer. It helps with keeping my kitchen cool because the heat that was on the patio goes into the kitchen.

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    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2019

    We got some SunSetter brochures and we thought about it. One other time, we had met over the same guy who had this area, and then we didn’t do it. This year, we called again and he came over, and we’re satisfied with our SunSetter so far. The installer did a good job. We have a remote control on it and he explained how we can use that. We got a beige awning with green shutters and that went right pretty well with the house. It looks good so far.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    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 enjoy your awning for years to come!

    Sincerely,

    Jacob S.

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    Reviewed Dec. 14, 2019

    Our house was destroyed with a flood when Florence came through and we lost everything in it. So, I’ve hauled in 75 big cans of loads of dirt from the driveway to build me up a path, and then put a double-wide on it and so it came up 42 inches above. Now, we're sitting about 9 feet above the ground so we won’t get flooded any more. Then, we got an awning to go over the back porch.

    If the sun come in hot, I can extend the awning all the way from the other side of the porch to cover two kitchen windows. We could put it out and enjoy it and then put it back in. And the wind won’t bother it, ‘cause the awning would retract all by itself if it flips too much. Our awning is a green Sunsetter, 'cause my wife's a green girl, and I didn’t shop another company. I saw SunSetter on TV, and I like it. The installation was fine and we like that it's automatic. I’m 88 and my wife’s 87, and I’m glad to have it where we can push a button and go out and push button and come back. I’m satisfied.

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    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2019

    I needed an awning for my deck as I needed some blockage from the sun. The local contractor selected SunSetter, and I was happy with it. It's got a clicker, it's striped and it's typical material. It's working great and we love it.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2019

    We’ve lived here about four years now and the sun in the afternoon is so hot back there that we had to do something. The team from SunSetter was great. The first time they came, it turned out they couldn’t do the installation because we had a cable that was in the way, so we had to wait and have them come and take it out. The very next day, as soon as we let them know, they were here. They did it real quick and cleaned up after themselves. We have already told family and other people how nice it went and how quick they were.

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2019

    I’d gotten several mailings and finally, we called and had them come out and give me an estimate. The installation was difficult because the soffit was not very high, so it was difficult to get it in there and get it high enough above the deck. But we’ll see how it works out.

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    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2019

    I called SunSetter and communicated with Tim, our salesman, several times. He answered my questions and finally did the deal. But I wasn’t real happy with the installation process. Two guys showed up in the truck. They looked like they had some drug issues and were in a great hurry to get out of my house. They were very pushy and didn’t take their time which is why I think the awning ripped. Aside from asking them a couple of different times if they were in a hurry, I also asked them to fix the cord because it was all wrapped up and didn’t look neat like the rest of it. They didn’t like that. Nevertheless, everybody else had been fine. I love the awning even though it's pricey. It’s an investment and I’d recommend the SunSetter awning to somebody. In fact, there’s another one on order and SunSetter's gonna take care of it.

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2019

    Not even six weeks ago, I bought an awning from SunSetter because they were less expensive over other companies. They put it up just before winter and the installation was excellent.

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    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2019

    We had a big tree out there in the front yard. It died and we had to put something out there. We've been seeing the SunSetter's ads on TV and so we got one in '16. Then we had a big windstorm and it tore it all up. We had it replaced. We put that wind thing on there but the wind shakes it too much. But I like the way the awning works. It's motorized. You push a button and it comes out, and we're in the shade. We've had it out a couple of times. We like the design and everything looks good on it. We were as well very pleased with the guys that put it in. They were nice and they explained everything.

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    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2019

    My previous home had a homemade kind of canvass awning that somebody had built on it. Lo and behold, it fell down the first year we moved into the house. And then I thought, there’s gotta be people that sell awnings, like tent people, who would make a strong enough frame and the wood stuff to hold the thing up and look pretty at the same time. So, at my previous house, we got two small SunSetter awnings for the back patio, and they were just marvelous. Our neighbors were sweating away in the summer and we would pull out the shades and enjoy life.

    Now, this is my third house that I've put the same things on. I had one for about 10 years, and I got another one because the sunshine runs across the whole back of our house. We have a big patio and a built-up decking that I did myself. I’m 89 years old and I love it, going out there and working in the yard instead of sitting in the shade. And people who came over would always sit out in the backyard with us and look at the pool and the greenery and not sweat away. It was very comfortable.

    And it’s unreal how fast these awnings go up. Two guys showed up on each thing and a third guy came the last time. Within an hour, the awning is up and ready to go, especially if you have the lights on it. I also found out when I sold my home of 20 years, that the awning would look like brand-new. I just had to wash off the material. It was great. They’ve got the longevity on it and there’s not much that could go wrong. I get all electric for the winding up and unwind, and it's just gorgeous. It’s easy to use and there’s no ifs or buts about it.

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    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2019

    Purchased 10X16 motorized free standing awning at CostCo. Delivered on time, installation was fairly easy, works great. Was informed that Sunsetter was redesigning the cover and I would be receiving the newest version in time to cover my awning for the winter. The cover arrived, installation was easy but the quality is unsatisfactory. Has a bunch of small bull clips to hold it shut but they won't remain fastened, even with the slightest wind. The entire cover keeps blowing off into the yard. I've read that they recalled the older covers that had bungee straps due to some fool activating the awning while covered, then trying to undo the straps without completely closing the awning, resulting in the awning moving and injury. Have requested refund for cover and plan on buying Advaning's Cover at Home Depot that ties shut. I understand the need for safety but for the price of this awning, should really have a better design, perhaps a zipper that doesn't rust.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Dear David,

    We are sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with our redesigned Cover. With consumer safety as our top priority and in keeping with our rigorous quality control standards, we conducted a voluntary recall of Vinyl Covers for Motorized Awnings with bungee cord tie-downs in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

    We are glad that you are otherwise enjoying your new Awning. Please don't hesitate to contact us should you need assistance with your SunSetter. We hope you enjoy your Awning for years to come!

    Sincerely,

    Jacob S.

    SunSetter Products Customer Care Team

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    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2019

    The SunSetter sales team was friendly and very helpful in choosing our awning. We got pretty much everything we needed or wanted and ordered a motorized awning. Then it came and they put it up and it was done in short order. We love its quality.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2019

    I’m satisfied with SunSetter. We’ve had our awning for years, and I liked it, but it has gotten so old that we had to purchase a new one. This time, we went with the self-winding awning. The guys who came out to do the install were very good.

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2019

    Sunsetter recently re-designed their OASIS awning cover and has begun shipping them to customers after a Month's-long wait. The "re-design" uses a little metal spring-clip to secure one side of the wrap-around cover. The "safety-clip" (Sunsetter's term for it) is completely useless for holding a piece of vinyl fabric securely in place in any wind. The "clip" reminds you of one those wooden, spring-loaded laundry clothespins but use a weaker spring and are made of smooth metal that slides right off the fabric and the awning cover goes blowing away to who knows where. If they send you one of these things, be prepared to devise an alternative method of securely fastening the cover over your retracted OASIS awning....you'll need it!

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Hi Wilson,

    We are sorry to hear of any inconvenience you have experienced with your new Oasis Cover. At SunSetter, we take great pride in our product quality, our service, and especially in the satisfaction of our customers.

    We will reach out to you privately to discuss your issues with the redesigned cover.

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    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2019

    Let me begin that I’ve been a happy Sunsetter Awning owner for 18 years. The awning has been one of the best outdoor living space purchases I’ve made. Did I mention 18 years I’ve had this thing? Last year I replaced the awning vinyl. That said, this past July 2019 I ordered a replacement for the lateral arm cover which covers the awning when retracted. The only reason for replacing the existing cover is over the 18 years of use the color has faded some. The new clean awning cover finally arrived in mid-October 2019. Seems a bit long to get it but, the old one was fine till the new one arrived. I happily opened the box, pulled out the cover and went out to do the install where the old one has been all these years. I need to mention the cover was been redesigned.

    Unfortunately they redesigned that great 18 year lasting cover with something of a much lesser quality and made it 8 inches longer than the existing cover. By changing the length it required to grommets to be spaced differently which creates a problem lining up the grommets to the existing anchors which are mounted on the house. When I called Sunsetter Customer Service I explained what I had encountered and they promptly told me that with every cover made the space between grommets is different because they (the grommets) are adhered to the covers by hand. (Sounded like this guy just wanted to get me off the phone). I then explained that I would have to remove the existing anchors from my vinyl siding and install new anchors spaced to match the new cover. This would require more holes through my vinyl siding and patching the existing holes from the old anchors. Why would I want to add more holes in my siding?

    In this automated world we live in today, I cannot believe the Sunsetter Company is hand installing grommets. Does this sound like a line of crap? Remember what I said at the beginning of the review about being a happy Sunsetter Awning owner. Well, I still am but their customer service is less than acceptable and the engineers that redesigned the new cover need to go back to the drawing board. Bottom line, if you are planning to purchase a new vinyl awning cover for your existing Sunsetter Awning, DON’T. I will be returning it for a full refund. If you did purchase a new lateral Arm cover and encountered the same thing I did, please make your voice heard with a review and feel free to reference my review. BTW, not letting this issue fade away. My next correspondence will be to the BBB then on to see if the local TV stations would be interested in doing a story.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Dear Hans,

    Thank you for your feedback regarding our redesigned cover for your SunSetter Awning--we are always pleased to hear from our long-time customers. We are sorry to hear you have not found it to your liking.

    We will reach out to you privately to discuss your feedback and the next steps.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2019

    I had a SunSetter for 10 years and I replaced it with the same. I live on a lake and the sun sets right where I have it, so I really need it. It’s excellent and I'm very pleased with it. The quality is better than the first one, and I like the material better.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2019

    We're doing some improvements on the side of the house and we wanted to get the SunSetter Awning to incorporate in our improvements. The sales rep was okay, but I didn't particularly like GreenPath, the finance company they had. I had dealt with that company through Home Depot and they don't seem right to me. I wouldn't even have applied if I had known it would be GreenPath. Other than that, the installers were excellent and I really liked them. They called me and came straight out. They went into the yard, measured and did what they had to do. They were very friendly, cordial and prompt. I highly recommend them. They were on it as far as I'm concerned, and they were out of here in two and a half hours.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2019

    My brother has a SunSetter awning and I was tired of raking the leaves up from my Maple tree and the windows. So I got an automatic awning from SunSetter and their sales team was real good. I’m pretty well-satisfied. But I don’t like the flat that hangs over on the end. When it’s windy, it just flaps and bangs against the top of the hood. But that’s the only setback about it. So far, so good.

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    Reviewed Oct. 6, 2019

    We had had a Sunsetter awning before and we enjoyed it so much, so we wanted another one. The sales representative from SunSetter was very helpful. He was a nice man. He explained everything to us. We got the automatic awning this time. It's a beige and green stripes and it's got a white stripe on it. We thought it's pretty. We get the sun solely in the back. So, when the sun does hit the back of the house, we put the awning on out, and it's very simple and easy. That’s what I like. I don’t leave it out when the wind is blowing hard because I live by the water and there's no houses in the back of us, so when the wind blows, it kinda hits hard here. If I go out shopping, I always pull it in. I have told people about SunSetter. I’d tell others that we really liked it. My family likes it and I can't think of anything bad to say about it. So far, it's good.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Dear Peggy,

    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 any assistance with your newest SunSetter. We hope you enjoy your awning for years to come!

    Sincerely,

    Jacob S.

    SunSetter Customer Care Team

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    Reviewed Sept. 30, 2019

    The SunSetter sales rep was very nice and everything went well. We got the motorized awning. It's in pecan color and it's very nice. We are very, very, very happy with our experience.

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    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019

    Awning was delivered without the cover. Which was part of the original order. I contacted SunSetter at 3 different times since May to check on my cover. Each time I was assured it would be delivered once they were finished with the redesign. Now, today I’ve been told that it was never part of my order. I was NEVER told this before and I distinctly remembering making that part of my order. My sister and niece were listening to my whole conversation. Someone is not standing behind their word. It’s principle of the matter here. SunSetter I thought you would stand behind your product and customer.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Dear Maria,

    We are sorry to hear of your disappointment regarding a cover for your SunSetter. At SunSetter, we take great pride in our product quality, our service, and especially in the satisfaction of our customers.

    Your original order did not include a cover. You took advantage of a promotional offer that included a significant discount off your Awning and your choice of free Patio Lights or a reduced price on our Dimming LED Lights, but did not offer a free or discounted cover.

    We will reach out to you privately regarding a solution.

    We hope that you have otherwise been enjoying your new Awning, and that you continue to enjoy it for years to come.

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    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019

    My wife and I bought my mother and father's home from her estate for my two sisters and myself, and we put a front awning at the front of the house. We purchased the awning from a SunSetter distributor, and they came to the home and brought samples. The installation was very good. We had to go out of town for a few days, and we contacted them and told them what our plans were. They said, "When you get back, just contact us and we'll set up a date". We did that, and they were very efficient. They came on the day that we had settled on. The remote control did not come in the package, so we had to have it mailed to us. They came back and programmed it.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Dear Harry,

    We are pleased to hear about your great experience with your new SunSetter and your local independent SunSetter dealer. We take pride in our product quality, our service, and especially in the satisfaction of our customers.

    Please don't hesitate to contact us or your dealer should you need any assistance in the future. We hope you enjoy your new Awning for years to come!

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2019

    I have had SunSetter for years. If I didn't want them, I wouldn't have got another brand-new one. With the other one, you have to take out and you pull out, and I wanted the automatic one. So I gave the other one to a friend of mine and I bought the automatic one which is beautiful. I just have to push the button and it comes out. Jimmy, the guy who installed it, was a great guy. He did a nice job. He gave me everything I wanted and he helped me out a lot. He was very good.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Dear Paul,

    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 enjoy your awning for years to come!

    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2019

    I purchased a 12 foot awning about 5 years ago, I think. The 3rd time we had a heavy rain, the support post on one side broke. I now have it propped up with a 2x4. The problem: the fabric acts as a huge bowl, and it sags from the weight of so much water. Never again.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Dear Joe,

    We are very sorry to hear of your disappointment with your new awning. At SunSetter, we take great pride in our product quality, our service, and especially in the satisfaction of our customers.

    To prevent fabric stretching and other issues, we always suggest that SunSetter owners retract their awnings should water start pooling in the fabric. Your XT model allows you to angle one arm against the wall to improve drainage during rainstorms. It also has the optional Rain Away Arches accessory for owners who want extra rain protection.

    We would appreciate it if you would call our Customer Service department at 800-670-7071 t your earliest convenience regarding replacement parts, as we want you to be satisfied with your Awning. We don't see that you contacted us regarding this issue, and we would appreciate the opportunity to help you repair your awning. Customer Service is open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM Eastern time, and we welcome the chance to help you.

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    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2019

    I've had a SunSetter before and I like my new SunSetter awning. It’s very pretty and does what I want. The installation took a couple of hours and the SunSetter team was very good, but they never took away the old awning. I'm very happy and I'd recommend SunSetter. If anybody looks into them, it’s a good company.

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    Reviewed Sept. 16, 2019

    The SunSetter people who installed the motorized awning were very good and considerate. They showed me how to use it and I also had them take it back up in case of a storm, that I didn't have electricity. It was a good job.

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    Reviewed Sept. 13, 2019

    I stay out in my garage an awful lot of times and I wanted to have something for the front of my garage. I've watched SunSetter ads on TV, I called them and they got a good man out here that’s doing the Sacramento area. I talked to him before and I knew his family. He had a partner with him and they just boom, boom, boom, and the awning was up really fast. I use it every day and everything looks good. The $4,000 was the only drawback but other than that, it has been a really good experience.

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    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2019

    I ordered a SunSetter Awning on the 12th of August. Today is the 12 of September and I still do not have the product. I realize that UPS freight is the major problem but I would think SunSetter would be more help than "I'm sorry"! I have contact both SunSetter and UPS several times and nothing happens. Good luck with receiving your awning.

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    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2019

    Sunsetter has a contractor in Va. that installs them for customers. He installed 3 awnings in Spring of 2016. Only the model 900 was registered to my account for warranty the 2 model 1,000. awnings never made it into my account. He sent the paperwork in and gone!!. My old Sunsetter awnings were 14 years old and still worked well for those 14 years fabric was worn so we wanted to upgrade to bigger ones. My new ones broke down in 2018 at less that 2 years old. The replacement gear heads lasted only 10 months and have failed this summer. The quality is not there and for some reason they can't straighten out my account. They even charged me full price for handles that were covered under the warranty. They keep telling me I only bought 1 awning. Going back to the contractor again for help. He is as frustrated as I am.

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    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2019

    We had another SunSetter for about 25 years, and we were pleased with it. When we needed a new one, we went with them again. They were very thorough and they explained everything. The installers were very efficient, too. They came when scheduled and they didn’t leave a mess. Everything was fine. We got a motorized awning. My only problem, however, is the sun comes underneath the awning. It has the panel in the front but the sun comes in on the sides. So, late afternoon, when you want to eat on the deck at 5 o'clock or 5:30, the deck is in the sun. I was under the impression that we could get a side panel, but when I called they said that there was nothing to book it on to for the motorized. I didn’t realize that when I purchased it.

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    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2019

    I got the awning with a sensor on it, and I got the remote. There’s a solid black and then the stripe between it, and it's gorgeous. The team from SunSetter was great. During the installation, it was the windiest day of the year and they had a hard time, but they got it up. Having it has been really nice. I have no trees and I face the southwest, and it’s a 10-degree difference underneath the awning.

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2019

    During the summer on a 90-degree day, the sun sets in the west and our house faces that way. So, we get brilliant sunshine from 1 o'clock onwards and it was heating up the house and making the air conditioner come on more than it should. I thought I could plant trees there. We had some maples when we first moved here 30 years ago and that's kind of a good shade thing. But getting the awning from SunSetter was simpler. It didn't take 20 years to grow, so it helped. We set it up for purchase in May and it was installed June the 26th. So, it took them a month to do it. They may have been busy, but I've purchased an $8,000 brand new train system air conditioning because my air conditioning went out and it was installed the next day. So, it can be done.

    Other than that, we got the automatic awning and if there is no electricity, it can be operated manually because we got a retraction rod put there. And I purchased the motion sensor, although I don't really know about that thing because sometimes I watched the trees out here, and it's too windy for that awning to be out. So, I retract it myself. The installers showed me how to do that, but the guys came a second time because the first time, they didn't have it installed to where it blocks the sun. I was starting to get sun at 5:30 in the evening and the sun wasn't setting back then until 8:30. So, they sent a second crew to show me how to readjust it about a foot, he did it, and it worked out. I like it and so far, it works really good as far as blocking the sun on the porch.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2019

    Harry really enjoys our SunSetter. It’s very nice. He likes to be out on the deck. And sometimes, it gets so hot, and half the day is gone. And he decided last year that he wanted an awning. We had a SunSetter before, but it was the manual. And we had it for about five years. This time, we have the electric, which is much better. I highly recommend SunSetter. We’re very satisfied.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2019

    SunSetter Awnings is great. The awning itself is great, too. It’s automatic. It’s got the wind sensor on it, and you just press the button and it goes up or down. We used it yesterday. It’s a little cooler this morning. I’ll bring it out later this afternoon again. I just called Brian the other day. We do have a problem. It’s not even windy and the thing will go up by itself. Sometimes, it might go two or three times a day, then it will go three days and it’ll stay perfect. So, I called Brian and he wasn’t sure what it might be, but he said he’d stop by. His work is professional. He is not very punctual though. He said he might’ve had took on too much work, but we were probably about three weeks later than what we expected to be. I'm a little disappointed in his punctuality of getting here. Also, the man that recommended SunSetter to me did not received his $100 yet.

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    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2019

    SunSetter's team couldn't be more professional. We had a mortgage and we were refinancing the house so I stayed in touch with our rep and let him know when we had the money. The remote-controlled awning we bought was done in less than a week. When the electricity goes out, we have the option to use it manually. It blocks out the sun 98% of the time to the inside of the house and the patio. We’re 100% satisfied. It’s a great piece of equipment and I would recommend this to anybody.

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    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2019

    I have no trees in my yard and I needed shade. I got an automated awning with the remote from SunSetter and it's 100% great. It's beige with a black stripe.

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    After a positive interaction with SunSetter Awnings, M. increased their star rating.

    Reviewed Sept. 3, 2019

    SunSetter's team did a good job putting up my awning. It took them a couple of hours and it looks nice and straight. At first, I had problems because I didn't know how to use the remote. Their rep told me to hit the reset button at the very bottom then arrow up to make it go out, down and go in. That worked for me. I tried it again though after the lady talked to me and I couldn't get the awning to go out again. I'm wondering if I have to be in a certain position because their commercial says that I can open and shut my awning while I'm in my house. However, I can't get that to work.

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