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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 July 20, 2018

    Out of 5 new EasyShades 1 had a bad motor and needed replacement. Arrangement via phone call was the easy part besides the insistence to charge me $50+ for the replacement part with the understanding I would be reimbursed after the broken part was received back at the location in MD. Shipment was prompt within 6 days and everything worked out ok and the broken part was returned immediately arriving again after 6 days at their location. I placed a call after 6 days to inquire about the reimbursement and found out that they pretended not to know if they received the part yet. Based on the FedEx tracking # they finally admitted that they had received the part.

    After another 2 weeks I call again to request an update on the status of the reimbursement. This was still not even processed in their system and it took another couple of days before I received an acknowledgement that the part had been received and it would take up to 14 days before I could expect the reimbursement. What is going on with a company that seems to not handle such straightforward customer interactions with routine follow-thru? To charge a customer for a replacement part directly rather than leaving a charge pending on the credit card just for insurance is a much more above board approach. To actually follow this up withholding the reimbursement for extended period of time borders on unethical behavior.

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    We appreciate the opportunity to address your concern. We're pleased to let you know your refund in the amount of $53.18 was processed on July 18th. Our sincere apology for the delay.

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    Reviewed July 20, 2018

    I looked at awning companies and liked SunSetter's value and services which made sense. The salesman I had filled out the forms and responded. However, after the sale was made, he didn’t have a great response. He was strictly a sales guy. The awning I got had wind sensors. It's 10 ½ feet long and automatic. It's really cool and I like it. Furthermore, their installer knew what he was doing. All in all, I had a good experience with SunSetter and I’d recommend them.

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    Reviewed July 20, 2018

    We couldn’t sit out there on our deck at my shore house without something. I saw SunSetter Awnings at a home show and thought that I should do it. I have an awning at the house but it was a manual and we had never opened it in four four years. SunSetter's reps took it off which was a plus. But the salesman told me I was gonna have to take off the screen door and a light that was above it. It was discouraging and I almost didn't order the awning. I declined even during the installation that day, but the guys that came out said they didn't have to touch any of that. They worked around it.

    The installers were awesome and efficient. They were here for a couple of hours and it was great. The awning has made an unusable deck very usable in the morning sun. Also, when we come back from the beach and we’ve already been out in the sun all afternoon and just wanna sit underneath the shade, that’s a great way. And if there’s somebody that brings down a small child, there's a little more protection.

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    Reviewed July 20, 2018

    I had a very sunny area and we couldn't even sit out there, so we decided to get an awning. I had SunSetter in my other house and it worked well. My interaction with the awning representatives this time was very nice. They were very friendly, professional, and very polite. Even the workers that came to put it up were very nice. I got the retractable one with the push of a button. I have outdoor space, so having the awning definitely enhanced it. SunSetter Awnings is great and I have already told people to get them.

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    Reviewed July 20, 2018

    I had a deck put in. It's south facing and it's hot outside. I am a shade person and I wanted to be able to be outside and not have to be in the sun, so I decided to get an awning. The reputation that SunSetter Awnings has made me choose them over a different company. I asked for information and got a call from the dealer. Thereafter, I had a fantastic experience with their team. They really went through all the options with me and did a drawing and how it would work. The rep was really nice, so I felt comfortable buying the awning from them. The installation experience was really good and they did a great job. They explained everything to me after they left and it was really good. Everything was done in one visit.

    The awning that I purchased was a 20-foot long one, the big one, and it's really nice. It covers a good part of the deck. It is motorized and there are quite a few stripes in it and in a more neutral tone. It's been so hot that we use the awning when we're not out there because it shades the south side of the house and it keeps the house cooler. But whenever we're out there in the morning and I had the deck set up with a gate, we can all go out there and relax and my dogs can cruise around the deck. It's cool for them and we really love that deck. I would recommend SunSetter. They're great and, so far, we've been really happy with the awning. My mom has a SunSetter and she has had good luck with it as well.

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    Reviewed July 19, 2018

    We purchased a retractable awning with all the bells and whistles, which was installed in Aug. of 2017 and were very happy with it UNTIL after having the awning for 10 months, on 6/25/18, the wind sensor did not function properly and the awning was destroyed, along with the lights, hardware, etc. The damaged parts were reordered on 6/26/18 and to this day, we still have no awning and have been told that it may be the end of July before they are shipped.

    It would seem to us that your priority would be in keeping your established customers satisfied. We have now spent a good part of the summer without the awning and do not know when to expect it. VERY POOR SERVICE!!! Although we touted it a lot at first, now we cannot honestly recommend this to our friends. Our installers have been great, but SunSetter certainly did not live up to our expectations and we have been sorely disappointed with them and the manner in which they conduct business. Having a warranty sure does not mean that they are going to act promptly to make things right.

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    Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have reviewed the order your local awning dealer placed with us for replacement parts for your awning. We will reach out to you privately with the details.

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    Reviewed July 19, 2018

    I happened to run into SunSetter Awnings at the fair and I bought a motorized awning. It wasn't my first one but I used somebody else before. I had the SunSetter awning installed by somebody else and they provided fine service. The awning does what it's supposed to do but the whole thing could have been free.

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    Reviewed July 19, 2018

    Our backyard faces the east, so we get a lot of direct sun for half a day or so in Arizona. We wanted to keep the house as cool as we can, so we shopped around for awnings. SunSetter seemed to be the most recognized brand and I wanted to have something of quality and good reputation installed. I looked them up directly online and called the 1-800 number. They put me in contact with their local distributor who was very prompt. He also seemed experienced and knew what he was doing. He knew the product, his recommendations and what we were looking for. Also, he was very attentive. Even through the installation process, he called, followed up and showed up when he said he would. He installed a mid-grade, electric awning with a motion sensor.

    However, the awning is slanted when I open it up and it's noticeable to carry into one side, so it's not level sides. Furthermore, it seems to slowly go more and more to that one side. I've been calling the SunSetter installer and have left him two voice messages asking if he could come back. I haven't heard from them. Nonetheless, it's been a good experience and the awning seems like a reliable product.

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    Reviewed July 19, 2018

    The hurricane took down the tree that was shading the house, so we purchased an awning. We decided to go with SunSetter because of their reputation and the installation was outstanding. Our awning has a color that goes well with the house and it’s 12x14. If someone asks me about it, I would tell them the same thing that friends told me, "It's the one to get if you’re gonna go that way."

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    Reviewed July 19, 2018

    I was not able to sit on my deck all summer long. It was so hot out there, you couldn’t go out to even walk in your bare feet. My daughters encouraged me, they said, “Mom, you really need to get a SunSetter.” And we went for it. My neighbor down at the end of the street was the only one in this whole neighborhood that had one and I saw a little bit of how they installed it.

    I ordered from SunSetter and my son-in-law came to help me with the measurements. The SunSetter reps were very efficient. They tested everything before they left and they explained a lot of things to me. The awning is beautiful and matches my storm door on the deck. I stand out in the yard and I just look back and think, “That looks so classy.” It’s a big one and it’s all electric. I’ve noticed that when the winds really get bad, I don’t have to worry because the awning rolls back. I love my awning and I can sit on my deck now.

    I got a card to get additional insurance on it and I’m considering signing up for that even though I got a five-year warranty to begin with. I’m thinking of going ahead and taking the additional, so that in the future if something needs to be replaced with the awning, we’ll do it. If anybody in my neighborhood ever asked, I would tell them what to get. I really had a good experience with SunSetter.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2018

    I got a good carpenter who put a pin in the awning so he could hang it. It didn't take him long and he did an excellent job. Now, the awning helps us enjoy outdoor activities more. When my grandson comes here, he plays there. He enjoys it too and he also invites his friends here and they have a good time. I would recommend SunSetter to anybody.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2018

    We needed some shade from the sun on the window. We worked with SunSetter because of the quickness of it and their reps were very professional. The awning that we got was brown and it's automatic. It gave us shade on our window. We were satisfied with it.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2018

    SunSetter has more quality and more value. A guy named John called me and he was right on the time and the date for getting delivery. He was also on time for the setup and for putting the awning up. He did a good job, did the follow-up and asked me if I was okay with it. We like the awning and it is nice to sit down in the sun and the heat and be in the shade. We use it every day and it works perfectly. However, it has a flap in the front and the bottom, and the flap that hangs down on the end of it is like a wavy cut. I hang some fishing line and weights on it so it doesn't flap as much. And even when it's retracted, the wind is flapping it up and down all the time and the inside of it as well. Also, SunSetter awning’s price is a little steep but if you want one, you got to pay for it. Other than that, everybody should have SunSetter and they would love it.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2018

    I liked that SunSetter awnings was local. When they came in to get information, it was all good. Their guy was pleasant and knowledgeable and their team was okay. I bought a 16-foot, motorized awning and they did a good job installing it. However, they put a slat on it when I asked them to put on a little bit of a pitch so it's collecting a lot of water. I'm thinking about calling them back to tell them to fix it. Nevertheless, the awning is pretty and the equipment is fine. I use it during the evening and weekends, as well as when I have monthly visitors.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2018

    Awning did not arrive. Ordered and paid for over a month ago, getting nothing but a runaround from SunSetter. Customer service tells me they will contact UPS Freight but I have to wait another week before I can put in a claim and they will send out another awning. Looks like it'll be another month before I can expect. Summer will be over.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    We are sorry to hear your awning was lost in transit. We realize how disappointing that is for you. We will reach out to you privately to discuss next steps. Please be assured that your satisfaction is important to us, and we will do everything we can to resolve the shipping issue as soon as possible.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2018

    I've seen awnings from SunSetter advertised in different places and I liked the looks of it. I also figured that it was the best so I got a motorized awning. It's ivory and brown-colored and has a cover on it that matched the siding perfectly. The unit was delivered to where I wanted it and I put it up myself. And the installation was simple. All the directions were good. It took me a long time to do it because I did it in little pieces but when I had to lift it up there, I had to have two of my friends help me because the awning itself weighed 90 pounds. The awning has made the back part of the house cooler because the sun doesn't shine in the sliding door anymore.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2018

    We have a portion of our deck that’s up against the back of the house. It gets a lot of the afternoon sun and we spend a lot of time out there because of the pool. We've talked about getting an awning for several years and we just decided to see how much it costs. SunSetter was the company we heard about the most and I haven't heard anything bad about them, so we went their route. We had no idea what it would cost and we were a little taken aback by the price. But it was well worth it. We got a 17-foot long awning from them. We got the one that has a beige and brownish stripe to it because it matches the brick and the mortar on the house well. We’ve also got the LED lights and the wind sensor. It looks really great.

    SunSetter has an area contractor and he was really wonderful. He came in, measured everything, asked us what we wanted, all the extras, and explained it all. Then the installers were very polite, courteous, and neat. They picked up after themselves and explained everything like how to use the remote. We use the awning almost everyday and it's very simple to use. If it’s not too windy we’ll put it up just to shade the windows. My experience with SunSetter has been wonderful and I would recommend them. You’re gonna pay a good price for their awning but be prepared for a good product.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2018

    I have a deck out and it overlooks the lake but in the afternoons, too much sun comes in to sit in it. I didn’t want anything permanent so I got a SunSetter. I looked on the internet, liked what I saw and I talked to the rep. He knew his product and I’m happy with the green, motorized awning that I got. It was for a new log cabin and I have an architectural design for it, so the installers looked at those. There wasn’t enough room underneath so they mounted the awning on the roof. They did a good job and did it all in one trip. I’m pleased with my experience with SunSetter Awnings and I’d recommend them to a friend.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2018

    Purchasing an awning was something we wanted to do and we chose to go with SunSetter Awnings since they had great advertising and references. We bought a 16-foot motorized awning from a dealer. The time they spent with us, making sure we understood what the product did and didn't do, all the different options, how the installation was gonna go and good, straight, and honest communication made purchasing a superb experience. And the installation was perfect. The awning covers the patio off the sunroom and my wife likes to use it as a shade for the picture window that looks out over it. Overall, it was worth the expense.

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    Reviewed July 16, 2018

    We purchased our second power-retractable SunSetter Awning late in 2017. The previous one had served us for about six years, and we wanted a much larger one. The new model features remote control; but, apart from that, I cannot say it was an "upgrade." SunSetter's manufacturing standards have clearly dropped significantly over the past half-decade. Everything seemed more flimsy. As we did the first time, we ordered the unit through a SunSetter-Authorized Installer. They brought it in and installed it very professionally within one day.

    About a month or two later, one of the seams on the fabric opened up. The installer inspected it, took photos, and had SunSetter replace it under the warranty. Unfortunately, SunSetter's warranty does not cover the full cost of the repair. Installing the replaced fabric onto the retractable frame (which is a very technical job) is a customer expense, according to SunSetter - even though it costs more than the fabric. In general, SunSetter's warranty only provides a false sense of security: If any part of their product fails, they will only mail the item itself. They don't care about the actual repair. It's like a transmission manufacturer shipping you a new transmission for your car after a recall, and expecting you to install it yourself. If you're going to buy a large power-retractable awning, do yourself a favor: Get it from a manufacturer that TRULY stands behind their product!

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

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

    SunSetter Awnings were originally designed as DIY kits sold to the public. SunSetter has never provided labor for our products. Many SunSetter owners still purchase and maintain their awnings themselves, or with the help of a trusted handyman.

    As the manufacturer, SunSetter holds the warranty for all parts of your Awning. We are glad to hear that you did not have any difficulty getting replacement parts when you had a problem.

    We will reach out to you privately to further discuss your situation.

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    Reviewed July 16, 2018

    Worst service I have ever seen, woman was fast in making the sale and then completely disappeared. She failed to mention two people are needed to open this thing even though we explained the circumstances and that husband would not be here all the time. We want to return this thing but she will not answer our phone calls. Even the installer could not reach her. WE are out $1,000 and we cannot use this thing. Very disappointed and don't know what to do next since she has not shown up or answered any of our calls. She should be put out of business.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    We are very sorry to hear of your disappointment with your new awning. We do our best to educate our potential buyers on all of our models and sizes through our literature and on our website.

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

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    Reviewed July 16, 2018

    My son-in-law has had a SunSetter awning for five years and enjoyed it very much. I have a very Western exposure and I needed something to cut all of the sun. It took about five weeks from purchasing to installation of my SunSetter awning and everything was terrific. I was very impressed with the fella that came in and gave us all the pertinent information as well as the people that installed the awning. We got a motorized model that's 16 feet wide and it's cream colored. It had to be readjusted today because it had to be more on a slant so that it would do a better job protecting the patio. And the same fella who installed it did the readjustment. He was here a half hour max and he was very careful and checked it thoroughly. So all seems to be under control and I'm looking forward to being able to use the awning.

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    Reviewed July 16, 2018

    I had put a SunSetter awning up when I moved into the house in 2000-2001. The components of the awning were stainless steel. The arms look like they were powder coated with very high paint quality. I covered the awning in the winter, and if it got rained on, I let it dry out before I rolled it back in. After almost 18 years, the fabric started to fade out a little bit. It aged well and I figured I wanted an awning in another part of the house too.

    The salesperson who I dealt with was knowledgeable, polite and very nice to deal with. She was well-versed in the product and was able to discuss the options, pros and cons of the different fabrics. Also, the installation team was good. They were very courteous, nice and professional. Originally, the awning was designed as an under-eave installation but it didn't work because my rafters did not extend. So, they had to do an on-roof installation. They had brackets with them to do something that they had not planned to do. But it was clear they knew what they were doing. They were able to asses that there was a problem and instead of just throwing up their hands and walking away, they re-engineered it on the spot. They were very careful with drawstrings and aligning it to make sure everything was good.

    However, they were tying the wire down with standard cable tie. That was not a UV outdoor-rated cable tie and they didn't even know that. They said they never had a problem with the tie. Maybe it was never an issue but usually, if I do outside stuff, I buy ties that are UV-rated. Also, they lubricated the arms on the old awning a bit, and the oil dripped on to the slate. They could have been a little more careful.

    Even so, I've been happy with the awning. It has been great. I come home with a motorcycle. I don't want to put it in the garage and I just leave it under the awning. It's also not good to wash your car or motorcycle in direct sunlight, so I can do it in the shade. It definitely was a good purchase on my part. I've told others about SunSetter, and my brother is already buying one.

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    Reviewed July 16, 2018

    Our SunSetter awning works really nicely and it’s always reliable. SunSetter's sales team was good and they knew what they were talking about. The installers did a good job as well. It didn’t take them long to install our maroon motorized awning. Everything was good. Now, I can go out there when the sun is out. I'll be in the shade and I'm spending a lot more time outside now.

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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. We hope you enjoy your awning for years to come!

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    Reviewed July 16, 2018

    We have a lake house Trex deck that when it hits right at noon, we cannot use it unless we have some kind of a shading. So, besides putting a screen porch, cost-wise, we decided to go with an awning. Our deck is a big one, so we got the SunSetter's biggest motorized awning that covers the majority of the deck. SunSetter first came out with a laminate material which was cheaper, but knowing a little bit of difference in the materials that are used, the laminate will not last as long. So, the one we got is a new material that fades less, is woven, and has a longer warranty. The cost, on the other hand, was twice as much.

    Other than that, everybody who I dealt with at SunSetter knew what they were talking about, from the representative that came out to the two gentlemen that hung it. The installers were fairly quick. They answered all my questions and were thorough with what they were doing and the demonstration after. We did all the upgrades on the awning, the operation and the remote control as well. I knew exactly how they hang it when you take a little bit of siding, and you're hanging it in and finding the studs on the wall. We've used the awning a couple of times already and it makes all the difference in the world. We couldn't use the deck because it was so hot there, but with the awning now, we are able to use it. We're very happy with the awning and I'm considering doing a lot smaller awning for our house in the mountains. I would recommend SunSetter as long as the people that will hang it knows what they are doing.

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    Reviewed July 15, 2018

    I had awnings before with SunSetter. They were years old and I was ready to get new ones, so we decided to get another one. My son ordered it for me. I sat there with him when he ordered them and the reps were just patient with him and they answered every question he asked. I couldn’t ask for nicer people to work with. We have the awnings up and I am enjoying them very much. And I've had a lot of compliments on them. The other ones that I had were manual and I always had to call my son and have him come out and install the awnings because they were too heavy for me to put up and take down. Now, these are the electric ones. It makes that much easier and I can do it myself and I don’t have to bother my son.

    The new awning is over my deck. I live on a lake and had family members out from Virginia for two weeks. We used those awnings every day and was on that deck every day. It was really nice to have them because it had been hot here. I have told my friends what the price of the awning was and I said that I had to save up the money to buy them. I also said that I love it and that they will love it if they decide to get it, too. I would recommend the electric ones because they're easier to take in and out. My friend said that he was glad to hear that because his dad was also talking about getting them. I told him to use Sunsetter -- they’ve been good to me twice.

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    Reviewed July 15, 2018

    My SunSetter experience was very good and I have really enjoyed it. About 10 years ago, I thought of getting an awning and contacted them, but they said what I wanted could not be done. I used to have a portable canopy that I would put up every year, but because I'm wheelchair-bound now I can't do anything like that. I wanted to try Sunsetter again to see if we could do what I wanted differently. I called and this time they said they could do it, so I had it done. I had a good experience working with the rep. I was allowed to pick out the color. I also wanted it motorized and I was able to get that, as well as anything I wanted. I had it installed in our back deck where I get sun all the time and it's being mainly used for shade. The installation went very fine. They came over and had gotten it all set up and working in just a few hours. They did a very good job and I'm well satisfied.

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    Reviewed July 15, 2018

    We've been looking for an awning for a couple of years. The time was right and I decided to get a motorized VXL awning. I saw the ads at Costco on their online but the problem is there's no option if you want to buy the awning that way and then be able to contract with SunSetter to have it installed. So I looked at that and my contractor who does work for me absolutely refused to install it. He didn’t want liability, so it was difficult it cut some of my options. I got SunSetter's local dealer who gave me discounts on the installation but I wasn’t able to talk care of any of the sale items that they had through Costco -- the free hood, the free cover, the free closer and things that were included. I wasn’t able to avail myself of those because I had to get it through a dealer to get installed.

    But the salesman was knowledgeable and their installers were excellent. My wife and I goes out to sit on the deck. Our house faces east so the deck is on the west so on a hot afternoons the awning makes it possible for us to utilize our deck. We just had a group of 18 people over to the house for lunch and they were all out sitting underneath the awning and it picked up about five customers from that.

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    Reviewed July 15, 2018

    I would refer SunSetter Awnings just like the friend who referred it to me. Before SunSetter, I was getting the $500 ones from Home Depot and they were blowing away in the wind. We purchased a motorized SunSetter awning and our experience has been very good. They came and installed the unit. Then we had a couple of minor issues but they came out and resolved them quickly.

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    Reviewed July 14, 2018

    We purchased a smaller awning a year before and we wanted an awning for our deck. There were a lot of advertisements about SunSetter Awnings and we liked the quality of the one that we put the year before so we decided to go with SunSetter Awnings. They were great. The rep came here and was very, very courteous. We had to move a heap of furniture and they were very accommodating.

    We got a wall-mounted 19-foot motorized awning with wind sensor and we were very happy with it. However, the installers had to come back because we had a cover that went over it and they did not give it on the propped up awning. They said they would be back on a certain day and they were right here and they installed it with no problem at all.

    The deck used to have two large cedar trees of about 8-10 feet that always gave the deck a shade. But they were too old and they died. So we decided that we wanted some shade there. When the trees were removed, there was like a whole new room in that area. The old tree that blocked the view of the lawn and the flowers is now wide open. And we’re on a lake, and we have a view of the water too, which was very limited before.

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    Reviewed July 14, 2018

    Jerry was very nice but I was kind of rude in the beginning. I didn't visualize it in my own mind with the way SunSetter designed the awning but I backed away and I was just sitting with some cash put away and not using it, so I called and told them to come over and install the awning. The installation went fine, and the awning turned out to be very nice. I like it.

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    Reviewed July 14, 2018

    I have a 15-feet wide and 10-feet long deck in the back of the house and I couldn't enjoy it in the sun in the afternoon. I've seen SunSetter Awnings a lot and they've been around a long time. I like that SunSetter's awning is retractable. When their salesperson came, I already made up my mind that I wanted it and it was just choosing the fabric which was very easy to do because of the color of my house. And I got a beige green striped awning. The installation was fine and the installers did it in one morning. They may have put it up a foot too high, but I can live with that.

    The awning was attached to my house and I use it when I want to sit down in the shade on my deck. But I don't like that it is freestanding. It goes up from the house, and it supports itself with those two rods underneath. But I didn't get the wind sensor and I have to be very careful. I told the man to make sure he attaches it to the house very well because I live on top of a hill and the wind causes that awning to sway, and I don't want them to be twisted so I have to be alert if it's on.

    It's too high and it's all by itself. I couldn't leave my house and leave the awning down. I really had to go get the remote to put the awning back. SunSetter ought to figure out some way of stabilizing the awning in order to prevent its swaying in the wind as much as it does. It's causing me to have second thoughts that I should have gotten a fixed awning then I would just take the canvass off and have it cleaned and stored. Other than that, my experience with SunSetter was all satisfactory.

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    Reviewed July 13, 2018

    We ordered a 10' awning from Sunsetter on May 2, 2018 (Shipment #1). #1 shipped on May 22, and Sunsetter took our $1089 on May 22. We were told one of us had to be at home all day to sign for it. When it came it was damaged. We sent it back. After 2 or 3 phone calls we were told another would be sent but our account would be charged (which we had to explain we already paid for it!). Shipment #2 was sent and we waited. Nothing came! We called again, and found out #2 got lost! The shipper didn't know where it was and neither did Sunsetter. Sunsetter apologized saying they would "expedite" the shipment of another one (#3) as though they were doing us a favor by putting a rush on it.

    One month after Sunsetter took our money, we still had no awning. On June 22, we called and asked them for a $200 rebate, since none of this was our fault, and putting up the awning had now been delayed until cooler weather. We thought this was fair, they agreed. We were told it would take about a week to see it in our account. No money came. We called the next week, they did see the rebate note on our account, and sent it to their mysterious "Accounting Department" (which we could not speak with), and they would "expedite" our rebate. No money and no awning. We called the next week, no awning, no $200 rebate. They told us again they were working on it and they would "expedite" it.

    On July 2, we called Sunsetter again, still no $200 rebate, the request took time and we were asked to "be patient". Same day the delivery company said they couldn't deliver our shipment (#3) because their 18-wheeler couldn't make it into the neighborhood! They did, however, ask us if we could pick it up in our car! The order finally came on July 3rd, FORTY TWO days AFTER they took our $1089.00! And still no $200 rebate in our account.

    The lost order (#2) arrived on July 11! We sent it back because it was the right thing to do! If we did business the way Sunsetter does, we would have kept the second awning! As of the writing of this complaint, July 13, still no rebate. We will NEVER recommend Sunsetter to anyone. It may be a great product, which is the real shame here, but the cost in cash, time, frustration, missed work and being lied to about receiving a rebate, not to mention it took 2 full months to get the product, really wasn't worth it. We could have gotten a similar awning from Lowe's (delivered to our door for free!) for much less.

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    Reviewed July 13, 2018

    We couldn't sit or eat outside, all out in the sun so we got a motorized SunSetter awning and the man and woman we worked with were fantastic. They were real nice and friendly. You could talk to them and they would talk to you back. The installer said that was the first time he ever had to put an awning on a brick house, but he had no problem with it. I sat there and watched him. He took the time, measured everything and was good at it. We enjoy the awning. Get one because they're good.

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    Reviewed July 13, 2018

    Our house faces north and the sun beats down on the deck and into our big window, which is our eating area. We wanted something to help with the shade when we're outside and inside so I did some research. A family member had bought a SunSetter 15 years ago, and they've always raved about it. I also had a gentleman come out that sells SunSetter and other brands, and he recommended SunSetter for the best value. So I decided on getting a SunSetter awning.

    The SunSetter rep who helped me was very nice and I didn't feel pressured into the sale. I've had him out the year prior, but the awning wasn't in our budget then. So when I finally made the decision, I knew what color and size I wanted. However, I didn't go with the lighting, which was free because of a promo, because of aesthetic reasons. I wish there was a better option that was more aesthetically pleasing when it comes to trying to light up underneath. Nevertheless, the installation crew that came was great and efficient.

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    Reviewed July 13, 2018

    I wanted something to put on the deck outside, and I'd like to sit out there but not get roasted. SunSetter Awning's price was right and I got a blue and motorized awning from them. Their installer was really nice. He was very informative when he showed me how to use the awning. But when he came to put the awning in, he didn't have the motor for it so he used one of his motors to put in. In addition, the stuff that we were supposed to get with it didn't come, and he had to figure out what was going on with that. I thought all of the stuff was supposed to come at the same time, but we got them two weeks later. Even our grill was late, and they said it would be here the week before they put up the awning. But we got it three weeks after we got the awning. Other than that, my experience with SunSetter was pretty decent. I've used the awning a couple of times and I like its quality.

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    Reviewed July 13, 2018

    I saw SunSetter's commercial on TV and then I saw that they had gotten awnings to a couple of my neighbors. I went over and looked at theirs and asked them how they liked it, and then, I decided to get a motorized one. The installers were good, knew what they were doing and they got it up. It was a little difficult because they had to come in the house and find some studs because they said it would never hold where they originally were gonna attach it. So they made sure that it was attached to something that was gonna hold it. I like my SunSetter awning. It works. I make sure that if I'm here, I put it out every day in the front. It keeps that part of the house cooler. But this summer, we had some good wind and the sun is out, but I'm afraid to leave it out because the wind might grab it and throw it. It lifts it up and down.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2018

    The motorized awning that I got from SunSetter is really nice. I really like it. They did a very good job and everything seems okay.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2018

    We've been wanting an awning for a long time and we just wanted to go. We've heard a lot about SunSetter Awnings and we liked their products. Their sales team was great. They came out on schedule and performed well. However, to get a hold of them, you have to leave a message and then they'd call back. It would have been nicer if you could call and set something up immediately. But other than that, it worked out really well. SunSetter came out and did the installation. It went well and was done all in one day. They worked really quickly and very professionally. They did a nice job. The awning is attached to the house. It's a tan color, and it is automatic, in and out. And it has the wind sensor on it. We put the awning out and it gives us shade. So far, we've only had one day where the wind was high enough to bring one of them down. Other than that, they stay out and we leave them.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2018

    The awning is very nice since it keeps the sun off the deck. I had an excellent experience with the Sunsetter team. It only took them a little more than an hour to complete the installation. By the time they got up here, they got down and got it out. Overall, Sunsetter was great.

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    MT Zion a professional Sun Setter installer - My one year old SunSetter Awnings fell down. I had purchased awning and wind sensor June 2017 for $4000 The company as per advertising stated can withstand 50-75 miles per hour winds. The day of this falling down we had 10-19 mile winds (as per 'National Weather' report) gusting and sensor did not close awning. Now I have damage awning, had to cancel 4th of July party that 10 minutes later would have injured a family member. SunSetter claims NO responsibility. I must pay $1000 to fix and enjoy my $4000 awning. If anyone is used to Pennsylvania weather this awning was used for 20 days prior to falling off and ripping my 4 told home.

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    Reviewed July 11, 2018

    We see SunSetter Awnings on TV a lot and we chose to purchase from them. I talked to the people from SunSetter by phone and they were good. The only thing that we had a problem with was the salesman that sold it to us. He didn't tell us that the awning we have . We wanted the18-foot awning but when we got the awning, it was 12-foot and the salesman didn't tell us about that. So, we were sort of disappointed. But other than that, we like the awning. It's in good shape and has a motor with it. I would tell others that they need to get an awning.

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    Reviewed July 11, 2018

    When I met SunSetter's salesman, I was impressed with his knowledge and his guarantee. He customized the awning to fit an existing deck that I had and I'm very happy with it. It's awesome and I love it. I use it mostly for shade as well as family gatherings and I'm very pleased with how it looks and its function. The guys who installed it were very professional and very helpful, too.

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    Reviewed July 11, 2018

    I was specific with the SunSetter salesperson that I wanted a wall-mount. I questioned whether or not it could be wall-mounted because if there was enough room on the soffit to get the awning mounted, and he said they can do that. He measured it and he did not pressure me into ordering the lights on the arms. But I wanted the lights, and I asked about that. I looked at the picture and the lights appeared to be in the arms themselves. And when it got here, the installers took one look at the back of the house and said they can’t put that on the wall and it's gonna have to be a roof mount.

    But I didn't sent it back because I really wanted that awning. We have a pool out there and it’s hot all the time. That’s outside the family room, so the family room heats up like mad. I asked where the lights were and they pointed to a separate tube. There was a thing that they could punch out and put those in. So they got it up on the roof, and I did not like the look of it. And then I came out and the lights were zip tied onto the arms. It looked horrible. And I turn around and looked, and they ran the cords down over the gutter.

    And now there are two cords. My husband got mad because they weren’t even the same color. So now there’s the power cord from the awning and the power cord from the light. They're running them both down the slope to the gutter. Then across the gutter, then down the gutter, and then down the wall to the outlet, which was right by the door. I took a look at that and the zip tied lights and told them to take it down. Then I got a call from the salesman and I told him that I did not want a roof mount and it looked horrible.

    We’ve got a hip-roof there, so that it’s pitched back. So when they mounted it, there was this huge gap between the back of the awning and the roof behind it. So all the rain would have come down over it and over the cords. And the salesman said they will have an electrician come out and hardwire it for us. I told him that it will not fix that and it was not what I ordered.

    So then the owner calls me, and he said they’d pay for the electric to have that hardwired in so I wouldn’t have to look at the cords coming down over the gutters. But at that point, I just want them to get it out of here. Then he started negotiating and I told him that I'll pay the installation fee since the guys have been working out there in the heat. So I paid $400 to put it up and take it down. I had an absolutely horrible experience.

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    Reviewed July 11, 2018

    We enjoyed the awning we had in our other home but we had gone with another company for that. The deck went out 18 feet and SunSetter couldn't cover it. We used the same type of fabric as SunSetter though. But for this house, we got a motorized SunSetter awning. It is 20 feet wide and it goes out 10 feet, which is as far as SunSetter can go. SunSetter's team was very professional when they came in. They did what they were supposed to and when something needed to be adjusted, they came back and adjusted it. They were a pleasure to work with and I've told friends to get SunSetter as well.

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    Reviewed July 10, 2018

    I ordered. Was told it would be shipped in days, it was two months but my credit card was charged immediately. No hardware or remote when it arrived, then long time to get that but they were not surprised so I assume this was intentional. Speculation: is the company going broke and can't afford inventory or to order supplies. Bought from them before but this is a different company--incompetent.

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    Reviewed July 10, 2018

    We just moved to a new house and a lot of sun came off of our patio that didn’t have a roof over it. Instead of putting something that was permanent because we don’t know if essentially later on down the road we would want it enclosed, we decided just to go with something that could possibly be temporary. We purchased the awning and the prices were better at SunSetter.

    Their team knew what they were doing and they knew what to install. They were able to get it up and they were able to explain to me how it worked as well as providing me with the manual. The awning is motorized, but if there were to be a power failure, I have the cranks for the manual. A week later, my kids did something to the remote which offset my awning and it looked like it wasn’t winded up correctly. The team came out and showed me that I needed to do like a toggle on the remote. They fixed that and then showed me how to fix it if it were to happen again in the future.

    We usually put the awning out to help with the shade when we go outside. We have like a little section of the kitchen that is right by the doors where the awning is and sometimes that gets a lot of sun, so we’ll put the awning out and then it shades that area and keeps it fuller. It’s convenient and it’s not like one of those tarps that you were to put over but then you’re baking underneath it. It still lets the airflow through, which is nice.

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    Reviewed July 10, 2018

    We have a lovely back deck that’s in the sun a lot of the time and I don’t like the sun so we decided to purchase an awning. We had priced out different awning companies, but we had seen the SunSetter at a home show. It was reasonably priced and a good product so we went with them. We got the 12-foot wide motorized awning with a solid blue fabric.

    Andy was the one who came out to price the awning at the home show in February. We loved him. He ordered it and got it in a few weeks. After that, they were able to install it in April. He was also one of the two guys who came to install it and they were wonderful. Since then, it's been great to have the awning. We have big doors that lead out onto our deck and the awning is providing shade for that part of our kitchen so it's out and we're out underneath it. Also, I have long drapes that go over those doors and I can keep those open and be able to see out. It's awesome.

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    Reviewed July 10, 2018

    I moved into a fairly new house and we needed an awning out over the patio. I got the motorized model from SunSetter and it has the automatic withdrawal. We used to sit outside but we have dogs here in the neighborhood and they said the clubhouse was not a dog park. They kicked us out of it so, we would go to different houses in the afternoons and it worked great. We were using the patio a lot but it’s gotten too hot. SunSetter was excellent but look out for the length of time you get it. They were slow and they said the 16-foot awning was lost in the shipment. The rep said he would be here in three to four weeks and he didn’t show up until about six weeks. But when he got here, he was in and out in a couple of hours and the installation was good. I was satisfied, the awning works great and I’m very pleased with it.

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    Reviewed July 10, 2018

    When I finally had the money, I went ahead and purchased an awning as I've been looking at it for seven years. My experience with SunSetter Awnings sales-wise was fine, but getting the awning put up was the biggest headache I had. It took me over a month to find the right people to install it because it was pretty heavy. I was looking for a professional and I Googled it and then there were some specific people that actually do the SunSetter. And when I first spoke with them, everything was fine. I had the awning done within a couple of days and the guys told me that I got a good deal.

    The awning that we have is the largest size, which is 22 feet. It's tan in color, it has lights on it and is motorized. But I wish it has more of the shades that I can put around it. It has one in the front and that one is sufficient, and on the side, it has one that ties. Also, it would be nice if it slid in like the one that goes in the front. But so far, I'm enjoying my awning.

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    Reviewed July 9, 2018

    SunSetter Awnings have the most incompetent people in the region. The installers bore a hole down through the deck flooring to reach the lower level plug when they could've attached it to the plug that was already there. If they told us to do it, we would've done it at our expense, so they wouldn't have to bore a hole and run that ugly wire down to the sides of the patio. They also had to come three times to get us to sign the papers and we paid for it in cash, so it was awful. I was very displeased with the service. But, at this time, the motorized awning is functioning well.

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    We are very sorry to hear of your disappointment with the installation of your new awning by 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 will reach out to you privately to discuss your experience with your dealer.

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    Reviewed July 9, 2018

    We needed more time on our deck and more room if we had a large umbrella. The salesman from SunSetter was much different than the first one we had had come out to the house, and he was just being honest and sold us. We have a pool and got the awning installed by the deck. It was a good experience overall, and I would recommend them.

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    Reviewed July 9, 2018

    The SunSetter motorized awning is a good buy and I'd recommend it. We wanted to keep this heat out and the awning has been working fine. The team who set it up had to work for four hours and they were good boys too.

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    Reviewed July 9, 2018

    We live in a subdivision where we have to meet all the codes and to put a top on our deck, it would have cost us 30,000 or 40,000 because we would have had to take the roof off to go to the highest peak. We went with SunSetter because of their name, and our experience with the rep was very good. The installation went well too, except for the person who mismeasured. The awning was a little bit too long and too wide, and we had to wait a little longer and let them re-order. Once, the weather got extremely bad, and I told my husband that the awning was going up in the air. All at once, it started rolling in so we were pleased that it worked. Right now, I'm sitting under it because it is very cool. I have also recommended them to a physician that we go to church with. I invited him to come and look. He thought you had to have a post put out, but I said, "Oh no, you don't."

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    Reviewed July 8, 2018

    We've got an enclosed patio that the sun hits a lot it keeps turning off heat so we decided to buy an awning. We had some estimates from other companies for different kinds and we decided that SunSetter Awnings is the cheapest. Also, their sales team had a nice attitude. We received the awning in about a week. The husband and wife team who did the installation were very nice. They got here 10:00 o’clock in the morning and left at 3:00 in the afternoon. We got an awning that has a motor. It is red and gold in color and it retracts itself. Having this awning has extended our outdoor living area.

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    Reviewed July 8, 2018

    I had a SunSetter awning last year. We've put it on the patio and we liked it very much. It did a super job for us to sit out there. However, we had a light ice one night and we forgot to roll it in all the way. The ice compacted and it broke the awning. When I called my insurance, they said they didn't cover it. But I wanted another one and while it was a double expense since I just bought one a year ago, the awning did what we wanted. It cooled the patio off. We also pulled it out to protect the flowers in our house, so we were just very pleased with it.

    The awning we have is motorized. It has full coverage of my patio extension all the way out. And I had an adapter put on it. In case a high wind comes up, it will automatically fold it up. I bought it from a SunSetter in Mississippi. I called that company but there was no one there all day at the time. We then called back and told them that we wanted to see if they could repair it. But we got no reply. So I called the SunSetter office and they gave me a gentleman out here where I live in Collierville, Tennessee. They came out and they were very efficient and very knowledgeable. They put it up and did good service. It's working fine now, and I would recommend it.

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    Reviewed July 8, 2018

    We moved to a new place where we now have an atrium. We like to be outside, but it was very hot to be outside in this place with the sun, and we wanted to have a corner where we could relax. I went online and saw the SunSetter awning, and I decided to buy it. I wanted to order an awning with stripes but I couldn’t get the one with stripes because it wasn't motorized. When you get to a certain age, the power should be in the device. So, I just got the plain, motorized one and but it’s fine, but it took a long time to receive it. The awning that we got is nice and I’m happy that we have it, but I also had to wait for quite a while until somebody installed it. When it was first installed, the remote did not work so they had to send us another one, and this took quite a while and I was not happy about that. But our awning is working now. I wanted the SunSetter awning and I like it.

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    Reviewed July 8, 2018

    My parents recommended me to SunSetter and they’ve had theirs for about seven years and love it. SunSetter was very helpful and professional. They were great with my son as well. The installation was smooth and the awning did settle. We have a young son and one on the way, so I can sit on the awning with the baby while the other one plays in the yard. I have recommended them and will continue to do so.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2018

    We had a deck that we've never used because it was so hot and sunny that it was almost unusable. We're just at 90 degrees right now and we wouldn't be able to use it unless we had an awning. SunSetter's good reputation made me choose them. Plus, I like the electronic part of it. It's automated. When I went online with SunSetter, they gave me a vendor that was in my region. It's a small company. I called and the owner came to the house. He took measurements, showed me the choices, the fabrics and the extra options. After picking out what we wanted, he had his staff call me. Then I just gave my credit card over the phone to his wife who was the customer service.

    If you look on the SunSetter website, the main picture has a gray and white bright pattern. That's what I wanted but we couldn't find it. We called SunSetter while the person I was working with was here. Nobody could figure out which one it was and it wasn't in his fabric palette. That delayed us by about two weeks because he kept trying to find it. We asked if it was discontinued and if it was, why they have it as the first picture you see when you go to the SunSetter website. They changed their fabrics but somebody needs to update the website. I also asked if I can get a custom made one. They said no so, we ended up picking another one and I was fine with that.

    The installers were terrific and did everything very quickly. The awning works great. They picked the right size and I was happy about that. But they were smoking on my deck and personally, I don’t like smoking. I asked them not to smoke because they kept coming through my house. They didn't leave a mess though. My awning is motorized and it has the waterproof fabric so I can sit there if it's just sprinkling a little. I got all the options except I didn't like the lights hanging, so I got the LED lights. I've repeatedly used my deck more in the last month than I've used it in five years. Moreover, my neighbors say my awning is terrific.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2018

    I put a deck on last year and I wanted someplace to be out of the sun, so we decided to purchase an awning. I knew someone else that uses SunSetter, so I went with them, too. Everything went fine with the SunSetter team. The installers were in and out of here in no time at all and they did a very good job. However, they were late the first time and their timing was a little off, although it was not that late. The awning that we purchased is motorized, cream in color, and connected to the roofs. It's been darn hot and I've been using it, but I close it at night. I would tell my friends to give SunSetter a try and see if they could afford to have one and to put one in.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2018

    We have a deck that faces out to the south and it's in full sun for the majority of the day. It was just too hot to sit out there. SunSetter was available and the installers were about an hour away from us. When they came to install it, they took a couple of soffit pieces out from the ceiling of our deck and found that there was nothing to support the awning, so we had to put a beam in there so they could hang it up. We could not install it above the window because of how our house was built and we had to install it out further. It would be nice to know that you could possibly run into this when installing one of these awnings. It took us a while to put the beam up ourselves and we also had to order new soffit through the process. Other than that, the motorized awning from SunSetter is very nice and we really like it.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2018

    It was sunny coming in our window. I saw a SunSetter Awnings ad and there was a coupon for money off. Their salesman was great as well as the installers and it took less than an hour to set up the awning. It goes across two big windows and the quality is very good. It's motorized and vinyl with black, blue and white stripes. We use it everyday. I'd tell my friends that if they need an awning, they should get a SunSetter one.

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    Reviewed July 6, 2018

    My other house doesn’t have any porches. My neighbor showed me their SunSetter awning that they had for years and it was well-built and I wanted something that’d be durable. The SunSetter representative was so nice and I enjoyed talking to him. He was punctual and he also helped out in choosing the color. It took him a couple of hours to install and he was very professional about it. It is a freestanding electric model. We had to put it on the roof and I got the one with the grey and a darker black stripes. It looks good because the roof of my house is grey. The awning keeps my house cooler because I have sliding glass doors that make it into another room. Before, the porch was too hot. Now, my dog can go out there and enjoy running around a little bit. Everybody that comes to see the awning, I tell them who made it and that I was very happy with the service. I wish every company I dealt with was as good as SunSetter Awnings.

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    Reviewed July 6, 2018

    When I ordered the product and it was delivered, everything was fine. I got SunSetter's motorized model, installed it myself and got it done. I've used it for relaxation. I also bought an extra warranty for five years and so far, everything's okay.

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    Reviewed July 6, 2018

    My wife likes to sit on the pool deck by herself. But there was too much sun on the pool deck and she wanted some shade. I saw the advertisement for SunSetter on TV and I liked it. They have a very professional and courteous team. We got the motorized type of awning, and their staff explained to me and showed me how to work the awning here. Our experience with SunSetter is awesome and my wife is loving it. We had our family reunion at the house and we used awning as well.

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    Reviewed July 6, 2018

    I had to replace my old awning. I went with SunSetter and their reps were very nice. They answered my questions and showed me how the awning worked. It's an automatic and they made sure it worked. I got the largest one which is a 20-footer and it has white stripes with blue. The installation went very quickly and very efficiently. They took the old frame down because it was broken then they put the new frame up and loaded the old one away. The SunSetter awning was expensive but it's nice and I would tell friends to buy one.

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    Reviewed July 5, 2018

    I love Sunsetter Awnings. I had an awning for 15 years, and two years ago when I sold my house, it was still working beautifully and I was happy with that, so I went for the big one this time. I got a push button awning that's 16 feet wide. And since we live on top of the hills, I purchased the type that rolls up by itself if it gets too windy. The installers were also really good and very nice. It didn't take very long for them to install the awning. I use the awning nearly everyday because it shades my deck right off the house and I'm just very happy with it.

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    Reviewed July 5, 2018

    It was hot in our area, I saw SunSetter Awnings' ad, read it and decided that’s what I wanted. My experience with the reps was great and they seemed to care about what I needed to order, why and how I wanted it. I got the blue motorized awning and it covered our back porch. Me and my two buddies put it up which took about an hour. It has a wind sensor on it and I had little trouble with that. At first use, the little wind thing didn’t wanna work and the awning would come in after about 20 minutes. It would be extended and it was just going by itself. The guy from customer service walked me through it and we eventually got it worked out. If somebody is looking for an awning, the SunSetter awning is the kind they would want.

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    We are very pleased to hear about your great experience with your SunSetter Awning and our SunSetter representatives. 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 awning for years to come!

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    Reviewed July 5, 2018

    SunSetter did a good job installing the awning. But there was a delay in the appointment by one day because there was something missing out of the package. They were supposed to do it on a Friday but they called and asked if it would be all right on a Monday because they were tied up with the work they were doing on the Friday. I bought the awning for my wife because she has a really bad problem with the eyes. But she passed away on a Sunday, so they were a day late. She didn’t get to see it. But they did give me an opportunity to cancel the order, and they refunded my deposit. But it’s a memory and I still added value to the house. So I them come out on a Sunday and install it for me. I’m enjoying it so far. And I’ve recommended them to a couple of people.

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    Reviewed July 4, 2018

    We've been wanting an awning for a while. The SunSetter team was good and they were able to explain everything. Then we had somebody install the motorized awning and they got it done quickly. We love our SunSetter awning.

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    Reviewed July 4, 2018

    SunSetter offered some discounts so I got them for my daughter since they didn’t have any shade in their yard. Their team was good and the installation went well. The awning has a light tone and it has different colors of fabric. My daughter uses it when the sun gets really hot. I had a very professional experience with this company.

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    Reviewed July 4, 2018

    Joyce was sold on SunSetter Awnings by television advertising and we got the green and white motorized remote controlled one. It's attached to the roof and if we wanna sit in the patio, the awning covers our patio. So far, everything is fine. We love it and we would recommend it, and we had.

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    Reviewed July 3, 2018

    I keep finding those canopies to put in my backyard but every time the wind or the snow came, they would break. And it was just a waste of time. So I wanted to try an awning this year. A commercial from SunSetter Awnings came up and I called them and their rep came to the house. When he was there, I got a phone call that my sister went to the hospital. So I told him that if I leave him, I'll come back. He was very courteous and nice. In the end, I purchased the basic awning from them. It's beige with the brown stripes and it has a remote control.

    The people who installed it were good. They came in the morning and when they were finished, they cleaned up and took all the garbage. They also explained everything to me and left their number if I had any questions. So far, I use the awning every weekend. Every time someone's in the house, I recommend SunSetter highly. I am so happy with the product that I even told them that I work at a hardware store, and if their rep wants to leave their cards, I would give them out to my customers.

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    Reviewed July 3, 2018

    We just moved and the house had a nice thing used as a patio but it just had the concrete. Being in Mississippi, they get a lot of heat and moisture and I had seen houses that had awnings in pictures so I got information. Then SunSetter sent us things and told us about it. Also, my neighbor said he had had one in his former house, had it over a pool and that it was really helpful. We wanted to do that so we went ahead and got it. Sunsetter's customer service was very helpful in answering my questions when we needed to find out some information so we were pleased. So far, getting the awning from them was fine. And I know it will be enjoyable to be able to have that cover in 100-degree weather.

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    Reviewed July 3, 2018

    I wanted to put a patio at the front of my house so I can run out and get up on the porch so I purchased a SunSetter awning. The reps that I spoke with were fine. I got the motorized type of awning which was good and the installers took about an hour to install it. So far, I've used it for shade and coming up on the porch.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2018

    I had an awning in the past and I replaced it with a SunSetter. The sales reps were okay, but the company that they gave me to put the awnings up charged me about $600. I tired going to three companies that they referred me to and they wanted to charge me a ridiculous price so I ended up paying somebody privately to come in.

    I got a motorized awning which is beige brown and it looks nice. However, if people buy from SunSetter directly and they do not provide installation, it's a problem for other people. SunSetter says that it's easy to install it and that two people can install it. That is nonsense because that thing is heavy. I had two or three men holding in there because one had to do one thing on one side, and two had to hold one in the middle and one in the end to not fall. I received the awning at the right time, but the installation was on me. It would have been easy for me to pay an additional money and buy from their representative, and they would have probably come to install but not that many charges. But I would still recommend them. The awning doesn't have anything to do with the service itself.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2018

    I'm very pleased with SunSetter. I needed it and spent $10,000 for the front and back. The sales rep was very good. He came the first time and my son made the deal and then he came the second time and we made another deal for the front because the front awning that we had for many years from another provider broke. They left the remote. I would have loved something like I had before that I press the button on the wall, but they didn’t have that. But they had the remote control that’s now with a pin on the wall so it does it with the same thing. My daughter-in-law chose the fabric and it came out very nice. I like it and I don’t get the sun in my eyes.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2018

    We bought a house and we wanted to cover our patio area. Since it was a limited area, the salesperson from SunSetter Awnings took the time to explain how different lengths awnings go out away from the house and which one I have to use to fit in the space that I had available. I had a good experience with him. We got a 13-foot awning in light brown that's motorized. I had SunSetter install it and it took them 15 minutes to set everything up which was surprisingly fast. Since it's super hot here, we use the awning as shade. We have all the windows on that side of the house and it keeps the sun off in the morning. We've told some of our neighbors to get SunSetter Awnings.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2018

    I got a catalog from SunSetter and I was interested in that. After I got the flyer, I called them, they came and measured everything. My awning is a tan-grayish type that's motorized, and it's for my outside barbecue stuff. The installer did very good during its installation.

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    Reviewed July 1, 2018

    Ordering an awning from Sunsetter Awning has been nothing short of a nightmare for me. I am very unhappy with the service I am receiving (as this is an on-going nightmare) as I will never order another product from this company or recommend this company to anyone. On 25 May 2018, I ordered a Sunsetter Awning for my patio deck. As of the date of this review (1 July 2018), I still have not received my awning however, Sunsetter Awning has continued to charge my credit card the past two months. When I inquired about the status of my awning, Sunsetter referred me to UPS, the agent they contracted to deliver the product. Sunsetter considered this matter closed and informed me that all future discussion should be addressed to UPS. How can you as the vendor for the sale of your product have no liability in the delivery of the product?

    I ordered the product several months in advance because I have a 4th of July event scheduled for my family. Looks like I am going to have to host the event on an extremely hot or rainy deck. Thanks Sunsetter for setting me up for failure! As a consumer with firsthand knowledge, I recommend you consider other awning vendors to meet your patio needs. Based on the treatment I have received, I see no logical reason why one should consider Sunsetter Awning for any future needs. You have been pre-warned!

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    Dear Steve,

    We are sorry to hear about your delivery issues regarding your SunSetter. 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 experience and the next steps needed.

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    Reviewed July 1, 2018

    I love SunSetter Awnings. I bought two awnings, one motorized and one manual. Their team was very helpful and did a great job. I'm very happy with the way they did the job, the time they did it, and the follow up they did. A guy came and did the measuring. They got here a day earlier than they expected and they were here the whole day. The awnings are high. One is 18 feet, the longest they make. The other is 14 feet long and it's L-shaped. The awnings worked perfectly for my situation and I couldn't be happier. I use the awning every day. I have a pool and I go out there and have a coffee in the morning in the shade and then in the evening, I have a cocktail. I have 16 grandkids and 5 great-grandkids so I have a lot of people down that get in the pool and enjoy the awning. I'm very satisfied with SunSetter.

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    Reviewed July 1, 2018

    I purchased an awning from SunSetter for my back porch and it was a very nice experience. The people were very nice and did a great job, the installation was fine, and everything's working well. I use the awning every day. I would recommend it.

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    Reviewed July 1, 2018

    A representative from SunSetter came, did the measuring, and showed us the different fabrics. Then they called us and tried to reschedule our installation. They told us the installer had double booked himself. However, they were playing with the truth because the installer said he had not. It was just that they wanted him to do another errand for them. So that was a ding in their box. But the installer was wonderful. He was also very nice and personable. He was very knowledgeable too. And although there was a little bit of an issue in the installation from the measurements that were done, he was able to work with it and correct it.

    The awning we got automatically goes in and out and we got the 10-year warranty on it. It cuts down the heat on the patio sometimes. But other times, we wanna pull it back as it's holding in the heat a little bit. We then get more air pulling it in. We thought the arms were gonna stretch completely straight out and be straight on the two sides, but they're not. So it would be a nice thing for the rep to mention to the customer that it doesn't go all the way out. The arms don't extend straight out and I was anticipating that they were custom-making it according to the widths that we had. Still, we've been showing the awning to a few people and they liked it. And it's nice to be able to put it out and pull it back in as needed.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2018

    Last year, I was sitting out on the porch on the deck and it was so hot that I couldn't sit there. Since I live with my sister, I asked her if we could put up an awning and she said to go ahead. I bought the awning from SunSetter and I love it. It's great. The sales rep was a nice kid and two men came down to install the awning in no time. We got the most expensive one which is motorized. We use the awning everyday. We have one little boy living here and he wants to eat breakfast and supper out there all the time.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2018

    We dealt with another company before but they didn't have time to get it up for us. So I called SunSetter and talked to Dave. He came right out and got it up right away. He did a really good job. We paid around $3900 for our awning, but we really like it. We got the free light and screens to go with it. And that one screen really helps on the north side because it don’t let the sun in to us. And then we have that sensor on there and that works real good. We have the awning out now and the wind would come up like 20 miles an hour or so. We got that sensor on there and it would come back in by itself. Even with that screen and the lights tucked onto it, it still comes in.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2018

    When I placed my order I was told 3-4 week to be installed. We are on week 9 and still do not have my order. The distributor that we went with was blaming the delay on back up orders (it would have been nice if they got on the phone rather than me). When I had not heard anything from anybody, I called SunSetter directly. I spoke to several managers and they all said they were going to escalate my order to the top of the list. I still do not have my shade. I will never recommend this company to anybody.

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    We are very sorry to hear of your disappointment regarding delivery of your new SunSetter. 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 the next steps regarding your shade.

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    Jacob Sommer

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    Reviewed June 29, 2018

    The sun sets on the backyard, right on my deck. I did not have the chance to use it up as it was difficult until I purchased the SunSetter awning. It was a nice solution because it was not as expensive as doing a real roof on top of the deck. The installers said they were coming at a certain time on a certain day, and they did. They installed the awning within one hour. We can now use the area and in the evening when it's dark, it's still good because the light reflects from the awning that you feel like you're inside the house. We love the awning and the experience has been wonderful. I would recommend it.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2018

    I wanted the shade and I've heard quite a bit about SunSetter Awnings, but I couldn't get one because they didn’t have the height. Then, they came out with a roof mount and that was when I decided to get it. The reps were wonderful. They explained everything prior to getting the awning and then after I got it, they showed me different things like if the remote didn’t work, I could crank it. I went over with them really well. There were three guys who did the installation because it's a 20-foot awning and they worked as if they had been changing tires on cars for years. They knew what they were doing and they went right on. I would highly recommend SunSetter.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2018

    I've seen SunSetter Awnings on TV and it was a deceiving commercial. They said you can get a SunSetter awning for $500 or so but it ended up different. It was the cheaper type that you use on the side of the camper. We got a 14-foot long awning from them, which was a good size. It’s motorized and it's attached to the house. The salesman said, “Well, it only takes a minute to roll it in,” but it took a lot longer than that. The people that sold it came out to install it, took them about two hours and they showed us how to use it. If I'd be asked by my friends about SunSetter, I’d tell them not to look at the ad on TV. Nonetheless, our SunSetter awning works good.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2018

    I had another awning but it was old and wasn’t opening up anymore so I decided to take it off my camper and order a new free-standing awning from Sunsetter. The installation team came and set it up for me. I had a very good experience with the SunSetter team and I was able to customize on the fabric I wanted.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2018

    Our awning has been great. And I got it put out with my own help, the guy that does my lawn, and my son who is a master mechanic and I have enjoyed every second of it. However, there was some difficulty because the underlying plywood of the overhang had to be removed to get access to the roof rafter, but the guys knew how to do it and put it back. The SunSetter reps I dealt with seemed knowledgeable, and everybody spoke in plain English. The team did what they said they were gonna do. I also priced the local guys and their fee was exactly double that of SunSetter. I love to show our awning off to friends and family. I'd recommend it to anybody.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2018

    We bought an awning about 2 years ago. About 2 months ago, it collapsed due to rain. I contacted SunSetter and they informed us that the awning was covered for 5 years. We were told when we bought it, there was a lifetime warranty. Although the side rails were covered, the fabric was not. Wanting to charge us over $200 for the fabric. So much for the lifetime warranty. So, we ordered the side rails. As of this day, we have not received them. SunSetter continues to say the rails are on back order. My question is, how are they selling awnings if the rails are on backorder. We spent a lot of money there. Seems like take care of new customers and to hell with the old customers. Will not buy anything from this company again.

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    We are very sorry to hear of your disappointment with your awning. 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 the next steps toward returning your awning to fully functional.

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    Reviewed June 24, 2018

    Getting an awning looked like it would fit our needs better than atriums. We went with SunSetter and the guys I ordered the awning from were very professional. They measured and installed the 14 wide and 10 long awning I got. They came out and it took them a couple of hours to install. However, I wish that SunSetter quits sending me stuff telling me that they want me to buy an awning. I already bought one but still I get stuff every week from them. Nevertheless, I appreciate that the awning rolls back up when the wind gets too strong. It keeps it from tearing. Still, I didn't realize that it was that sensitive. There have been a lot of days when the wind is blowing and I'd like to be out but I can't. In that respect, I wish I'd gone the other way with the permanent awning.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2018

    I had an awesome experience with SunSetter Awnings. We got a 20x20 awning on our brand new deck. The awning was kind of round and tan with the black large stripes. It’s motorized and have the lights on it. The folks who installed it were very friendly. They knew what they were doing. The only thing was that they had some exposed wire up against the house. You could see a little bit of the wire hanging down and my husband is very picky about that kind of stuff. Other than that, the installation was great. I highly recommend SunSetter as well as the rep that we had. He was really on top of things. If I had a question, he called right back. He even called and checked on how we liked it. He was just great.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2018

    John saw the advertisement of SunSetter Awnings, tore it out of the paper and told me to read about it. I liked the way it looked and he said we needed one. John usually gets what he wants and we got a motorized awning with reddish stripes going down and beige. I like every way the SunSetter team treated me. Brian sold it to us and he was kind and sweet. He and his brother came and helped put it up. They were both sweet and kind and you couldn’t ask for anybody nicer.

    It is a whole lot better outside and we wouldn’t go out if it wasn’t out there because it makes us so nice and cool. We don’t go out on the rainy days but the other days, we sit out there a long time because John had a stroke and there are a lot of things he can’t do. And he’ll go and enjoy it. Everything is perfect about the awning and we are happy that we bought it. I should call SunSetter, compliment them and tell them how much we love it. It’s time to get my sister to buy one and she would love to but she couldn’t afford it so I asked my husband if we could get one for her.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2018

    I am writing this review for my Mother and Father-in-law in Centerville, IN who purchased a motorized SunSetter awning for over $8,000.00. last summer. While visiting there last week my in-laws who are in their 80's could not get their awning to roll out without it catching on the gutter making it impossible to use unless someone stands on a ladder and pulls the awning up over the gutters. My husband called the 800 number listed and ask for technical support. We made many calls and got no response from SunSetter Awnings. I would not recommend this company to anyone. For elderly people to spend their retirement money on a motorized awning and it not work and not get a call back. We were told the awning was installed by the saleslady's husband and a friend of his. Obviously it wasn't installed properly. PLEASE DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY PURCHASING FROM SUNSETTER AWNINGS!!!

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    Reviewed June 22, 2018

    I called SunSetter and got their Nutmeg awning. It's automatic and standard size, and it's the best thing I've bought since I've been here because of the heat.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2018

    We’ve been seeing SunSetter Awnings advertised and I purchased an awning from them which was an impulse buy. I retired last year, but I went back to work because I was bored. And I told myself that if I’m gonna go back to work, I’m gonna get stuff that I want for the house. I had a very good experience with SunSetter's team. They were very friendly, helpful, and down to earth. My house is old and they didn’t make it sound like it. They were very professional.

    The installers called me up and made the appointment but I was really thinking I wasn’t gonna get the installation until June. But they made sure that they came on the one sunny day that we have for the whole month of May and get it all done up. They were clean and didn’t leave any debris around. I got the awning with stripes and the lights on it. It also got the wind sensor because I told them that in North Utica, we get a lot of wind and I’ve already lost a couple of umbrellas. We also got cloth on the two sides to it. Now that I got the awning, we put it right on up when the sun hits our backyard at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. I sit down on my patio with everything closed up and enjoy it.

    I wish the awning could have the mechanism to tilt it down a little bit lower. I can tilt my umbrella but with this, I get it all the way out there until about 4:30 in the afternoon and then the sun is right in my eyes. Otherwise, it’s great. And if my friends would ask me about the awning, I'd tell them to make sure that they really want it and use it and that it's gonna be a feasible thing for them. They gotta be people that’s gonna sit outside all the time and enjoy it.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    I inquired online with SunSetter Awnings and the installer called me back and he was great. Then they went to work and finished up three hours later. We got the motorized awning and the quality is fabulous. We've used our deck more this year than we did the last six years combined.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2018

    My mom was looking for an awning and I saw SunSetter's ad on TV. We went to the nearest dealer and found them. I met with the sales team and they were very professional. They did a nice job explaining it. We had to decide on colors and the rep gave us his opinion and we found the color and they did the installation. It took about three hours to install, but they did a really nice job and cleaned up after themselves. And we've been very happy. My mom is handicapped, so she doesn’t get around. She’s 82 and the remote is awesome because she can put it out and put it in by herself, and she doesn’t have to call me and have me come over. It looks nice on the house and we’ve been very satisfied.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2018

    This is the third time we purchased from SunSetter Awnings over the years. We have a sun-washed deck and we needed an awning. In the past, we've experienced quality product from SunSetter and their product acquisition price is reasonable for the return, so we stuck with them. We got a sand-colored one which is high-end and has the sensor for gusty wind conditions. We use it mostly in the morning and late afternoon to make the deck area more pleasant and for sitting in the shade. We’re very pleased with it as well as with the contractor who installed it. I’ve had several friends who asked about the awning.

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    We are very pleased to hear that you are enjoying your newest SunSetter Awning and had a great experience with 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 hope you enjoy your awning for years to come!

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    Reviewed June 19, 2018

    I've always wanted a set of awnings because I like them. They look nice on people's homes. I got the motorized model and chose SunSetter because I like the brand. I like the way they look and their colors. Also, their team was very nice and intelligent. They did a good job putting it up. So far, everything is fine.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2018

    I had moved into a new house and experienced the summer without an awning, so I decided it was time to get one. A friend had a booklet from SunSetter Awnings. Also, some other people in the area where I live in who have an awning all have SunSetter. The company's team was very helpful. They wanted to make sure that I have the height that I needed.

    The only disadvantage I had was that I was leaving for an overseas trip and the awning did not get here before I left. What ended up happening was I got ahold of the truck company where I was supposed to be and gave them a friend's phone number so they could contact that person, yet they ended up leaving a message on my phone. But, it all worked out fine. My friend was able to take the delivery and he was able to get it installed while I was gone. I would definitely recommend SunSetter. Several neighbors stopped by and inquired about it because I've had it up and had it out a few times. I also mainly use it to keep out the afternoon sun in my living room.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2018

    We weren't using the other half of our patio. We have a screened in porch and the extended patio and I needed more space out back that was usable. I had looked at SunSetter years ago and I really like the way they're made and the fabrics. So, I didn't even consider any other brands when I bought an awning because I was kind of impressed with what SunSetter had to offer. They also did the installation and all of them were very nice. We had a trouble with the motor, but they came out and fixed that. Everything's fine right now.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2018

    We built a double-deck in 2015 and the upper deck was always rather hot because it’s on the south side of the house. We started thinking we may want a SunSetter, but we never did anything about it. In March or April of this year, we went to the home show in West Springfield close by to our house and there was a SunSetter display there. I told my husband that I didn’t know if we really need it and then, when we went to the show, I told him that we would just get some information. But when Sergei came and sat down with us and explained everything to us, we decided to do it. We asked some questions and the gentleman was full of information and was very friendly. He was very easy to speak with and to ask questions from and he took his time with us.

    We booked an appointment for that day for two weeks later and we knew what we wanted for the most part, but he suggested a few things to us that we probably never would have gotten if he hadn’t suggested it. About a week later, it was installed. My husband and I had spoken before and we thought that we wouldn’t need the LED lights. And when the gentleman was here, he mentioned to us that we have some lights on the deck, but the way these lights would illuminate would be mostly for the other side and the whole deck would be lit. So, we decided to go with his suggestion. We made the right choice and we are so pleased. The other thing that he suggested was, since it was the upper deck, for our canopy to reach a bit farther than the railing. And this way, when it rains outside, we are well covered. That was something that we never even thought of.

    He knew what he was talking about with everything that he recommended. It really added value to not just the look of the house, but value to the house because when people come over, it’s like a whole other room out there now. Everyone is so well covered and come night time, we turn on the lights and we don’t have to go into the house. It’s really nice.

    The two installers knew exactly what they were doing. They explained everything to us before they did it and set themselves up. They were here an hour and 15 minutes at the most. They were professional, polite, neat as a pin and there was nothing left behind. They picked up after themselves and wiped everything down. They left the place better than it was when they came. Another thing is they insisted on someone being home during the installation and that was such a good thing. I wouldn’t be comfortable not being home even though they didn’t have to have access to the house. And before they left, they gave us another business card and they said told that if any questions come up or for any problem we have, for us to give them a call and they’ll be here. So far, there’s no problem and we use it practically every day.

    I was very happy and I’m totally thrilled with it. I’m glad that I got it and it was from these people. I made photocopies of their business card and I told others about SunSetter because people don’t really think about it until they experience it. People has told me they have thought of this, but they weren’t sure and they were kinda leery. And I told them not to think about it twice and get it done. I was very pleased with them and I know there are other people out there, but I have recommended them to everyone who has come to my home.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2018

    We had a deck installed and we needed something over it. So, we got an awning from SunSetter. It's a motorized one and the people that we bought it from installed it. They were all nice guys with excellent professionalism.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2018

    Our deck in the summertime gets really hot. We don't have any shade back there so we decided it was time to purchase an awning. The SunSetter team was here when they said they would be and they were proficient. We got a motorized awning and the installation team was excellent. We're satisfied with the product and we've set with the neighbor to sit out there just to read the paper and hang out outside.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2018

    I wanted an awning on one on the side of the house and I didn't care about aluminum sidings as I've seen them collapse on the snow. SunSetter's salesman told me everything and I got a 10 x 16 motorized awning that is brick red with a stripe in it. Their team came, installed it and the experience was great. The only problem was they advertised on TV that I could get it for as low as $500 if I'd get a tiny one but what they were showing on TV was not the one that would be $500. Mine started at $2,900. Other than that, I like the awning. I also like that it doesn’t have to stay out all the time and I have a remote to pull it in.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2018

    Over my deck, it gets really hot there from the sun. I heard SunSetter had good products so I got an awning. The installers were quick. I had to go to a place about 40-mile away and when I came back two hours later, they were gone and the work was done. However, I had to redo the wiring for the motor on the awning. The salesman that came out told me that they would put the cord to my socket but the installers said they couldn’t do that because they didn't want to go on my roof. So, I went out and did it myself. I got the loads and got some brackets which cost me a little extra.

    Also, I had them comeback because there was a big belly in the awning. When the guys came back to fix it, the guy told me, "Do you understand this remote?" I said, "Yeah." "Well, if I have to come back, it's $175 for me." I said, "You gotta be kidding me. I spent $5,000 and you gotta tell me that." Nonetheless, I love my SunSetter awning. It is a good product. The first thing to do in the morning when I see that the wind's not blowing hard, I put it out and I enjoy it. It's a maroon with white stripes down it. I got the LED type, the wind sensors, so it was almost $5,000. I went top of the line. I love the LED light. It lights the whole deck up.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2018

    I purchased an awning from SunSetter because I wanted to protect myself from the sun at my little hobby shop and keep the cancer off my head and my back. The awning has the best quality. The installers and the other guys I bought it from did a good job. I have a motorized, sand and burgundy colored awning with LED lights and it's very beautiful. Mine is actually different because the guys said it's the highest they ever mounted. They mounted it up 12 feet because it's above a 12-foot working door. But it works very nice and I love it.

    I'm able to work in the rain and in the hot sun. I have a wind sensor on it and it works good. But they have to send me $50 credit for all the people that are gonna buy from them because there's six people that are gonna buy from them. My brother-in-law and a bunch of people that have looked at it said, "I gotta get one." They were gonna do something else but they decided to do this instead because it looks so nice and works so nice.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2018

    I've seen SunSetter Awnings' advertising off and on over the years. I actually did sit in for one of their packages and watched a video. It's just that I have a patio and an eastern exposure, which is really, really sunny, and getting an awning just made sense. I wanted the shade for obvious reasons, rain protection, but I also wanted the ability to open it up because I didn't want to shade all my plants over there all day long. I needed something that would open and close, depending on when and where I was using it.

    The installation was good. The installers always kept me updated on when the delivery would be scheduled. I had a Saturday installation because it was convenient for me. The installer wanted me to be around and I needed to work during the week. Also, I don't know if SunSetter ship UPS or freight or whatever, but the guys in the warehouse used a forklift on the awning and I had a 20-footer so they bin it in the middle. The installers went to all the trouble to put it together and started rolling out, and the thing's going 'loop, loop, loop', and the installer said he'd seen that happen.although he didn't imply it was SunSetter's guys. He thought when it was getting freighted out and redelivered. It was a delivery at his place and then he brought it out, so I didn't have to deal with a 20-foot tube in my front yard.

    Moreover, the quality is excellent. I like the finishes on everything, it looks good and it's a nice color. I let my daughter pick it. It was absolutely perfect from the inside and the outside. There is one thing that I would recommend. I have the lights and I have the motor so I need two plugs. I have two plugs right next to my slider, so it worked out perfectly. But the one of the plugs come out and goes down. And so, you can't put two plugs. The two plugs that they sent, one is a bent 90 and one is straight out or bent, and so you can't use it. You have to put an adapter on there. I'm sure a lot of people have the light and the motor, so you have to put either an expansion deal just so you can put more plugs in. So you're plugging a plug into a plug, or in my case, the installer just cut the end off and put a new plug on it. Nonetheless, I'm really happy with it.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2018

    Really like it but kinda wish we had gotten the motorized version... It's not quite as easy to roll out as shown and my wife is having trouble with it. Maybe in time, as we get use to it, it will get easier to use. Other than that we are pleased...

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    Reviewed June 14, 2018

    My fastidious brother-in-law told me about SunSetter since he knows everybody in our town. We purchased a 12-foot motorized awning from them. Since getting our SunSetter, it has done its job. We have direct sun throughout the day and it blocks the sun when we're out. We have a deck and the awning covers a good part of it. It's very comfortable. However, the installers left a piece of canvas. They rolled it up and all of a sudden, when they left, it was behind the door and I don't know what to do with it.

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    Reviewed June 13, 2018

    We just had built a deck and needed a sun shade. We've seen the advertisements of SunSetter Awnings and then I talked to a representative. Everything was as we expected and so we moved ahead and purchased a motorized awning. The rep was knowledgeable and he answered the questions we had. The installation was great as well. We thought that there was gonna have to be some custom woodworking done but the installer was able to do that without having to cut any of the existing wood. We're very satisfied with SunSetter. The awning looks great and it has given us exactly what we were hoping for.

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    Reviewed June 13, 2018

    My friend told me about SunSetter Awnings because she was supposed to get a discount if she told someone else about it. I contacted SunSetter and they gave me a name that was in my area. I purchased a SunSetter awning from there for about $3600 and I love it as it’s good. However, the process wasn't nice. When I went to get the $100 for my friend, nothing happened. SunSetter told me that they didn’t deal with it and it was the company that I dealt with. I could have looked elsewhere but my friend gave me this offer. I will never call the place that I dealt with again because they kept telling me that I would get this and that but it didn’t happen and no one wanted to claim responsibility. They said, "Oh, no! You had to get it through SunSetter to get the $100." But SunSetter said they didn't have anybody. And you had to go through someone. So, it's not legit. SunSetter Awnings didn't come true with their advertising.

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    Dear Kathy,

    At SunSetter, we take great pride in our product quality, our service, and especially in the satisfaction of our customers. We are glad that you are enjoying your new awning and hope that you enjoy it for years to come.

    SunSetter's referral program is a perk available to current SunSetter customers who purchase directly from SunSetter. SunSetter dealers are independent businesses that purchase awnings and shades from SunSetter and resell them to the general public, and are not part of the referral program. Individual dealers may have their own referral programs, and we do encourage you to talk with them about such programs.

    Your friend referred you in good faith, and your satisfaction--and hers-- is very important to us. As a one-time exception, we will honor the program terms for your friend. We will reach out to you privately regarding this issue.

    Sincerely,

    Jacob Sommer

    SunSetter Customer Care Team

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    Reviewed June 12, 2018

    We needed some shade on my back porch. We ordered a motorized SunSetter awning and it came in quickly. The installer did a good job and he was quick, very nice, very professional, and very thorough. The price of the awning was about right for the size that I have. And I’m very pleased with it. It was too hot to eat on the porch before and with our SunSetter awning, we can eat outside which we can also do when it’s raining. I’m enjoying my awning and if that’s what my friends really want, I'd tell them to go ahead and buy it.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2018

    I had my first SunSetter awning for about eight years but I had claimed on it on my homeowners’ insurance ‘cause it was a manual and it took a hit on some hail. We ordered over the phone and the team was fantastic and nice. But when I got the second one delivered, there was no proof of purchase. I need that to settle my claim with State Farm and I called SunSetter. The lady said they would get it out to me but I think she said about 10 days and it's been at least that, yet I’m still waiting for it. On the other hand, my brother had put the awning up and it's absolutely beautiful. It’s 18 x 11½ with gray-and-cream stripes, and it’s fully automatic. It folds up and goes away underneath its cover. SunSetter can come to my house and make a commercial ‘cause it’s so beautiful. My house is all-windows and the sun heats up the house so I put the awning out every morning and I would tell others to get one as well. You'd be stupid not to.

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    Reviewed June 11, 2018

    We got in touch with Sunsetter after our old awning wouldn't work. Their rep that I worked with was always on time, and he explained everything beforehand. He went far beyond what we expected. I would recommend him to anybody. Also, the installation went very well. SunSetter is backed by good housekeeping and we like that. We've had the awning for about six weeks now and it has been excellent. We had an extremely good experience with Sunsetter Awnings and we recommend them to others.

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    Reviewed June 11, 2018

    We recently retired and are home more during the day, and it’s very sunny in the backyard during the day. The company we used and the sales guy that we went through were very good. We were very satisfied with the salesman. We purchased an 11 x 19 automatic remote-controlled awning in evergreen color, and the installation experience was very good and informative too.

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    Reviewed June 11, 2018

    I have a friend that had a SunSetter awning. We liked the way it looked and we had an area that needed some shade. A company in Indianapolis put it up and it went fine.

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    Reviewed June 11, 2018

    SunSetter Awnings is a quality brand. We had an awning already in the same location. It’s a SunSetter awning, but we felt it was a bit old. It wasn’t functioning exactly the way we wanted it to and it was too short. The local distributor was very responsive, helpful and easy to do business with. Also, the installer was excellent, but there were some challenges with the installation itself. The product was not working exactly as it needed to so it required the installer to swap out the motor. And subsequent to that, we’ve noticed that the awning was not closing properly. It’s closing and then it’s reopening itself automatically. We’re talking to the distributor to make arrangements to do some repair, but we’re generally happy with the install.

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    Reviewed June 10, 2018

    The patio gets the sun all day and we couldn’t go out there when it was hot. My neighbor was in the same situation and I saw that she had an awning from Sunsetter so we bought one and now, we can sit out on the patio. We’re very pleased with it and we’re enjoying it. The people were very nice and there was no problem working with them. We have the motorized awning with a very pale stripe. The installers came and did their job. They put it up in half a day and they did it with no mess.

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    Reviewed June 10, 2018

    Everything was great with SunSetter and the guy that put up the awning wonderful. This is a motorized 20-footer and he came in with two other guys, and they were done in 15 to half an hour. They were that good and I really appreciate somebody that knows his job and can get that thing done like that. I got a $10,000-porch in the back and I didn’t use it, so we put SunSetter up and we’re using it now. The awning is the perfect thing that I wanted back there. I’ve been out on the porch twice when the awning was open and I enjoyed having it like that because I can see where we’re gonna have a lot of shade. The sun beats up there, so I will open it every morning. I will go out there and I have a little DVD player that I can go out there with. I also have a radio and I might take a book or a magazine out there. Come summer, we have the neighborhood fireworks get-together and I’ll use it during the day and put it back up before they shoot fireworks off.

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    Reviewed June 10, 2018

    We’re coming into the summer months and I wanna be having barbecues. And it’s gonna be perfect to have an awning with family members coming around and we don’t have to worry about rain or anything interrupting our festivities. I saw SunSetter Awnings on TV and after looking at the commercial, I went online to look at it and I called the one that was provided in South Carolina. I also got the videos online to show me how the motorized awning works and the type of material. And when the representative came by, I got more information and it was very helpful after me looking online.

    The installation was a quick experience. There were two guys who came out and they acted with so much expertise to go out and see if it was level enough. They were very knowledgeable about everything, they showed me how the remote controls works and then, did a test run. They also did the wind sensor. Our awning's overall quality is awesome. I’ve already tried it out last weekend with my family members over and they enjoyed it.

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    Reviewed June 10, 2018

    I got a deck and I needed some awning. Then I saw SunSetter on television. The sales team of SunSetter knew what they were doing and everything went fine. We enjoy our awning which is 18 feet, motorized and color blue. Their installers attached the awning to my house. It’s automatic so after a wind, it goes in itself. I’m satisfied with SunSetter Awnings. Everybody likes and enjoys it.

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    Reviewed June 9, 2018

    We moved into a new house and the back of the house faces south where it would get sun all day. Being a cancer patient, I can’t be in the sun all day. So, an awning was the best thing that I could get as I couldn’t put up a permanent one since I’m in a condo situation where it had to be approved. A SunSetter awning was the only one that I could get on there. I talked to a sales representative of SunSetter and he gave me the colors to choose from, but that again was up to the condo community's rules and I could only choose one color which I’m not fond. I got the awning that’s electric or motorized, and it comes out by itself. SunSetter put the awning in last October and I was surprised that they came out because it was snowing. I figured that they wouldn’t come out until the spring, but they put it up right away. The installation was fast and easy and, so far, I'm pleased with the awning.

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    Reviewed June 9, 2018

    I had rebuilt my patio outside, and I needed an awning for it. SunSetter Awnings is a well-established brand and per quality, my dollar was well-used using them. I ordered a brown, striped, motorized awning and I use it all the time in the morning and afternoon for the sun. I also have social get-togethers out there on my patio. I ordered it through Patico Awning in Houston and they put it up. When they started putting in the bracket, they just used their knuckles to find the studs. There are seams in the siding and all they had to do was find that seam and go up straight from it then they'd have hit the studs. They made at least three holes before they found the stud and I wasn't happy about that. They said that they'd just fill it full of caulk.

    When one of the guys first started to unroll the awning, he didn't take the packaging out. So it started to unroll quickly because there was a piece of the packing foam in there. I tried to get them to come back to adjust it, but nobody came nor returned any calls. They had gotten my money, and so that's it. No service. I like the awning, but I couldn't recommend the installer to anybody.

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    Reviewed June 9, 2018

    SunSetter is in my hometown and at first, they were very good. They came out promptly and gave all the information, and it looks like a good product so we bought it. The installation was terrific. It was put up right on time and we were happy with it. But we’ve experienced some trouble with our SunSetter and they haven’t come out to take a look at it. When it rains, the water pools in the middle of the awning and collects so much that it creates a lot of weight and deforms the awning. That is a little bothersome, but other than that, it's great. We use the awning when we eat out and we have coffee out there. I would tell others to make sure when they put the awning in that they got the right pitch on it and to think about which one they want. SunSetter has products too as far as they can put in different types of awnings.

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    Reviewed June 9, 2018

    I have a deck that gets uncomfortably hot and the umbrellas don't seem to do the trick and are always blowing over. I tried to get a SunSetter awning the year before and the installer they hooked me up with, canceled on me several times. Then he wanted to make a third appointment but I didn’t make that appointment with him and just bought an umbrella. Then this year, my husband and I discussed trying again but I better not get the same installer because I'm not gonna use him. But the guy that responded this time was just a couple of towns over and he came for the estimate and the installation and he never canceled me. He was very knowledgeable, very down-to-earth and easy to have around the house working. I was very happy with him. He was quick, clean and he also showed me how to do everything once it was done.

    I wanted an awning that’s more vinyl than cloth. The awning is the motorized type and I also put the wind sensor on. It covers two-thirds of the deck and I use it every day to keep the porch and the house cool because the sun beats in the sliding glass door. And it shuts itself if the wind comes up, which is great for me. The SunSetter Awning is expensive and it took me several years to afford it, but it’s a great product.

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    Reviewed June 9, 2018

    I thought I'd splurge and get myself a roof over the thing out there and get me a chair and watch it rain. I started to make this move a year ago so I made it in my mind to get it done but I didn’t know any other awning companies except SunSetter Awnings. I got the automatic motor roller to roll it back in. I wanted first class and it's the best they're making. There was a lot of green color in the awning but I don’t care what color it is as long as it covers and saves my bald head. Because I'd burn the hair off the top of my head out there at three o'clock in the afternoon. It was terrible.

    The SunSetter's boys just got started and they load their stuff out of the truck. I told them that I can't move around very fast. I'm a handicap and I just got out of the hospital Friday. I'm using a walker to get around and I said to them that if they need anything, they come in the house and holler at me. They're good people to be with and I'm really pleased. I'm also really tickled with that awning to keep the sun off my bald head.

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    Reviewed June 8, 2018

    I have had a terrible experience with SunSetter Awnings. I went on their website in March and asked for one of their local dealers to contact me. I was contacted and the dealer came out 3/7/18. The awning was ordered March 7, 2018. We wanted a nice awning, we ordered an 18' motorized awning, retractable, wind sensors, LED lights, made with Captain's Watch fabric, with the motor on the left side. When delivered, the awning was the wrong color and the motor was on the wrong side. The correct fabric was installed May 14, 2018. We adapted the electric for the motor. We enjoyed the awning, including Saturday, May 26, 2018 which was a very sunny warm day. During the night, we had an unpredicted rain storm and the awning collapsed, due to water pooling on the awning, breaking the arms. For this to happen, in my mind this is poor engineering, the water could not drain.

    I wrote SunSetter and requested refund until their 90 day guarantee of $5,178, the cost of the awning. I received a call that they would not honor that warranty as the warranty is only good if I installed the awning. As I used the dealer they sent to my house, there is no warranty. They wanted to fix the broken arms and that is it. Obviously this is not the awning for our house, we have wind, and we have rain. I was told by the representative of SunSetter, “You cannot leave the awning out overnight to protect your furniture. You must retract it every night.” So if you live in an area where there is no rain, sun only and you want to babysit your retractable awning; this is the awning for you. If you have rain you need to look further.

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    After a positive interaction with SunSetter Awnings, Joann increased their star rating on June 17, 2018.

    Updated review: June 17, 2018

    My SunSetter was professionally installed yesterday. Love it in the mornings but after 5 pm, due to the west location, very hot cannot enjoy. The installers were very professional and polite. Would recommend this for anyone who doesn't have west sun.

    Original Review: June 8, 2018

    Why does it take so long for my SunSetter to be installed. It has been over 4 weeks and I have not heard from the man. I had to give him a deposit of 3500 hundred dollars. The check has cleared the bank, but still nothing from SunSetter or this man.

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    Dear Joann,

    We are happy to hear that your SunSetter Awning has now been installed by your dealer and that you are enjoying it. At SunSetter, we take great pride in our product quality, our service, and especially in the satisfaction of our customers.

    Regarding the evening sun, it is possible that one of our Weather Breaker accessories may help reduce the glare during those evening hours. Please call us at 800-670-7071 between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM if you would like to learn more.

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

    Sincerely,

    Jacob Sommer

    SunSetter Customer Care Team

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    Reviewed June 8, 2018

    I already have an awning but I wanted one that had a remote control as it was much easier. I’m in my 80s and I got tired of having to line the awning back and forth. When I purchased the awning, I went direct expense at it and spoke with a SunSetter sales representative. I did it with SunSetter because there was a deal for a Costco member which I am a member. SunSetter sent it to Hawaii but I didn’t get the discount and I had to pay the postage for the actual delivery which was expensive. But I was perfectly happy with the service and with the people that I dealt with. The awning I got was an 18 foot and I had my own people install it. I’m happy with SunSetter and I use the awning in the evening when I sit around.

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    Reviewed June 8, 2018

    I have a deck and I've always wanted an awning. I went to the Fort Wayne Coliseum for a home and garden show and saw SunSetter's ad there and talked to their salesman. He said he would come out and give me an estimate. He did and I thought it was reasonable. Also, I liked the salesman and I got along with him great. The awning that we have is 14-feet wide and has the electric motor on it. I use it when I sit on my deck and I really enjoy it. That's about most Sunday afternoons. If anyone asks about my awning, I would give them SunSetter's number and tell them to go with SunSetter.

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    Reviewed June 8, 2018

    I have afternoon sun and I needed something so I could sit outside on my patio. I liked the idea that the awnings from SunSetter are retractable. I also had seen one at a friend's house and I know that they like it. I called SunSetter and then someone called on me and came. The person treated me very well and was very helpful. Then the installation team was very good and didn't take very long. I got a motorized awning and I have a remote control for it. It's a tan color and the striping is brown and white. Now, I go out there and take care of my flowers. The SunSetter awning works great. So if you are looking into getting a SunSetter awning, go for it. In fact, my daughter and her husband are thinking of getting one.

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    Reviewed June 8, 2018

    The sun faded the furniture in our other house and now that we're in a new house, we decided not to let that happen here. The SunSetter salesman who came to our new home was helpful and his knowledge for their product was good. We got the 12 x 16 feet awning and it's motorized. The installers were very knowledgeable and they did a good job. It took them less than an hour to do it. So far, we've used the awning a lot. We put it out when the sun comes up at about three, then we leave it until around 7:30 or 8. Everything is fine except that if the wind comes up and the awning is out, we have no idea how the sensor works, so we need to call SunSetter about that.

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    Reviewed June 8, 2018

    We've seen a SunSetter Awnings flyer over at J.C. Penney's that I’ve been seeing on TV too and decided to go for it. We got a brand-new 12 x 20 motorized awning and had a good experience with their team during purchase. Everything went smooth and the installation went fine as well. I'd tell people getting a SunSetter is a good idea.

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    Reviewed June 7, 2018

    I've had an awning for eight years and that was kind of a pain. So, I decided to get one that would run remote. I got a SunSetter and I had good luck with it. I got a neighbor up there that has put them up for years. He came down and got a couple of guys to help him and they did that in about 45 minutes, so he knows his business. I'm out there in northern New York and they have the nicest place to live in the summer. So, when the weather is nice, we go outside and enjoy it. Mosquitoes drive us nuts, but now SunSetter has got some stuff out that is supposed to help but that depends on the way the wind blows. With my experience with them, I'd buy another SunSetter awning and that's what I'd put up again.

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    Reviewed June 7, 2018

    The sun just shoots down right on the back side of the deck and the grandkid plays out there. We wanted something to cover it so my dad looked around online and found SunSetter Awnings. We got the motorized version and my dad’s friend who is a contractor helped install it. It was easy. We love the awning and we use it while playing with the baby and when we eat like when we have breakfast.

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    Reviewed June 7, 2018

    I had put a deck at the back of my yard and it gets hot in Tennessee and I wanted to cover it up. SunSetter Awnings' sales representative was okay but I haven’t heard from him since the installation. It would have been nice to have the manager or the salesman do a follow-up after the installation. Their installers were nice but there were some bolts that were attached to the building that they forgot to tighten down. They did when I asked them but they tried to tighten them down after the awning was already up. And it looks like they were in a hurry because they’ve got other things to do. The overall quality of the awning is good. However, I had to put the back sink because the guy that sold it to me didn’t check the eaves to see if I had rafter tails. Nonetheless, I will recommend this awning to anybody but you have to install it yourself. So far, it’s doing its purpose for me and I like it.

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    Reviewed June 7, 2018

    I'm very impressed with SunSetter Awnings. We bought a home in the country and it is all sunny. I had been checking SunSetter out for a long time and it was just what I wanted. Their representatives were wonderful. They were very knowledgeable and personable as well. When they came out to the house and showed me the product, they were not pushy. I knew at the time I wanted to buy one. I purchased a big one, a 14x20. It's tan, grey and burgundy, and everything is motorized.

    The installation was perfect and I'm glad I had them do it. However, I couldn't figure out how to work it so I called them back and they walked me through it. Since then, my outdoor experience is more enjoyable. We have had the experience where we had been sitting out and the wind picked up, and the awning went back automatically. So far, everything works and we use it every day. Also, the quality is very good but I noticed a spot and it looks like it's got some mildew on it. Still, SunSetter Awnings is very upscale and I'd tell others to buy one. In fact, several of my friends liked it.

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    Reviewed June 7, 2018

    We did some remodeling and purchased our second SunSetter awning. The other one we had was a manual and this one's an electric in the same size but a different color. We have it opened when we're outside and it keeps things cool around the back. It was a good purchase.

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    Reviewed June 6, 2018

    When SunSetter installed the awning, it was nice and they were sweet. But the slope of it was too low and I asked if I could have it a little higher. They said that it was standard and I should keep it like that so I was happy. They also told me that if ever I wanna raise it, they would be happy to do it and they gave me the name of somebody I could call. A week and a half later, my buddy, a tall dude, came over and said that the awning was really low. It was 4 feet up but when it came down, it was around 7 feet. It was crappy the way the people installed it. And when I called back and said I wanted to raise it, the guy gave me the runaround for three days. They set a date but it changed then it changed into another one. They were supposed to show up at around 2:00 but they never called me back. I called them back around 5:00 o’clock and they said that the truck broke down.

    Also, the guy said that when they come out, they would have to charge me. Although the guy who set it up didn’t say there was no charge, he said that they would be more than happy to come back out. In the end, I told the guy to forget it. They could’ve fixed the awning easily but they didn’t and that was the only thing I was mad about. I wasted a week and a half and I ended up doing it myself. When I talked to them and asked how would they do it, I was told to google it. I had been googling how to raise it up but I didn’t wanna mess with it. But I finally got it. My next-door neighbor came over and we raised it. It’s fine now. The awning is great and I like the fabric. I love the awning and I’ve enjoyed it. There’s nothing I don’t like about my SunSetter awning except for the installer people.

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    Reviewed June 6, 2018

    I bought a smaller house and I wanted a little patio. I got a 10 x 10 awning with the motorized remote control from SunSetter Awnings. I had a fine experience with their team and they did a really good job. Their representative was a little disorganized at one point in time, but not bad. Their installer took two hours to install it and they got it all done in one visit. The awning did its purpose really well. When the sun is shining on that part, I put it all the way out and it makes a new patio for me. And then when it looks like it's gonna be windy, I'll put it in. It's got the thing that automatically cranks it in, but I put it in and out as I use it.

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    Reviewed June 6, 2018

    We bought a new place and it was sunny. We decided to get an awning, and I considered the quality of SunSetter and previous people’s opinion of it. I used a private gentleman who sells SunSetter, and he was great to work with. I love our SunSetter awning. It's motorized, and it has the wind control thing, too. I open it when the sun is out, and if it gets too windy, then it’ll close. I would recommend SunSetter.

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    Reviewed June 6, 2018

    Since we lost a tree during a storm last year, there was no shade on the patio whatsoever and it got very hot. If we wanted to really use it and enjoy it, we needed to have something for shade. My sister has an awning on her back porch and we’ve liked hers so I ended up deciding to get an awning. We found out we had a SunSetter dealer right here, Marvin, and we know him so it all fell in place. The awning is wonderful but I would tell others to have a pocketbook because they’re not cheap. Nonetheless, everything was in good shape when it was delivered. The installers came and the guy we dealt with was more than accommodating. They used a certain kind of board so the siding wouldn't be crinkled, wired the awning in our garage and had it up within three hours. They did a beautiful job and they showed us how to put it in and out.

    We’ve sat out on the patio and put the awning out, and it definitely makes a big difference. You can sit out there and enjoy it. You gotta be careful with the winds though. They said it can withstand up to 55 mph winds but when the awning starts to shake around, I don’t wanna abuse it for nothing. Also, the valance on the front doesn’t quite line up with the stripes on the awning. They’re off just a little bit but you gotta sit there and stare at the stripes. I guess the valance has to come off in the winter and Marvin’s gonna come show us how to do that. Then next year, we’ll make sure to have it lined up. All in all, SunSetter did a wonderful job.

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    Reviewed June 6, 2018

    We’re very satisfied with SunSetter Awnings. I looked at different ones, SunSetter and Marygrove, which is a local source for it. Looking at the sizes, SunSetter had the size and price we wanted. The guy I talked to was able to explain everything we wanted to know. We got the motorized awning and we were also able to choose the color that matched the house exterior. The installation went extremely well, too.

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    Reviewed June 5, 2018

    I'm loving my SunSetter!!! I recently removed a 10X12 gazebo off my deck and replaced it with a 17ft. long SunSetter and I am completely SOLD!!! I have so much space on my deck now, it's GREAT! Installing this awning was the best decision I have made so far about furniture for my deck. I'm a DIY'er and installed the awning with a friend. Installation was a cinch and saved me a ton of money! I added a video of me and my friend installing the SunSetter just so you can see the ease of installation. Check it out!

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    Reviewed June 5, 2018

    I live in Arizona and I just bought a new house. And my patio faces the sun. I’ve seen SunSetter on TV and I liked it. I saw their number and there was a $200 discount. I called the rep and when I asked about my $200, he said that he really couldn’t do that. But, I liked the awning so much, he could have the $200 if that was what he needed. I bought a motorized awning with lights. The installers did a good job. I liked it right where they put it and it was right where I told them. They were clean, knowledgeable and fast too.

    When I put my awning out, I get no sun in the three patio windows. I also have blackout curtains so I can cut any sun out of the house. I can open my blinds and my drapes in the living room and with the sun on the other side of the awning, I don’t get any sun. It’s a great product and it's lowering my electric bill so radically. I'd recommend SunSetter Awnings.

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    Reviewed June 5, 2018

    I've had my SunSetter awning for four weeks now. I spent $1,700 on it which was a lot more expensive than what I thought it would be because when they advertised and it said it only costs about $700. Nonetheless, I love it and it looks fine. And the people I've worked with were all very nice. I've used the awning twice and I loved it. When you have it extended it looks really nice. I was a little skeptical in the beginning because I didn't want my house to look like those little awnings I see in trailers parks. But it’s not like that at all. It's very rich and I’m very happy. However, these days I couldn't get the automatic thing to work properly. And I’m not quite tall enough to use the manual. With the amount of money I paid for the motorized, I shouldn’t be using the manual.

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    SunSetter Awnings
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    184 Charles Street
    City:
    Malden
    State/Province:
    MA
    Postal Code:
    02148
    Country:
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    www.sunsetter.com

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