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SunSetter Awnings is the largest American manufacturer of retractable patio, window and deck awnings. The company produces four different awning types, including motorized and manual hand-cranked models. Most of the awnings attach directly to a structure, but the company does have one freestanding model. The motorized models open and close using a remote control, and the manual model uses a hand crank.
Visit www.sunsetter.com- Wide fabric color selection
- Buy direct or work with a local dealer
- Option for DIY installation
- 5 to 10-year limited warranties
- Limited freestanding model options
- Installation not included
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Reviewed Dec. 18, 2025
We like that we don’t have to have the SunSetter awning out all the time. When it's nice out, we can roll it back up, and that’s what we needed for our deck. We knew it'd be pricey, but it was more than we thought. Installation was okay. They cleaned up and showed us how to operate the awning.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2025
I had a rental property which had a sun problem, and I was trying to create a dining area by having the awning to help define that space. This property, I rented to a bunch of college girls, and so I wanted to have pretty good maintenance or automation with it.
I haven't had any trouble. They have not complained at all about it. I drive by it from time to time, and sometimes I see it out, and sometimes I see it up, so it's working fine.
The quality seems good. I got the wind sensor as an add-on, and that works well. It’s motorized with a crank backup. We installed it ourselves. I have an 11-man crew and I think they went on YouTube and watched the process. They had it done in one day.
The experience was good. The quality works and it delivered what I was looking for.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2025
We took down a tree that stood right out back of the sunroom on the back of the house. It required something to screen us from the hot summer sun. Sunsetter's product looked like the engineering was done real well. It's a motorized 18-footer, a big one and just the right length for the deck. Once we got it all in, it's amazing, especially for its sheer size. The fabric that we chose goes really well with the house, and it really adds an element to the back of the house. Especially in the summer, we put it out probably every day. What really sold me on it was the local representative that came out, presented the product, and looked at what was necessary. They've provided tremendous service for us too in the meantime.
The new unit got put up, and you put it out, and then it would just retract on its own for no reason. They thought it was the wind sensor. We fiddled and fiddled and it still does it, so they sent out a whole new motor for the thing and put it in. That seemed to solve the problem, everybody thought. The first motor replacement took weeks and that was a little disappointing. What we would do is run it out and then unplug it. Then it couldn't take off and run in on its own. We did that for a few weeks when we wanted, as long as it wasn't too breezy.
Then one day, we went to put it out, and one of the arms basically exploded. It tore loose from the unit and went sticking out, and the whole thing crashed. It was a complete disaster annd they figured out what had occurred. It was a manufacturing issue where they hadn't gotten something tightened down the way it should have been. But the company and the local rep was insistent that after all the trouble we had had up to that point, that they needed to get this thing turned around. They got a whole brand new unit, not parts, in about a week's time. Not only did the local rep do wonderful things, but the company responded to get this situation rectified. That happened in just about the hottest part of the summer too, so all of a sudden, we didn't have our shade. Everybody stepped up and got the job done.
We were sitting out there on the deck one afternoon, and the wife looks up and says there's a hole in the little valance that goes across the front. I got up there and it looked like a little knife cut in the awning. I called our rep and she said she's gonna have them send out a whole new valance and not gonna patch that one. I installed that myself because It was easy.
Their local installation team is brilliant. They came across a few difficulties getting it installed because of some wood rot that was in the house, and we worked around that. They're top-notch individuals figuring out how to make things work, taking care of the client. With the support of the parent company, that's hard to find, ones that step up that much. In fact, the whole brand new unit shows up and they get it all installed. It's operating properly and everybody's got a sigh of relief. Despite the problems, because of the way they handled it, the end result was they got it all rectified. We're very happy with the product and the way it operates and what it does for us.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2025
I had a very positive experience with SunSetter and would recommend it. The product, consultation, and installation were all successful and good. I got the basic non-motorized one. I'm very happy with it.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2025
SunSetter Awnings had the better choices. I got the wind sensor, and that's really been helpful ‘cause I don't have to worry if I leave and the wind comes up. My experience with the SunSetter Awnings team was good, and installation was fine. The gentleman that came out was attentive and professional.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2025
SunSetter Awnings is extremely high quality at a fair price. We bought it at Costco, and a Costco installer installed it. I like how it automatically opens and closes.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2025
We ordered the largest motorized awning available. We go tired of manually opening and closing our umbrellas. We gave it all away. The installation took only a couple of hours. The SunSetter opens in seconds with just a press of the remote control button, and the awning is absolutely beautiful. We are the envy of our neighborhood!!
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2025
Installer reported that he had snapped one of the lag bolts on the frame but it should be fine. After I considered the information I asked him to come back out and replace the bolt. He repeated that it was fine and to just keep an eye on it. When the awning opens the brace on that side of the unit make a snapping sound. I don’t know if this is related or not. Guess I’ll just keep an eye on it.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2025
We absolutely love our 20' electric retractable awning. It even has a wind sensor and it will put itself away when it's too windy. I highly recommend this awning. It is very quiet. It was professionally installed in a couple of hours. We could not be happier. Thank for a job well done
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025
Excellent all the way, installers were first class polite, efficient, cleaned up, explained all operations. Awning works well as advertised. Absolutely zero complaints five star all the way. Do it again? Oh Yea!
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025
The awning was for a customer of mine and was installed by a SunSetter affiliate. I didn't see the installation, but the customer was pleased. They saw the product before it went in and after, and they were happy.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025
We wanted to install awnings to provide much needed shade during the hot weather and sun and be able to use space out of doors when it was inclement weather like rain. I was aware of the quality of SunSetter’s product and I found their pricing to be very competitive. Their pricing was not the lowest from the bids that I received, but the reputation of the company and the quality of the product were more the deciding factor.
I showed SunSetter the particular area of the church that deals with younger children that we wanted to cover. They came out and provided drawings of the product they were recommending and we went ahead with what they were suggesting. I found the quality of the installed awnings to be excellent and as advertised. It suited the needs that we were hoping to accomplish and we've received compliments from people as to the beauty of the product and the function that was provided by the shade we were looking to employ.
I would recommend them wholeheartedly. They are very customer-friendly and very knowledgeable as to coming up with suggestions and as to dealing with any issues. Their reputation and customer service is far and away excellent.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025
We have a large uncovered portion of our deck, and we wanted something that would provide more protection from the sun while adding a bit of privacy, since we live on a golf course and get a lot of people passing by.
The awning performs very well. Being able to just hit a button and have it work automatically is great, and everything seems to function smoothly.
I'd definitely recommend the Sunsetter Awning to people, especially if they're looking for something that's easy to use and high quality.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025
We just had a new patio at the back of our house, and I saw my sister had installed an awning from SunSetter. I really liked it, so I thought, “I’d like to have that.” It cuts out the sun pouring into the house. I like the look, because I got colors that went with my house. We get lights underneath it in case we have a cookout at night. I think they were a little expensive. It’s not something you just randomly do unless you really thought it out.
It did not go with the wind and rain feature where it retracts because my space was not high enough. Our house was built in '75, and the roof and ceilings are lower. I wanted it up on my upper deck but there was just no space, unless it was installed through the metal roof, which we just had done. I wish it could have been installed higher so that it had more of a slant and the rain would run off of it. If I’m sitting out there and it pools, or if I forget that it was open and I'm upstairs, I need to close it. That’s the inconvenience, but that’s not on the awning itself. Overall, I'm pleased with it.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025
SunSetter Awnings was convenient for us. We weren’t using our patio because we get a lot of direct sun on it. We bought the piece that goes down to block the sun, not only over the top, but on the side of the patio too. My only issue with it is you got to do a lot of adjusting. We bought a really long one that goes out far. I don't know if it's a design issue or they just didn't train us properly on how to do it. Since it’s so long, if you look out from our kitchen, you can see the left side of the awning is higher than the right side or vice versa. My husband is an engineer and he goes out there and adjusts it every time we pull it out. Doing that maintenance on it is annoying.
It's probably a little pricey for what we paid, but overall, it's definitely made the back patio better. The people were nice. I didn't see anything that was inappropriate. Everything else has been fairly positive.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025
I haven’t had the best experience with SunSetter. They sold me a SunSetter that’s defective and they don’t have the part to correct the issue. The part that they put on it keeps tearing the fabrics. I’ve paid for the product and the installation and still can’t use it after eight months.
John, the installer, was great. I did speak to Stacy, the salesperson, and Nate, her higher-up. He gave me the aftermarket warranty and said he will give me the part once it’s manufactured.
They shouldn’t be selling a defective product they know is bad.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025
We have a SunSetter awning over the back deck. Customer service was excellent. The salesperson, installer, everything was just amazing. I’ve never had an install go so well. My neighbor and my sister have SunSetter awnings as well.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025
I got my SunSetter awning because it's nice to be on the deck without the sun beating down, and it's really nice. I really like it. It has the motor that automatically rolls it out and rolls it back up. Whenever we're out there and wanted to roll it out, it really makes it nice. I don't use it every day, but I use it at least twice a week. It's just really good.
If people want one, SunSetter would be the one I would tell them to get because it's good and it's got good guarantee. It's got a long lifespan, and the people that installed it did a really good job.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025
We chose SunSetter based on the warranty, price, and size, because we have a giant patio with a swing and a table that seats six or eight, and we wanted to be able to have that covered. We utilize it probably every other weekend in the summer and some weekdays. Mostly on the weekdays, we're using it to cover the sandbox because my youngest loves the sandbox.
The performance of the awning is good. It's a little sensitive to wind. Ours closes automatically if the wind gets high. And we’re back up to a cornfield, so the wind is high more often than not. Occasionally, it just started winding itself back up when we were sitting there, but I'd rather have it do that than have it damaged. So, it’s definitely worth the price.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025
SunSetter customer service was excellent. The only thing is I ordered one that has the screen that you manually roll down from the sun, and for some reason, it did not work properly and had to be replaced, and it took several weeks to arrive. But it wasn’t a major hiccup.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025
We built a new deck and wanted an awning. SunSetter’s advertisements looked pretty good and they had reputation. We got an ad in the mail, and that was when we decided to do it. We got a motorized, attached one, a striped 20 feet wide by 13 long awning that was very expensive. We also bought some extra things with it. It seems very durable. We put it out when we’re out on the deck. Having sun exposure on the deck most of the day, it makes the deck a lot more usable.
The install was excellent. The installers arrived when they said they would. They’re timely, efficient, and knew exactly what to do. I’m a retired contractor, so I was impressed with everything they did to attach it to the building. I liked the company a lot. We’ve referred them quite a bit.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025
I wanted an awning for a long time, and a friend got one. I loved it so much so I used the same people. SunSetter, to me, has always been the best product and so I had it installed. Their reputation and their customer service just hits the right spot.
The rep knew what he was talking about. He laid out the pros and cons and didn't push for the high-end stuff. He Just let me make my own judgment after he gave me all the information.
My awning's motorized and it has lights. It’s tans and browns, which fit in perfectly with the development. It fits over my patio. I have no idea how big my patio is, but it's a nice size. I got a privacy screen, which pulls down at the end of your screen. People can still see in, but it makes it a little cozier and nicer. Hopefully, it will deter people from just walking up to my patio.
My awning does few things. The umbrella over the table didn't quite cover everything. And as the sun moved, you got zapped. In the afternoons, there was no way you could sit out there. I have it open throughout a bright sunny day. My living room is cooler because the sun's not beating in. I eat dinner and eat lunch out there. I get out there as often as possible and enjoy my space. I sit out there in the morning with my coffee. So, it's for shade.
I had the professional installer do it, and they came and did it in four hours. They took care of the patio furniture and chairs to not damage them in any way. I was extremely pleased throughout the whole process.
I recommend it highly and I've done that six times already. Everybody's like, “Oh, my God. This place looks so beautiful. Makes the community look really nice.
You weigh the difference between the satisfaction and what you paid, and I definitely got my money's worth.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025
I needed to replace the awning that was already in place at my home, which was also a SunSetter. So, I made a purchase through Costco. I customized the order through Costco and SunSetter. They then shipped it to the house in a timely fashion. The installation instructions were easy to follow, and we got it up and installed with relative ease. SunSetter is a high-quality product, and so far, I have no issues with it.
The awning gives us an opportunity to have a shaded deck area, and it also shields our home from the afternoon sun. So, it keeps the temperature down in one of our living spaces. It's just a nice added benefit to leisure time on the deck.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025
We've been fully satisfied with SunSetter Awnings. I got the it through a company in Jacksonville Florida, and the owner was awesome, and wonderful to deal with, and I got a $750 Costco gift card for getting SunSetter through them. She followed up and checked along the way, and that's how you want your people to be. Installation went on without incident, no problems.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025
We needed a retractable awning. SunSetter provided the width that we needed and could extend to the length that we needed. And we need the motorized one. They had the product we wanted, so that’s why we purchased it. And I did everything myself. I went online, ordered it, and they delivered everything that they said they're gonna deliver. The installation is easy if you read the whole manual.
The number one issue with the installation was the weight of the awning. It weighed 200 pounds or more. So, the way we did it was we did temporary rigging, which is beyond the normal DIY. And I had to fabricate brackets because I didn't install it on a wall. It was at the edge of a covered patio. So, we had to get away from the roof tiles. But it was okay. It worked. So, personal installation is not for somebody who doesn't know what they're doing.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025
We looked at two companies and were on the fence. The other person was a typical salesman and didn’t seem to care much. The other guy from SunSetter Awnings gave us a better price, not by a lot of money, and he recommended his product. We found the products very similar, but the mounting brackets were a little bit sturdier. That appealed to us because we were attaching it to the soffit. It seemed like a lot of money, but we really needed the product. If it works and it lasts us a long time, then it's worth it. We've already seen it as a big help.
The installer was the best. We had a downspout issue, and he made some comments about how that could be corrected. We also ordered lights, but they didn't come with it, so they made a trip to bring it to us. There was an adjustment that needed to be made, so we called them. They were responsive and were supposed to come out, but my husband was able to figure it out based on the instructions that came with it.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025
My father has a similar awning, and since a spot at our house was too hot, we decided to get the same one he has. I just worked with the installers, who doesn't exclusively work for SunSetter's, and didn’t actually reach out to anyone at SunSetter. I got no complaints. It was good. They installed a blue-and-white striped motorized awning attached to our house, 20-feet wide and as deep as we could get it. The installation was smooth. Two guys showed up, we talked about the height, and they were done in a couple of hours. I've recommended SunSetter to other people that have a similar deck.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2025
We have a SunSetter awning on our last house and we liked it. So, we had them do it again on this house. We've never had a problem with any of our SunSetter awnings and we're happy with it.
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2025
I saw SunSetter’s TV commercials and did some research online. The presentation was okay but I had an issue with the contracted installer. SunSetter sent somebody out and the guy did something. I had water leaking between the house and the awning because it appeared dented. It was dropping weight at the entrance way. I picked a bronze color flashing and when they bent it, it was white. It looked terrible. It was something they could have easily done, painting the backside of it. The guy who works for SunSetter ended up coming back and fixing it so it looks nice now. But when I was talking to the guy who did the installation, he screwed up. After I sent him photographs of what I was talking about, he recanted a little bit.
The caulking job isn’t great, especially at the top. It’s on a raised deck, so you can’t see it from below, but the awning sits right above the master bedroom window. When I look out, or look down from the deck, I can see the uneven caulking. You can even see it from the yard since the back of the house is three stories tall, which includes the basement exit, main floor, and the second floor. Even with that, I’m fine with it.
The owner of the company was not good but his worker was. He tried to make it right. They said that the rubber seal on the back wasn't filling the house and they'd order one and come back and do it. Then I never heard from Mike, the owner, so I called him. I ended up getting the number of his worker. Mike said he didn't order the part and that it wasn’t what I needed. He said to use common sense, which pissed me off. So, I sent him photos of exactly what it was and he recanted on what he was saying. They never ordered a new seal. They're saying that because of the header board that they put on, it pulls it away from the house and a new seal wouldn't make a difference. But they're claiming there’s flashing.
I don't need somebody to be nice about things. I just need them to be correct. But this guy was very rude. I would not use him and I've told someone interested in it not to use them. There are other SunSetter installers in my area but that would be one I would not recommend. I even told my neighbor about SunSetter when they asked who I used. I also reached out to them because I have a coworker in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and I wanted their local team to come take a look. They told me I’d have to pay for that. Paying another contractor to fix it didn’t sit right with me when I already spent $7,000 on the awning. It was a little weird because I called SunSetter and then I got a contract company. I figured that with SunSetter being a large company, they would have their own installers and not contract someone else. I like the awning, but I wouldn’t do it again. Also, the pricing was high.
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2025
I needed some shade. I have looked into SunSetter several years ago and I had friends that had SunSetters who said that they really enjoyed them. So, I went to their rep in the Escanaba area and I talked to them. They were friendly and joking around about things. They took me into the shop and showed me different situations. They also had one up in their shop, so they could open it up to let people see how it was. Then they came out and measured everything for me. They told me what I needed and never pressured me into buying something I didn't need or want. They had to order my awning and after a couple of weeks, they installed the awning for me. In fact, I was one of the first people for that season to be installed. The representative of the company and his buddy came out, and they had it up within two hours. It went well.I got a 10 x 8 that has a wind sensor on it, and it's got a manual and automatic crank-out.
I would tell my friends to go purchase a SunSetter. It's totally awesome because my house is totally open to the sun all day long. And that particular end of the building where I have that SunSetter is open to the sun all day long. I don't get shade until 7 o'clock at night. So, when it is extremely warm outside, I cannot sit out on my deck to enjoy it and my pond without roasting to death. But under there, I could sit and there's no problem. So, I thoroughly enjoy it. The price was also less than what I thought it was going to be.
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2025
We had a SunSetter awning for over 20 years and it got damaged in the wind. It took two of us to put it up and put it down. So, I got a new one with the remote, and I love it. SunSetter's team was very good during my purchase. I called and talked to a person who was very helpful, Julie. Then I talked to somebody else that was on the other end and I was happy with that rep as well. They explained everything and helped me order the right one. And when it came, they put it right there where it needed to be put up, so we didn't have to haul it anywhere. I got the motorized one and it's blue. I've got a table and chairs in the area, and I sit out there and have coffee. When the sun comes up right out there on that side of the house, it blocks the sun. If anybody's thinking about getting one, I would tell them to go get a SunSetter.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2025
The sales guy was very kind and very knowledgeable in his field. He suggested an awning, and I thought it would look nice, so that was what I got. The neighbors and my tenants even love the color that I chose. He gave me a cover and told me that this is what I have to do before winter. So I was adamant on my tenants to do this before winter. They even let it open and air dried it so there was no water in there, which was good.
The installation was very nice. The fitting was nice too. I did ask the gentleman if I ever get a new roof, what do I do with the SunSetter? He said that I could give him a call, and they'll come and remove it so I can have my new roof. His service was very nice. He was very kind and knowledgeable. I like them. I will use them again.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2025
We originally purchased our Sunsetter electric awning in 2003. Believe it or not it lasted until 2023. The motor finally gave up and the awning material was deteriorating so we decided to replace the motor and the awning canvas. What started as 5-8 weeks ended up being 5 months but ok it's up. We had issues from the get go with the motor tripping our breaker and after the contractor came out numerous times felt all was good. Fast forward to 2025 kept blowing the breaker, was told it was our wiring. After having an electrician troubleshoot our wiring, they said it was the motor. Called Sunsetter and even though I have paperwork that says the motor has a 5 year warranty apparently they were bought out and/or relocated and now only offer 1 year warranty. Today the contractor verified the motor was bad and would need to be replaced at our expenses. Not at all happy with their customer service. Used to be an excellent product, but not so sure now.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2025
I ordered the awning through Costco and it has very good quality. It’s all remote control. It's an excellent and fair price.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2025
I have SunSetter's multi-colored 16-foot wide electric awning. I had the professionals install it and I had a great time with the crew. Everything was good. When the sun is burning under the deck, I use it.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2025
SunSetter was very great. They installed the product. They were perfect. The sales team was very professional. Our back patio gets the evening sun, so we put up the awning to shade us in the afternoon and evening. It was a great experience. I would definitely do it again. I’d definitely recommend them.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2025
SunSetter was great. There were a few hiccups, but they fixed it. Everything was fine. We had a problem with the electricity, but it turned out to be it wasn't SunSetter's fault. They came out and looked at it and told us to call an electrician. It wasn't the unit. So they were really great about that. The only thing that I don't like about the awning is that for the cord to come down, there's a big metal and even though you can see it, it's a different color, and it's wide. Everyone has tripped over it. But there's no other way to do it because that's how it makes it sturdy. It comes out like a T on both sides on the bottom, and it's going to be a hazard that way. But that's just the way it's made.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2025
When we bought the house, it already had SunSetter Awnings on it. So, we just replaced them after we lost it in the ice storm. We went with what we knew. We got the electric awning for the one over the deck for the convenience. We like it. The guy that came out and did the assessment for the awning did a really good job of assessing what we needed and what would hold up in a storm. My wife picked out the colors, and they match pretty well. It's what we were looking for. We're really happy with the awning. We also like the fact that it's protective of our ability to sit on our deck. The salesperson and the team that put it in did a really good job.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2025
I got the biggest attached motorized awning from SunSetter. It was installed near the pool area. Overall, was an okay experience. The awning is great. I like the lights at the top of it. But once you set the awning, you have to pull it back in if it's high wind.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2025
The salesperson and installers were very good. Everything was good, except that I have a small area and it was a lot of money for that. Sunsetter was pricey.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2025
We wanted to spend more time on our back deck and decided to go with SunSetter for their name brand. We got the 12 x 19 top-of-the-line model, which is motorized. The installers were punctual, clean, very nice and professional. I love my awning. It was well worth the price. We spent more time on the deck this year than we had in the previous 10 years. SunSetter has a great product and highly recommended. It’s the best that can be expected.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2025
We live where it's very windy and we needed something durable and sturdy. We saw SunSetter Awnings on a commercial on TV and decided to go with them. The customer service was wonderful and we had a great experience. We’re very happy with SunSetter.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2025
They did a nice job in the installation of our SunSetter Awning. It's expensive, but it's nice. It also works well.
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2025
We were doing a home expansion and put a new patio on, and we decided to add awnings to it. My wife found SunSetter on the internet and we purchased two of the cantilever type on our property. We put one over our picnic area and the other over our hot tub. The automatic retraction was a big feature because we live in a windy area and we didn't want the awnings to get destroyed. We love it. It’s excellent.
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2025
We had an awning that we purchased five years ago. We decided that we had another area that needed to be covered from the sun. We went ahead and ordered another one. I also had one put up in Alaska and I got it up there, and it worked really well. So we decided we’d do that here. Sunsetter did their work well, and they did what we wanted to do. I installed them up there in Alaska. They were fairly easy to install. I didn't read the instructions twice. But down here in Arizona, they were so long. I had to hire somebody and that guy is out of Tucson. He came down here on time. They shipped them to him. He brought them down. All the parts were there. Everything was there at one time. The ones up north are manual. The ones down here, we put the electric control on them. He set all that up and had it all done. It took him about six hours to get it all done. They've been working perfectly since then.
Material-wise, it's all good. The material down here is good for 10 years and then they have a replacement material if we need it. The framework and everything else appear to be really good. I’ve had some 25-mile-an-hour winds go through here, and we have a sensor on it so it automatically retracts, and that works. I've recommended SunSetter to others.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2025
When we moved to Florida, we had seen some advertising about SunSetter. We called a number that we got and they sent a representative out. As a matter of fact, they were an installer representative. They did the installation and it went very well. It was seamless at that point. We really enjoy the product. We really like it. We bought one for the front and one for the back. We got them installed in late May. We went away for five weeks and it was sunny when we left and we forgot to close them, actually. When we came back, the front one was closed and the back one was broken. So, we called.
What distressed us more than anything was the place that had installed them wanted $257 just to come out and look at it. So, I would not recommend this installer. I called SunSetter themselves and I sent them pictures and they covered everything under warranty and even pointed me to where videos were to where I could fix it myself. They were great. We were very pleased with SunSetter themselves, and their product.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2025
The guy from SunSetter who came out was very nice and great, but it was just weird because the bid that he gave me was way more expensive than me just buying it online directly from SunSetter. So, I never called him back, and I just bought it directly from SunSetter. It was really weird. It was like a couple of thousands more. Maybe he just tried to sell me something I didn't want. It wasn't a big deal. I still went with SunSetter. I just thought maybe it just costs more to have somebody come out and do it all. I was able to have somebody install it for me for $300. So, it didn't really make sense to pay for their installation. Other than the confusion with the guy coming here, it's been great. I've had to call because I had some user error issues on my part. They've been really great about sending the information right away. They emailed me within two minutes with the answers to how to fix it.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
It's really hot in Las Vegas, and I have a patio in the backyard and it needed shade. I dealt with SunSetter's sales person and it was easy peasy. I've had the awning since March and I certainly appreciate it. I love that it's retractable at a push of a button. Every time we push the button and we go in the backyard, it brings the exact kind of joy that the commercials convey. We sit out there with a cocktail or coffee and have our barbecue in the shade.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
I had a terrible experience with SunSetter. I hope it doesn't happen to somebody else. We were buying an awning for my parents who are in their 80s. They live about two hours from me, and they love the outdoors. They have a very hot patio. So, we wanted to get them some cover. I saw SunSetter on Home Depot, and saw some great reviews on it. It was powered, which is wonderful, and what they needed. So, I went in with it with my siblings, four of us pitched in, and we bought it for our parents. Home Depot said that it would be delivered within a four-day window. So, the fifth day worked out perfectly for us because we were gonna go up there and install it for them. My brother, my sister and I were to meet up there on that fifth day. We made the trip up, stayed overnight, and it was not delivered.
When I called, they said, "Yeah. Sorry. There was a delay." Nobody told me about it. It was still supposed to be delivered according to the website. They promised me the next time. We scheduled again about three weeks later and we made the trip up again. It wasn't delivered again. So, it was really frustrating. The awning went from SunSetter to a third party and then to be delivered to us. At this point, Home Depot was out of it, but there was some kind of shipping company in between. The third time it was gonna be there, we couldn't make the trip up. So, we paid a local, younger moving company to just be there and get it out of the rain because my parents are old. They couldn't carry it to get it to a safe place.
The website said it would be delivered on this day. So, the guys went up there to move it. It was there. It was a big, giant tube. They moved it and put it under cover. We went up a few days later to install it only to find out that the legs weren't with it. It was a separate package that got lost in transit somewhere. Home Depot gave me $150 two separate times to cover the cost of the shipping so that I wouldn't have to pay for that.
The awning itself is awesome and works beautifully. When it's windy, it's pretty solid. When you fold it up, and if it's very windy or rainy, it works beautifully. It's just the process of getting it to us was a nightmare, and I don't know if it was Home Depot's fault or if it was the local shipper's fault, but whoever SunSetter is partnering with is not doing them any justice.
SunSetter figured out how I felt as I was going through it because they had to send me the legs separately. They had to have a separate truck come out to get the legs to us. The way it ended up going was my 82-year-old dad and his neighbor put it together because they felt so bad about us traveling back and forth. My mom called me upset saying that my dad was gonna kill himself that he's putting this together. It turned out to not be that difficult to put it together. It was a little heavy, but he was fine with it. For such a great product, we thought the price was right on. It's just the whole process of getting it was bad.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
We had an awning in Minnesota and we enjoyed it so much that we decided to put one on our second property. We bought our second awning this summer and we really enjoyed the gentleman and his son who installed it. They did a great job and made everything look beautiful. They were very careful in their work and made sure that the awning was gonna last us a long time. It's electric and has a remote.
We and several friends in our neighborhood in Minnesota got awnings at the same time. We based that decision on a recommendation from a friend there. We called in and ordered it. This time, we had a salesperson from SunSetter Awnings come out and explain the best options for our particular situation. He looked at the property and made sure that they could install the awning with the way that the porch was built. He was great guy and it was a delightful experience. It was nice to be able to see the samples for real.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
There was a SunSetter here when we moved in that was old and decrepit. So, I did a bunch of reading and SunSetter seemed to be the choice for a new one. So, I had it replaced. I got a 20-foot x 13-foot extended, with an electric remote, and a wind sensor on it. Its performance is awesome. I like it. The sun is in my back deck a lot. So, we have it out quite a bit when the sun's out and I sit under it for shade.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
We've had good luck with SunSetter and like it very much. We've had the awning for a long time and I like it.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
We have a deck that we don't use often because of the weather. We had one gentleman from SunSetter come out after we contacted the company and he told us what it all involved. We went with it and the installers who came out to put it in were great. It didn't take them very long to do. The awning is automatic and we have a remote for it. We bought the medium material and it's heavy duty. It seems to be fairly sturdy and we got it in a tan color that matches our house.
So far, our experience with the awning has been satisfactory and I've given SunSetter's information from our experience to some friends. But they're expensive. Also, we have to cover the awning in the winter and they sold us the kit to cover it. But we have it attached to our roof because we don't have an overhang large enough for it. And the wrap is okay, but they don't make a wrap for our type. We use the one they gave us, but we had to use our own bungee cords to secure it. They had these other attachments that you're supposed to put on your house to wrap it and it did not work for us. We called our guy who sold it to us and he said they don't make one for those. So that's something they could work on.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
SunSetter was good. They were fast and efficient. They installed the awning very nicely. I have the remote control to make it go in and out. If it's windy, I could pull it in to make it flush. I have the backup arm thing to manually put it out as well. It was a good experience.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
We put a new deck up and decided we wanted an awning. We used to have a camper and people could buy awnings for that, so I looked it up. We purchased an automatic awning from SunSetter and it fits over the deck well, so we like it. It goes in and out, which is on a remote, and if the wind comes up through the sensor, that makes it come back in. We've only had it up since the beginning of this year, but it looks sturdy and it's good quality so far. Whenever we go out on the deck, if there's the sun, we put the awning out.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
I had a new deck put on the back of my house and wanted to make sure that it was shaded properly. So, I got on the internet and started doing some searching. We found the product we wanted from SunSetter Awnings and also saw an ad on TV. They were great, very professional and polite. They came to work on time and they put everything together really well. They gave great instructions on how to work it and set everything up. We chose the highest grade that SunSetter had and the material is great. It hasn't faded since we had it put up.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
SunSetter's presentation was thorough enough that we bought from them, and the installation went well. The presentation took half an hour, and the installation took half a day. We got the automatic awning with a remote control. We really like it.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
I know a lot of people who have SunSetter. I needed one, and I saw that Costco had them on sale. We installed the awning ourselves. It was bought through Costco. SunSetter could include a couple of tips. Other than that, it was very good.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
My last awning was a SunSetter, and I had great luck with it. I had to replace it with a very similar model. The difference is this new one is motorized, which is life-changing. It was fairly priced and has good quality. So far, so good. We've had it for one season and it hasn't been through a winter yet, but so far, we're very happy.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
I wanted an awning because I'm on a lakefront and my trees were all gone because I did some construction. The dealer that I went with recommended the SunSetter awning. It seems to be of nice quality. It has the automatic retractable from wind and rain, but pulling in from the wind doesn't always seem to work. Other than that, it's a nice feature. I'm gonna put the awning out if I'm sitting in the hot sun. I am sometimes concerned about the rain issue because if it retracts wet, you need to remember to put it back out to dry it. It would also be nice if I could tilt it as the sun moves, but I can't have it all. It provides.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
About 30 years ago, I had a SunSetter awning at a house and then I moved to Florida. I moved back up here and I wanted another one on my back deck because I had such good luck with it. I got the Platinum series. It has a remote control. It's great. Everybody that comes over loves it. Everything's perfect, and the guys that installed it were so amazing.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
SunSetter's reps were very knowledgeable. Communication was okay. It took eight weeks from the time we ordered the awning to the time we got it. Other than that, it was a good purchase experience. The awnings are the wind sensor ones and are striped which were gray, black, and white. We got three awnings and two of them went in well. One of them sticks a bit now, but it's not a big deal. When you put it all the way in, there's a little bit of a hitch, but it's still moving. It's a worthwhile investment.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
I've seen SunSetter on TV and I liked it and I got it. I needed one on my modular trailer home. The installers were really cool. The installation took about a couple of hours. My awning is beautiful. It's great, but it was a lot of money.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
We bought the SunSetter awning with the 10-year warranty. We'd rather get good quality so it lasts. We chose the scallop for the little edging, and we picked out the colors that we wanted to match our home. We got the one with gray and black and white stripes because our home is white with gray shutters. So, we wanted it to match.
Our awning's performance is perfect. You just press the button, and it goes out, and press the button again, and it comes back in again. So, it's very simple. We have the additional screen due to the way the sun sets in our backyard. So, that's the crank. Everything is really top-notch. We're very happy with it. The guy that came to measure was very nice. The installation guys were very nice. They did everything in a couple of hours. Whenever we're in our backyard, we sit out there and enjoy it. We use it every day in the summertime.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
We needed something to cover our porch, and we wanted to replace the umbrella. Costco has a SunSetter awning on sale. It's a power model and has the wind sensor. We're super happy with it. It was a game-changer for us on our deck. We've recommended it.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
The development that I live in only allows us to pick from two companies. I went with SunSetter. There's a local company that sells SunSetter's products and they came out and showed me what the product would be and how it would look. The reps were friendly and very laid back. No pressure at all. Also, the installers were out there, installed the awning efficiently, and did a great job with it. It went seamlessly. There was no disruption to me. The awning is really good, and it's exactly what I was hoping for. It's been great.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
It's striped, and beige-ish in colors. It has a remote, which makes it nice. We paid extra for certain things, like a shade that is across the whole awning. That is on the south side. We had to order an additional shade material that we could put on east or west to keep the sun from coming in. We decided to keep it up on the west side where we get the afternoon sun instead of switching it back and forth because that will be a bit of trouble. We don't usually sit out there during the daytime when the sun comes in from the east. I tell people it's expensive when I say how good it is.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
We selected Sunsetter because they were way better priced than another brand. I had both people out here and the Sunsetter salesman was wonderful. He helped me pick out the design. That was great. I picked out the stripes and the awning was measured for size, 'cause that's what they do. We've enjoyed the awning this summer. We really made use of it and it's great. It's done well. If it's windy, from previous experience when we had a camper, we know we have to pull the awning in, so we've been on the light side and doing it where they would take more than what we're giving it.
We're a corner house and the people that walked by our house really liked our awning. They thought it was a great addition to the house. As the neighbors have said, this has really covered the deck wonderfully. It definitely doesn't let that hot sun through, which is wonderful. It stays cool. Without the awning, I'd burn my feet if I ran barefoot on the deck floor. Once we have it out, the deck floor does not get hot and we can run barefoot on it. It's excellent and we've talked to people about our experience.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
Purchasing an awning was something that I wanted to do. I went online and looked at what was available. I saw SunSetter, so I pursued it. The installers are great guys. You couldn't ask for nicer people. They worked very hard. The awning we got is an electrical retractable with a remote control and it has a wind sensor on it. When they first put it in, there was a problem with the motor. They had to replace it. After that, it was fine. It came out of the factory with a faulty motor, but they had another one to replace it and it was working by the end of the day. If people I know are looking for an awning such as mine, I would definitely recommend SunSetter.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
My father had a Sunsetter awning installed years ago and I enjoyed that it held up very well. I didn't want to get a permit and build a full-scale patio, so I decided to go with the awning. It was delivered and everything was in good shape. It's a very high-quality product and relatively easy to install. I did everything myself. It's easily adjustable for the amount that it leans down. They supplied the Allen wrench and I was able to make the adjustments very easily. I like the automatic retractor when it gets windy. It comes in very handy.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025
I needed shade so I wanted an awning. It's just I'm in an HOA so the choices were very limited as far as color or type. I like the quality of my SunSetter awning. It's good quality so far. It works well. It's very convenient to have it electrically open and shut, and so far, there are no issues with performance.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2025
We don't have any trees in our backyard and our backyard gets full sun, so we had to do something out there. We purchased a SunSetter awning from Shade One Awnings and it's motorized. We hardly used it this year because initially, they sent an 18 ft. awning and they only had 3 brackets for it. They said they wanted more support for it but said it was fine and we could use it. But they were going to come back while we waited over two weeks. And they didn't come back, so we called. Then they came back and put in a total of six brackets on it. They adjusted it and did everything for us. I asked how the drop-down shade that's in there can be worked and they said we didn't have a drop-down shade. But I told them that we ordered one. We then called the owner who pulled up the invoice and confirmed that we did order it. So that had to be ordered and they had to come back again.
When they came back again, they installed that, and readjusted it. For the most part, we used it a few times, then in the end of September, my sister was here so we were eating outside. I went to put the awning out and as it was opening, it was pulling away from the house, and the brackets as well as the screws were coming out. So, we called them and they sent out a different team from Shade One. We liked these guys. Their names were Nick and Hunter and they knew what they were doing. They said the previous guys should never have attached the awning where they did. The bottom half of our house is cement block while the top half is wood. So, there was a solid piece of wood right on top of the cement block and they did half of the bracket on there, then half of the bracket in the other wood, but Nick and Hunter said they didn't attach it where there was a stud.
So, they had to completely remove the awning and take some of my siding off because they didn't want us to have holes showing. So they were going to try and moved the siding around so that none of the previous holes showed except for two. They said they filled them with silicone so nothing was going to get in there and mess it up. But they had taken the awning off and had reinstalled it in less than half the time the original people took to put it up. Since it was reinstalled, we have not used it because it was time to winterize it, so they took the front valance off. They did all of that for me. They said to call them in the spring and they'll come back and reinstall that piece. But they told us we could still use the awning all year round. It's just that you don't want to be using it in weather that’s really windy or rainy because you don't want to put it away wet. So we'll just leave it where it's at until it's time to put the valance back on.
We were disappointed because we spent $9,000 on this awning. As a matter of fact, if they wouldn't have been able to fix it, I was going to tell them to take it off of my house and give me a refund. The owner's receptionist kept saying that he was going to give me a call but he never did. When I looked up the business on the Better Business Bureau, they do not have very good reviews, which if I would have known that before they installed, I would not have had them install it.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2025
The SunSetter salesman was good and pretty honest. Then, when they came out and installed my order, they did a great job. They did what they said they were going to do and they strengthened up the overhang where they were going to hang it. They beefed it up so it's ready if some winds came along. I got the motorized awning that's wind resistant and it would retract if the wind came. It has the 10-year warranty and it was the better one. I'm a Costco person, so I went through Costco when I ordered it. It's expensive but my overall experience was good.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2025
The SunSetter awning is expensive, but it's high quality. We know that the fabric was made in North Carolina, which we thought was really cool because we're from North Carolina. SunSetter had good reviews. We researched it and we had a porch that had direct sun on it. We've got the electric awning for it and it also has the manual override if we wanna do that.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2025
Everything works the way it's supposed to with my SunSetter awning. It keeps the sun off my head and it does exactly what it's advertised to do. I went with a SunSetter awning because of their reputation over the years and when their rep came out, the presentation was fine. I'd already done my research and reached out to them, so I knew what to expect when they got here. I already knew the whole portfolio, the specs, and everything that I was looking for. The only reason I had the person come out is because I needed to know the difference height-wise between a roof mount and an under awning thing mount. Since my son's 6'4, wound up doing a roof mount, so he wouldn't bang his head anywhere.
The guys who installed it were great, very smart, and knowledgeable. Considering the length that I got because of the size of my deck, they realized that it'd be a heck of a lot easier to bring it through the house than around the house and up the stairs to the deck. So, we wound up taking it through a window through the house. Overall, I was satisfied with SunSetter's service, price, and the quality of their product.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2025
I got quotes from three different companies, and Gibson was selling the Sunsetter awning. That awning would work best for our porch 'cause we needed two, one next to each other. I got a motorized awning with the sunblock at the outside edge, and I got it with the lights also. The rolls are completely metal-covered and the awning goes out 13 feet. The only problem we've had is they had to come back and reattach it to the roof.
When Sunsetter first put the awning in, it settled in, then it started dipping, but that was just getting used to it. They reattached the screw and we've really enjoyed the awning. It's really great. I like it a lot. I'm looking forward to next year when we'll have it the whole season. I'm a little anxious about the fact that any wind may disrupt it, but that's the way it is. I did not get that wind feature with it because Gibson suggested not to get it. They said that people think that will solve the problem, but it won't, then they forget about it. However, maybe I should reach out to the company and see if it's something that can be added now.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2025
It’s very hot in my backyard. We were looking at gazebos and pergolas. We had the SunSetter Awnings team come in, and they did it. It was quite quick. Overall, it was a good experience.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2025
We didn't have an awning, and our windows face to the west. So, the setting sun was a problem for us. We reached out to SunSetter, and they explained options. We were interested in what we were wanting. We discussed colors, prices and different options. The installation was flawless. They explained how to use the mechanisms like the remote for some of the awnings, and they talked a little bit about procedures. We heard about the warranty before that, too. So, we had everything explained to us. Overall, SunSetter did what they said they were going to do and we were satisfied with the pricing and the services that we received from them. I would recommend them.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2025
I like the look of the product, and that is what I was looking for. We installed it ourselves. I have very able sons and son-in-laws who have built a house. However, we had to bounce around and find possibilities online, and we called them and got somebody who handled all kinds of products and didn't try to sell anything to us. We went knowing what we wanted, so we hunted around until we found somebody we could get the awning from and ended up ordering it directly online, but we had no help in finding vendors in the area. We were led to believe one vendor of another product could help us because we weren't sure how to install it until we picked up more information. That was quite a drive away from where we were even though we're next to a big metropolitan area. That part was frustrating.
Once we got it ordered, it didn't fall through at the SunSetter and we were told a delivery date of three weeks. At four weeks, we called and asked where it was but they didn't even have our order, so we had to order again. But we eventually got it up here. We're happy with it. However, it was on the expensive side. I expect it to be more involved in the end product. Hopefully that will show up and it's well-made. It looks well-made, but we haven't had a windy or terribly rainy summer here. I have to wait and see how it performs when we need it.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2025
The little development I live in had a few of the people here who had awnings installed. So when I moved in, I asked them who they got and it was SunSetter. So, I also used them. They sent out a team to install the awning I ordered and things went perfectly with them. I like it very much and I would tell others that they should get it, too.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2025
I went with SunSetter Awnings because they got a name and the awning is retractable. The only thing I found weird was the guy who sold it to me is the same guy who installed it, and the install was charged separately. I paid almost $800 for an install to this salesman who sold me the actual SunSetter. It was a lot considering I spent almost 5,000 on the awning. He and his son came. I guess this SunSetter is a privately-owned one. They are a franchise and he does the installs and the sales for SunSetter. But the awning works great. It's exactly what I wanted. It does what I expect it to do. I wanted something that could retract and I could see the stars when I'm in my hot tub, and cover me when it's raining and I wanna be in my hot tub. I got what I paid for.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2025
SunSetter Awnings is excellent. Years and years ago, I worked with a well-known company in Delray and I was very satisfied. That was decades ago and when the gentleman came back, it was obvious that he was ready to retire. His estimate was a large amount. I went online and decided to check what were my other options. I came up with SunSetter, and the gentleman who came, a young man, was very professional, gave me a quote, and took measurements. We talked about colors, and he was part of the installation team as well.
Interestingly enough, we haven't had a hurricane, so I have not had a need to retract the awning. I didn't electrify it, but I was told that at some point, if I wanted to, I could. However, it does the job of shading a little deck patio by the pool, and that opens up to the master bedroom through French doors. It does a perfect job and it looks good. I was very pleased.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2025
We got the awning months ago. It was one of the projects we wanted to tackle and it met our needs. Our installers were fine.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2025
I was forced to get a Sunsetter awning by my homeowner association and while it didn't work properly for the first few weeks we had it, Sunsetter came back out and fixed it all.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2025
We've had awnings in our previous home and we knew the benefit of having one. We have the same sun exposure in this location which we've only been at for 2.5-3 years. We realized that we could benefit by having an awning, and SunSetter was a recommendation of the other residents near us that use them. We talked to them and talked to the other company, and we liked SunSetter’s awnings and their plan better. The presentation and the installation went very well. The sales person was quite knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and answered all our questions. We got an electric awning and it has a manual. I would recommend SunSetter, and I believe that people would choose them as well. They should certainly talk with them.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2025
SunSetter had really good customer service. They came to our house, and they seemed really knowledgeable and friendly. They were easy to work with and their price was comparable to the other companies. The awning was a striped, beige fabric, retractable, fairly large in size, and has a remote that comes with it. We've used it a handful of times for one summer and it was good. The look and quality of the awning seems really, really nice. I would recommend SunSetter based on their customer service, availability, the speed of installation, and the price.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2025
We had moved to a new house and I had owned a SunSetter awning before in my old house. We got a motorized one for our new house. The first one I owned was a manual. The model that we got now is exactly what I expected
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2025
We had a good experience with SunSetter Awnings. The cost was a little high, but we like the awning.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2025
We have a nice deck, which is all fine and well, but when the sun's directly above us, it's hot to sit on there. We used to have a gazebo at our previous home, so having an awning is kind of a replacement to that. I looked at several different companies and it looked like SunSetter Awnings is the expert. Their presentation was good and the installation was fine. Overall, I had nothing but good experience with them. I would recommend it.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2025
SunSetter's presentation was very good, and we wanted to have a little shade in the back porch. We purchased an electric awning with a remote, and it's great. I love it. All in all, my experience with SunSetter Awnings was excellent.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2025
We like our Sunsetter awning. Initially, I bought something that we put up and we had it there about eight years before the canvas wore out. I got somebody to make me another one, and we decided to quit it and start with something new. The guy that sold the Sunsetter awning to us also does the installation separately and everything was fine. He was honest. However, the awning cost over $6,000, which was way more than I anticipated, but I hadn't bought one before.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2025
I purchased an awning because I had a big tree in my backyard that got cut down and I needed the shade. I picked SunSetter because they were cheaper than the other brand, Sunesta. The retractable awning has fine quality.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2025
SunSetter Awnings was great. My house is located in an area with no trees and the sun was melting the siding. I previously had a SunSetter at my previous house and I went with them because of their reputation. They were very quick to get back to me and I was very happy with their service. The installation team was good too. I've had the motorized awning for about 4 months and it works as well as I hoped.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2025
We have a deck on the back of our townhouse that faces west. We like to cook out in the summertime, and it's not practical at 4:00 or 5:00 when it's 80 or 90 degrees back there. So, we investigated getting an awning. I know that SunSetter has the various products available, so we got a hold of them. We enjoyed the salesman that came over and made a presentation before we bought one. Two guys came to install. They pulled up and contacted us. We showed them the deck and where we wanted it to go, and they went to work. It was that simple. When they were done, they handed me the remote and they showed me how to use it. Then they demonstrated opening and closing it. We also wanted to get that additional 5 foot curtain that hangs down. So, that was attached. They demonstrated how that works with the hand crank. Things went well. We're quite pleased with the awning.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2025
We were using umbrellas on our deck, and now that we're older, it's not as easy to get them up and down, so we decided to go with a motorized awning. SunSetter Awnings is local and we saw an advertisement for them, so we thought we'd check them out. Their office people, the salespeople, and the installers were all really good. We had hail damage to our roof and they had to come out, remove the awning and put it back on. They worked right along with us to coincide it with the roofing company.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2025
We spend so much more time outside on the deck because of our awning. Working with the salesman, who comes to you to explain everything, to the professional instillation, there is no reason to wait to order your awning. Instillation took maybe 2 hrs! They picked up, showed me everything I needed to know and they were gone. Wonderful experience. Should have done this SOONER!
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2025
Last Spring, we had a Sunsetter awning installed on one of our porches that gets quite a bit of sun throughout the day. It has changed how we spend our summer evenings. We have a small screened-in gazebo that is about 20 steps from the porch that we used to use quite often, but since we have gotten the awning, we seldom make the trip because the porch is so comfortable. We have only had it for a year, so I can't speak for its durability, but I will say that it looks great on our house. I know that the Sunsetter company gets little credit for this, but the local company that sold and installed it was fantastic. No upselling, on time, efficient, polite, and they left the porch cleaner than when they arrived. We are very pleased with our purchase.
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2025
I really like my awning! It is very well constructed, stronger than I thought it would be, and works flawlessly! Just watching it extend and retract is impressive every time you see it. I also love the wind sensor that safely retracts the awning when a storm creeps up. The patio lights are great and the remote function is very good. I really have no complaints and think I may put another unit over my garage in spring.
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2025
I love the Sunsetter product; however the company selling and installing the product is very poor in the customer service department. The awning was initially installed too low and when properly installed holes in my siding were visible. Repeated requests to fix were ignored. I had to wait over 3 months for my referral check. I was told repeatedly the check was in the mail, which it was not. Only when my daughter threatened to come to their office and pick it up did they finally put it in the mail. I would not recommend this company.
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2025
I purchased an Oasis Freestanding Awning in May 2025 delivered on 6/11/2025. At that time the installers set it up very quickly with no direction really as how to open and close the awing.. I later that day called the installer and he helped me over the phone as to how to open and close the unit. The awing is almost impossible for me to close easily. I made several calls to the office and spoke to Jamie (414 810 8833). I was then sent in the mail some type of u-joint that I had no idea what it was for. Again call Jamie... She had the installer come again on Sept 9 to look at the awning... I was then told by the installer that I should attach a drill to the handle that you crank the unit closed with.. Maybe that would help me.. The installer told me someone from SunSetter would be calling me.... I FINALLY JUST GAVE UP!!!!
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2025
We had a new deck, but we didn’t take into account how warm it was going to be, so we had to either do something or make it into a three-season room. And we decided that getting an awning was the best option for us at this point.
I chose SunSetter Awnings because of its ability to extend out to the end of our deck. The awning is motorized and has a feature that we can crank down to give us a screen. It actually protects the front of the deck from the sun, so we don’t have to wear sunglasses. We like it because it's easy to use, you just press a button to open or close it.
My experience with the SunSetter Awnings team was very good, they were very professional. The installer did an excellent job. The price was high, but the ability to stretch out over the whole deck was a factor we really wanted, and that helped us make the decision, price-wise.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2025
SunSetter is expensive but it’s good quality for the price. When the installers arrived, there was a problem with the motor, but it was promptly replaced, so everything went fine.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2025
We live in a 55 and older community, and a lot of our neighbors have SunSetter Awnings, so we had somebody come out to do a presentation and it was good. Installation didn’t take long at all. We had gotten it because we thought our family would visit this summer, and they really enjoyed the patio. But they weren’t able to come so we haven’t used it as much as we thought we would. It’s expensive but it does an excellent job providing us with shade.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2025
I was building a new patio and I wanted protection from sun and rain part of the years, so I decided to get an awning and it seemed to be the best option.
I've used it to extend the awning. It's an automatic one and I can do it partially or completely. I have a variable aspect to the controller, so I can go partway out halfway out, all the way out, and I really like that.
As far as the presentation goes, your associate, William, did a wonderful job in explaining things to us and making recommendations that really worked for us. And the installation, you had two fellows here, younger fellows. I forget their names, but they did a very good job. I'm very pleased with them.
In particular, I did business with Weather Guard, and they sold and installed this SunSetter product. And I would highly recommend both their representative, Liam and the installers who installed it.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025
I'm very happy with SunSetter. The duplex I bought had a SunSetter, but it wasn't automatic and using it would be hard for me because I'm 87 years old. So we changed everything over to automatic and put a new one on. The customer service and installation process was awesome. I'm enjoying the awning every single day. The price was a little bit high for me, but I had some savings and it was something that I did need.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025
I knew SunSetter was a good awning and I liked the quality of what they produce. My parents actually had one years ago, so I'm familiar with them. I needed an awning because I have a pool and, when my grandchildren are over for lunch, we couldn't sit out back because it was too hot.
I chose one of the biggest awnings. The installation was great and I'm very satisfied it. It does have the wind sensor, so that makes me feel more comfortable. I’d recommend SunSetter highly.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025
I just liked the product that SunSetter was offering. Their customer service was wonderful. They were really efficient doing the installation, and it's a nice product and I enjoy it. Overall, I’m very satisfied.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025
I had a SunSetter for 20 years and I liked it. It finally disintegrated, so I had to get a new one. A man and a woman came out to talk to me about the awning. They were very nice and they explained everything very well. I liked what they said and I decided to get the another SunSetter awning. Everything they explained happened exactly the way it was supposed to. The timing was perfect and I enjoyed their company. Everything went well. The installers did their job, I paid them, and they left.
The first awning I had was manual. I’m 80 years old and I can’t get out there and put it away for the winter, so I got an electric one this time. It’s a big one and it works beautifully. You just press a button and it goes out. It has lights for the evening and it works great. I didn’t expect the price to be as high as it was, because my first one was nowhere near as high as the second one. But everything has worked out perfectly and I am very satisfied.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025
We're repeat customers from SunSetter. We have two awnings. One is a simple motorized awning and the other one is a Platinum Series, where it's similar to the first one, but it also includes a drop-down awning in the front. The price was fair for the products. We were replacing the motorized awning from them. I just ordered it directly from them and installed it myself. It was very easy to do. SunSetter is a very good product. I recommended a neighbor and he ordered one himself when he saw the drop-down and how it worked.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025
We had a SunSetter awning for 30 years. When we wanted to replace it, we went with SunSetter again because it was a good product. The customer service was excellent and the installer was great. I like the quality of the replacement awning and the fact that it's made in the USA. It just lasts a long time and it's durable. We've been pleased with it for as long as we've owned the awnings.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025
I've had a SunSetter before and they are areat quality. They not only are functional, but they beautify the area as well. Recently, I purchased the biggest awning they had. We had the automated open and close and the lights. Everything's been performing perfect. Whenever we want to sit outside, we put it up. We also use it sometimes to give shade around the windows so it cools the house as well.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025
I purchased the motorized awning from SunSetter. I had a team come out to install it. They were pretty friendly and professional. The awning is working well. The price was a little more than what I wanted to put out, but we got it mostly for my mom because she sits on the porch a lot. I had no problems. The product's been great and very convenient. I would recommend them.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025
I had a SunSetter awning for years in my previous home. The awning is excellent. I did have a problem shortly after the installation, but it was nothing. They came out and they fixed it up. But the awning itself is quality. We don't use it too often, but on those hot, sunny days, it's a lifesaver.
They came out. It wasn't a warranty item, so I had to pay for it. I wasn't happy about that, but it is what it is. The awning itself, I haven't had any trouble since they put it up. I do have the remote control for it. That's a must-have.
If you're gonna consider an awning, you should consider a SunSetters. The quality is great. They do back up the product, although I had that one little problem that I thought was covered and wasn't. But the awning itself is great. I had them for years. I mean, years, in my last home. Never had a problem with it.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025
We love our SunSetter awning. We went with SunSetter, because it is well-known and trusted. I certainly knew that name. And we were thinking of purchasing it, and looked into it. And whenever we looked for an awning, SunSetter always came up.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025
We had the SunSetter awning installed at our lake house where we host lots of visitors, family, friends, and lots of gatherings on our deck that overlooks the lake. But we had to cut down a bunch of trees and that made our deck so hot we couldn’t sit out there, so we needed an awning. The installer was amazing, and he did a terrific job. Having the SunSetter there has been one of the best things.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025
The salesperson from SunSetter was the same guy that did the installation along with his crew and he was really nice, knew the product, and very professional. They had to do a little bit of modification, but they knew what they were doing, and they were great. I also had a problem with the remote, where it kept closing on its own and everything was getting wet. I was back and forth with customer service, but they rectified it quickly, and it was resolved.
I love being outdoors until the winter months. I have a fire pit and a barbecue grill, an outdoor kitchen, dining table, and we eat out there. I also have a big TV and a couch. So, we literally live outside during the season. And my house is situated where the sun goes across my entire house all day long. July, August, you could fry an egg on your head out there. So, I leave the awning open all the time, and I can’t believe what it withstands.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025
My wife lives and breathes on our back deck during the warm months. It’s her haven. We have a composite deck that gets hotter than Hades if we don’t have something to cool it down, so we use the SunSetter to keep half of the deck cool and give her relief from the sun. At the same time, if it gets too windy, it retreats on its own. I’m glad we got SunSetter. It’s worked every single time, and it’s done its job. No complaints.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025
This was my second SunSetter awning. I had the other awning for many years. They have good customer service. The installer was knowledgeable and polite.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025
The quality of the SunSetter awnings is 10 out of 10. My husband and my son-in-law installed it because it was a Christmas gift for our daughter and her husband.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025
I had EasyShades installed back in April, and it was fine. We haven’t had any issues with it.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2025
The representative came to my home and made a presentation. The awning I purchased was the widest one, with a manual crank and it is motorized. We didn’t want to build a roof structure over our deck, so SunSetter Awning is a great option. Their team was very efficient and did the job well. Everything was great.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2025
about 13 feet long and stretches out to 10 feet distance. We use it to shade the deck and a part of the sliding door in the summertime when it’s really hot.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2025
The SunSetter awning was delivered first, but I didn’t connect with the installers until later on, so it wasn’t installed until very close to the end of the season. Because of that, I haven’t used it very much yet. However, it functions well in terms of opening and closing. The technicians were great and did a good job with installation.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2025
We love our awning installed by SunSetter. Since we don’t have any roof over at the back of our house. We like how the awning saves us.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2025
We decided to go with Sunsetter mainly because of a friend of ours who had one. We actually didn't price around too much before we called SunSetter. I might have if I realized a local company did them, but I didn't.
My experience setting everything up was very good. Everything was very nice. I only have one complaint. And he came back and looked at it and said there wasn't much he could do. When it closes, the brackets that support it when it's open hang down and they're very visible. So, I don't know if it's really something that could be fixed or not. But other than that, that is our only issue with it
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2025
Our previous awning wore out. So we decided to purchase a new awning from Sunsetter again because that’s who we had before and we like it. We also like the fabric itself and the colors that they offer. The awning we chose was motorized.
The representative who came out to help design the awning was great.
The first time they brought the awning, it was totally the wrong awning, but wasn't the installers fault. They loaded up the wrong awning into his truck. And they brought it back here to put in there. Thank God we were home because otherwise, they would have installed a totally wrong awning. But they were very good about getting it replaced, ordering it, and getting it to us as timely as possible. We wanted it for a party and it would have been done for the party, but it was the wrong awning, as it turned out. But all in all, it was fine.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2025
We were looking for the retractable awnings at Costco and selected SunSetter. We chose the standard one that comes with the wind protector and remote. We open it during the daytime and it’s useful and good, but the pricing is very expensive. Everyone likes it but the price is very high for them.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2025
I had a freestanding for over 20 years so I decided it’s time for us to get a motorized one. The installation was very good. When I thought I had a problem, I called and they came right over. At one point, the installer said that they might have a backup because it comes from San Antonio. But it got in on time and they were efficient putting it in. They were very friendly and they cleaned up after themselves.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2025
The awning is great. However, the cover would never work. The installer just took it off, and he said he'd come back and put it on for us in the winter because it would never lay down. Supposedly they are going to put the cover on. Hopefully, they follow through with it. Other than that, everything was good.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2025
We purchased a house where the back of the house got a lot of sun, so we were in need of getting some shade from a sliding glass door area. After I did a little research, I wanted to work with SunSetter Awnings. The installation process was very effective for my manual crank-in and crank-out awning. I use a battery-powered cordless drill to wind and unwind it very well. It's a whole lot less expensive, but it works fine.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2025
I just moved to a new house and the patio needed cover. I usually had a private company do it, but I decided to try SunSetter at that time. I like the gentlemen who came to install it. They were there when I needed them and they appeared when we had an appointment. So, everything was good. I also like the quality, it's a good product.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2025
I've been very pleased with SunSetter. They were the way to go when I was looking for something to shade me and close when the wind comes. They had a booklet and I could choose what I wanted and have the board approve it, I had to have a color that was similar to my outside siding, so I chose a striped tan awning. The install was perfect. They just came and got it done in an hour and a half. Its quality is 100%. I tell my neighbors about the awning all the time and I know a couple of them have already ordered them.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2025
The guy who came for the presentation of SunSetter Awnings was very thorough. He brought his material with him as far as the booklets so that I could pick which awning I wanted, the fabric, the type. It was seamless and pleasant. I got the automatic one and the installation was quick and easy.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2025
When we purchased our town home, there was already an awning attached but it was wearing out and getting old. I was gonna replace it last year and never got around to it. And then we were at Costco and SunSetter had a 20% discount, so I got the premium awning with the remote and the sunshade that rolls down. I love it. It's been great. The squeaky noise when I was rolling down the screen in the beginning finally went away, but when it rains, the water just pools up on top of it. I didn't even have it out that far, just a little bit to cover my patio and keep it from getting wet. It was sagging in the middle and I had to take a handle of a broom and just pour it off of it. I called the project manager and left her a voicemail but she never did get back to me. Overall, my experience has been wonderful. I'm also the HOA president and I would like to get one out at our pool area.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2025
I've heard SunSetter was the best and I have family that have bought SunSetter in the past. They were the perfect choice. I got an automatic awning and it has a wind guard. It’s very nice and I love it. It works when it's supposed to work and comes in when it's supposed to come in. Our house has a very sunny exposure in the summertime, and it just heats up the whole house. The awning just takes it down about five degrees and we use it every day.
The only thing that's a little confusing is when you have to reprogram the remote. It's not intuitive, in my opinion. But if you follow the directions two or three times, you'll eventually get it. I've also had one of the awnings for three years, and it still looks brand new and works great.
However, they changed the way they do things when you buy through Costco. I bought one before and had it installed, and it was no big deal. When I bought this last one, I had to use their company and on their time schedule. It was more of a pain in the butt than anything.
In addition to that, they ran them on sale. The first one I got was 20% off, which was great. This time, what I got was a 20% gift card to Costco, which does me no good because I'm now tied to Costco. It was fine and we'll use it. But every purchase I make on that, I don't get my points that I would get from my credit card. It's baloney. It's for them to benefit and screw us. But that’s the way it goes.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2025
The experience with SunSetter was the first time we purchased an awning. We didn't really know what to expect. Unfortunately, the salesperson who came just didn't really know a lot. We ended up just trusting their judgment, which didn't work out for the best experience. But we did pick an awning and took a few months before it got installed and we had it. We're still missing one piece right now, but it worked out okay.
The awning is meant as a cover for our outside patio in the summer. It's meant to be for those really sunny summer days. So I'll end up using it a handful of times over the summer. Unfortunately, the salesperson had given us a place to put it, but it actually does not block the sun. SunSetter had a not-so-great salesperson and we were struggling with how to use it over the summer. But the company helped us find a workaround.
I also have shared this directly with the owner of SunSetter. They have done everything they can to make it right and it is a generally positive experience. I would be very mindful of where the sun is at the time of day you want to use it. Because if you put it on the wrong spot on your outside of your house, it isn't as useful as you would want it to be. If there was a better salesperson, that person would have made us aware of that. I absolutely would buy it again. I would just position it somewhere different.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2025
SunSetter had good reviews on the internet and got back to me promptly. We decided to go with an awning because we weren't sure whether we wanted it enclosed or left open. But the sun was quite hot, so this afforded us the in-between where you can have both.
The awning was retractable and has lights and sensors on it if the wind picks up. It comes out at least 10 feet. I use it every day. It shelters the patio so that you can sit out there without baking in the hot sun. It doesn't totally shield the patio furniture from getting wet from the rain. But I like them quite a lot. The people at SunSetter are just wonderful to deal with.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2025
I love the SunSetter product. I never had an issue with it. SunSetter did the installation and it was a good experience.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2025
We wanted a SunSetter awning for years, but put off buying one until now. It's so good and beautiful. Everybody loves it. We use it all the time. The installation was easy. There were no problems and it was faster than I thought. I would recommend anybody to go for SunSetter. The only downside was the price. We just weren't used to spending that much money. It was expensive, but it's been worth every penny.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2025
SunSetter has a pretty good name as far as awnings. We searched the internet and we wanted a good quality one since we only wanted to buy it once. It's fairly expensive, but we're very happy with the quality we got with the awning. The customer service was delightful.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2025
I always wanted a SunSetter and I was able to do it this time. The presentation of their products went fine and they were in and out during the installation process. The only thing is they're coming out to replace the canopy because it ripped on the seam.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2025
We went with SunSetter for an awning replacement just because they were there at Costco. The installation went pretty smoothly. They set up the time and came in and they did it within an hour. I've only used twice so far and it's been good. The experience was good. All of that has been excellent.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2025
The installation of my SunSetter went well. The guy gave me his contact information so if I have any problems, I could call him. And he's been very professional and very helpful. When I called him to come back over and adjust something, he came over promptly and took care of it. His assistant, the one I met in the store was very helpful too. I didn't expect my SunSetter awning to be that pricey, but the quality so far has been good.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2025
We have always wanted to get an awning. SunSetter had a sale at Costco, so we decided to get it. They were offering a good incentive and we inherited a little money. I knew what I wanted and I saw it. The marketing team only had to help me with which one to get.
We had one little hitch when it came to measurement but they did it right and they gave us something to compensate us for the mistake that they made. It all came out perfect. They were easy to deal with and were top-notch.
We have the motorized awning and it has a remote. It is awesome. We were going to get the one that has a cassette, but we couldn't because of the space that we had wasn't big enough.
The awning makes the house look prettier. It cools off the house. We just had the deck put on and we can sit out there on a hot day and don't feel the heat at all. I'm glad we did it. However it's not so warm like it was so we haven't been using it. But I can't wait until the time comes and we can do it again. When it's out, the color's so pretty and it really matches the house well and it steps it up a little bit. It looks really nice.
It's not cheap but you get what you pay for, so it's worth every penny. With Costco, we've got a lot of discounts, rebates and shop cards which brought the price down. It's an investment that we'll have. It's guaranteed for a long time. If it was cheap, it probably would be done cheaply.
The measuring people were nice. The installation people and the gal that I dealt with on the phone and emails were really helpful. It’s a very good experience overall.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2025
I was looking for a way to use my outdoor deck more in the spring and fall. I looked at permanent structures and they were cost-prohibitive. I thought about getting an awning instead, so I researched. I googled different awning providers, and SunSetter came up as one of the most frequently used with the most options and competitive pricing.
I got the one that has an electric motor and can be controlled with a remote. So far it’s pretty good. If you're looking for an awning, SunSetter is one of the best options.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2025
The SunSetter presentation was fine. He was very polite, nice, and informative enough that I bought it. The install was nothing. They came, they did it and they left. I didn't have to do anything. It's an automatic and they showed me how to use it. The price was a lot more than I thought it would be, but I thought it would be worth it. So far, I like it. I haven't had any problems.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2025
Purchasing the SunSetter awning was wonderful. Very nice and quick. After the purchase, they came and installed it and it was perfect. The crew was wonderful. They were quick, polite, and very nice.
We’ve used it all summer and we’re very happy with it. Quality is good so it held up. It’s nice to enjoy our deck it was a good purchase.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2025
I wanted to cover a section of my deck, so I put a SunSetter awning there. The features are really nice, and it goes out quite a ways too, and I like it. The mechanism that holds it up is very strong, and it feels safe because they put big brackets on it to hold it up. I don’t use it out there when there’s heavy wind and rain because I don’t think it would be able to hold the pressure, and water is heavy. And I got no reason to go out in the rain anyway. But if it’s just drizzling, it’d probably be good to do that. I’ve already told my next door neighbor about SunSetter and I show it to the people that come into my yard and brag about it.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2025
Thanks to SunSetter Awnings, we can enjoy breakfast out there with that morning sun. The sales rep was absolutely great, and the quality of the awning is very good. It’s sturdy, works great, and it serves the purpose of blocking out sun during those hot summer mornings.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2025
We couldn’t spend a lot of time on our deck because it was so sunny and hot. SunSetter was a well-known name to use, so that’s why we picked their awning. Two young men came and did a very nice job installing it. Now it's shady on the deck. It functions well, and we haven't had any issues with it. Now we can sit outside more and use our deck with our family. We’ve been enjoying using it with them, whether it’s sitting outside, reading, or having some snacks or a drink in the evening, playing with our grandchildren and playing games on the picnic table.
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