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About SunSetter Awnings

SunSetter Awnings is the largest American manufacturer of retractable patio, window and deck awnings. The company produces four different awning types, including motorized and manual hand-cranked models. Most of the awnings attach directly to a structure, but the company does have one freestanding model. The motorized models open and close using a remote control, and the manual model uses a hand crank.

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

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    TechStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2024

    A representative came out and measured and two guys did the installation. They did it very efficiently. We're pleased with how the transaction proceeded and with the quality of the awning as well.

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    TechPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffRates

    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2024

    The rep with SunSetter was very informative and answered my questions. She also helped me with the colors. The installers has asked me where to put the awning, put it up and waited around till I got back to show me how to use the remote and what each one of them did. When they came back up to do the lights, they showed me how to use the lights as well. We've used the lights once, and it's been great. It's almost like being in daylight. They also demonstrated how the wind would retract the awning when it got to be to a certain level. I like the retractability of it, being able to put it in and out. I could put it at different stages so it doesn't have to be all the way out. SunSetter is an expensive product, but it's good. I've got lots of family members that would like to have one, but it's out of their price range to be able to do.

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    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2024

    So far, so good. The gentlemen that came did a good job. He showed us how to use the awning. We use it when the sun hits a certain way, and it does what it's supposed to do.

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    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2024

    The presentation was very well done. I like their knowledge of the product. The installation was quick, and they walked me through every step of the process of how to operate it. We're very happy with the product.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageMaintenanceBilling

    Reviewed Sept. 30, 2024

    I have a Sunsetter Awning since 2002, it's worked great. Needed to replace the motor twice. Once in 2012 and now in 2024. However in 2024, I can't get an order placed since May 22, 2024, I have a part# and placed an order 3 times, each time they tell me my card got declined. That's not true, used a different card each time and I have no balance on the cards. It seems since 201 when Sunsetter was bought out by Spring window fashions this has been a problem with customer service. The last time I called I wanted to make sure the credit card went thru, I was told I can't do that, then I asked to speak with a manager, I was told no managers are there. It seems everyone is working from home, I get calls from all over the country.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2024

    I reached out online and immediately got a response back from a local distributor. They were very good. I would give very high marks to the local installer. Meanwhile, I would give zero stars to SunSetter, the corporation. We're not in a COVID situation, but the initial delivery of the large SunSetter product took longer than promised. The distributor said that was from SunSetter. When the awning came, part of it was missing and it took another over a month to receive it. I tried to get an understanding on when this piece will be in, and they would give me no information.

    SunSetter, the corporation, is totally unresponsive to the consumer. They could not care less about me. I tried to talk and speak to a supervisor or to anyone, and I could not get through to one single person other than a boiler room help desk. I was on hold for an hour and they say, "Leave your number. We will call you back when you're in the queue." they never called back once out of four times. If someone has a problem with the installation or the warranty, I have confidence in the local distributor. On the other hand, I have zero confidence in SunSetter, and I would not recommend them to anyone because of that.

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedStaffEase of Use

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2024

    I was looking for an awning and when I googled it, SunSetter popped up. The reps were efficient and on time, which is big for me. And the quote that they gave me was somewhere where I was looking for. The presentation was short, sweet, and to the point. They didn't pressure you into anything. The installation was very quick and I'm very pleased with the product. It's a manual awning and gray in color. It’s very easy to use.

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    Hello Amanda,

    Thank you for your review, we value your feedback. We are happy to hear about your great experience with your purchase through Blind Ambition, a partnered independent dealer, and your SunSetter Awning Product. We will be sure to inform your dealer of your great experience with them.

    Please let us know if there is anything you may need, and we are looking forward to providing continued support for your SunSetter Product.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2024

    We would recommend SunSetter Awnings to our family. The installation guys were efficient. I couldn't believe how quick they were. They weren't there for 20 minutes and it was installed right. They got it done.

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    TechPrice

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2024

    We were aware of SunSetter Awnings as a brand. The awning was a wonderful deal. We paid good money, but it was worth it. After the installation, I needed to make a slight adjustment to make sure when the thing came out it was nice and taut. I went online and that was solved easily. I now have it working perfectly.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2024

    We remodeled our patio in the previous couple of years and we decided to put a SunSetter awning up. The person that I spoke with was very knowledgeable. They guided me in the right direction. The installation was enlightening. I ended up having to buy a motorized winch. I was happy. We had four people putting it up. It definitely was a little bit of a learning curve, but not that it was hard. It was just I had to figure out how many people to get to hold it up and put it in the brackets. I love the awning. Even when the sun isn't out, it's the ambiance of having it over you.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2024

    I gave SunSetter a call. We were happy with their response time. My experience with their rep went really well. However, it seems like the sensor doesn't go off. The one awning upstairs that we've been using was really blowing out and it was like the metal things were almost bending in it. But that's the only thing I'm worried about.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2024

    We have been enjoying our SunSetter awning. We really like it. It went up really fast. The installation was easy. We did it ourselves.

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    Customer ServiceTechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2024

    Our awning was about 25 years old and it broke on one side. So, I asked around and SunSetter was recommended. That was what we did. The SunSetter team was wonderful. The fellow came out with all the books. We went through everything, and he was explaining all of the various kinds of fabrics and was very knowledgeable. It took quite a while to get it because I picked an expensive one. It's an $8,000 job. About two and a half months later, they came and they were really good. They took away the old one and they put in the new one and all the new arms. The experience was great, very simple and very nice.

    The awning has a wonderful screen that you can roll down so we can block the late afternoon sun, too. I picked the fabric. It's a heavier fabric and it doesn't fade so badly in the sun. It's really lovely. It'll be there for a long time, but it was probably the most expensive thing in the book. Quality is fine. Part of the cost was also because I did the bronze arms because the armature had broken on the other one. I ordered the bronze instead of the white. The white was cheaper, but I have a dark green awning and I didn't want a bunch of white arms sticking out. We love the awning. It's wonderful, and it'll last for a long time because it's top quality. Customer service was great, too. They even called back to be sure everything was working right, and they said to call them if I had any questions or any problems. They were very involved in the whole process.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2024

    I wanted some sun protection on an east-facing deck. I went with SunSetter due to the reputation of the company. The team I worked with was very good. They produce what they said they would in the time frame that they said they would produce it and they did a good installation. It was three week between purchase and install, and it took them about two hours to put it up. I got a motorized awning and it's on the side of the house. It's about 17 feet x 12 feet. It's much nicer being out here around noon time for lunch than it was before.

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    CoveragePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2024

    I needed sun coverage for my balcony for my house. I went through a local installer. I got a SunSetter awning that retracts. It has a motor. I have a wind sensor and I just made sure that it was something I could connect the hub to so I can program it where it automatically opens and closes at a set time. It's working as expected. Sometimes, it does not open or close according to the schedule. According to the hub that's connected where I'm able to schedule when it opens and closes, it doesn't always open or close according to schedule.

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    CoverageStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2024

    SunSetter Awnings communicated with me well. The installer showed up on time. They were very nice. They were only there for three hours and it was done. The awning has worked good ever since. I got the biggest awning. It covers our hot tub and furniture. They're all automatic. It has the wind sensor on it. One day, the wind kicked up and it started going in. That's good.

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    PriceStaffRates

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2024

    When we were ordering the awning, the rep asked what color. My house is green, so I wanted something green. "And do you want stripes or do you want solid?" He showed me and I got stripes. "The little part flap that hangs down, do you want that straight or do you want that scalloped?" Everything he asked me, I would ask him, "Is one cheaper than the other? Is it cheaper to go straight instead of scallop? Is it cheaper to go solid?" "Everything, nope, nope, nope." I got to choose what I wanted. I asked because I know how they could add things and it would make our price jump up. But it was just like what I wanted it.

    It took the installers a little over two hours to install the awning, which wasn't bad. The awning is 19 x 11. It's a good size. It's a retractable with a remote. They showed us the handle to crank it in case our motor or electricity didn't work. We've never had one or know anybody who got one, so we had questions and they were very good answering those. They knew what they were doing.

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2024

    The sales process and installation went well.

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    Sales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2024

    My experience with the SunSetter Awning was very positive. The salesperson was thorough and the installation people were efficient and experienced. We were very pleased with the whole situation. The awning is about 18 inches wide and it reaches out 10 feet and the quality is very good. The patio is in the sun in the afternoon. If it's a sunny day, we put the awning down, because it's cooler for us and it keeps the house cooler even if we're not out there.

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    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2024

    I needed an awning to cover my deck. I had one many years ago where I used to live and very much enjoyed it. I found we couldn't sit out on the deck in the sun. So, we needed an awning. I needed a retractable one. We got a retractable, roof-mounted one from SunSetter. It's black brown color, 18 foot wide, and about 12 foot reach. I'm 100% satisfied with it. I recommended SunSetter to a friend, and he also had one installed. The only thing I don't like about them is they promised me a $100 gift card for a referral, and I've been waiting for three months for it.

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    CoverageStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2024

    The awning is retractable and super helpful. It provides a lot of good shade from the sun and covers more of the porch than what was covered before. The porch faces towards the evening sun so any time you're eating dinner out there, there's direct sunlight even with the roof. The awning extends the shade and it's held up well in the rain. It dries out well. It's working great.

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2024

    The awning was the one that was electrically powered so you could put it out and take it in easily, and that was something I was looking for. I didn't want something that was permanent. I wanted something that I could use when I needed it. It performed the way SunSetter advertises it, and it works fine for me.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedBilling

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2024

    The first time we dealt with SunSetter was a couple of years ago. The guy made a good presentation, but we weren't ready to get it then. The weird thing was, there was no follow-up. I was really surprised at that, then a year and a half later, we decided we wanted to go ahead and get an awning. I called the company, and they had no information that we had spoken to them before, so we started from scratch. The guy who came out and did a presentation evidently had some family problems, so I couldn't get in touch with him, so the company assigned somebody else to me. He came out, and we got everything set up. It rocked along, then the company called and they wanted payment before we had ever even received the awning, much less had it installed. That was ridiculous.

    Every time I would call the company back, they never responded. Finally, I had to work through the salesman and we finally got the awning and got it up. However, when the two guys came to put it up, one of them fell and was injured. This doesn't normally happen with them, but they thought they had the awning up, then it fell down. They came back and fixed it temporarily and had to order a new part. When that came in, they came back out and fixed it permanently.

    The subsidiary group under SunSetter that handled this area was very inefficient, and I wasn't impressed with the process, but we really like the awning. It's very sturdy and well made, and it works great and looks nice. I highly recommend the awning. I would also give the name of the salesman to get in touch with and tell them about how the company did and to be wary of working with the subsidiary company.

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    Sales & MarketingPriceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2024

    We've seen the advertising on TV, and when we started looking into awnings, the one Sunsetter offered seemed to be exactly what we needed. The sales reps were very nice and helpful, and everything was fine with the install. We got the adjustable awning that opens and closes, and we have a remote. It works very nicely. We've had no problems with it and we're very happy. The awning was expensive, but everything's expensive these days. I would like it to be cheaper, but it is what it is.

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    PriceStaffRates

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2024

    I heard about SunSetter through Costco and after doing some research, I liked the features that they had on their unit. The fabric availability, the width, and the features that the awning had encouraged me to go with that particular model, and with the Costco pricing, it made it very affordable. Even though I had looked up online the SunSetter direct website, my dealings were all through Costco. I dealt directly via online order with Costco, and my order was delivered in a timely fashion. It included the product, the instructions and all the other details as well as the installation hardware, which made it very do-it-yourself-friendly. I did the install, and my son helped me.

    My awning is electric, and it comes in and out via remote. It also has a wind sensor feature, so in high winds, it'll automatically roll back in. Having the feature of the retractable awning was more attractive to us. We're in South Florida, and for our patio, we didn't wanna have a permanent structure out there that might be damaged by a hurricane. I'm definitely satisfied with the product. It provides shade for our patio area, and it functions at this point flawlessly. If someone's considering an awning, they need to definitely look at SunSetter seriously because I've had a very good experience with them.

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    TechPriceStaffRates

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2024

    We wanted enough clearance to walk under the awning, and our contractor said that he couldn't accommodate us like that, so we decided to go with one that would come out and go in at our discretion. The SunSetter rep went through everything and told us exactly what was gonna be done, how everything would work, and the pricing. He was excellent. We love the awning and being able to go out when the weather is cool enough to do so. I like the quality too. Time will tell, but right now, I'm enjoying it.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceRefunds & PayoutsStaffResolution

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2024

    I built a second floor deck and I wanted an awning over the deck. I bought one from a third party salesperson of SunSetter, MooreShade4Less, and they sold me something that they should have never sold me, because on the second floor, they didn't take the wind into consideration. The installer was fine but he wasn't part of SunSetter either. He was subcontracted by MooreShade4Less and I paid him directly. MooreShade4Less doesn't respond to emails and phone calls. The finance company that I'm financed through is having trouble and they had my account on hold until they rectify the situation with wind for the awning.

    When I called SunSetter, they said that they could not do anything for me because I bought it through MooreShade4Less. So now I'm stuck with an awning that nobody wants to do anything with. It cost $8,000 and it wasn't cheap. So, it's really got me upset. MooreShade4Less shouldn't be selling awnings because they do a really bad job at customer service. But I don't have any issues with the product other than the fact that it doesn't work for my application. It works well and it does what it's supposed to do but it's constantly out of adjustment because of the wind on the second floor.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2024

    I would recommend Sunsetter. But I hope that the communication is a bit better. The first time, everything went flawlessly and we didn't have any issues. We got SunSetter Awnings in 2021. We had a great experience. Any time we called, we were able to get a quick answer. But this last time was not a good experience. We ordered another set for our deck off of our bedroom. We're still waiting to get our lighting. And they brought the wrong one out the second time. So, they had to take that back again. The accuracy and getting it right has been an issue. We had to have them come out. I had to call a couple of times. It was the owner and his wife who takes care of the back end business part of it. But it was harder to get ahold of them than it was the people who whoever they contracted to do the installation. Their communication between the installers and the company owners was a little off.

    The awnings were a taupe and retractable. If the wind caught it, it automatically retracted them back. They also had the screen that you could wind down in front, if you had sun coming in the front part of it. They're easy to work. We love them. We have sun that comes in facing to the west at night. Especially on hot days like this, it helps with the windows and the rooms in the back end of our house. We have sun that comes in facing to the west at night. Especially on hot days like this, it helps with the windows and the rooms in the back end of our house.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2024

    SunSetter has the best reputation. When we called them and asked all kinds of questions about the retractable part and the wind, they were very responsive. We live in Florida, and that's important. We had our handyman install it. My daughter's fiance has a friend who installs shutters and he came and helped. It needed two or three people 'cause it's huge. They called and got some advice from SunSetter directly. The quality is great and we're super happy with it. We'd highly recommend it.

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    Price

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2024

    It was a good experience with Sunsetter. I liked their cost. Two people came and got the installation done in a small amount of time.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2024

    Sunsetter Awnings' customer service was helpful and they sent me a brochure. Also, I liked cost. We installed the awning ourselves. It went well. Doing the mounts wasn't bad. It took three of us to get it up there. It's heavy and awkward. I contacted customer service that despite all the adjustments they suggested, the two arms were never equal. When we close it, one is higher than the other. But it seems to work fine. The awning itself is level.

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    TechMaintenance

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2024

    The awning is broken. They installed it 2 months ago but it didn't work too well. It doesn't like rain and collapsed. They said they'd try to do it some time next week. I'd like if they could get out here faster.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2024

    We went with SunSetter Awnings for their reliability. They had a reputation. The only shortfall was it took them a long time to get the awning. It was three months. But it was a good deal. I got a 10 by 10 and if I had to do it again, I would have made it slightly larger. But it's good for what it does. The windows leading out to the patio are always very hot, but since the shade's been up, it reduced the temperature indoors a little bit, and it also slowed the air conditioner coming on.

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    CoverageTechStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2024

    I had a very good friend that had an awning and it wasn't working right. So, I worked on it and repaired it for him. That was a couple of years ago and after that, I was sitting out here and I thought I'd like to have one for my deck. I'd like to sit out underneath the shade. The salesman from SunSetter was good and the boys who came over and put it up for me were excellent. They were here, done, and gone. I was very impressed. The awning is 14 feet by whatever goes out to extend it. It works. I push the button and it goes the other way, and that was all I was after. I'm impressed with the quality of it too. So far, it hadn't ripped. If people want to do the awning on their house, I would recommend SunSetter highly. It supports itself and it's quite well. I also have the sensor on mine. In case it gets windy, it comes in by itself.

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    Reviewed Sept. 16, 2024

    They were very cordial and likeable couple of guys! Answered all our questions and explained everything. I would definitely recommend them! We love our awning and recommended it to our friends. The awning is very sturdy and well made. We are now enjoying our south-facing deck - due to the new awning..

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    Reviewed Sept. 13, 2024

    The awning appears to be well made and operates as advertised. The problem arises if you need service to remedy a problem. When I contacted the customer service department about a problem when the awning opened and closed. The service rep. attempted to diagnose the problem (which was incorrect) because it is a DIY repair. I informed the service rep. that I will not repair the awning myself, which is less than one year old, that I had contacted the installation company two times without any results, the installation contractor had made an appointment that was not kept without a phone call. I was told that by the service rep "Sunsetter has no control over the installation company's". I stated I want to talk to a supervisor, none were available, I received a voicemail a week later stating that I should contact the customer service department.

    At the time of purchase the impression is the entire sale and installation are done by SunSetter. It is not. The sale is done by a second party company who then contracts a third party to do the installation. In their literature it states the awning is professionally installed. The receipt from the installation company just indicates the amount paid for the installation nothing about warranty for the installation. We had to contact the Better Business Bureau about the problem with SunSetter and MoreShades4Less (retailer) to get the problem resolved. Both companies responded quickly after contacting BBB to resolve the problem.

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    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2024

    Installer brought the wrong awning to begin with, we ordered the streamlined cover and the one they brought didn't have anything. Installer did not have fasteners for the lights and used our black zip ties on the white arms. Installer said no way to hook up side panel. I had to complain and finally someone came out and the side panel is held on with zip ties. Sad this beautiful awning has so many zip ties.

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    Coverage

    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2024

    The SunSetter awning is a very good product. My father-in-law knew an elderly person that had one on her house that she no longer used and she wanted it removed. My father-in-law removed it for her and he thought he could use it on his house, but it was too big. He asked us if we wanted it, and it sat on our deck perfectly. It was great, and we had it there for 15 years. It might have been 10 years old already as far as we could figure out, and finally, it faded out completely. We got a hailstorm one day and got some holes in it, and we still had it another year after that. We were doing our deck over, and we decided to buy another awning 'cause we liked the first one so much.

    I went online, looked at SunSetter and I found the people that I could get it from. I had it delivered and put it up myself. We got the basic unit, just the awning with the equipment on the sides, to raise and lower it with the crank. We also bought a cover, which was the only thing that was extra. Our first awning lasted a long time and that's why we bought another one. The quality is there. The material in the old one we had might have been a little heavier than the new one, but it still looks like it's very good quality. We go out on the deck a lot. We have a table out there. We have picnics and eat dinner out there with the awning, and sometimes we read a book. It's very nice.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Sept. 9, 2024

    5/7/24 Wrote Check. When ordered I thought 4-6 wks. But closer to 8 wks. When they did come motor was on wrong side. So another 4 wks. Came and put up TOO LOW being 6'-4" I was hitting the arms even on a breezy day. Would hit my head on the fabric. They have plenty of room to go up with it and I told them. Still waiting for them to come back and raise it up. This is as of 9/9/24. Also two different crews came and there was a difference in work technique.

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    CoverageMaintenance

    Reviewed Sept. 9, 2024

    We were so happy with our Sunsetter that we ordered a larger one to replace the original one and had that one moved to our lake home. We love all 3 sunsetters we have. It has made such a difference in the temperature of our home and the ability to use our deck all summer.

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    Refunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Sept. 8, 2024

    I placed my order in May 2024 and I was told it shipped June 6 with delivery around June 24th. Each week I was given a 1 week delay from RXO who needed to perform an ‘dock search’ each time which would take 72 hours each. I finally received a refund from Costco last week (Sept). I’ll find a company who delivers on their commitments. Truly disappointed.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Hello Ms. Culver,

    We appreciate you taking the time to contact us and provide us your feedback regarding our carrier and transportation services, giving us the opportunity to learn from your experience. It is only through this valuable feedback that we can continue to improve the quality, service, and value of our product.

    We apologize again and we hope you have a wonderful rest of your day.

    Sarah V
    SunSetter Customer Care Team
    1800-670-7071
    contactus@sunsetter.com

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    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2024

    I bought the awning for my mother-in-law. She needed shade on her patio. Lewis was a real nice guy. There was no pressure. He asked us the questions we needed to answer and gave us some guidance on what we should think about. He told us that the awning will not give us shade all the time when the sun gets low in the sky. We got the 12 x 10 with the higher grade canvas, the electric thing to move it in and out, and a wind sensor to bring it in when it gets windy. My mother-in-law is very happy with it.

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    Thank you, Jim Tracey,

    We appreciate the time you've taken to share your feedback. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your purchasing experience with local partnered dealer, Moore Shade 4 Less. Thank you so much for your business and we look forward to providing you continued support for your SunSetter Product. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any concerns.

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    Sarah V
    SunSetter Customer Care Team
    1800-670-7071

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    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2024

    The Sunsetter has allowed me to enjoy my deck and outdoor time with family and friends. The product is well made and the installation people were very skilled. Prior to the Sunsetter installation, I was not able to be outside because of the heat from the sun. In the future, I would consider purchasing other products made by Sunsetter.

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    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2024

    SunSetter's team was very good and overall, my experience was fantastic. I got the motorized awnings and they're sitting out on the patio. They're working good and I don't have a problem with them at all.

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    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2024

    I searched and ordered online, then Sunsetter shipped the awning and I installed it myself. It happened to be in an area where no installers are coming out. It's a second home, so it's far out in the forest. This is not typical do-it-yourself type of job, but my husband and I are handy, and so far, I've had no problem with the product. It works great.

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    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2024

    We have a new patio that we were installing and we have four umbrellas across our patio that we use. I'm tired of using umbrellas and our best friends have awnings that they had installed on their house. So, we asked them about it and they said it was SunSetter. We had a guy come out and he was a typical salesperson trying to do a fast sales pitch. So, we slowed him down and told him we needed some questions answered. And he had an answer for every question that I had.

    We did a 20 by 13 awning and it's the biggest awning that you can do. I really like it and I've enjoyed it since we had it. We had lights put on it as well as the wind sensor. The awning is used every day because the whole back of our house is glass. We get the morning sun and it just glares in there. But I can put the awning on and out, and it takes the heat off coming into the house on the glass. So, that's the biggest reason that we did it.

    We've had a few issues with the installation of the awning but other than that, we're enjoying it. I'm still a little concerned about the wind control that it has on it. I have seen it work, but when it's out the full length, it doesn't work as well as I would think it should. But maybe the sensitivity has to be adjusted on it. The SunSetter guy told me that we got to watch it and bring it in a little bit. And if I bring it in halfway, then the wind sensor kicks in and pulls it back in when it gets too windy. We saw that happen over the weekend.

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    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2024

    I had to wait for a very long time for my SunSetter awning because of one of the sales people, and I didn't like that part because they should have just gotten the job done. I was supposed to have a party on the 8th, and it didn't come through because I couldn't get the awning out. But SunSetter eventually came out on the 7th and put it in. That was the day before the party because they rushed it to get it out to me to have the party, but the venue had been changed already. Despite that, they really did a fantastic job in putting it in and the guys were great. I was very happy and it made up for a lot of things. So, I would recommend them.

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    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2024

    On the back of our house we have a four season sunroom. The house is built on a slope overlooking a small lake to the west. Because of the slope, the sunroom is at the second floor. The room overheats in summer. For several years, without success, I searched for a vendor who could provide a shade. None wanted to design a shade for a sunroom with a curved front located above ground level. I first encountered Sun Setter in an advertisement in a magazine. Our procedure to purchase followed. The sunroom, when subject to noon sun, is 10 - 15 oF cooler with the awning extended. Installation was flawless. The only problem we have is wind. Located in N. Illinois, facing west, the wind may blow for days at 20+mph gusting to 30mph. The awning will retract at these speeds.

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2024

    Painless start to finish. My awning was custom-made, 15-foot by 12-foot over my existing deck. It has automatic retract. I got the remote control, motorized, in and out. I also got the crank down sun shield. Everything is good.

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2024

    Updated Review on 09/17/2024: Customer service a big problem. Delivered wrong awning first then took many, many weeks to deliver the correct one. Wouldn't give us straight answers, would not give any discounts or delivery dates. It is well known that since a corporation bought out this wonderful [used to be] company now their service went in the swamp. Then on top of it all, they respond to my complaint through Consumers Affairs and I am not able to get into their response because of a poor "Consumer Affairs" website that will not allow me to see their response to my review.

    Original Review: 1st you delivered the wrong awning. Then you took many weeks to send us the correct one. I wonder how mad the people are in Wisconsin (the folks that should have gotten the awning that was shipped to us). You should have given us a discount for this poor service. I called you many times and was never given the truth!

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Hello Teresa,

    We appreciate you taking the time to provide us your feedback, giving us the opportunity to learn from your experience with our product in the field. It is only through this valuable feedback that we can continue to improve the quality, service, and value of our product. We apologize for your experience, and we will continue to work with our carrier to improve our services.

    Thank you and have a great day,
    Sarah V.
    SunSetter Corporate
    1800-670-7071

    contactus@sunsetter.com

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2024

    Product good customer service terrible. Sent us wrong item took multiple calls and emails to correct issue and if I would not have been persistent it seemed like it was forgot about. I would wait a week and call again but it was like starting over each time. Took over 3 months in total to receive correct item.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Hello Vikki,

    We are sorry to hear about your experience with us. Our records show that you purchased a 12ft SunSetter Motorized awning through Costco, original purchase date 05-2024. This shipment was mis-labeled and you received the incorrect product. Initially we attempted to locate and reroute the original shipment to you, we were unable to locate your shipment in transit so a replacement was issued and expedited.

    We apologize again and please rest assured we are working with our carrier to improve on our customers delivery experience.

    Sarah V.
    SunSetter Customer Care team
    1800-670-7071

    contactus@sunsetter.com

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2024

    Due to a poor installation I’ve gone for over a month and two weeks without being able to use my new SunSetter awning along with the installation company or Sunsetter contacted me to let me know what the status is of repairs needing to be done. I asked for a refund from the installers. They refuse to do it. They are going to send out a senior installer and still have yet to hear from the company but what does it matter for the Sunsetter company? Nothing. You guys cannot refund it. You guys cannot do anything about it so why are you concerned with a review.

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2024

    First the awning was wrong color, so had to wait 2 to 3 weeks to get correct fabric. Ordered full screens, did not get. Asked where the manual rod was to lower the awning and never was told and still don't have one. Tried to call Chad ** several times since install and left messages. No response.

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2024

    Our awning is great. Perfect colors to go with our house. Easy to use. We have been able to open it each day. Our 1st reason for buying one was to keep the house from absorbing the sun heat into the dining room doorwall. It does a great job. We have been able to sit outside under it and stay cooler and protected. We even sat under it during a recent smaller rain event. A+

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2024

    We absolutely love our retractable awning. Brodie ** from Window Source Great Lakes in Erie helped us through each step to make sure we were getting the best awning for our space. He completed the installation for us in time for the 4th of July and even came back to make a quick adjustment a month later.

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2024

    We have been so enjoying our deck remote control awning. On HOT SD days, it has been nice to have the awning out---not only to help our deck, but it shades our dining room windows as well. We love it and the two men from Brookings did a fantastic job--clean, neat, told us how to run it, and boom...it was installed in a few hours. I would recommend to others. It is a Spendy investment but it increases our house value.

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2024

    I have had 3 Sunsetter over a 30 year span and they are worth every penny, our deck gets the evening sun, and in Georgia, the heat is crazy hot, that sunsetter has kept it away from the deck and kept that sun shining in the deck door, which keeps down the air condition from running all the time, save money on power bill..So does a sunsetter help with power bill, yes absolutely..It makes BIG difference..Do yourselves a favor buy sunsetter, it will be the best thing you ever did. My dog and cat also loves to stay on the deck during the night hours and they love the sunsetter, it's great when it rains, we can set on the deck and watch the rain come down and not get wet, our pets love that also..Like I said best money we ever spent.

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2024

    Excellent product, very well made. Color swatch matched very well compared to online. Perfect addition to our patio grilling area. Instructions for installation were very good as well. Definitely recommend this product for your patio needs. Having the motor makes it an easy addition, but also the ability to use it manually if necessary.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    The installation was very quick. The guys were very nice and they got it done nonstop quickly. The awning didn't give me quite as much sun protection as I wanted, but it was great. The features are great. It was a very good experience.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    I have a deck and I was using gazebos on it. But the gazebos would run two years and then I'd have to replace it. We wanted something more permanent and we found a local dealer. When they came out and did the presentation, it was informative and the rep was very straight up. He told me how he was gonna do it and we decided we like the way it was gonna go, so we went ahead and ordered the awning. We have the motorized awning and it works well. I'm pleased with the product and the quality of it.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    We ordered through Costco, and selected a 20’ platinum plus motorized xl with white frame and storm stripe fabric. We are very pleased with our purchase. It provides shade on our deck, which is on the west side of our home. Our composite decking gets really hot for our feet or paws of our dogs. This is a game changer. We now enjoy more time outside. It was a challenge to install, with a weight over 200 lbs, but with the help of our neighbors, it was installed without issues. We know we will enjoy it for years to come. Thank you for such a great quality product.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    The awning is a great product and we love it. On the first installation, the techs found out something was wrong with the SunSetter awning. They found some deficiency though from my view, it was completely fine. But they said they found some error when it was extending and they generously offered to replace it. And they did it. They quickly produced a new one for us. We appreciate it and we're very happy with the generosity of SunSetter. The first delivery was good and quick. But the second delivery was a mess. The delivery company lost the product completely and was not delivered until now. We will put it up on our own or hire the installation. We haven’t done it yet because it's the end of the summer.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    We definitely use our deck more now that we have the awning. And not because it blocks the sun but because it makes our deck feel like another room. It’s so cozy and pleasant. We love it. Some minor miscommunication between salesperson and the installer but everything worked out in the end.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    In Feb 2024, a SunSetter Cust Svc rep advised that we contact Georgetown Awnings LLC for a SunSetter awning. We gave Georgetown Awnings LLC $5,000 for a 17’ x 10’ motorized awning, and they never delivered the order we paid for. We since found out Georgetown Awnings LLC never placed our order with SunSetter. We are now taking Georgetown Awnings LLC to court to have our $5,000 returned. This was all due to a SunSetter Cust Svc representative recommending Georgetown Awnings LLC.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    Just purchased and installed a new 16’ wide awning - went great - looks great - and works great!!! Only minor issue is rain bounces off roof and goes under roof mount brackets so we get a bit wet - I’m going to add a screen to help resolve this issue so we can stay dry when it rains.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    The product and the installation went well. My only regret is the salesman should be able with tech to show where the sun will travel as late afternoon the coverage with what we got doesn't cover it but excellent midday. I like that it is retractable which makes it nice on some of the days you want to see the sky.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    The whole experience was 5+stars. The salesman, the office staff and the installer were very professional. We did have a wait to have the awning installed but we ordered it during the busy time, summer. The awning was installed to give us some protection from the afternoon heat and it does make it cooler.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    My salesman was very helpful. The installation crew arrived when you said they would. They took down my old awning and had my new awning installed quicker than the estimated time. One of the crew demonstrated and explained all details about my new awning. I am very pleased with my new awning.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    Installers were in too much of a hurry, it wasn’t properly adjusted nor were we instructed on its proper operation. I had to schedule a service call to fix it, and no one came until after weeks we could use the awning. I am very dissatisfied with Sunsetter and their service installers.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Hello Mr Johnson,

    Thank you for your review. We are very sorry to hear about the difficulties you recently experienced with your SunSetter Product and purchase. Our records show that you purchased a 13ft SunSetter (5 year manufacture series) Awning with Hood through your local partnered dealer Weather Armor Inc, in 05-2024.

    We appreciate your feedback, please let us know if you need further assistance to resolve your concerns. If you need any additional or immediate assistance, you can log in to the Owner's Corner on our website to view the owner's manual, troubleshooting tips, care & maintenance, and other helpful information and videos regarding your SunSetter product. If you experience any issues contacting your dealer for services, we encourage you to review your sales contract and contact us, we would be happy to assist in facilitating communication with your purchasing dealer or we offer Technical Support over chat, email (contactus@sunsetter.com) or phone. Our Technical Support team would be able to offer assistance with diagnosis, over the phone troubleshooting for programming, and best next steps. You may also visit our support page, support.sunsetter.com. You can find all of our user manuals and guides for programming, repairs and adjustments.

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    Sarah V
    SunSetter Customer Care Team

    1800-670-7071

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    This product is overrated. It is Very difficult to install and challenging to set the remote. I can't use it in the rain. Bad design! I wish the product had a bit of a slope so I could use it in the rain. I like the color and the look of the product! ****

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Hello Kalayil Sales,

    Thank you for your correspondence. We are very sorry to hear about the difficulties you recently experienced with SunSetter Products. We take great pride in our product quality, our service, and especially in the satisfaction of our customers. We appreciate you taking the time to contact us and provide us your feedback, giving us the opportunity to learn from your experience with our product in the field. It is only through this valuable feedback that we can continue to improve the quality, service, and value of our product.

    Our records show that you purchased a 19ft XL SunSetter (5 year manufacture warranty) Awning with Hood through Costco as a direct-to-consumer purchase. Purchasing direct to consumer would have you responsible for coordinating the installation of the product either as a DIY, or by enlisting the assistance of a contractor or installer. We do have great news, the pitch of slope of your awning is adjustable to be more or less severe. Please review your owner's manual page titled Appendix B page marked 24 for instructions on how to adjust. You may also contact us at 1800-670-7071 to speak to one of our technical support team to assist in programming over the phone.

    We look forward to hearing from you and to providing you continued support with your SunSetter Product.

    Thank you,
    Sarah V.
    SunSetter Customer Care Team
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    1800-670-7071

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    To start off, my salesperson did not listen to what I wanted, but what he suggested. I’m a retiree and wanted the 10 year warranty material, so I wouldn’t have to worry about anything in the near future. I was told that all I had to do was take care of awning and it would last. So I ended up with the lesser. Also I think that customers should have better choices if they choose the manual.

    Also on the day of purchase, I received in the mail from Sunsetter for awning cover valued at 120.00 if I went with this company, but was advised by my salesman, I could not get as I had already made my purchase that day! Also I wasn’t even given 72 hours to change my mind, because my check was cashed the very next day, I did refer my neighbors across the street, whom weren’t happy with Mr. ** either. I never received my 100.00 dollar referral check as of today. I should have went with MARYGROVE. Better customer service, and I would have gotten the print I wanted, with the warranty I asked for. I would have had to go with automatic instead of manual. I now feel this would have been the better company to go with. Lesson learned.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Hello Ms Griffin,

    Thank you for your feedback. We will reach out to your place of purchase gain a better understanding of what happened. Our records show you purchased a 14ft SunSetter Manual Awning through local partnered dealer, Moore Shade 4 Less in 05-2024. We apologize for any inconvenience this experience this has caused, and we look forward to offering you continued support with your SunSetter product.

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    Sarah V.
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    1800-670-7071

    contactus@sunsetter.com

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    Worst salesman I’ve ever had. Took my money and never done what he’s said he would do. I was told it would be here and installed by late June. I just received awning 2 days ago and still not installed. I contacted Sunsetter and told them I wanted my money back and never heard from them. The whole thing was a terrible experience.

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    Response from SunSetter Awnings

    Hello Mr Ewart,

    Thank you for your review, we are sorry to hear about the difficulties you recently experienced with SunSetter Products. Our records show that you purchased a 18ft Platinum (10 year manufacture warranty) series awning with All Weather Warranty, Rain Sensor and wind Sensor through local partnered dealer Moore Shade 4 Less. It does look like your original order was lost in transit and a replacement was issued and expedited as soon as we were informed of the missing shipment, we apologize that this took so long to resolve and are happy to hear that the product has arrived. We have reached out to your dealer of purchase to provide them additional updates to your order and arrival.

    We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused and we look forward to providing you continued support with your SunSetter product.

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    Sarah V.
    SunSetter Customer Care Team

    1800-670-7071

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    We were very happy with the guy who sold the awning to us. He was wonderful. We did one purchase and then a year later, we had him come back and we did a second purchase. I love the awning but SunSetter was pricey and we were having discussions about going with another company.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    I was doing my homework and SunSetter was more professional on the phone. I got a motorized awning. Installation was good except they were putting it in the wrong spot. I called them just in time. They put it down on the invoice wrong but we got it corrected before that. We had a little problem with the awning. It was leaning too low. I called SunSetter. Somebody was out here the next day. They fixed it. I'm glad I can call and say, “Hey, they'd be out here in a minute.” Overall, it was a great experience.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    I've used SunSetter before in a previous home and it worked out well. I'm in a different home now and I really didn't think twice about calling them again. They did a great job the first time around. The person I spoke with through email was great. The service was great. I had no issues from start to finish. The awning is functioning well. The only problem I'm having is the wind sensor doesn't seem to be working properly. I'm sure it's something that I just didn't set up correctly. I have to contact SunSetter to have them troubleshoot it. But other than that, it's working exactly as I had anticipated. I'm very satisfied.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    SunSetter was awesome. They didn't try to upsell me. They were very honest about pricing and what would benefit us the most. I was very pleased with that. They also came right out. They gave us an estimate and a couple of different options to choose from, and they installed it in a couple of hours. They were very friendly, fast and cleaned up everything afterwards. They did everything and we have a really difficult backyard. It’s a straight uphill, and they brought everything in the house and were very respectful. Our SunSetter awning is a motorized one with a remote, and it also has lights outside that you can adjust so that you can read and do stuff outside. We definitely spend a lot more time out there, especially at night. I cannot remember what kind of lights they were, but they don't attract bugs and that was a big bonus.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    My wife decided to go with Sunsetter, but we didn't get the awning, because when it got out here, the installers couldn't put it in. Apparently, they measured wrong. Sunsetter is a good company, but a lot of their stuff is done third party as far as installation is concerned. They're not a company that knows how to think out of the box because all they had to do was put a couple of 2 x 4s up there to bring it out over. I would have went with Sunsetter if they could have figured the stuff out, but they couldn't. That drove me to just cancel the contract, ‘cause it was just ridiculous.

    I was thinking that when they came here, took the measurements and did everything that they were supposed to do, everything should have been good to go. It's also a company that has to have an electrician to come and put the electrical up there before they could do anything instead of having a one-stop shop with people that will do the electrical aspect and all that good stuff, and when they give the price, the price includes everything. If I have to pay $5,000 just for them to install the awning and then I have to pay another cost to get the electrical ran to it, it's like buying a car and I gotta go to another company and get the wheels or the tires.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    Sunsetter seemed to be a good company that would come through with what we needed. I'm disabled now and I'm not able to hang an awning, so I needed the full service of a good company to do it. I was in the hospital when the awning was put up, but my wife was here and she didn't have any problems with the installers at all. The awning is just what we wanted too. However, we paid a bit more than we did in the past. We've had awnings before that we bought and installed ourselves. Other than that, our experience was all good.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    I decided to purchase an awning because we had to remove some trees in my backyard, and it was so hot on my deck, so we were looking for something that could give us some shade. I'm a Costco member, and Costco advertised a sale on Sunsetter. So, I was able to get a discount and use the Costco Sunsetter thing. I purchased the awning online, then we put it up ourselves. It was a bit of a struggle because it's heavy and we didn't quite know what went where. It was a matter of trial and error, but it went okay.

    Once the awning was installed, it worked well and I haven't had any trouble with it. I haven't used it a lot, but I rolled it out a couple times. It's big and it's not flimsy or lightweight. It's very heavy and good quality. It rolls in and out smoothly, and we can adjust the height of it. It's all on a remote, or we can use the crank. We use the awning when we're out on the deck in the afternoons when the sun is really hot on that side. We also use it for picnics and parties, just for relaxing.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    I went online to look for awnings. Sunsetter had a sale going on, and unfortunately, I should have gone with the other company. They would have come out, measured and helped me get the correct sizing. With Sunsetter, the onus is on the consumer. They don't do anything. All they do is take people's money, and that's it. They don't come out for the sizing. I had to get the sizing correct myself, figure things out and get somebody to put the awning up. They're horrible.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    I had them out here when I had a problem with the awning I had and used them when I needed to replace it. It was over 20 years old and was worn out. I got a motorized awning, and it was done in no time. The team was very professional.

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    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2024

    Our experience was mixed. I like my awning but it seems like we didn't get what we ordered. The salesperson was nice, showed us a lot of things, talked very fast. She never said there would be an issue and when the installer came he said he had to put that awning up in a certain spot and part of the area is not totally covered or in the shade. The salesperson never said anything like that. The awning valance we chose was wavy. A straight one was installed. When we called about that, the person we spoke with was not very pleasant when she informed us that the awning pattern we chose only comes with straight valances. It changes the entire look. The lights that came with the awning are ugly. We do not remember being shown these lights as we would never have chosen them. Now we woo have the added expense of buying different lights.

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    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2024

    I purchased a new home and I knew the direction the home was facing and that there was simply no escaping the sun on our back porch. I reached out to SunSetter and there was a sales representative that came out. He was experienced. Install went okay. We're very happy with the awning. There are some challenges since we live in an area where there is wind. So, we have the wind sensor. Sometimes it's a little frustrating that whenever there's wind, the wind sensor likes to retract the awning. But I understand it's for the safety of the awning. One thing where it was oversold a little bit was that down at the beach, a lot of people have these awnings and I know there's a strong breeze down there. I can imagine our breeze is not much stronger than what's down at the beach. It's a big awning and it's a big sale. It is what it is.

    The price is the only sticking point. It was something like eight grand. It almost feels like I paid twice as much as I should have. They've crossed the line with the price. There's no way the materials cost that much. They're taking too much profit. We love everything else. They have great installers. They were knowledgeable and they did their job.

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    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2024

    We have half the Sunsetter awning. We don't have the cover yet. We've been waiting for about six weeks for that to arrive. The awning was delayed prior to summer for a while. It's been a long haul trying to get it all put together. I had good service from my local company. I'm happy enough with them, but the factory where they're coming from caused the delays. Sunsetter's prices are reasonable. They're fair for the quality of the material. I'm very happy with the awning. It's just getting it all together before the snow flies in Maine.

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    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2024

    The installation of our awning took longer than I wanted. The guy who gave me the estimate was super nice and knew his job, but he ordered the wrong type. Then we had to wait again while the other parts were ordered and it took a long time. The installers were great. The process just finished this week with the final piece of the awning installed, and I was not very happy about that. It was the beginning of the summer when I ordered it.

    I was also told so I wouldn't have to spend a lot of money, rather than do a roof stitching, they could do a wall stitching. If they couldn't do the wall stitching, they had to do the roof stitching. So, they had to order more parts, and the parts didn't come. So, they used somebody else's parts. And then there was still a part missing, which finally got installed this week. It took a long time, which was a lot irritating. SunSetter has to be a little bit more together when it comes to getting the correct type of awning. I don't know why it took so long to get simple parts like the roof mount. Overall, my experience was very mediocre, but I love the awning.

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    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2024

    SunSetter seems to have been able to maintain their reputation and quality unlike a lot of other companies who tend to go for short-term gain and profits at the cost of losing the reputation and quality. SunSetter seems to have been able to maintain that, which is becoming more rare in this country. Purchasing from them was very straightforward. There was good communication and notifications about the order itself and when it was going to arrive.

    The awning is too heavy for one person to do the installation, especially for the width that it has. So, it took a little extra effort to get it mounted, but it all worked out. We chose one of the better models that they offered for it to hopefully stand up to the elements and last longer. So, it has better materials, better fabric, and better frame. It has a little canopy. There's extra protection for the rolled-up fabric in itself. We love the awning and we've enjoyed it very much. It has done exactly what we wanted it to do and hoped that it would do. My wife said it's the best four grand we've spent.

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    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2024

    A guy came and measured, and eight weeks later, the awning was delivered. A few days after that, the installers came and put it up. It was quick. They were done in three hours. They used the racks that were already there so they didn't have to drill new racks up. It's a solid awning. It was pricey, but we got what we paid for. It's a SunSetter.

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    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2024

    We had a SunSetter awning for 25 years prior, then I bought another one that was exactly the same. We couldn't replace the material, so we ended up with the whole thing and my purchase experience was very good. We did the installation ourselves. It was a multi-personnel effort 'cause it's a large awning. It took five of us, and we did it in stages. My brother, a neighbor, my husband, my dad and I helped with the installation. I was always curious if a handyman came, how they would have done it because it's something that people never know what they're gonna get themselves into. We knew because we had put the other one up prior 20 something years ago. So, a lot of the material in the back to put in the screws were already there.

    We got the crank out awning. It has four rain arches, and it's 18 feet long. We tell everyone we love our awning. Thank God we have it. We live on the water and it's windy, so we have to be really careful. We use a lot of the flappers. We tied it down because we were afraid the wind was gonna take it, but it held up excellently. Our awning is out every day. It'll come in in the fall for the winter, but other than that, we never bring it in. We couldn't sit out on our deck if it wasn't there 'cause there are no trees.

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    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2024

    Our deck is very hot in the summertime, so we can't stand outside. I've always heard good reviews about SunSetter, so we had a gentleman come out and measure our deck. He helped us pick out a material, pattern, and explained to us all the different features of the SunSetter, and we were very pleased. The installer came out, installed the awning all in one day and then showed us how to use the SunSetter. They're great.

    We love our SunSetter. It's on a remote control, and it's very easy to open and close. We also have lights that we can use at night time, and we have the wind sensor. We live right on the lake, so if it gets too windy, it automatically shuts. We use the awning every day. Now, we can have dinner and breakfast out on the lake.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    I needed something to shade my back deck. I've known about SunSetter from a few commercials and I started checking them out. It seemed like the quality was good and I used Costco where they had a 20%, which gave me a pretty good deal. I got a 17-footer and it goes out to 12 feet. The install wasn't bad when I figured out how to do it and I did it by myself. It works fine but it seems like it loses its pre-programmed settings. You get it all set up so it stops where you want it to stop, and you set the distances and when it retracts, but that goes away sometimes just out of the blue. When that happens, I'd have to reprogram it. Also, it's a little pricey, but you get what you pay for.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    The installation went great. It was one of the hottest days of the summer. I felt sorry for those poor guys. But they did a great job. The awning covers my whole deck and still allows for, in the morning, the sun to come in on the sides and give plenty of sunshine to my plants and along the edges. And I can be in the shade. It's great.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    One of my neighbors had a SunSetter and since I needed shade, I decided to purchase one. We had a couple of problems in the beginning that it wasn't secured tight enough to the house. So, the guys came back and they made sure that they had it really secured to the house. They were cohesive and the installation was really only a few hours. It's just that they had to come back because the bolts to the house weren't strong enough. So far, I love the awning.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    The installation was good and I like the shade from the awning. But I wish SunSetter talked to me a little bit more about a covering for the awning because I didn't realize that that didn't come with it. I need it so it's looking like I'm gonna have to order that and that'll be an additional cost and delivery fee. I'm not thrilled about that. But as far as the way the SunSetter works, it works fine.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    My experience with SunSetter has been excellent. The installers were right on time. We're very pleased with the quality of the awning and we are enjoying it.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    The motor on the awning wasn’t working and SunSetter sent me a new motor. But I had to pay the guy twice. He charged me another $200 to come back from where he was at to put the motor in. Other than that, it was good. I had an awning before and it had better material but this one is a little bigger and there is more control. There's a wind sensor on it. I use the awning every day to block out the sun. I barbecue there and I have my couch. People should get an awning from SunSetter.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    Mike, the salesperson, did the presentation and it was very good. He was down to earth and answered all of my questions. The men who installed the awning went about their business the way they were paid to do and I was very impressed with that. They didn't dilly-dally. They just moved in, set up their staging and had at it. The cost of the awning was kind of high but I'm not gonna be on this Earth all that much longer and I might as well spend a few pennies I got. But SunSetter should lower the price on my second awning. If I wanna put an awning on the front of my house, people driving by are gonna see it and that's about as good as advertising they're ever gonna get. So the price should be within reason.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    The SunSetter salesperson came out. He was a nice guy and reviewed everything. We weren't sure whether we were gonna go with one. But he did his job. The installers set a date on when they were coming. They showed up when they said they were gonna come and installed it in a couple of hours. I did the initial woodworking for them because we had to do some woodworking to hang it. But they put it up. It was very easy. The price was high. But you get what you pay for too. It was more than we thought it was gonna be. Our awning is big and we have the wind sensor on there. Plus, we put the lights on. The only thing we didn't do was put a rain sensor.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    SunSetter talked a good show when I went in to check the awnings and my wife and I decided to go with them. It was an excellent experience. The guys who did the installation were professionals. They came out and were gone in 45 minutes, and the awnings looked and worked good. My neighbor has something up their old den that he got from Home Depot and this looks altogether different than what he has. I paid a little more than what he did, but it was worth it.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    The installing guys of our SunSetter were top-notch. They were very helpful, cordial and concerned. We got two 19-footers and they're fastened to the side of the house and they're motorized and we got the light to go with it. We had ordered them in April but the lights came in just a week ago. I was disappointed in the shipping. They shipped them without the lights and we had to wait for quite a while.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    I had a great experience with SunSetter. They were really fast. I called for them to come and give me a quote. They gave me a great quote. I ordered the awning and as soon as the awning was delivered to my house, I called them and they came the next day and installed it. The installation was great. I liked the price and the value of what I was getting. Also, the salesperson didn't seem to be pushing something just for the money. He listened to what I needed and gave me the best solution. Everybody was also very nice. I'm also enjoying my awning this season, definitely.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    My previous SunSetter awning was 15 years old and it was time to replace it. It’s very high quality because it lasted that long. The customer service was a lot smoother than last time because this time, I had internet. I did the installation myself and it was no problem at all after looking at YouTube videos, especially when I had my son-in-law and his friend over to help me lift the awning up. It's very easy to use because I just push a button.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    We replaced our old awning that was about 80 years old. We found somebody online who serviced our area and had reasonable prices, and they carried SunSetter. Someone came to our home and measured the area and then they gave us a brochure of the different materials and laid out the different features, and then I chose the features I wanted. It has a motorized retraction ability and I really like that a lot. The fabric was the vinyl that was gonna last longer. There were two options and I chose the one that was gonna last longer. It was a little bit more expensive, but our last outing was 80 years old. So, I thought a few hundred dollars is worth it. We use the awning every morning when we have coffee on our outdoor couch.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    I called SunSetter and they came outright. They were here very quickly and were able to give me exactly what I was looking for. My experience was easy. They did great. The prices were a little high. But for what I got, it's worth what I paid.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    Everything turned out great in the installation of our SunSetter. After the order came in, the installation was within a week. The quality of the awning is great, too.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    We've been in this house for a couple years and we hadn't been sitting out on our deck ‘cause it was hot. We looked between SunSetter and putting up a pergola and other alternatives. SunSetter was the easiest and the least expensive. They also got back to me quicker than some other companies and the sales rep who came out was good. He was responsive. The installation went fine as well. However, I'm getting way too many marketing things from them.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    I had a good experience with SunSetter. The installation went fine. They were able to install it quickly. The awning works as expected, too.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    SunSetter has an affordable price. I also like the way it retracts. I have a dog business so I needed some shade. It worked out well and they were very nice to work with. They spent a good four hours on the first one. I don't mind how much time they spent because they did a very nice job. It was very clean, professional and even. I was watching them as they were doing it. There were three guys in the first awning, and then I added two more awnings after that.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    I like the SunSetter Awning. I've seen it. I have friends that have it. And the way my place sits, I needed it. Their customer service was very good when I purchased. It's expensive but everything's expensive now. I also wanted the best and I got it.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    The quality of my SunSetter Awning is good. I have the wind control on my awning. However earlier, when I opened it, it was making a certain noise when it was rolling. It's also pricey. I bought it through Costco online and I did the installation myself. It was delivered by the door outside.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    My experience with SunSetter wasn't good. When they left here, after they installed it, for one thing, it hesitates before it comes down. It comes down part way, goes back up. And I have to do it again. Maybe sometimes two or three times. They need to come back and fix this thing why it doesn't go back and forth. Also, when they installed the awning, I don't know what kind of oil they used, but I've got these black spots all over my pavers and I couldn't get them off. Not very professional.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    The installation people of SunSetter were wonderful. It was him and his son. They did a great job. I've told a whole bunch of people already about them and I would recommend them to anyone. It took three weeks to a month to get the awning. Once it got in, they did it within three days. The awning is very quiet. It does a good job. It's exactly what I wanted. I'm very satisfied. The only thing, I wish I would have gotten a scallop instead of a straight across. That was my mistake.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    I had Chris from SunSetter come out and he was absolutely wonderful. I ordered from him and I've been very happy with the awning. He was very knowledgeable about SunSetter awning. He was a really nice guy and personable. He was not pushy. I don't like pushy salesmen. He was very good and he's from River Falls. They had ordered the wrong size housing box, but they said, "No problem." They reordered the right one. When it came, they came out and installed it. It was fine. The awning is expensive but it's good quality. It's electric and I like it.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

    SunSetter is a brand name that I heard of and I got the awnings through a local distributor. The installation was fast and quick. The installers were able to show me how to do everything before they left and didn’t leave a mess so I was happy.

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    Reviewed Aug. 24, 2024

    We put in a pool and it needed some shade. We decided to get an awning and went with SunSetter. Our experience was satisfactory. Their guys came in for the installation and within about a half a day, they had it up. The only thing is their price is a little bit higher. In looking into subsequent companies or similar products, they were a bit higher than subsequent companies.

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    Reviewed Aug. 24, 2024

    I would recommend SunSetter Awnings. Everything's fine.

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    Reviewed Aug. 24, 2024

    I like my SunSetter awning. It does what it's supposed to do. The sales rep was very good. It took six weeks from my purchase to the installation and the installers did a great job. They were on time and very efficient.

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    Reviewed Aug. 24, 2024

    My grandmother liked the features of the SunSetter. We decided to go ahead and have somebody come out and see if they could install one in front of our main window in front of the house 'cause the sun comes through there a lot. He was efficient, very educational and answered any questions we had the best that he could. However, we had an oopsy installation. The guy installed it on these wooden beams that are attached to our porch, and they weren't strong enough. They split two weeks ago and we had to have him come back out and remount it to a different section.

    We had to pay another $200 for him to fix it even though it wasn't our fault. The first install was 1,000, and I wasn't too happy about having to pay again for another install. I shouldn't have had to pay an additional cost. But I love the quality of the SunSetter. It's nice and I would recommend it. It blocks out what it's supposed to. It's cooler under there and you can also pull it back if you want to.

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    Reviewed Aug. 24, 2024

    With all the research I'd done, SunSetter was the best product for our needs. The sales rep did an excellent job. The awning is simple to operate and performs to what it's built to do. There are lights up underneath it and it's standard for the automatic come in if it gets too windy. It's perfect like what we were expecting it to and we enjoy it.

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    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2024

    SunSetter has good products. I ordered the same one as I had before. We installed it ourselves and it was easy.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

    We purchased a SunSetter awning here at my office as part of a remodeling job and I decided I wanted one for the house. The installers were efficient, quick, and good. They were very professional and knowledgeable and it didn't take them any time at all to get it up. They also came in a little earlier than we expected. And as soon as they came in, they put the awning up and showed me how to use it. It seems to be of good quality. We got the wind control at the office, but I did not get that for the one at home. I just got the remote. I was very satisfied with my experience with the one at home. The one at work was not a good experience. It took forever to get it. Overall, if someone is looking for that type of thing, I would recommend SunSetter.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2024

    I had the SunSetter salesman come out and we went over everything. I had a little bit of a complicated situation, but we worked it out. When he came up with the price, it was a little high so I told him to let me think about it for a minute. So a couple of days later, I called the salesman back and told him we'd go for it. When he was first here, he gave me a handwritten estimate with everything on it. So when he placed the order, he had to officially do it over the phone. Then, when the awning finally came and they put it up, a major piece was missing, which was the shade that pulls down to divert the sun on the front.

    The way my house is situated, the sun comes through and I can't use my deck, which had the awning, after 12:30 in the afternoon. I explained that to them and I told them that this was a very expensive item that I couldn't even use after 12:30 because of the main issue. The repairman said it was no problem. He called the office immediately from my house and said they'd take care of it. As soon as the part comes in, he said they'd be back to set it up. But week after week after week went by and I heard nothing.

    So I started calling the office. Firstly, there was never an answer. I would leave messages and I got no return call. It took about a week for them to return my calls and they made a million excuses. They told me not to worry and that the part was ordered. They said they'd get it to me as soon as it came, which they said would happen in 7 to 10 days. Weeks went by, I called them again. And this was what happened for up to nine weeks. That's a long time and it was frustrating trying to work with that dealership. So I started calling the corporate office and the first time, they said, they'd have the dealership get right back to me, which they did.

    The owner of the franchise said that the part was in Texas. After a couple of more weeks, I called the corporate office again. They were always very helpful. They said the part was in Texas and they'd have it ready to ship. They then gave me the shipping date and when I would have it. Coming from Texas, I could have walked in that amount of time because according to the dealership, it was always in transit. Also, I'm not good on the computer, so my son placed the order for me. But they would notify him when they were coming to deliver it, then he'd have to call me. I kept telling them that I was the customer so they should call me, not my son. But they never got that straight and I don't know what their issue is in that office.

    So the customer service I got from the office was horrible. I could understand things happen, but they should have stayed in touch with me. They shouldn't have make me constantly call them to find out what was going on. I was getting angry because I felt that they were ignoring my request. They should've said it was on back order and was going to take weeks. I could understand that. They shouldn't have told me 7 to 10 days and four weeks later, I still didn't have it. So, as far as the product goes, it's doing its job. But as far as the franchise goes, I would not use them again or recommend them. But when the part finally showed up about a week ago, it works fine and it's doing its job.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2024

    I purchased my home it had a SunSetter Motorized Awning. The installation of the Awning was installed on the roof of the house. Well years later I started to get water in my home. I got a roofer to check it out. The damage was beyond belief due to bad installation of the Awning. They drilled starter wholes in the roof to try to find a stud and left the wholes open. No sealer for years. The holes were 1/2" round and over 6 of them. They removed the Awning and mounting brackets. The plywood was damaged badly and the roof joists below the awning mounts. Very bad workmanship.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2024

    SunSetter is a well-known company with a fairly good reputation. Because of the size of my yard, I had no option other than to have some kind of an awning attached to my home that could cantilever out and be retracted. The experience with SunSetter was nothing but positive. The awning was delivered much more quickly than they had thought and that was a positive, too. It wasn't under the seller's control but it was up to where it got shipped from. The installation guys were professional and knew what they were doing. They explained the operation of the equipment to me well and let me know that I had options if it didn't cantilever quite out as low as I wanted it to and that I could call them and they would come and do a quick adjustment at no charge. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend SunSetter.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2024

    We redid our backyard, so we wanted to put an awning up. We were torn between putting up an umbrella on the table or putting out the awning and we started looking around. I had always thought about a SunSetter awning when I bought a house in Woodmore North over in Bowie 20 years ago and I never put it up. We punched in SunSetter on the internet and it came up, and then there's a company that does it, Beltway Blinds, and they came out and did it.

    The sales guy who came out was nice. I've been in sales myself for years, so we got to talking good. We gave each other some little sales pointers. Then it took four weeks. The process was a little long coming out, but they had to order the awning and have it built. I don't have a standard one. Mine is a 10 x 15. I'm happy with the way it came. One thing is SunSetter had a solid price. It was not negotiable.

    Mason came to install and he was quick. He was was out of here in two hours. The only thing is he left his fingerprints all over the siding way up there, 10 feet up. He should be mindful to not leave fingerprints when he installs. The awning works. We got a tan, standard one, with ruffles on the edge of them. Then, we got the power one, but it also has a rod with it that if the power goes out, we could winch it down ourselves. Overall, SunSetter offers a good product. You get what you pay for.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2024

    We needed an awning because I'm not able to be out in the sun. We thought SunSetter was gonna make a difference. The guy who came out to us told us a lot of untruths. We live in a mobile home. So, the SunSetter awning is too heavy for the trailer and it's causing part of our front door to come down. Then, he told us that it would withstand winds up to 35 miles an hour and it doesn't. Only you gotta put the awning up if it starts blowing more than 11 miles an hour. The installer was very nice. He put the awning up, attached it to our roof, showed us how to use it and left.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2024

    We had a room that was warm from the sun exposure in the morning and an awning would probably help out a lot with keeping the room cooler. It's not a room that we used before and I installed fans and screens, and the awning was part of that. We got one that would match our house best. We weren't happy with the color selections that SunSetter offered and didn't want anything too crazy. We just wanted the color to be right, and we found it. It was a blue color that matched the trim on our house and had been discontinued. It was one of the lesser grades but we wanted the color more than anything else. So we went with it rather than upgrading to a better quality fabric. The awning has a 10-year guarantee on it and we figured that it'll last more than 10 or SunSetter wouldn't offer a warranty.

    I had gone out with the fabric sample that SunSetter gave me and I went to Sherwin-Williams and got paint that matched it. Then, I repainted all the shutters that were blue already to be identical to the fabric that we ordered. But there was a little bit of a shade difference between what came in and what the sample was. My shutters and the awning didn't exactly match. The old color might have matched even closer than the new one. But at least, it was repainted. I've got the wind sensor on the awning and it's got the motor and the remote control. And that's all I need. I need to put the thing out and bring it in. Then, if it's out and it gets too windy, it'll come in on its own. That's important. The installation was top-notch. The people were amazing and knew exactly how to do it. Without question, it's one of the best installations. The salesman was awesome as well.

    I live in The Villages and we have tons of golf carts in our neighborhood. SunSetter is probably the main ones that make golf cart covers that are always on the golf carts. So that name is well-known. Everybody around us would have those kinds of awnings potentially installed. Their houses are all open to those. 100% of our neighbors have golf carts because in our community, we try not to drive cars. We try only to drive golf carts. We have tunnels, roundabouts and a whole traffic system designed just for golf carts. We have 35 square miles in our area so there are about 150,000 people that live there. I've got two golf carts with SunSetter roofs on them, which was how I came to order it. And I did a lot of internet searches on it, too. It's a reputable company. It's hard to imagine anybody that didn't have a cart and if they have a cart, they all know the word “SunSetter”.

    Every cart has a roof. Nobody has a golf cart without the zippered enclosure and SunSetter is typically the fabric used to make those. It rains every day here in Florida so you have to have an enclosure. And most of them probably by far are SunSetter. So even if you don't have one, you know the name there because it'd be like living in a town where everybody had a sailboat and you're a sailmaker. Everybody's gonna know your sail.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2024

    We bought a SunSetter awning when we lived in Rochester, New York and we liked it so much. This year, my wife decided she wanted a place in the backyard so we had the back of our porch done. The guy who came with the two young guys to help him did a great job. They cleaned up everything when we were done and it was exactly what I expected. Everything was professional about it. One of the things that we like is the bars on the sides and we went with an electrical version where I can just push the button and it opens it and closes it. That was a big plus. Also, my wife liked the color that she picked, which matches with our house. The size was perfect and they put it in just slightly off to one side from where our entrance is and it was a great place for it.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2024

    SunSetter is a nationally recognized brand and they've been around for a long time. I also saw some products of theirs on different neighbors’ houses and they looked to be of high quality. I chose and installed the awnings myself. If you have a few basic carpentry skills, they're very easy to install. The installation was straightforward. I'm very pleased with the quality so far. I haven't tested them yet but there is a 10-year unlimited warranty on them.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2024

    Sunsetter came out and found out what we wanted and what size we needed. The installation was super simple. They came in and installed it. They were gone within a short time. They wanted to make sure it all worked and we were comfortable with it. They did a great job. So far, the quality has been great. It's done everything it's supposed to do and it seems to accomplish what we wanted to.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2024

    From SunSetter Awnings' salesperson to the installer, they were all fantastic. I had the SunSetter delivered to my house. The installers called the day before and showed up on time. They were very professional and nice people. They knew what they were doing. I watched them through most of the process and they were very good and everything turned out well. We had a choice of colors. We chose something to match our deck, and it has the remote retraction and extension on it, and the wind detector. We could open and close the awning with the push of a button, and it would cover the entire deck. And when it's out, we can finally enjoy our patio. The awning blocks the sun gives us a cooler temperature.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2024

    SunSetter Awnings' rep was knowledgeable. I called him and told him what I wanted. He came to show me the patterns in person so I could see what the fabric was, but I already knew what I wanted. Also, I installed the awning myself and it was very easy. Go ahead and call Sunsetter. It was a great experience.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2024

    I had a SunSetter awning from a previous purchase years ago and I was satisfied with it. So, this time, I just replaced it. I purchased an awning earlier this spring and the salesperson that I had didn't order the right one. After it got here, and I realized that it wasn't what I wanted, it was returned. I was grateful for that. I recontacted SunSetter, and we started over again. Sunsetter ordered me another one that was the correct model that I wanted. I waited and waited. Finally, I got ahold of the trucking company. They gave me a tracing number and I said, "Where is it?" The rep said, "We've lost it."

    Sunsetter's shipping leaves a lot to be desired. And during this debacle, I mentioned that to one of the people I had on the phone, and the lady said, "We know it's very hard to get a shipper to ship that kind of a product because it is in a big round tube." It's not like UPS could walk in with a little box and drop it on our porch. I got ahold of SunSetter again and they sent out another awning, which I got.

    The first wrong awning came quickly compared to what Sunsetter said it would take. My thoughts were, "It's not a popular model and you probably had it in stock." When I wound up seeing what it was, I assumed that that was what it was. The second one, I didn't get. And the third one came within weeks. I was pleased that came as quick as it did and I got it right up and I've been able to use it. I thought I would get it up by Labor Day. But it came quickly.

    The 11-foot motorized is what I picked this time. It's a good quality. I noticed a fold in the awning, and I thought, "As soon as it gets in the sun, it'll go away." It didn't. So, I alerted the company to the fact that it has a wrinkle. It was folded somewhere along the line before it was on the roller. And when it went on the roller, the fold didn't come out, and I thought it would in the sun, but it still doesn't. It's nothing that I was concerned about except my luck is the four years and 11 months and something will happen to it after the warranty is gone. And my only concern was to notify somebody to make them aware of the situation. That's all. Right now, it doesn't do anything other than when it rolls out and I look up at it, I could see where it was folded down the middle. Other than that, the quality of the merchandise is very good. It's well-built.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2024

    We're very happy with our SunSetter at this point. We have the wind sensor on it and there was one time where the wind came up and we didn't realize it and, all of a sudden, it was retracting. Our awning has given us much more use of our patio because of the sun hitting it directly most of the day. So on nice days, we have it out. We enjoy it. I'm not sure whether it's good or not if there's gentle rain because I always worry about it starting to mold. So, I'd like to pull it in when I think it's gonna rain. I missed the first five minutes of a little shower we had one time and I quickly started rolling it up and I noticed it was rolling up wet. So the very next day, when the sun came out, I extended it and it's dried. Other than that, we like it. It gives us much more use of the patio. We've had card games under it already. Early in the morning, we sit under it sometimes, especially during these hot days.

    The installation was fantastic. Those guys put it up in about an hour and 15 minutes. I was weed whacking and I didn't even finish weed whacking and the boss man said, "Hey, can you take a break? We got it installed. Come on up. We wanna show you how to run it and everything." They told us some points about it and I was tickled. We made the appointment, they were on time. His crew was very professional. I was happy with the installation.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2024

    The Sunsetter team did a good job and they were gone in about four hours. The awning I got is motorized and has a remote, and I stick it out when I use it and suck it back in when I don't. The quality is very good, and I have recommended Sunsetter to friends.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2024

    When we bought our house, there was a SunSetter awning on it, which then got broken. It was left out in a thunderstorm. It was an old one, so SunSetter doesn't make the parts anymore. We opted to get a new one with wind control and lighting, but I'm not entirely happy with it. It's noisy when it starts. The awning we had tucked in under the eaves and the little flap on the awning didn't blow around much because it was in under the eaves. The new one has a six-inch flap that hangs out, which is very much in the wind and flaps rather noisily.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2024

    The installation was good, but I'm waiting for the awning to be repaired. Don't have it tilted because it's bad.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2024

    I have a deck, and it was extremely hot. I didn't wanna buy a hard cover, so I bought a soft cover. I wanted something simple. The awning is excellent. I use it when it's sunny outside. I like the shade. The SunSetter Awnings team was excellent. They were in and out quickly. I would recommend the company highly.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2024

    The team was very helpful and efficient, and they got it done very quickly. We got an awning that was a little narrower than the 20-foot width. We got an 18-quarter that fit exactly where we wanted it to be. It's automatic and it has the shade that pulls down on the front of it. It works great. We had our neighbors over one night and we had a party of 12 people come over and enjoy the SunSetter. We had a great time sitting out in the late afternoon when the sun was right there. Everybody's been very positive about the SunSetter and we let them know that it is SunSetter.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2024

    I went through Costco and the only option they had for awnings was SunSetter. So, I went with that and had the awning installed. It worked out really well.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2024

    I contacted a local company and the service was excellent. The SunSetter awning is beautifully made and I love it, but I wish it was less expensive.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2024

    I love Sunsetter. I have the shades that I bought from them a long time ago, so when I thought about putting up an awning, I just went with them. Installation was painless, and I've had the awning three months now. It's made a lot of difference because I have it on my back deck and it shades the sun coming in in the mornings on the east side. I'm satisfied with what I've had before and I'm also totally satisfied now.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2024

    Sunsetter sent me an advertisement in the mail, and I didn't know there were other awning companies. The awning is way too expensive. My husband was mad as heck because I got it. I went into that stupidly, and I won't do that again.

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    Reviewed Aug. 6, 2024

    Love it! Best money I've spent in years. Remote control was a no brainer. Alexander, salesman-installer, was very nice and answered every question and put it up within days after it was received. I have had no trouble with it and have a good warranty. I also feel I can call Alexander if any need arises. I recommend this to everyone, so happy I have it.

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    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2024

    I first bought a large awning for my sister's new home and loved it so much that I bought a smaller one for the balcony on my condo. Then my parents built a new deck and I surprised them with a new awning and they love it too! These awnings are game-changers for allowing you to be outside...it's like adding another room onto your home!

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    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2024

    We had an automatic awning installed over our deck. It has made all the difference this super hot summer. It's so great! We have a lot of wind here and it's so nice to know that it will come in if it gets too intense. We really love the awning. And the Jackson men who installed it were so professional and thorough. Absolutely top notch all around.

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    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2024

    Great product however could have been better designed. The awning works well except for the LED lights that are not part of the extended bar but rather are adhered by tape. In hot weather the lights fall off and hang from the bars. Notified the agent who advised us to zip tie them on. Not the greatest look to a $$$$ awning.

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    Reviewed Aug. 4, 2024

    Purchasing an awning from Sunsetter has been an absolute nightmare. We ordered the awning the first week of May. It is August 4th and it still has not arrived. In addition we have no idea when it will. I have spoken with customer service a few times and all I get are apologies and excuses. $5,700.00 for a cheap flimsy BBQ so far. People that buy $5,700.00 awnings do not have much use for a $50.00 BBQ. We gave it away. BUYER BEWARE with these guys! They SUCK!

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    Reviewed Aug. 4, 2024

    Ordered my spendy awning in May. Was told repeatedly that RXO would have it to my place. It took 3 months. Very disgusting and would never recommend. Was told 3-4 weeks and ended up 3 months. Never received anything. I refused to pay the delivery. That was the only compensation we received.

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    Reviewed Aug. 4, 2024

    My new SunSetter Awnings have added an additional room to my house. They have made my patio area usable during the summer months. Our installer, A to Z Shades and Shutters were professional, timely and cost effective. I would highly recommend SunSetter Awnings and A to Z Shades and Shutters without reservation.

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    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2024

    We ordered our product almost 2 months ago and it was shipped a few days later according to the e mails we have been sent, but we have not received the product yet. Just be aware the delivery company is very slow. I hope the product is worth the wait.

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    Reviewed July 29, 2024

    I like the SunSetter. But I didn't like how long it took to get it and install it. The shipping was delayed several times. It was not SunSetter's fault. It was the company that they used to deliver. The delivery company left it sitting on a bay in Texas for nearly a month. Sunsetter contacted me about the installation because the installer wouldn't install the awning till it was there. Even though we knew when it was coming, he wouldn't even schedule it. By the time it got here, the installer kept delaying. When he scheduled it, he didn't show up. I got a call from the rep guy after that saying they fired him and that they were bringing somebody out immediately. The second installer came out overnight and drove all the way from California to install it. None of it was SunSetter's fault and I love my SunSetter. I would've liked to have paid less. But now I stay outside a lot longer during the day.

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    Reviewed July 28, 2024

    We wanted some shade on our pool deck. I called SunSetter in for an estimate and I liked their product. The quality of the awning is very good. The installers were excellent too. The product is a little expensive. But other than that, I'm very happy with it.

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    Reviewed July 28, 2024

    SunSetter is the gold standard from all the research I did. They weren't the cheapest but they had the best reviews. I found them and then, I found a local dealer because I like dealing with local companies. They were close by and I called them directly. Eric's Awnings did a fantastic job. They explained the process as they went along and did a nice job explaining how to operate the awning but more importantly, when they weren't here, if there was bad weather, how to retract it manually if we needed to and the awning sensor. It was well-executed. So far, based on what I see and the material I feel, it seems like the awning is very top quality.

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    Reviewed July 27, 2024

    We had the right place for an awning. I added my dad a sun deck and it was getting too hot. So, the Sunsetter awning was for that. We used Overhead Door in Medford. They came out and gave us an estimate. After we paid, they came and installed it in five weeks and everything was in good shape. The awning is used daily now in the summertime. It works fine. It's everything we expected.

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    Reviewed July 27, 2024

    I've seen SunSetter's commercials on television for years and I decided to do it because our patio is in the back of the house and it was incredibly hot to sit out there in the summer. We wanted something with a shade. Two representatives came and they showed me different options and the pricing. They were knowledgeable and I had a good idea of what I was expecting. I've had the awning since May and so far, everything is fine. It makes a difference because it doesn't reflect the sun off the concrete on the patio so, it's much cooler out there. We use it every day.

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    Reviewed July 27, 2024

    I ordered a SunSetter awning through Costco, and it's exactly what I expected. It wasn't cheap, but it's a nice awning and we're happy. I would recommend it.

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    Reviewed July 27, 2024

    Sunsetter's customer service is great. We contacted a rep to come speak to us, and he came, took measurements and gave us a quote. It's expensive and I know a lot of people who would not be able to do it just because of the cost. However, we knew we wanted it, so we put it into the budget to be able to do it and the installation was great. The rep who came was also the install person, and we love the awning. It's perfect for the back of our house. It's near our pool, and it's wonderful for a sun shade. We wish we would have done it years ago. I love how they look when they're out and that they are electric. That's very convenient. We have the wind thing on it as well. That's great even though I'm afraid to take advantage of that. I put them in when it gets windy.

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    Reviewed July 27, 2024

    The install was quick and efficient, and it was very good. The awning is beautiful. It's over a patio, so when we get the afternoon sun, we put it out and it shades the patio.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2024

    I've heard about SunSetter Awnings and I figured they were a good product. So far, so good. We're getting shade. But the arms flop back and forth. I've had some problems with it that they would correct next week. We're not happy with the fact that it doesn't take very much wind. I would like to know exactly how many miles per hour wind it would take. I've read all kinds of things about how many miles per hour the wind could be, but I didn't find that true.

    I asked the installers and it was a light wind that day. They said that I wouldn't put the awning up after more than that light wind. So, if it got a five-mile-an-hour wind, that would be too much. It lifts it up. It's just a function of the awning itself. The awning doesn't breathe. They should have some slits in the awning to let the air through and have double cover on top. There are awnings that do that. But they don't. And there's solid cloth and it grabs the first little breeze. That's one thing that we're a little dissatisfied about.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2024

    We had been trying to figure out what to do on our deck porch and we couldn't figure out the right solution. We decided that if we could get an awning that's a natural fit for it, it would be perfect. When the gentleman from SunSetter came to do the measurement, he said they got a size that would fit that and it would fit perfectly without any additional work. That was a big incentive for us. He carried it all the way through and answered all of our questions. He was patient with us and wanted to make sure we had everything taken care of. Also, the price fit our budget and we were happy with that.

    The installer did a good job and he did it quickly. He was delayed because the project before us had to do more than what was anticipated but that was okay with us. We're enjoying the awning immensely. It has been a great addition to our house. We have a grandchild and the sun doesn't bear down on her on the porch. That's the one reason we liked it so well -- the UV protection that's with it really makes a difference for us. Also, we got the lighting system with it and we like that as well. We're real pleased with the material and we hope it will continue to serve us well. It's very high end and we're very happy with it.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2024

    We've had a SunSetter awning for 30 years and we needed to replace it. We ordered a new one online. It's a 20-something foot by 14 foot basic awning. It came in and we put it up. I think the fabric on the original one that we bought 30 years ago was better. It was thicker. It's on my deck in full sun and it's open all the time in the summer. We don't let it back. We only close it up in the fall. If it's gonna rain, we put it at a tilt. We lower one side down so that if we get a chance of rain and we're not home, it won't collapse it if it rains hard, and the rain just drains off of it. I always recommend SunSetter.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2024

    The rep with SunSetter did a fantastic job. He showed me some different samples and I was giving him my feelings of what was the best for the money that I could afford. He directed me and gave me the options, and I liked it. The awning matches the house, and it looks very nice. I love that it's automatic. I go out there and let it stretch out and retract. The fabric is nice as well. I had asked questions about when it gets wet. When they installed it, it was drizzling a bit. I asked about mildew and they assured me that mildew wouldn't set in. They said to stretch it out on any day that as though it had gotten dirty during the time it was extended. It's easily cleaned with a water hose. Also, it's a good value. If it's raining outside, I could still stay outside and breathe in some of that good fresh air. The other value that I like is if I should ever decide to move, I can take it with me.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2024

    We already have a SunSetter awning and we decided to add a second one. We got a motorized, wall-mounted awning and I installed it myself. It wasn’t the greatest but it was okay. It was just the instructions for where to mount the brackets were very vague. There could have been more instruction for the size of the awning that I had where those brackets needed to be. The awnings have only been up for maybe two months and we've already noticed a pinhole in the awning. This is the new one. I've had the other one up since 2016 and there are no holes in that awning. I was made aware of that pinhole being in there just last Friday. It has nothing to do with the installation. It’s under the roof when it's rolled up. So, I don't know what caused that and I will look into the warranty.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2024

    SunSetter had just two guys come out and they did a great job. So far, we like the quality well. We got the automatic awning and we ordered the wind sensor but we haven't had it put on yet. We decided after the sales guy had sold us on that but some guys are gonna fix that for us.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2024

    The sales rep had good follow-through. I was pleased with the service, and I'm very happy with the awning as well. Overall, my experience with Sunsetter was wonderful, and I have absolutely no complaints.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2024

    I got an awning from SunSetter back in 1999. It was a manual one and got damaged by hail. I got another one but it was destroyed by hail again. I replaced it again with another SunSetter, but I got a little better SunSetter this time. I got one that's automatic. I ordered it through Costco and hired a guy to help me put it up. So far, so good. I got a five-year warranty on it. My only issue is it's got a wind sensor in it and I've shaken that thing and done all kinds of things to it but it doesn't do anything.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2024

    The SunSetter shade I put on the front porch was not going up evenly. They ripped out paper towels and stuffed them in the blind to make it even. It was the cheesiest thing I've ever seen and I don't know if that's the way it's supposed to work. If they stick paper towels in one side, it evens it off but that's not a fix. It wasn't cheap either. I was upset that, for all the money I paid for it, they stick paper towels in one corner to make it better. Other than that, it's been a couple of months and the quality of the product has been fantastic so far.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2024

    We're happy with the purchase. We needed shade from the blazing hot sun on our deck and the installation of the SunSetter awning went perfectly. Eric's Awnings, a contractor out of Woodbury, Connecticut, took care of it for us. SunSetter is highly recommended. We've recommended them to a friend of ours, and they have already had theirs installed also.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2024

    It was super easy with SunSetter. A young man measured then the guy showed up, and I didn't have to pay anything ahead of time. They installed the awning in a very short order. I love the awning. It's a great product. It's a light color, very streamlined and not clunky. I love the operator too. The whole thing is well-designed. Not that they misrepresented, but it was a lot of money though. It was more than I had thought it would be. It would have been nice if it was a little less expensive, but it's a quality product. I'm assuming it's gonna last for a long time.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2024

    The sales rep came out to the house and I had a long discussion with her. She showed me all kinds of samples, and she was very nice and good. The installer was awesome as well. He was quick, neat, cleaned up everything, and explained everything. The awning came in the projected timeframe. There were no delays, too. Overall, I'm very happy with SunSetter's product and my contacts. It's a good company, and the quality of the awning is very good. I can't tell how long it's gonna last because I've only just installed it recently, but it looks good.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2024

    I had a very good experience with SunSetter. I saw them online and contacted the number, then I got this person that installs SunSetter awnings. The awning was quite expensive, but I got all the bells and whistles. Installation went very well. As matter of fact, they scheduled me two weeks out. I really wanted it a week sooner, and they rescheduled their other job to accommodate me.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2024

    I called Sunsetter and the lady told me how much everything was and it was pricey. But I decided to go with them because you get what you pay for. I was pleasantly surprised with my experience because the gentleman who sold me the SunSetter showed up when they were coming to install it. I didn't know he was gonna do that. That was so awesome. He wanted to make sure everything was great. He was there hanging out and making sure the guys did what they were supposed to. Everything was beautiful. I got the retractable electrical awning and it is amazing.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2024

    I was hooked up by doing a SunSetter search and they directed me to the closest dealer in my area. I called them and then somebody came to my house and showed me all the different options and all the choices. So that was all good. The installation was incredibly fast. It was less than an hour. They came when they said they were going to come. They were fast and efficient. It was two men. They were really nice. They left everything neat, clean, and orderly. It was great. We had a party yesterday and the kids were all under the awning. They were very happy.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2024

    The awning is nice looking. It's stripes. We got the Sunbrella material which was an upgrade. It's very nice. It's got the lights in it. The lights are beautiful. It's nice in the day and also at night. The Sunsetter rep that I dealt with was nice. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. He explained to us the things that we didn't even think of. The installation was quick and painless too. They did a good job. They put it right up. Sunsetter is a little pricey, but they're good quality.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2024

    SunSetter was good. I saw them in an ad and called them up for a quote and a gentleman came out and did a good job for us. The installation was a little messy and difficult for him. He had a tough time trying to find some studs to put it in, but he and his partner were very polite and did a nice job and came back and finished it up the next day. The awning seems to be working fine. So, I'm happy with it. It's done everything I thought it would do.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2024

    The SunSetter team was were very knowledgeable and they took care of everything. They installed the awning very quickly and made sure that I was satisfied. They also gave me some instructions and made sure that I understood how to open and close it and change certain things if I needed to. I got the motorized model and it's worth the money.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2024

    We got a SunSetter through a local contractor. That was a very smooth process other than it was extremely difficult to get fabric samples. We ended up never getting the fabric samples until after we'd ordered the awning. They finally arrived in the mail five or six weeks after we ordered them. When a customer asks for a fabric sample, SunSetter should send them out to them. But the awning is great and the wind sensor good. However, the lights are inferior for the money. I wouldn't spend that money again. The light temperature is completely wrong for the mood that you're trying to create. A bright white LED is not what you want in an evening when you're trying to relax. Also, when you look at the price of the LED light strips versus the benefit, it's not to be repeated by us.

    There are two folding arms that support the awning when it is extended. We are now a month after installation and those arms hang unevenly. The contractor has said that it is not correct but still it's not been rectified. Nobody from SunSetter has contacted me and all I can get out of SunSetter's appointed contractor is, "They're not right."

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    Reviewed July 24, 2024

    I had a deck that the sun was rough on, and it's an area that we enjoy using. We looked out to all that was available to us and SunSetter was the one that met our requirements. I needed one that I could mash a button and it would open and close the top of the deck. I also needed something that was sun-resistant. The fabric SunSetter uses met that requirement, and they also had the color my wife wanted. It's a combination with the two different colors of blue and a light gray stripe.

    We sat and watched as the installers put up the awning in about an hour and a half, and we've been enjoying the awning ever since it was put in. It's remote controlled. We mash one button for it to go out halfway, another button for it to open all the way, and one other button for it to retract. So far, we're very satisfied with the awning, and if someone wanted an awning that worked and did its job, I would recommend SunSetter.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2024

    We had had a SunSetter at our old house and we enjoyed it. When we got up here, we had a deck put on the house. We didn't want my husband sitting out there in the sun all the time so we called SunSetter. I had seen they were having a special on TV. However, I was not impressed with the first gal that I talked to. I was quite angry because she said there's no one in the area to put it up and that we couldn't get it. I knew that was a lie because I'd already had one. I waited a couple of days and called again. I told them I wanted to talk to a supervisor. I didn't wanna talk with somebody in between. I didn't get a supervisor but got this other guy who took my order. We set it up that I was to get a certain one and a grill.

    When we got the SunSetter, there was no grill and the canvas was wrong but they'd already started taking the payments on it. They came through and sent me a new canvas. If something happens to this one, we can replace it. But we have to do it. We have to get somebody to put it up, which made me unhappy. Then I asked them why I was not getting the grill. They said I was under a different program. I told them that was false advertising. They said they would reimburse me the shipping charges but I haven't seen anything on that yet. For the amount of money I paid for the awning, I don't think we got our money's worth. I'm disappointed in SunSetter. The first one we got was nice. This one seems flimsy. But though it's not what we ordered, it does the job. It keeps my husband out of direct sunlight.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2024

    I had someone install a SunSetter awning. He called in, got some answers and seemed happy with who he talked to. I like the awning. So far, so good. It's guaranteed for 10 years.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2024

    I live in a 55 and older community where a lot of the homeowners have gotten an awning for their decks. It's been so hot, and anything that might provide some shade outside is attractive right now. I heard of the name SunSetter as being a quality product, and the contractor that we approached about installing an awning recommended that we do SunSetter. I got a retractable awning with a remote that goes with it, and it's really convenient. It covers our deck, and in my opinion, quality is measured over time, but right now, it definitely seems like a quality product.

    I'm very satisfied with the product. However, SunSetter's customer service needs some work in terms of their internal communications. Perhaps their website could be a little more user-friendly as well, but whenever I spoke to somebody, they were more than happy to try and help. I ordered a part to go with the awning that I later found out I didn't need and needed to return. They accepted the return and it took them a while to process the refund for it, but I finally got it.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2024

    We got good feedback from people I've known who had SunSetter, so we went with the product, and everything was great. SunSetter has really good people. They were on time, did great communication, and let us know when the awning arrived and when it would be installed. The guys were here for four and a half hours. We're very happy with the product. It's well-made, it does what it says it's gonna do, and we've had no issues. The awning definitely improved our outdoor space, and we have the option to remove the sun.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2024

    I have friends that have SunSetter and they love it. We've seen it in person at our friend's house, and I asked them where they got it from. The sales rep was thorough, and installation was great. They were right on time, and they said they'd take up to two hours but it was just a little over an hour. SunSetter was easy to work with and prompt. The awning is high end, and it's great quality. I'd buy again. We love our awning. We can stay outside longer, and it's about 20 degrees cooler. I give people cards about SunSetter 'cause they left me some cards.

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    Reviewed July 20, 2024

    We called SunSetter and had them come out and take a look at our backyard. The rep measured everything, gave us a good quote, and explained everything. We got some incentives that they had going on at the time so it helped. It's still an expense but the SunSetter awning is perfect. We have a little remote that we can open and close it with. If others need something like this, SunSetter is the place to go.

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    Reviewed July 19, 2024

    I was looking for an awning and knew that Costco sold awnings. I looked at them first and saw SunSetter Awnings, but it was like I had to find my own installer. I said, "I'm not going to do that." I reached out to SunSetter and found an installer. I hooked up with them, and everything went well. It's a power awning and that works well. We've had it for about a month, and we're pleased with it.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2024

    We ordered a 20' SunSetter Platinum Motorized awning from Mike at Bast Awnings in Lincoln, CA. We ordered a custom color, so it took almost a month for the awning to arrive. Mike installed it in about 3 hours and it's perfect. The mounts are under the eves so the awning fits flush with the gutter. I'm so impressed that I want to order another awning at a different location in Lake County, CA. My thanks to Sunsetter and to Mike, the installer/salesperson.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2024

    My experience with SunSetter was good. I had a local guy come and measure. He sat down with me and answered questions. The installation went well. As long as the wind's not too crazy, we put the awning out and put some shade on our deck so we can sit out there and relax. We're pleased with the awning. It does what it's supposed to do.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2024

    The team was excellent. They came and did their job without a whole lot of foolishness. They were out there and did it in three hours. They also showed me how to work it. I would recommend SunSetter. It's an excellent awning.

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    Reviewed July 16, 2024

    We are very happy with our new SunSetter awning. Both our salesman and the customer service team at Shade One Awnings were great to work with. And the installers were very efficient and knowledgeable. Michael, our sales rep, provided recommendations and advice to ensure our awning met our expectations. Overall great experience and great awning!

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    Reviewed July 16, 2024

    SunSetter is one of the better companies to look at. After my contractor showed me the difference between SunSetter and a couple of others that were comparable, I agreed with him that this SunSetter was the best way to go. They did an excellent job during the installation. I like my experience with SunSetter but I have a bit of problem at the moment. Part of the awning has been damaged because of wind, and I had been told that wouldn't happen. I've been trying to get the guy who installed it but he's been super busy.

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    Reviewed July 16, 2024

    When you think of awnings, you think of SunSetter. At first, they were hard to get ahold of. But once I got ahold of them, they came out and gave the estimate. They had to order the awning, so it took about eight weeks. Then, we got the wrong one. But they put it up and let us use it for four to five weeks until the right one came in. So that was very good customer service there. The G&H Designs that installed and we bought our SunSetter awning through was also very professional to deal with, friendly, and courteous. They also lived up to their words.

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    Reviewed July 15, 2024

    SunSetter is very expensive, but I would recommend them. Their reps were very polite and three weeks or so after I talked to their sales team, my awning was installed. The installers weren't there more than a couple of hours and the awning was good quality. I enjoyed it.

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    Reviewed July 15, 2024

    When I contacted SunSetter, they said they would send somebody to the house so I could pick out the stuff. They sent the contractor to the house and the contractor had his own plan on what he was going to do. I'm still getting stuff online from SunSetter about free this, 200 off this, 500 off this. SunSetter is out of the loop after they send the contractor to the house. But the guys who came for the installation did a great job. They were quick and very professional. They showed me everything I needed to know.

    The only negative is about delivery. The contractor sends in the order to SunSetter and the order goes down to Texas. Then they have a company send the awning up to SunSetter. I could see the tracking and it was sent on April 27th. Then six weeks passed and I thought something was not right. I contacted SunSetter and SunSetter contact the company that it goes to. They couldn't find it. I don't know what happened with the delivery from Texas to up here, but something was off on that. I talked to the contractor about it and he said, "We've done a lot of these and this the first one we ever had a problem like that with." But so far, I like the awning. I've used it several times and I'm enjoying it.

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    Reviewed July 14, 2024

    We ordered a SunSetter awning over the phone then they shipped it. We had it for over a month before we could get it up because in the packaging, they sent the wrong brackets. I called them and ordered some more brackets but they sent the wrong ones again. I kept having to do this little dance with the installer trying to work with his schedule and mine. It was a big inconvenience because we got some other stuff going on and we didn't need to deal with all that. We also had to pay for the shipping. I ended up getting a discount on the original shipping of the awning, which was a pretty good chunk, for my inconvenience. But we should have gotten a little more discount than what we got.

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    Reviewed July 14, 2024

    SunSetter had better quality and price, so it was an easy decision to go with them. The installation was very quick and efficient. But we had one little issue with a cap that came off on the end, so I had to have their team come back to replace that with something that couldn't just be snapped back on. Also, since I wasn't there when they finished, there were a couple of things that they were not able to explain to me like how to operate the awning as far as dimming the lights because I had lights attached to it. But I happened to see that in the instruction book when I wanted to call them and have them come back. So, when I had them come back, they talked to me about that as well as how to adjust the sensitivity for that wind sensor. So I was glad that they talked to me about it because I didn't know that the sensitivity was adjustable. Their tech showed me that as well.

    The awning is very solid and durable. In the evening, when it was nice and quiet, I would open it partway up, put the lights on, sit out there, and read. Unfortunately, I haven't had a lot of opportunities to use it because we've been having a lot more wind and it moves around a lot in the wind more than I expected. It would also retract when it's windy.

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    Reviewed July 13, 2024

    By and large a very good product and we're very happy with our purchase. One disappointment, the end caps will not hold without the use of zip ties. Both ends don't fit to the same degree, the caps would need another 1/8" in depth to clip on and hold themselves in position.

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    Reviewed July 13, 2024

    The guy who came in and gave me the estimate was great. The guys that put up the awning were great as well. I have recommended SunSetter to my neighbor. Various people had it and said that they liked it.

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    Reviewed July 13, 2024

    Everything went well. The sales rep was very polite and did a good job, and the installers finished very promptly. We like the awning very well. It seems sturdy and a good product. I would recommend it.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2024

    We’re starting to use our SunSetter awning more 'cause the weather here is getting warm. But it is upsetting that it doesn't have a side shade that you can block off the sun. 'Cause it's coming in big time. Maybe during the daytime, early day, it's in the front of the house and the sun is being blocked. But when it comes all the way around to the side of the house, the sun comes right into the area where we are. It's a roof mount because we don't have the height and it was very expensive. It was almost $7,000. If I had to do it over again, I probably wouldn't do it. We looked at it three years ago. The same person came down three years ago and the price is $3,700 more in three years. He was giving us 4,200. “Let’s do it for 4,000,” he said. Now it's $6,700.

    It's also gonna be taken down every time you don't use it. I feel like there's nothing you really can secure it with other than the fabric. Unless you build something beyond it, with a couple of poles and set some tent, some blocking thing like a shade, in other words, that would come down. But then you have to put two poles in the ground, 12 feet apart and then you gotta have some mechanism to bring it up and some mechanism to bring it down, whether it's manually or not.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2024

    We moved into this house and the deck is on the side. In the afternoons, it's intolerable unless you have awning to help shade the deck. A representative came and looked at what we wanted, measured it and gave us the price. Then the installation team showed up, put it up, and it worked. We have two SunSetter awnings, and they both have remote controls. They both retract if the wind gets extreme. It's much more convenient. We had a SunSetter awning in our previous home for 20 years and it was manual. We had to manually extend it and roll it up.

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

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