Modern 42 in. Indoor Chrome Retractable Blades Ceiling Fan with Light Kit and Remote Control

With a name like Parrot Uncle we wondered if we were making a mistake ordering it. We are very impressed with the light and the fan... we bought it to upgrade our bedroom since the house is going on the market. People love how the blades retract and they provide a decent breeze.

I love it! It' quiet. Beautiful! Great price!

This Parrot Uncle retractable ceiling fan was a bit difficult to assemble. Everything was put together but the top to the bottom and the lines of crystals. It has three retractable blades. It is black in color, but the blades are a dark brown plastic color. It has six sockets for the Candelabra type bulbs. (The bulbs with the smaller bases.) The crystals come in strips, and you have to attach each strip to the base. It wasn't that difficult, but you have to make sure you put them on the exact same way, or some will look higher than others when they droop. The remote was a bit difficult to open to install batteries (which did not come with it). Sounds mundane but you have to press down the center back of the remote door and slide at the same time. For someone with dexterity problems it was not that easy to do. The fan does make a low humming noise when it is turned on. Which would not usually be an issue, but it is in my bedroom. Overall, I like this fan and it does look really nice with the chandelier on the bottom. It does put out great air flow even on low.

This fan is amazing. I truly love this fan. I recently wrote a review on a different Parrot Uncle fan. I loved it, but could not score it high marks. This fan I can! Even though it may look like something a tinkerer built, it is stunning! It really did dress up the dining room. I have been testing various fans and styles of fans and lights in the dining room over the past couple years. First it was just lights. Then we realized it got stuffy in the dining room when we were all together hanging out eating and playing games. We need some air movement. So we started trying various fans. Some the lights were not bright enough. Some looked out of place. Not everyone wants the look of a fan in the dining room. Then I had high hopes for the other Parrot Uncle fan I tried that was absolutely stunning, but found it had some issues we were not willing to overlook. It was super heavy. Airflow was ok, but noisy to get the air flow we wanted. And when the fan was running the lights gave off a flickering effect. Not the case with this fan. It is light. It is stunning. It gives off even better light than expected. The airflow is better than I originally thought, even on low. And it stays very quiet even on the highest setting. And when the fan is off, you don't really see the blades. You would forget they are there. They move back in so it just looks like part of the top of the light. I can stop looking for solutions now. I have found the fan and light that fits perfectly with the space and what we wanted. Things that interested me. The canopy cover is a little metal ring that attaches with two small magnets. The mounting bracket appears to be the best built I have seen. The hole spacing was slightly larger than most. There is a 10" downrod included, which we chose to use on our install instead of the 4" downrod. There is no winter mode for this fan. Based on the blade design, it makes sense. Installation: All I can say is, have some patience. This light/fan combo is going to have a few more steps than most. Not one that I would suggest putting together on the ground and then hoisting up. I believe the light kit was a little too delicate. One bonus, you don't have to install the fan blades! Pretty basic install to start. You mounting bracket. The remote if you choose to use it. (We already had a light/fan controller in the wall to use.) The downrod assembly with your canopy, canopy cover, a coupling cover and the motor assembly. Then you have the light kit that has a screw rod with a finial cap and 34 crystal chains to attach. Overall for my install, it was a couple screws to mount the bracket, swapping the 4" downrod to the 10" removing and replacing two screws and a pin, connecting the downrod with the locking pin, attaching the light kit with the four screw studs and bolts, attaching the screwrod and finial and then hanging the 34 crystal chains. It took me a little while longer than most installs due to all the pieces and because I forgot to put the canopy on before I tried to mount it. Luckily I had not wired it in yet. I believe it may have been an hour to install. Overall, super happy with this Parrot Uncle Edmund fan! It meets my expectations while meeting our needs. Beautiful design!

I was looking to upgrade the ceiling fan in my daughter's room, as it was an older model in white. I was quite impressed with the Parrot Uncle Edmund 42 in. Indoor Black Modern Crystal Retractable Ceiling Fan! This is the most unique ceiling fan that I have ever owned/installed! The fan has retractable blades! So, when not in use, the blades stay tucked away and we get to enjoy the beautiful chandelier with its array of brilliant crystals! With a mere selection from the remote, the fan is activated and the blades extend to cool the room! It is an amazing effect! Simply turn off the fan function and the blades retract once again! The fan is of a very high quality and design! The installation instructions are excellent! I took the time to read the manual carefully as I knew that I was connecting wiring for both the main unit and the remote control box! No issues at all! My daughter loves her new fan! I highly recommend this ceiling fan for anyone looking to add or upgrade!

The box of this Parrot Uncle Edmund ceiling fan is lightweight but I was still shocked to open the box and find the light kit extremely lightweight. This makes for a single person installation. A lot of assembly is required, however. The parts included that will need assembly are the slide on mounting bracket, remote control, ball/down rod assembly, canopy, canopy cover, coupling cover, fan/motor assembly, light kit, screw rod/finial cap, and crystals. It does include an illustrated instruction booklet but a video would have been helpful too. Takes six candelabra bulbs in the metal light kit. 3 retractable fan blades. The crystals are gorgeous and can be removed for cleaning. Not a fan of the blades though. They are hard, shiny plastic which show visible scratches and will attract a ton of dust. It also would have been nice if the remote was integrated in the canopy and didn’t require installation. Large size makes for a showpiece and the color lends itself to elegance for sure. The retractable blades are a conversation starter as well as entertaining to people who’ve never seen a retractable ceiling fan. When you turn the fan off the blades retract as if in slow motion. Quiet and modern. What a gorgeous fan.

The Parrot Uncle Edmund 42 in. Indoor Black Modern Crystal Retractable Ceiling Fan with Remote and Light Kit is so unique in its style and functionality. It's special design and characteristics really stands out and draws attention. It's a beautiful addition to any room and the six lights are nice and bright. A dimmer on the lights would add too its ambience. It's pretty simple to install with the directions. The crystals add Lustre to its vibrant look, but could be packed better as quite a few were broke but was able to make them work. A remote should have a wall mount for no charge. Not optional for a great product like this. Overall looks fantastic, easy installed, and very affordable.

I’m very disappointed with the quality of this fan. One of the crystal links broke off during installation. Doesn’t look like it can be fixed.

I had my eye on this ceiling fan for a long time. Decided to purchase it and I love it!!! The fan is quiet an elegant.

This ceiling fan is so beautiful. It was larger than I thought it would be and so gorgeous. The fan actually works very well and pushes the air. I bought more for the look of it but it is actually a very effective ceiling fan. Very stisfied with this purchase.