Love everything about this fan!.its quiet, looks so cool in my high ceiling family room and the light IS more than adequate to read by. Had it professionally installed and used the included extender so it hangs below the ceiling..not flush mounted . What was confusing was that I ordered it thinking it had a hand held remote...which we thought was preferable. Turned out the wall switch "remote" was a much better idea since we have recessed lighting and all switches are now side by side and that switch is included in the box.. This was a bit pricey but Emerson products never disappoint and so glad we purchased...cools the room nicely!