Not sure whether to create a new thread or not.
But my Sunsetter EasyShade had started stuttering about 1.5 weeks ago, when I'd hit the down button the remote. Only when I hit down, not up.
Sunsetter recommended trying a new battery first.
Then possibly sending me a spacer kit.
I tried a new battery. It was operational for 30 seconds, then stopped responding. I went back to the old battery, and it didn't respond.
I called them back today, and they're sending me the spacer kit.
If that doesn't work, then they'll send me a new solar panel. But that is pro-rated @ $160. I'm not sure how much I'd have to pay, but let's assume I'd have to pay all of it, just for the sake of discussion.
That's a lot of money for a replacement part. I've only had this for 43 months (3.5+ years).
I'm wondering if I have to get a replacement solar panel, that I'd rather just get a whole new unit from another brand.
Are there any recommendations?
I need something that is big enough for a back yard sliding door. I'll post the exact dimensions later, I need to check.
I'd like it to be remote control operated, and possibly voice operated too. Not a must, but voice operated would be nice to have. I don't have something like Amazon Alexa set up, but I do have an opened Echo. If I could use Alexa for this, then I'd set it up.
A solar powered one would be nice again, but I don't want to have to replace it every 3 - 4 years again. Or at least if I had to replace it, I don't want to spend $160 again, hopefully a replacement part is cheaper.
I see there's SpringBlinds, and they're cheaper than Sunsetter. I don't know how good their customer service is though.
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