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I just started using the fan yesterday, so this review offers helpful hacks (with photos) on the initial set-up and first impressions. I will update regarding durability in the future. I live on the 8th flr and surprisingly have had to deal with crickets in my apt from just leaving the window open to vent stuffiness; no screens on the bldg. The stale air has been an ongoing problem, especially during the months when it's not cold or hot enough for the HVAC unit to cycle. Therefore, in addition to the value of an in/out air exchange function, reviews that mentioned bugs getting sucked into the home drew my attention. With that awareness I set out to avoid the bug problem in advance of the initial install. THE HACKS BELOW ARE OF PRIMARY VALUE IF YOU DON'T HAVE WINDOW SCREENS. HACK 1 | Purchased a $5 sheer curtain and cut a panel to cover the open vents on the back/exterior side of the fan. Then duck taped the fabric to the fan, being careful not to cover any vent openings. One 84" wide curtain will make several panels for replacing this DIY 'bug filter'. HACK 2 | After sizing the fan to the window using the extenders, apply the thickest size silicon rubber (not foam) self-adhesive window tape to all four sides before final install. Unlike the typical use of weather stripping, this step is not intended to seal off AIR flow, but BUG flow. You will always have airflow through the fan opening; that is the primary purpose of the fan, of course. FIRST IMPRESSIONS | The fan is easy to install and it functions well. It's quiet even on high speed. Looks of good quality; it's in my living area so appearance matters. It quickly clears stuffiness and cooking odors from my open floor plan home. The remote is also handy. I like it so far!