Customer Reviews for VELUX 22-1/2 in. x 46-1/2 in. Solar Powered Fresh Air Venting Curb-Mount Skylight with Laminated Low-E3 Glass

I had two of these installed by a Velux contractor. In year five--last year--one leaked above the LR. Velux sent out the same installer, who blamed the fire prinkler system---which is not even near the skylights, and was found in perfect condition by my insurance adjuster! Despite the ten-year warranty, and it being only year 5, Velux refuses to fix it! Lots of complaints on BBB re this. I guess they'll next blame aliens! I'll be suing them when the rain stops. Judge E. Smith, Ret.

Quiet replacement for a cracked dome skylight. Easy install. Good price and appartent quality.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just had 2 solar skylights and solar shades installed as a replacement for existing older skylights. The difference is stark. The new skylights are clear and having the bonus of solar energy makes us feel good, knowing that we are at least helping the environment, even if it’s a small impact. Additionally the solar required no wiring which was really nice.

This Skylight is perfect for the room we put it over. Easy to install and doesn’t leak.

This skylight makes the room! It really does. Only complaint is the separate flashing kit that is needed to install and isn’t included. And it’s $115. Meaning this window costs $365 overall, not $250. So that part was disappointing - but in no way regretting the window - Fantastic light sourch and outlook.

I replaced the original skylights with the solar powered fresh air skylights wnd WOW! It’s the first time since I purchased my home that my kitchen has been this bright, and now I can vent the windows when I cook to release the heat in there as well. This was part of my kitchen upgrade and I am so glad I went with them. I can’t believe how much light I was missing, because the old ones required the 10 ft poll to just open the shade, and neither I nor the previous owner had ever opened them.

Installed my skylight 10 years ago and no need for maintenance. Till this day no leaks. Absolutely beautiful addition for my dining area. I definitely recommend it. The only thing I regret was not getting the ones with built in shades. But I added powered shades with remote control and solar panels for the batteries.

Velux say lifetime warranty. Not true. I have 5 20 yr old skylights velux. All but on started to leak. Pro installer, no issue with anything but the garbage skylights. I do not recommend velux. Stay away. Second set in my lifetime. Leaking again. 20 yr max.

So very happy with our new Solar Shade SkyLight. Totally blocks the sun and easy set up. I will be ordering more shades for my other skylights. No more tarps on the roof all summer long. Thank you Velux

Of course I meant to check each skylight before installation, but it's easy to get behind when you're getting a new roof and managing an entire upstairs renovation. 3 of the skylights were perfect, but the fourth was the worst caulking job I've ever seen- black caulk smeared across the skylight. I have no idea how this got past quality control, so I'm left assuming that there is no quality control. I've cleaned it up as best I can but it still sucks.

We transformed a never-used dark den into the most inviting sun-filled room of the house. We used three solar powered venting skylights side by side with a shelf for all of my plants. It’s not yet painted or styled, but it already looks amazing.

We finally have the amazing solar powered "fresh air" skylights up and running and we couldn't be happier. We love everything about them. The remotes are great! They are smooth & quiet when operating which is great. Having the black out shades is a bonus on sunny or hot days. Being able to see the sky, birds, and the stars is divine. We love the rain as well so we can not wait for the rain this year. Overall, they brighten my day up literally and figuratively! Very satisfied and pleased. Thank you Velux!!

I purchased two of the solar powered skylights for our bathroom remodel. It added a depth of elegance sitting above the soaking tub.

Love these two skylights! Vents the cooking moisture and heat out of the kitchen. Brings in fresh air without the bugs. I added diffuser and grid support made from fluorescent lighting plastic. Pure sunlight was too harsh.

We just had this skylight installed to replace an old leaking solar tube in our bonus room that isn’t connected to our central air. As soon as we opened it, all the hot air in the room got sucked out and a nice breeze came in its place. So happy with it, and now I want two more in my kitchen.

Fits like a glove.

The skylight fits like a glove on the flashing. Well designed and engineered, NO hassle with alignment or fitting, not often you'll find that the flashing kits fits exact with the skylight. I bought the 22 1/2 x 34 1/2, my review doesn't seem to go under the size of window I bought, anyways, great buy. I'm not a contractor, just a handy DIY guy. Thanks.

These things are great! Never thought blinds in our skylights would add so much to our home. Control with Phone APP Timer and wall switch.

Very satisfied with the product. Easy to install with the pamphlet guide and video. This is the product with no leak.

Just tested the hook.When I started to turn it by the rod, then it broke into 3 pieces right away. The hook is made by plastic which can not bear the twisting. Now I need to climb a ladder and use my hand to twist the hook manually every time I want to open the sky window.

We had 2 cracked dome plastic skylights that were over 25 years old. Now buying the domed type costs more than the flat glass, so we ended up buying 4 to make them all match. These VELUX Fixed Curb-Mount Skylights fit perfectly over our existing curbs! Installation was super easy. The flat profile looks so much better from the outside. And the clear glass really brightens the room!

We installed a pair of 22.5" x 22.5" solar-powered, fresh-air venting skylights to replace a much older fixed skylight in a vaulted ceiling. UPS delivered both units in perfect condition, arriving here in Hawaii within a few days of it being shipped. The only qualm was finding quite a bit of plastic shavings trapped between the screen and the glass of the skylight, as though it was never cleaned out before testing and packaging the units. Those were easily swept out before the final installation. The installation was easy enough. The most difficult part was finding the "on" switch. There's an opening along the bottom, inside edge of the skylight, and the small red sliding switch was recessed well within that opening. I had to use the blunt end of a barbecue stick to move the switch to the "on" position. After that, programming the remote to operate this solar-powered skylight was simple. The existing curbs for the original skylights were actually slightly undersized which meant additional framing had to be added to the outer perimeter of the original curbs. While this meant the skylights were a perfect fit, it also meant that the screens can't be removed -- because the original light shaft is smaller than it should be for this skylight. We didn't want to cut into the roof and build a whole new curb since the existing one was working fine and wasn't leaking at all. And it's not a big deal that the screens can't be removed. It can still be cleaned when necessary. What caught our attention, when we were looking for a skylight that could be opened, was that these automatically close when it starts raining. We were concerned that one day the skylights would be accidentally left open during a typical unexpected Hawaiian rain shower. Testing it with an artificial rain shower from a garden hose proved that it works as advertised. The skylights open and close slowly, taking around 70 seconds to fully open or close. The best part is that these venting skylights keep hot air from building up due to the vaulted ceiling, and allow the fresh tradewinds to circulate through the room. Time will tell as to how well they hold up. But they worked perfectly the moment they were in place.

Easy install and it really brightens the room!

We had to replace our skylights when having our roof redone. These were the closest dimension we could find and they turned out beautifully.

Well made, easy to install. Recommend curb mounted application when installing into existing rafters that might not be spaced per required rough opening. Window crank and function could be improved, ie eight repetitions opens the window an inch (something like that but don't quote me) and the crank is a loop, like the end of an eye hook.

Two years ago, we remodeled our kitchen. Using Velux skylights allowed us to remove a window (which looked out at a neighbor's house) and install two skylights for better quality of light. These are fantastic! We actually started with two fixed skylights (due to kitchen budget overage) but then replaced one with the solar fresh air version and it's heaven! We open for fresh air and to help pull air through the house. Also helps exhaust cooking odors. The rain sensor is great - it can tell the difference between water still on the sensor from a rain versus falling rain. Living in Portland, OR, it's great to be able to open the skylight after rain has ended. And the sensor is quick to send the "close" message once raindrops fall. We're looking to install two more in our living room and also a few solar tubes in our hallway and guest bath. Great stuff.

Very pleased with my Velux skylights! Well-made and carefully packaged. Instructions were extremely detailed and clear. Installation was straight-forward. The lights have been subjected to several heavy rains already, with no leaking whatsoever. Highly Recommended!

The product is exquisitely crafted.Special are perfect for transforming the old skylight.Easy to install.In particular, this model comes with a solar battery, omitting the wiring installation requirements and saving a lot of wiring time.Running quietly, almost no sound is heard.It will automatically turnoff when it rains, especially when it is sporadic and light rain, and the sensitivity is high.The only worry is how long does the electrical part work properly?If need to replace the old sunroof to improve the air circulation in the house, this product is recommended!

Really great - looks great, operates great - I love the solar aspects for opening and controlling the skylight as well as the blinds. Really happy with them. One suggestion: use a less dark colored screen material - as the dark color of the screens makes the blinds look grey instead of white. We have them installed high up in a cathedral ceiling and they just look grey from the inside when the blinds are closed. Defeats the purpose of ordering white blinds.