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ACIQ AEP110 noise level

The ACIQ AEP110 is certified at 0.9 sones (≈38 dBA) — quieter than 41% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
0.9sones (certified)
≈38 dBAapproximate conversion
110 CFMairflow
4.2CFM per watt

The ACIQ AEP110 is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 110 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 110 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandACIQ
Model numberAEP110
Model nameAEP
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.9 sones (≈38 dBA, approximate)
Airflow110 CFM
Efficiency4.2 CFM/W
Duct size6.00 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2024-03-30
MarketsUnited States

Quieter alternatives with similar airflow

Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQ1 0.1 7 110 CFM 5.1 CFM/W specs
Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQC1 0.1 7 110 CFM 4.9 CFM/W specs
Fantech SC50-80-110 (484313) 0.1 7 110 CFM 10.7 CFM/W specs
Fantech SC50-80-110H (494140) 0.1 7 110 CFM 10.7 CFM/W specs
Fantech SC50-80-110L (484314) 0.1 7 110 CFM 10.7 CFM/W specs

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Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
AERO PURE ABF110G15W 0.9 38 110 CFM 4.5 CFM/W specs
AERO PURE ABF110L6W 0.9 38 110 CFM 4.4 CFM/W specs
AUPU AV11A1 0.9 38 110 CFM 4.5 CFM/W specs
AUPU AV11A2 0.9 38 110 CFM 4.5 CFM/W specs
AUPU AV11AL3 0.9 38 110 CFM 4.4 CFM/W specs

Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the ACIQ AEP110?

The ACIQ AEP110 is certified at 0.9 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 38 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.

Is the ACIQ AEP110 quiet?

At 0.9 sones, the ACIQ AEP110 is quieter than 41% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the ACIQ AEP110?

It moves 110 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 110 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.2 CFM per watt.

Data provenance: Sound levels are certified lab measurements (sones) reported in the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified products dataset — not manufacturer marketing claims. Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Ventilating Fans (US EPA), last fetched 2026-06-13. The dBA figure is an approximate conversion from sones — see our methodology.