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ACIQ AEP150 noise level

The ACIQ AEP150 is certified at 0.5 sones (≈30 dBA) — quieter than 61% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is about as quiet as rustling leaves; most people cannot hear it over ambient room noise.
0.5sones (certified)
≈30 dBAapproximate conversion
150 CFMairflow
4.6CFM per watt

The ACIQ AEP150 is quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 150 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 150 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandACIQ
Model numberAEP150
Model nameAEP
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.5 sones (≈30 dBA, approximate)
Airflow150 CFM
Efficiency4.6 CFM/W
Duct size6.00 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2024-03-30
MarketsUnited States

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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the ACIQ AEP150?

The ACIQ AEP150 is certified at 0.5 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 30 dBA. That is about as quiet as rustling leaves; most people cannot hear it over ambient room noise.

Is the ACIQ AEP150 quiet?

At 0.5 sones, the ACIQ AEP150 is quieter than 61% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the ACIQ AEP150?

It moves 150 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 150 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.6 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.