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Air King AK100H noise level
The Air King AK100H is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 100 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 100 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Air King |
|---|---|
| Model number | AK100H |
| Model name | AK100H |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 2 sones (≈50 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 100 CFM |
| Efficiency | 3.8 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2016-01-19 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUPU BF4-S10CL | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 9.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Greenheck SP-LP0810W | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 10 CFM/W | specs |
| Greenheck SP-LP0810WL | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 9.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Venco SP-LP0810W | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 10 CFM/W | specs |
| Venco SP-LP0810WL | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 9.5 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P PCLP100 | 2 | 50 | 100 CFM | 4.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Anzzi EF-AZ107WH | 2 | 50 | 100 CFM | 3.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Anzzi EF-AZ108WH | 2 | 50 | 100 CFM | 3.9 CFM/W | specs |
| ACIQ AP100 | 2 | 50 | 100 CFM | 3.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King AK110PN | 2 | 50 | 100 CFM | 3.8 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Air King AK100H?
The Air King AK100H is certified at 2 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 50 dBA. That is about the background level of a quiet office.
Is the Air King AK100H quiet?
At 2 sones, the Air King AK100H is quieter than 1% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Air King AK100H?
It moves 100 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 100 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 3.8 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.