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Akicon AK18CL1-S noise level
The Akicon AK18CL1-S is quieter 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 | Akicon |
|---|---|
| Model number | AK18CL1-S |
| Model name | AK18CL1-S |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.3 sones (≈23 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 100 CFM |
| Efficiency | 9.6 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch depth X 0.00 inch width |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2024-08-15 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOTATEC VO-FN4W14-DC-3SPD | 0.3 | 23 | 100 CFM | 9.6 CFM/W | specs |
| ACIQ ANPD100-3 ME | 0.3 | 23 | 100 CFM | 11.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King SF5810 | 0.3 | 23 | 100 CFM | 9.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Akicon AK18CL1-B | 0.3 | 23 | 100 CFM | 9.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Akicon AK18CL1-W | 0.3 | 23 | 100 CFM | 9.6 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Akicon AK18CL1-S?
The Akicon AK18CL1-S is certified at 0.3 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 23 dBA. That is near the threshold of human hearing — effectively silent in a normal room.
Is the Akicon AK18CL1-S quiet?
At 0.3 sones, the Akicon AK18CL1-S is quieter than 75% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Akicon AK18CL1-S?
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 9.6 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.