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Broan AE50110DCS noise level
The Broan AE50110DCS is quieter 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
| Brand | Broan |
|---|---|
| Model number | AE50110DCS |
| Model name | FLEX DC SERIES |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.1 sones (≈7 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 110 CFM |
| Efficiency | 9.6 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 3 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2024-08-16 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
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Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Broan AE50110DCS?
The Broan AE50110DCS is certified at 0.1 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 7 dBA. That is near the threshold of human hearing — effectively silent in a normal room.
Is the Broan AE50110DCS quiet?
At 0.1 sones, the Broan AE50110DCS is quieter than 87% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Broan AE50110DCS?
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 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.