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Broan ALT4306SS noise level

The Broan ALT4306SS is certified at 0.8 sones (≈37 dBA) — quieter than 93% of the 72 range hoods in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
0.8sones (certified)
≈37 dBAapproximate conversion
190 CFMairflow
3.7CFM per watt

The Broan ALT4306SS is quieter than the category median of 1.5 sones.

Full specifications

BrandBroan
Model numberALT4306SS
Model nameRANGE HOOD
CategoryRange Hoods
Sound level0.8 sones (≈37 dBA, approximate)
Airflow190 CFM
Efficiency3.7 CFM/W
Duct size3.25 inch depth X 14.00 inch width
Speeds2
Integrated lightingYes
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2025-03-31
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Broan ALT4306SS?

The Broan ALT4306SS is certified at 0.8 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 37 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.

Is the Broan ALT4306SS quiet?

At 0.8 sones, the Broan ALT4306SS is quieter than 93% of the 72 certified range hoods we track, and quieter than the category median of 1.5 sones.

How powerful is the Broan ALT4306SS?

It moves 190 CFM, at an efficiency of 3.7 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.