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Broan GLA1423SS noise level
The Broan GLA1423SS is exactly at the category median of 1.5 sones.
Full specifications
| Brand | Broan |
|---|---|
| Model number | GLA1423SS |
| Model name | RANGE HOOD |
| Category | Range Hoods |
| Sound level | 1.5 sones (≈46 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 150 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.6 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 7.00 inch depth X 0.00 inch width |
| Speeds | 2 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2025-01-30 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
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Similar range hoods
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broan ALT1303SS | 1.5 | 46 | 150 CFM | 4.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan ALT1303WW | 1.5 | 46 | 150 CFM | 4.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan ALT2303BLS | 1.5 | 46 | 150 CFM | 4.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan ALT2303SS | 1.5 | 46 | 150 CFM | 4.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan BCSEK124BL | 1.5 | 46 | 150 CFM | 5.5 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Broan GLA1423SS?
The Broan GLA1423SS is certified at 1.5 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 46 dBA. That is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.
Is the Broan GLA1423SS quiet?
At 1.5 sones, the Broan GLA1423SS is quieter than 4% of the 72 certified range hoods we track, and exactly at the category median of 1.5 sones.
How powerful is the Broan GLA1423SS?
It moves 150 CFM, 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.