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Broan-Nutone PCPE811K = PCPE811H with PCPE811KF noise level

The Broan-Nutone PCPE811K = PCPE811H with PCPE811KF is certified at 1.2 sones (≈43 dBA) — quieter than 25% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.
1.2sones (certified)
≈43 dBAapproximate conversion
110 CFMairflow
4.2CFM per watt

The Broan-Nutone PCPE811K = PCPE811H with PCPE811KF is louder 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

BrandBroan-Nutone
Model numberPCPE811K = PCPE811H with PCPE811KF
Model nameFLEX SERIES
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level1.2 sones (≈43 dBA, approximate)
Airflow110 CFM
Efficiency4.2 CFM/W
Duct size4.00 inch diameter
Speeds2
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2025-08-14
MarketsUnited States

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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Broan-Nutone PCPE811K = PCPE811H with PCPE811KF?

The Broan-Nutone PCPE811K = PCPE811H with PCPE811KF is certified at 1.2 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 43 dBA. That is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.

Is the Broan-Nutone PCPE811K = PCPE811H with PCPE811KF quiet?

At 1.2 sones, the Broan-Nutone PCPE811K = PCPE811H with PCPE811KF is quieter than 25% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the Broan-Nutone PCPE811K = PCPE811H with PCPE811KF?

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 4.2 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.