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Broan-Nutone PCPER811 = PCPE811H with PCPER811F noise level

The Broan-Nutone PCPER811 = PCPE811H with PCPER811F is certified at 0.6 sones (≈33 dBA) — quieter than 55% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
0.6sones (certified)
≈33 dBAapproximate conversion
110 CFMairflow
4.2CFM per watt

The Broan-Nutone PCPER811 = PCPE811H with PCPER811F 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

BrandBroan-Nutone
Model numberPCPER811 = PCPE811H with PCPER811F
Model nameFLEX SERIES
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.6 sones (≈33 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 PCPER811 = PCPE811H with PCPER811F?

The Broan-Nutone PCPER811 = PCPE811H with PCPER811F is certified at 0.6 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 33 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.

Is the Broan-Nutone PCPER811 = PCPE811H with PCPER811F quiet?

At 0.6 sones, the Broan-Nutone PCPER811 = PCPE811H with PCPER811F is quieter than 55% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the Broan-Nutone PCPER811 = PCPE811H with PCPER811F?

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.