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Broan-Nutone PTE1115RK = PTE1115H with PTE1115RKF noise level

The Broan-Nutone PTE1115RK = PTE1115H with PTE1115RKF is certified at 0.2 sones (≈17 dBA) — quieter than 84% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is near the threshold of human hearing — effectively silent in a normal room.
0.2sones (certified)
≈17 dBAapproximate conversion
150 CFMairflow
14.2CFM per watt

The Broan-Nutone PTE1115RK = PTE1115H with PTE1115RKF is quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 150 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 150 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandBroan-Nutone
Model numberPTE1115RK = PTE1115H with PTE1115RKF
Model namePREMIUM
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.2 sones (≈17 dBA, approximate)
Airflow150 CFM
Efficiency14.2 CFM/W
Duct size6.00 inch diameter
Speeds3
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2025-01-01
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Broan-Nutone PTE1115RK = PTE1115H with PTE1115RKF?

The Broan-Nutone PTE1115RK = PTE1115H with PTE1115RKF is certified at 0.2 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 17 dBA. That is near the threshold of human hearing — effectively silent in a normal room.

Is the Broan-Nutone PTE1115RK = PTE1115H with PTE1115RKF quiet?

At 0.2 sones, the Broan-Nutone PTE1115RK = PTE1115H with PTE1115RKF is quieter than 84% 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 PTE1115RK = PTE1115H with PTE1115RKF?

It moves 150 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 150 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 14.2 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.