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Broan PM400SS noise level
The Broan PM400SS is quieter than the category median of 1.5 sones.
Full specifications
| Brand | Broan |
|---|---|
| Model number | PM400SS |
| Model name | RANGE HOOD |
| Category | Range Hoods |
| Sound level | 1 sone (≈40 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 130 CFM |
| Efficiency | 3.6 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 3.25 inch depth X 10.00 inch width |
| Speeds | 2 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2021-08-02 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best HBN53696SS | 0.1 | 7 | 120 CFM | 13.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Best HBN223012SS | 0.1 | 7 | 180 CFM | 14.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Best HBN223612SS | 0.1 | 7 | 180 CFM | 14.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Best HBN224812SS | 0.1 | 7 | 180 CFM | 14.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan ALT4306SS | 0.8 | 37 | 190 CFM | 3.7 CFM/W | specs |
Similar range hoods
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broan WPR302CSSE | 1 | 40 | 120 CFM | 3.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan WPR362CSSE | 1 | 40 | 120 CFM | 3.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan BBN2243SS | 1 | 40 | 100 CFM | 3 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan BBN2303SS | 1 | 40 | 100 CFM | 3 CFM/W | specs |
| Best UCB3I30BLSB | 0.9 | 38 | 160 CFM | 3.2 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Broan PM400SS?
The Broan PM400SS is certified at 1 sone in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 40 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
Is the Broan PM400SS quiet?
At 1 sone, the Broan PM400SS is quieter than 79% of the 72 certified range hoods we track, and quieter than the category median of 1.5 sones.
How powerful is the Broan PM400SS?
It moves 130 CFM, at an efficiency of 3.6 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.