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Canarm CNP80 noise level

The Canarm CNP80 is certified at 0.7 sones (≈35 dBA) — quieter than 49% 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.
0.7sones (certified)
≈35 dBAapproximate conversion
80 CFMairflow
4.9CFM per watt

The Canarm CNP80 is exactly at the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 80 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 80 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandCanarm
Model numberCNP80
Model nameCNP
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.7 sones (≈35 dBA, approximate)
Airflow80 CFM
Efficiency4.9 CFM/W
Duct size4.00 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2025-09-30
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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Greenheck SP-LP0810W 0.1 7 100 CFM 10 CFM/W specs

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Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Canarm CNP80?

The Canarm CNP80 is certified at 0.7 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 35 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.

Is the Canarm CNP80 quiet?

At 0.7 sones, the Canarm CNP80 is quieter than 49% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and exactly at the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the Canarm CNP80?

It moves 80 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 80 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.9 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.