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CFM TF140-EC noise level
The CFM TF140-EC is quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 140 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 140 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | CFM |
|---|---|
| Model number | TF140-EC |
| Model name | TF |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.3 sones (≈23 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 140 CFM |
| Efficiency | 11.5 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 6.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 3 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2023-06-30 |
| Markets | United States |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air King EVD | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King EVDG | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King EVDGH | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King EVDH | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King EVLD | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 4.6 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P PCD110XP | 0.3 | 23 | 140 CFM | 11.5 CFM/W | specs |
| ACIQ AEPD140-3 | 0.3 | 23 | 140 CFM | 11.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan L100E | 0.3 | 23 | 140 CFM | 5.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Haier QVE110DTWW | 0.3 | 23 | 140 CFM | 11.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Ortech ODD-110-18PB | 0.3 | 23 | 140 CFM | 11.5 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the CFM TF140-EC?
The CFM TF140-EC is certified at 0.3 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 23 dBA. That is near the threshold of human hearing — effectively silent in a normal room.
Is the CFM TF140-EC quiet?
At 0.3 sones, the CFM TF140-EC is quieter than 75% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the CFM TF140-EC?
It moves 140 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 140 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 11.5 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.