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Commercial Electric 7132-12-CE noise level

The Commercial Electric 7132-12-CE is certified at 1.1 sones (≈41 dBA) — quieter than 28% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.
1.1sones (certified)
≈41 dBAapproximate conversion
80 CFMairflow
3.3CFM per watt

The Commercial Electric 7132-12-CE is louder than 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

BrandCommercial Electric
Model number7132-12-CE
Model name7132-12-CE
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level1.1 sones (≈41 dBA, approximate)
Airflow80 CFM
Efficiency3.3 CFM/W
Duct size4.00 inch depth X 0.00 inch width
Speeds1
Integrated lightingYes
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2024-05-10
MarketsUnited States

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Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
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AUPU BF4-S10CL 0.1 7 100 CFM 9.5 CFM/W specs
Greenheck SP-LP0810W 0.1 7 100 CFM 10 CFM/W specs

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Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
Fantech SMPL80 (484300) 1.1 41 80 CFM 5 CFM/W specs
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Broan (Canada) EZ80C 1.1 41 80 CFM 3.7 CFM/W specs
HomeWerks Worldwide 7117-01-BN 1.1 41 80 CFM 4.6 CFM/W specs
HomeWerks Worldwide 7117-01-WH 1.1 41 80 CFM 4.6 CFM/W specs

Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Commercial Electric 7132-12-CE?

The Commercial Electric 7132-12-CE is certified at 1.1 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 41 dBA. That is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.

Is the Commercial Electric 7132-12-CE quiet?

At 1.1 sones, the Commercial Electric 7132-12-CE is quieter than 28% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the Commercial Electric 7132-12-CE?

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 3.3 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.