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Commercial Electric BF1115 noise level
The Commercial Electric BF1115 is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 160 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 160 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Commercial Electric |
|---|---|
| Model number | BF1115 |
| Model name | BF1115 |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.8 sones (≈37 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 160 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.4 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 6.00 inch depth X 0.00 inch width |
| Speeds | 2 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2024-05-31 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OREiN OL1700376 | 1 | 40 | 160 CFM | 4.8 CFM/W | specs |
| ACIQ AEPD150SC | 0.9 | 38 | 150 CFM | 11.4 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King AK150LS | 0.9 | 38 | 150 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Utilitech 7116-02 | 1 | 40 | 150 CFM | 8.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Hampton Bay 7136-02 | 1 | 40 | 140 CFM | 3.9 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Commercial Electric BF1115?
The Commercial Electric BF1115 is certified at 0.8 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 37 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
Is the Commercial Electric BF1115 quiet?
At 0.8 sones, the Commercial Electric BF1115 is quieter than 44% 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 BF1115?
It moves 160 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 160 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.4 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.