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Dayton 3DPE5B noise level
The Dayton 3DPE5B is exactly at the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 130 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 130 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Dayton |
|---|---|
| Model number | 3DPE5B |
| Model name | 3DPE5B |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.7 sones (≈35 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 130 CFM |
| Efficiency | 5.8 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 6.0 inch depth X 8.0 inch width |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2009-01-10 |
| Markets | United States |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenheck SP-A110 | 0.1 | 7 | 120 CFM | 6.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQ1 | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 5.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQC1 | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 4.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Fantech SC50-80-110 (484313) | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 10.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Fantech SC50-80-110H (494140) | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 10.7 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milano TY-130-E | 0.7 | 35 | 130 CFM | 4.1 CFM/W | specs |
| AERO PURE ABF110L5W | 0.7 | 35 | 110 CFM | 4.4 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU AV11AL1 | 0.7 | 35 | 110 CFM | 4.4 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU AV11AL2 | 0.7 | 35 | 110 CFM | 4.4 CFM/W | specs |
| Greenheck SP-A125L | 0.5 | 30 | 131 CFM | 5.9 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Dayton 3DPE5B?
The Dayton 3DPE5B 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 Dayton 3DPE5B quiet?
At 0.7 sones, the Dayton 3DPE5B 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 Dayton 3DPE5B?
It moves 130 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 130 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 5.8 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.