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Delta 130HS noise level
The Delta 130HS is louder than 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 | Delta |
|---|---|
| Model number | 130HS |
| Model name | DeltaSignature |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 2 sones (≈50 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 130 CFM |
| Efficiency | 6.7 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2016-05-31 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta VFB25AEH | 2 | 50 | 130 CFM | 6.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Tech Drive FA-BF-04-L(BL) | 2 | 50 | 110 CFM | 4.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Tech Drive FA-BF-04-L(BN) | 2 | 50 | 110 CFM | 4.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Tech Drive FA-BF-04-L(WH) | 2 | 50 | 110 CFM | 4.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Tech Drive TD-BF-15-L | 2 | 50 | 110 CFM | 4.2 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Delta 130HS?
The Delta 130HS is certified at 2 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 50 dBA. That is about the background level of a quiet office.
Is the Delta 130HS quiet?
At 2 sones, the Delta 130HS is quieter than 1% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Delta 130HS?
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 6.7 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.