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Delta GBR100 noise level

The Delta GBR100 is certified at 1.4 sones (≈45 dBA) — quieter than 24% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.
1.4sones (certified)
≈45 dBAapproximate conversion
100 CFMairflow
7.9CFM per watt

The Delta GBR100 is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 100 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 100 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandDelta
Model numberGBR100
Model nameBreezGreenBuilder
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level1.4 sones (≈45 dBA, approximate)
Airflow100 CFM
Efficiency7.9 CFM/W
Duct size4 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2018-07-17
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Delta GBR100?

The Delta GBR100 is certified at 1.4 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 45 dBA. That is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.

Is the Delta GBR100 quiet?

At 1.4 sones, the Delta GBR100 is quieter than 24% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the Delta GBR100?

It moves 100 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 100 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 7.9 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.