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Greenheck SP-A190L noise level
The Greenheck SP-A190L is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 187 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 185 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Greenheck |
|---|---|
| Model number | SP-A190L |
| Model name | SP |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1.8 sones (≈48 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 187 CFM |
| Efficiency | 3.7 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 6.00 inch depth X 8.00 inch width |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2021-08-02 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loren Cook Company GCVF 300 | 1.9 | 49 | 167 CFM | 9.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Loren Cook Company GC-242 | 1.7 | 48 | 142 CFM | 5.3 CFM/W | specs |
| Loren Cook Company GCVF 100 | 1.7 | 48 | 127 CFM | 11.1 CFM/W | specs |
| KORA SBF160DC-MS | 1.3 | 44 | 161.6 CFM | 8.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Delta 130HS | 2 | 50 | 130 CFM | 6.7 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Greenheck SP-A190L?
The Greenheck SP-A190L is certified at 1.8 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 48 dBA. That is about the background level of a quiet office.
Is the Greenheck SP-A190L quiet?
At 1.8 sones, the Greenheck SP-A190L is quieter than 11% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Greenheck SP-A190L?
It moves 187 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 185 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 3.7 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.