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Greenheck SP-A190L noise level

The Greenheck SP-A190L is certified at 1.8 sones (≈48 dBA) — quieter than 11% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is about the background level of a quiet office.
1.8sones (certified)
≈48 dBAapproximate conversion
187 CFMairflow
3.7CFM per watt

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

BrandGreenheck
Model numberSP-A190L
Model nameSP
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level1.8 sones (≈48 dBA, approximate)
Airflow187 CFM
Efficiency3.7 CFM/W
Duct size6.00 inch depth X 8.00 inch width
Speeds1
Integrated lightingYes
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2021-08-02
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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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.