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Greenheck SP-A200 noise level

The Greenheck SP-A200 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
240 CFMairflow
4.3CFM per watt

The Greenheck SP-A200 is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 240 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 240 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandGreenheck
Model numberSP-A200
Model nameSP
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level1.4 sones (≈45 dBA, approximate)
Airflow240 CFM
Efficiency4.3 CFM/W
Duct size8.0 inch depth X 8.0 inch width
Speeds1
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2010-01-01
MarketsUnited States

Quieter alternatives with similar airflow

Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
Delta SMT150-200 0.4 27 200 CFM 8.7 CFM/W specs
Delta SMT150-200LED 0.6 33 200 CFM 10.3 CFM/W specs
Broan L150E 0.7 35 210 CFM 5 CFM/W specs
Panasonic FV-20VQ3 0.9 38 190 CFM 4.6 CFM/W specs
Broan L200E 1 40 240 CFM 4.7 CFM/W specs

Similar bathroom & utility fans

Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
Dayton 5AE72A 1.4 45 240 CFM 4.3 CFM/W specs
Greenheck SP-A200L 1.3 44 245 CFM 4.3 CFM/W specs
Broan L250E 1.4 45 270 CFM 4.6 CFM/W specs
Broan L200E 1 40 240 CFM 4.7 CFM/W specs
Ortech ODD-300-3 1.2 43 292 CFM 6.5 CFM/W specs

Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Greenheck SP-A200?

The Greenheck SP-A200 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 Greenheck SP-A200 quiet?

At 1.4 sones, the Greenheck SP-A200 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 Greenheck SP-A200?

It moves 240 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 240 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.3 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.