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Greenheck SP-A90-QD noise level

The Greenheck SP-A90-QD is certified at 0.2 sones (≈17 dBA) — quieter than 84% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is near the threshold of human hearing — effectively silent in a normal room.
0.2sones (certified)
≈17 dBAapproximate conversion
90 CFMairflow
5.8CFM per watt

The Greenheck SP-A90-QD is quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 90 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 90 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandGreenheck
Model numberSP-A90-QD
Model nameModel SP Ceiling Fan, Direct Drive
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.2 sones (≈17 dBA, approximate)
Airflow90 CFM
Efficiency5.8 CFM/W
Duct size6 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2002-06-03
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Quieter alternatives with similar airflow

Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
Greenheck SP-A90L 0.1 7 99 CFM 6.1 CFM/W specs
AUPU BF4-S10CL 0.1 7 100 CFM 9.5 CFM/W specs
Broan XB80=XB00HwithXB80F 0.1 7 80 CFM 13.8 CFM/W specs
Greenheck SP-LP0810W 0.1 7 100 CFM 10 CFM/W specs
Greenheck SP-LP0810WL 0.1 7 100 CFM 9.5 CFM/W specs

Similar bathroom & utility fans

Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
Greenheck SP-A90 0.2 17 90 CFM 5.8 CFM/W specs
Greenheck Fan Corporation SP-A50-90-VG ME 0.3 23 90 CFM 17.8 CFM/W specs
QuFresh BC80 0.2 17 80 CFM 4.9 CFM/W specs
Visper VF60110VS1 0.2 17 100 CFM 8.4 CFM/W specs
Delta 80HS ME 0.2 17 80 CFM 11.4 CFM/W specs

Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Greenheck SP-A90-QD?

The Greenheck SP-A90-QD is certified at 0.2 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 17 dBA. That is near the threshold of human hearing — effectively silent in a normal room.

Is the Greenheck SP-A90-QD quiet?

At 0.2 sones, the Greenheck SP-A90-QD is quieter than 84% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the Greenheck SP-A90-QD?

It moves 90 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 90 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 5.8 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.