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Greenheck SP-B80-QD noise level

The Greenheck SP-B80-QD is certified at 0.9 sones (≈38 dBA) — quieter than 41% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
0.9sones (certified)
≈38 dBAapproximate conversion
80 CFMairflow
4.4CFM per watt

The Greenheck SP-B80-QD is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 80 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 80 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandGreenheck
Model numberSP-B80-QD
Model nameModel SP Ceiling Fan, Direct Drive
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.9 sones (≈38 dBA, approximate)
Airflow80 CFM
Efficiency4.4 CFM/W
Duct size6 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2002-06-03
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Greenheck SP-B80-QD?

The Greenheck SP-B80-QD is certified at 0.9 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 38 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.

Is the Greenheck SP-B80-QD quiet?

At 0.9 sones, the Greenheck SP-B80-QD is quieter than 41% 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-B80-QD?

It moves 80 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 80 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.4 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.