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Greenheck SP-L50 noise level

The Greenheck SP-L50 is certified at 1.2 sones (≈43 dBA) — quieter than 25% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.
1.2sones (certified)
≈43 dBAapproximate conversion
53 CFMairflow
3.1CFM per watt

The Greenheck SP-L50 is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 53 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 55 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandGreenheck
Model numberSP-L50
Model nameSP
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level1.2 sones (≈43 dBA, approximate)
Airflow53 CFM
Efficiency3.1 CFM/W
Duct size4.0 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2016-08-15
MarketsUnited States

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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Greenheck SP-L50?

The Greenheck SP-L50 is certified at 1.2 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 43 dBA. That is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.

Is the Greenheck SP-L50 quiet?

At 1.2 sones, the Greenheck SP-L50 is quieter than 25% 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-L50?

It moves 53 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 55 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 3.1 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.