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Greenheck SP-LP0511-1 noise level

The Greenheck SP-LP0511-1 is certified at 0.3 sones (≈23 dBA) — quieter than 75% 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.
0.3sones (certified)
≈23 dBAapproximate conversion
110 CFMairflow
9.5CFM per watt

The Greenheck SP-LP0511-1 is quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 110 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 110 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandGreenheck
Model numberSP-LP0511-1
Model nameModel SP Ceiling Fan, Direct Drive
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.3 sones (≈23 dBA, approximate)
Airflow110 CFM
Efficiency9.5 CFM/W
Duct size4.00 inch diameter
Speeds3
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2025-10-15
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
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Pennbarry ZQ110 6" 0.3 23 110 CFM 13.1 CFM/W specs
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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Greenheck SP-LP0511-1?

The Greenheck SP-LP0511-1 is certified at 0.3 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 23 dBA. That is near the threshold of human hearing — effectively silent in a normal room.

Is the Greenheck SP-LP0511-1 quiet?

At 0.3 sones, the Greenheck SP-LP0511-1 is quieter than 75% 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-LP0511-1?

It moves 110 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 110 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 9.5 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.