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Greenheck SP-LP0511HL noise level

The Greenheck SP-LP0511HL is certified at 0.4 sones (≈27 dBA) — quieter than 66% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is about as quiet as rustling leaves; most people cannot hear it over ambient room noise.
0.4sones (certified)
≈27 dBAapproximate conversion
110 CFMairflow
8.3CFM per watt

The Greenheck SP-LP0511HL 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-LP0511HL
Model nameModel SP Ceiling Fan, Direct Drive
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.4 sones (≈27 dBA, approximate)
Airflow110 CFM
Efficiency8.3 CFM/W
Duct size4.00 inch diameter
Speeds3
Integrated lightingYes
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2025-10-15
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Greenheck SP-LP0511HL?

The Greenheck SP-LP0511HL is certified at 0.4 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 27 dBA. That is about as quiet as rustling leaves; most people cannot hear it over ambient room noise.

Is the Greenheck SP-LP0511HL quiet?

At 0.4 sones, the Greenheck SP-LP0511HL is quieter than 66% 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-LP0511HL?

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 8.3 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.