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Hampton Bay 7136-02 noise level
The Hampton Bay 7136-02 is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 140 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 140 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Hampton Bay |
|---|---|
| Model number | 7136-02 |
| Model name | 7136-02 |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1 sone (≈40 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 140 CFM |
| Efficiency | 3.9 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 6.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2019-08-01 |
| Markets | United States |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air King EVD | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
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| Air King EVDGH | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
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| Air King EVLD | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 4.6 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HomeWerks Worldwide 7136-02HW | 1 | 40 | 140 CFM | 3.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Utilitech 7116-02 | 1 | 40 | 150 CFM | 8.1 CFM/W | specs |
| ACIQ AEPD150SC | 0.9 | 38 | 150 CFM | 11.4 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King AK150LS | 0.9 | 38 | 150 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| OREiN OL1700376 | 1 | 40 | 160 CFM | 4.8 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Hampton Bay 7136-02?
The Hampton Bay 7136-02 is certified at 1 sone in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 40 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
Is the Hampton Bay 7136-02 quiet?
At 1 sone, the Hampton Bay 7136-02 is quieter than 30% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Hampton Bay 7136-02?
It moves 140 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 140 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 3.9 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.