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Hampton Bay BF70HD noise level

The Hampton Bay BF70HD is certified at 2 sones (≈50 dBA) — quieter than 1% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is about the background level of a quiet office.
2sones (certified)
≈50 dBAapproximate conversion
70 CFMairflow
3.4CFM per watt

The Hampton Bay BF70HD is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 70 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 70 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandHampton Bay
Model numberBF70HD
Model nameHampton Bay
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level2 sones (≈50 dBA, approximate)
Airflow70 CFM
Efficiency3.4 CFM/W
Duct size4.00 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2020-11-06
MarketsCanada

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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Hampton Bay BF70HD?

The Hampton Bay BF70HD is certified at 2 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 50 dBA. That is about the background level of a quiet office.

Is the Hampton Bay BF70HD quiet?

At 2 sones, the Hampton Bay BF70HD is quieter than 1% 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 BF70HD?

It moves 70 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 70 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 3.4 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.