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Kaze Appliance SEP120 noise level
The Kaze Appliance SEP120 is quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 120 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 120 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Kaze Appliance |
|---|---|
| Model number | SEP120 |
| Model name | SEP |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.3 sones (≈23 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 120 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.2 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 6.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2023-06-23 |
| Markets | United States |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenheck SP-A110 | 0.1 | 7 | 120 CFM | 6.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQ1 | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 5.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQC1 | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 4.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Fantech SC50-80-110 (484313) | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 10.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Fantech SC50-80-110H (494140) | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 10.7 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P PC110XP | 0.3 | 23 | 120 CFM | 4.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan XB110 | 0.3 | 23 | 110 CFM | 14.3 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan XB110HL1 | 0.3 | 23 | 110 CFM | 12.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan (Canada) XB110L1 | 0.3 | 23 | 110 CFM | 12.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Pennbarry ZQ110 6" | 0.3 | 23 | 110 CFM | 13.1 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Kaze Appliance SEP120?
The Kaze Appliance SEP120 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 Kaze Appliance SEP120 quiet?
At 0.3 sones, the Kaze Appliance SEP120 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 Kaze Appliance SEP120?
It moves 120 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 120 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.2 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.