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KOHLER K-34457-NA noise level

The KOHLER K-34457-NA 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
150 CFMairflow
4.5CFM per watt

The KOHLER K-34457-NA is quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 150 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 150 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandKOHLER
Model numberK-34457-NA
Model name34457
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.4 sones (≈27 dBA, approximate)
Airflow150 CFM
Efficiency4.5 CFM/W
Duct size6.00 inch diameter
Speeds3
Integrated lightingYes
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2023-12-01
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the KOHLER K-34457-NA?

The KOHLER K-34457-NA 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 KOHLER K-34457-NA quiet?

At 0.4 sones, the KOHLER K-34457-NA 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 KOHLER K-34457-NA?

It moves 150 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 150 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.5 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.