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Loren Cook Company GC-222 noise level
The Loren Cook Company GC-222 is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 115 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 115 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Loren Cook Company |
|---|---|
| Model number | GC-222 |
| Model name | Gemini, Model GC, 200-900 Series Ceiling and Wall Blowers |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1.2 sones (≈43 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 115 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.8 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.50 inch depth X 6.0 inch width |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2014-12-01 |
| Markets | United States, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Europe, Taiwan, Japan, Canada |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fantech SC50-80-110L (484314) | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 10.7 CFM/W | specs |
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| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valu+ BPT14-24TGHS | 1.2 | 43 | 110 CFM | 4.8 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan-Nutone PCPE811K = PCPE811H with PCPE811KF | 1.2 | 43 | 110 CFM | 4.2 CFM/W | specs |
| BV BV-BF-02-PLUS | 1.2 | 43 | 110 CFM | 4.8 CFM/W | specs |
| Nektra 3291028 | 1.2 | 43 | 110 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Win Air BPT14-24E | 1.2 | 43 | 110 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Loren Cook Company GC-222?
The Loren Cook Company GC-222 is certified at 1.2 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 43 dBA. That is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.
Is the Loren Cook Company GC-222 quiet?
At 1.2 sones, the Loren Cook Company GC-222 is quieter than 25% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Loren Cook Company GC-222?
It moves 115 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 115 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.8 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.