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Loren Cook Company GCVF 100 noise level

The Loren Cook Company GCVF 100 is certified at 1.7 sones (≈48 dBA) — quieter than 11% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is about the background level of a quiet office.
1.7sones (certified)
≈48 dBAapproximate conversion
127 CFMairflow
11.1CFM per watt

The Loren Cook Company GCVF 100 is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 127 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 125 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandLoren Cook Company
Model numberGCVF 100
Model nameGemini, Model GC, VF 100
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level1.7 sones (≈48 dBA, approximate)
Airflow127 CFM
Efficiency11.1 CFM/W
Duct size5.94 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2018-11-15
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Loren Cook Company GCVF 100?

The Loren Cook Company GCVF 100 is certified at 1.7 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 48 dBA. That is about the background level of a quiet office.

Is the Loren Cook Company GCVF 100 quiet?

At 1.7 sones, the Loren Cook Company GCVF 100 is quieter than 11% 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 GCVF 100?

It moves 127 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 125 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 11.1 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.