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MaxLite EBF17-50-1-W noise level
The MaxLite EBF17-50-1-W is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 50 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 50 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | MaxLite |
|---|---|
| Model number | EBF17-50-1-W |
| Model name | EBF |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1 sone (≈40 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 50 CFM |
| Efficiency | 3.7 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 3.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2025-12-15 |
| Markets | United States |
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| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Electric BF1101 | 1 | 40 | 50 CFM | 5 CFM/W | specs |
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| Commercial Electric BPT13-12EN | 1 | 40 | 50 CFM | 3.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Hampton Bay 1001357397 | 1 | 40 | 50 CFM | 8.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Hampton Bay 7114-02 ME | 1 | 40 | 50 CFM | 10.2 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the MaxLite EBF17-50-1-W?
The MaxLite EBF17-50-1-W is certified at 1 sone in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 40 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
Is the MaxLite EBF17-50-1-W quiet?
At 1 sone, the MaxLite EBF17-50-1-W is quieter than 30% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the MaxLite EBF17-50-1-W?
It moves 50 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 50 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 3.7 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.