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Milano TY-130-E noise level
The Milano TY-130-E is exactly at the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 130 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 130 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Milano |
|---|---|
| Model number | TY-130-E |
| Model name | Easy installation |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.7 sones (≈35 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 130 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.1 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 6.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2020-12-21 |
| Markets | Canada |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton 3DPE5B | 0.7 | 35 | 130 CFM | 5.8 CFM/W | specs |
| AERO PURE ABF110L5W | 0.7 | 35 | 110 CFM | 4.4 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU AV11AL1 | 0.7 | 35 | 110 CFM | 4.4 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU AV11AL2 | 0.7 | 35 | 110 CFM | 4.4 CFM/W | specs |
| Greenheck SP-A125L | 0.5 | 30 | 131 CFM | 5.9 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Milano TY-130-E?
The Milano TY-130-E is certified at 0.7 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 35 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
Is the Milano TY-130-E quiet?
At 0.7 sones, the Milano TY-130-E is quieter than 49% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and exactly at the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Milano TY-130-E?
It moves 130 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 130 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.1 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.