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Nektra 33003851 noise level

The Nektra 33003851 is certified at 1 sone (≈40 dBA) — quieter than 30% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
1sones (certified)
≈40 dBAapproximate conversion
70 CFMairflow
3.4CFM per watt

The Nektra 33003851 is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 70 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 70 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandNektra
Model number33003851
Model name33003851
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level1 sone (≈40 dBA, approximate)
Airflow70 CFM
Efficiency3.4 CFM/W
Duct size4.00 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2025-08-30
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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AUPU BF4-S10CL 0.1 7 100 CFM 9.5 CFM/W specs
Greenheck SP-LP0810W 0.1 7 100 CFM 10 CFM/W specs

Similar bathroom & utility fans

Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
Delta 70BT ME 1 40 70 CFM 10.6 CFM/W specs
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HomeWerks Worldwide 7105-10 1 40 70 CFM 3.4 CFM/W specs
HomeWerks Worldwide 7105-10-MB 1 40 70 CFM 3.4 CFM/W specs
Tuscany 7105-11-M 1 40 70 CFM 3.4 CFM/W specs

Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Nektra 33003851?

The Nektra 33003851 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 Nektra 33003851 quiet?

At 1 sone, the Nektra 33003851 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 Nektra 33003851?

It moves 70 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 70 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 3.4 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.