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Nektra 33003853 noise level

The Nektra 33003853 is certified at 0.9 sones (≈38 dBA) — quieter than 41% 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.
0.9sones (certified)
≈38 dBAapproximate conversion
100 CFMairflow
4.1CFM per watt

The Nektra 33003853 is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 100 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 100 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandNektra
Model number33003853
Model name33003853
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.9 sones (≈38 dBA, approximate)
Airflow100 CFM
Efficiency4.1 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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Venco SP-LP0810W 0.1 7 100 CFM 10 CFM/W specs
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Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Nektra 33003853?

The Nektra 33003853 is certified at 0.9 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 38 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.

Is the Nektra 33003853 quiet?

At 0.9 sones, the Nektra 33003853 is quieter than 41% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the Nektra 33003853?

It moves 100 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 100 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.