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OREiN OL1700376 noise level

The OREiN OL1700376 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
160 CFMairflow
4.8CFM per watt

The OREiN OL1700376 is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 160 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 160 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandOREiN
Model numberOL1700376
Model nameM071 160CFM OL17003-CCT-US()
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level1 sone (≈40 dBA, approximate)
Airflow160 CFM
Efficiency4.8 CFM/W
Duct size6.00 inch depth X 0.00 inch width
Speeds3
Integrated lightingYes
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2024-02-16
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the OREiN OL1700376?

The OREiN OL1700376 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 OREiN OL1700376 quiet?

At 1 sone, the OREiN OL1700376 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 OREiN OL1700376?

It moves 160 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 160 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.8 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.