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Ortech OD-1209PB noise level
The Ortech OD-1209PB is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 120 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 120 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Ortech |
|---|---|
| Model number | OD-1209PB |
| Model name | OD |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.9 sones (≈38 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 120 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.3 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 6.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2022-09-30 |
| Markets | United States, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACIQ AEP110 | 0.9 | 38 | 110 CFM | 4.2 CFM/W | specs |
| AERO PURE ABF110G15W | 0.9 | 38 | 110 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| AERO PURE ABF110L6W | 0.9 | 38 | 110 CFM | 4.4 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU AV11A1 | 0.9 | 38 | 110 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU AV11A2 | 0.9 | 38 | 110 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Ortech OD-1209PB?
The Ortech OD-1209PB 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 Ortech OD-1209PB quiet?
At 0.9 sones, the Ortech OD-1209PB 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 Ortech OD-1209PB?
It moves 120 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 120 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.3 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.