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Ortech OD-9005PB noise level
The Ortech OD-9005PB is exactly at the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 90 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 90 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Ortech |
|---|---|
| Model number | OD-9005PB |
| Model name | OD-PB |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.7 sones (≈35 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 90 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.2 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 6.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2025-07-31 |
| Markets | Canada |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic RG-M79A | 0.7 | 35 | 90 CFM | 4.3 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0709VB1 | 0.7 | 35 | 90 CFM | 4.3 CFM/W | specs |
| S&P PC80XP | 0.7 | 35 | 90 CFM | 4.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic FV-0709RM1 | 0.7 | 35 | 90 CFM | 4.3 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic FV07VB1 | 0.7 | 35 | 90 CFM | 4.3 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Ortech OD-9005PB?
The Ortech OD-9005PB 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 Ortech OD-9005PB quiet?
At 0.7 sones, the Ortech OD-9005PB 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 Ortech OD-9005PB?
It moves 90 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 90 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.2 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.