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Ortech ODD-90-1 noise level
The Ortech ODD-90-1 is exactly at the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 95 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 95 sq ft. It also meets the stricter ENERGY STAR “Most Efficient” criteria for its category.
Full specifications
| Brand | Ortech |
|---|---|
| Model number | ODD-90-1 |
| Model name | ODD-90-1 |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.7 sones (≈35 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 95 CFM |
| Efficiency | 13.2 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes — Most Efficient |
| On market since | 2024-07-08 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenheck SP-A90L | 0.1 | 7 | 99 CFM | 6.1 CFM/W | specs |
| 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 |
| Greenheck SP-LP0810WL | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 9.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Venco SP-LP0810W | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 10 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORA SBF90DC-MS | 0.7 | 35 | 98.1 CFM | 10.7 CFM/W | specs |
| 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 |
| Ortech OD-9005PB | 0.7 | 35 | 90 CFM | 4.2 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Ortech ODD-90-1?
The Ortech ODD-90-1 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 ODD-90-1 quiet?
At 0.7 sones, the Ortech ODD-90-1 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 ODD-90-1?
It moves 95 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 95 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 13.2 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.