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Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQC1 noise level

The Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQC1 is certified at 0.1 sones (≈7 dBA) — quieter than 87% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is near the threshold of human hearing — effectively silent in a normal room.
0.1sones (certified)
≈7 dBAapproximate conversion
110 CFMairflow
4.9CFM per watt

The Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQC1 is quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 110 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 110 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandPanasonic Eco Solutions
Model numberFV-0811RQC1
Model nameWhisper ChoiceAuto
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.1 sones (≈7 dBA, approximate)
Airflow110 CFM
Efficiency4.9 CFM/W
Duct size4.00 inch diameter
Speeds2
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2018-10-01
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQC1?

The Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQC1 is certified at 0.1 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 7 dBA. That is near the threshold of human hearing — effectively silent in a normal room.

Is the Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQC1 quiet?

At 0.1 sones, the Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQC1 is quieter than 87% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQC1?

It moves 110 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 110 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.9 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.