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Panasonic FV-0810VSSAB1 noise level

The Panasonic FV-0810VSSAB1 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
100 CFMairflow
8.1CFM per watt

The Panasonic FV-0810VSSAB1 is quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 100 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 100 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandPanasonic
Model numberFV-0810VSSAB1
Model nameWhisper Value
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.1 sones (≈7 dBA, approximate)
Airflow100 CFM
Efficiency8.1 CFM/W
Duct size4.00 inch diameter
Speeds3
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2025-06-02
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Panasonic FV-0810VSSAB1?

The Panasonic FV-0810VSSAB1 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 FV-0810VSSAB1 quiet?

At 0.1 sones, the Panasonic FV-0810VSSAB1 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 FV-0810VSSAB1?

It moves 100 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 100 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 8.1 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.