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Panasonic FV-1115VKL3 with FV-VS15VK1 noise level

The Panasonic FV-1115VKL3 with FV-VS15VK1 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
150 CFMairflow
12.2CFM per watt

The Panasonic FV-1115VKL3 with FV-VS15VK1 is quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 150 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 150 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandPanasonic
Model numberFV-1115VKL3 with FV-VS15VK1
Model nameWhisper Green Select
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.1 sones (≈7 dBA, approximate)
Airflow150 CFM
Efficiency12.2 CFM/W
Duct size6.00 inch depth X 0.00 inch width
Speeds3
Integrated lightingYes
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2024-04-19
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Panasonic FV-1115VKL3 with FV-VS15VK1?

The Panasonic FV-1115VKL3 with FV-VS15VK1 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-1115VKL3 with FV-VS15VK1 quiet?

At 0.1 sones, the Panasonic FV-1115VKL3 with FV-VS15VK1 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-1115VKL3 with FV-VS15VK1?

It moves 150 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 150 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 12.2 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.