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Panasonic FV0510VSCL1 noise level
The Panasonic FV0510VSCL1 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
| Brand | Panasonic |
|---|---|
| Model number | FV0510VSCL1 |
| Model name | Whisper ValueDC |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.1 sones (≈7 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 100 CFM |
| Efficiency | 8.2 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch depth X 0.00 inch width |
| Speeds | 3 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2017-05-15 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
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Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Panasonic FV0510VSCL1?
The Panasonic FV0510VSCL1 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 FV0510VSCL1 quiet?
At 0.1 sones, the Panasonic FV0510VSCL1 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 FV0510VSCL1?
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 8.2 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.