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Revent RVSH50 noise level

The Revent RVSH50 is certified at 1 sone (≈40 dBA) — quieter than 30% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
1sones (certified)
≈40 dBAapproximate conversion
50 CFMairflow
9.1CFM per watt

The Revent RVSH50 is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 50 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 50 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandRevent
Model numberRVSH50
Model nameReVent
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level1 sone (≈40 dBA, approximate)
Airflow50 CFM
Efficiency9.1 CFM/W
Duct size4.00 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2025-05-08
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
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Hampton Bay 1001357397 1 40 50 CFM 8.1 CFM/W specs
Hampton Bay 7114-02 ME 1 40 50 CFM 10.2 CFM/W specs

Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Revent RVSH50?

The Revent RVSH50 is certified at 1 sone in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 40 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.

Is the Revent RVSH50 quiet?

At 1 sone, the Revent RVSH50 is quieter than 30% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the Revent RVSH50?

It moves 50 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 50 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 9.1 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.