QuietScoreBathroom & Utility Fans › Utilitech 7116-02

Utilitech 7116-02 noise level

The Utilitech 7116-02 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
150 CFMairflow
8.1CFM per watt

The Utilitech 7116-02 is louder 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

BrandUtilitech
Model number7116-02
Model nameUtilitech
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level1 sone (≈40 dBA, approximate)
Airflow150 CFM
Efficiency8.1 CFM/W
Duct size6 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingYes
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2017-11-06
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Quieter alternatives with similar airflow

Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
Air King EVD 0.1 7 150 CFM 4.5 CFM/W specs
Air King EVDG 0.1 7 150 CFM 4.5 CFM/W specs
Air King EVDGH 0.1 7 150 CFM 4.5 CFM/W specs
Air King EVDH 0.1 7 150 CFM 4.5 CFM/W specs
Air King EVLD 0.1 7 150 CFM 4.6 CFM/W specs

Similar bathroom & utility fans

Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
ACIQ AEPD150SC 0.9 38 150 CFM 11.4 CFM/W specs
Air King AK150LS 0.9 38 150 CFM 4.5 CFM/W specs
Hampton Bay 7136-02 1 40 140 CFM 3.9 CFM/W specs
HomeWerks Worldwide 7136-02HW 1 40 140 CFM 3.9 CFM/W specs
OREiN OL1700376 1 40 160 CFM 4.8 CFM/W specs

Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Utilitech 7116-02?

The Utilitech 7116-02 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 Utilitech 7116-02 quiet?

At 1 sone, the Utilitech 7116-02 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 Utilitech 7116-02?

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 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.