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VOTATEC VO-FN4W26-AC-100 noise level
The VOTATEC VO-FN4W26-AC-100 is louder 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 | VOTATEC |
|---|---|
| Model number | VO-FN4W26-AC-100 |
| Model name | VO-FN4W26-AC-100 |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.9 sones (≈38 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 100 CFM |
| Efficiency | 3.9 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2025-06-15 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Greenheck SP-LP0810W | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 10 CFM/W | specs |
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| Venco SP-LP0810WL | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 9.5 CFM/W | specs |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTIKA FAB-BRLU-C1 | 0.9 | 38 | 100 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Nektra 33003853 | 0.9 | 38 | 100 CFM | 4.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Nektra Pro 33003856 | 0.9 | 38 | 100 CFM | 4.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Wintek BPT15B-100H1 | 0.9 | 38 | 100 CFM | 3.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Wintek BPT15B-100H2 | 0.9 | 38 | 100 CFM | 4.1 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the VOTATEC VO-FN4W26-AC-100?
The VOTATEC VO-FN4W26-AC-100 is certified at 0.9 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 38 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
Is the VOTATEC VO-FN4W26-AC-100 quiet?
At 0.9 sones, the VOTATEC VO-FN4W26-AC-100 is quieter than 41% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the VOTATEC VO-FN4W26-AC-100?
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 3.9 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.