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VOTATEC VO-FN4W26-AC-100 noise level

The VOTATEC VO-FN4W26-AC-100 is certified at 0.9 sones (≈38 dBA) — quieter than 41% 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.
0.9sones (certified)
≈38 dBAapproximate conversion
100 CFMairflow
3.9CFM per watt

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

BrandVOTATEC
Model numberVO-FN4W26-AC-100
Model nameVO-FN4W26-AC-100
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.9 sones (≈38 dBA, approximate)
Airflow100 CFM
Efficiency3.9 CFM/W
Duct size4.00 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2025-06-15
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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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.