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Zephyr ZSI-E30BS-ES noise level
The Zephyr ZSI-E30BS-ES is louder than the category median of 1.5 sones.
Full specifications
| Brand | Zephyr |
|---|---|
| Model number | ZSI-E30BS-ES |
| Model name | SIENA ENERGY STAR |
| Category | Range Hoods |
| Sound level | 2 sones (≈50 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 200 CFM |
| Efficiency | 3.5 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 8.00 inch depth X 0.00 inch width |
| Speeds | 2 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2023-04-01 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
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Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Zephyr ZSI-E30BS-ES?
The Zephyr ZSI-E30BS-ES is certified at 2 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 50 dBA. That is about the background level of a quiet office.
Is the Zephyr ZSI-E30BS-ES quiet?
At 2 sones, the Zephyr ZSI-E30BS-ES is quieter than 0% of the 72 certified range hoods we track, and louder than the category median of 1.5 sones.
How powerful is the Zephyr ZSI-E30BS-ES?
It moves 200 CFM, at an efficiency of 3.5 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.