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Air King AK150LS noise level
The Air King AK150LS 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
| Brand | Air King |
|---|---|
| Model number | AK150LS |
| Model name | Air King |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.9 sones (≈38 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 150 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.5 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 6.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2022-06-24 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic FV-1115VK3 | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 13.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic FV-1115VK3 with FV-VS15VK1 | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 13.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic FV-1115VKL3 | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 12.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic FV-1115VKL3 with FV-VS15VK1 | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 12.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic FV-1115VQ1 | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 12.9 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACIQ AEPD150SC | 0.9 | 38 | 150 CFM | 11.4 CFM/W | specs |
| Revent RVL150 | 0.8 | 37 | 150 CFM | 12.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Revent RVLH150 | 0.8 | 37 | 150 CFM | 12.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Utilitech 7116-02 | 1 | 40 | 150 CFM | 8.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Commercial Electric BF1115 | 0.8 | 37 | 160 CFM | 4.4 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Air King AK150LS?
The Air King AK150LS 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 Air King AK150LS quiet?
At 0.9 sones, the Air King AK150LS is quieter than 39% of the 839 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Air King AK150LS?
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 4.5 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 2026-09-07. The dBA figure is an approximate conversion from sones — see our methodology.