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Commercial Electric 7130-16-CE noise level
The Commercial Electric 7130-16-CE is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 110 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 110 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Commercial Electric |
|---|---|
| Model number | 7130-16-CE |
| Model name | 7130-16-CE |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1.5 sones (≈46 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 110 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch depth X 0.00 inch width |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2024-05-10 |
| Markets | United States |
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| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AERO PURE ABF110DHL5W | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 7.4 CFM/W | specs |
| AERO PURE ABF110DHL6W | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 7.4 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU AV0511DSL3 | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 7.4 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU B6-11HF | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 9.7 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU BF6-S13C | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 9.7 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akicon AK15110N5-B | 1.5 | 46 | 110 CFM | 3.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Akicon AK15110N5-S | 1.5 | 46 | 110 CFM | 3.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Akicon AK15110N5-W | 1.5 | 46 | 110 CFM | 3.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan 791LEDM | 1.5 | 46 | 110 CFM | 4.3 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan AER110LTMB | 1.5 | 46 | 110 CFM | 4.2 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Commercial Electric 7130-16-CE?
The Commercial Electric 7130-16-CE is certified at 1.5 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 46 dBA. That is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.
Is the Commercial Electric 7130-16-CE quiet?
At 1.5 sones, the Commercial Electric 7130-16-CE is quieter than 11% of the 819 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Commercial Electric 7130-16-CE?
It moves 110 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 110 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4 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 2026-07-27. The dBA figure is an approximate conversion from sones — see our methodology.