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Commercial Electric BF1112 noise level
The Commercial Electric BF1112 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 | BF1112 |
| Model name | BF1112 |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.8 sones (≈37 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 110 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.2 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch depth X 0.00 inch width |
| Speeds | 2 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2024-05-31 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUPU B6-11F | 0.8 | 37 | 110 CFM | 3.8 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU BF6-11 | 0.8 | 37 | 110 CFM | 3.9 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU BF6-11L | 0.8 | 37 | 110 CFM | 3.8 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan RB110L1 | 0.8 | 37 | 110 CFM | 3.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Greenheck Fan Corporation SP-AP0511WL | 0.8 | 37 | 110 CFM | 11.8 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Commercial Electric BF1112?
The Commercial Electric BF1112 is certified at 0.8 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 37 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
Is the Commercial Electric BF1112 quiet?
At 0.8 sones, the Commercial Electric BF1112 is quieter than 44% 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 BF1112?
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 4.2 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.