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Loren Cook Company GC-242 noise level
The Loren Cook Company GC-242 is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 142 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 140 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Loren Cook Company |
|---|---|
| Model number | GC-242 |
| Model name | Gemini, Model GC, 200-900 Series Ceiling and Wall Blowers |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1.7 sones (≈48 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 142 CFM |
| Efficiency | 5.3 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.50 inch depth X 6.0 inch width |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2014-12-01 |
| Markets | United States, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Europe, Taiwan, Japan, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loren Cook Company GCVF 100 | 1.7 | 48 | 127 CFM | 11.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Tech Drive TD-BF-24L-5CCT(BL) | 1.5 | 46 | 150 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan QT150LE | 1.5 | 46 | 150 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan QT130E | 1.5 | 46 | 130 CFM | 4.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan QT130LE | 1.5 | 46 | 130 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Loren Cook Company GC-242?
The Loren Cook Company GC-242 is certified at 1.7 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 48 dBA. That is about the background level of a quiet office.
Is the Loren Cook Company GC-242 quiet?
At 1.7 sones, the Loren Cook Company GC-242 is quieter than 10% of the 839 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Loren Cook Company GC-242?
It moves 142 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 140 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 5.3 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.