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Loren Cook Company GCVF 300 noise level
The Loren Cook Company GCVF 300 is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 167 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 165 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Loren Cook Company |
|---|---|
| Model number | GCVF 300 |
| Model name | Gemini, Model GC, VF |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1.9 sones (≈49 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 167 CFM |
| Efficiency | 9.9 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 8.0 inch depth X 6.0 inch width |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2018-11-15 |
| 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 |
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| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loren Cook Company GC-242 | 1.7 | 48 | 142 CFM | 5.3 CFM/W | specs |
| Delta 130HS | 2 | 50 | 130 CFM | 6.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Delta VFB25AEH | 2 | 50 | 130 CFM | 6.7 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Loren Cook Company GCVF 300?
The Loren Cook Company GCVF 300 is certified at 1.9 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 49 dBA. That is about the background level of a quiet office.
Is the Loren Cook Company GCVF 300 quiet?
At 1.9 sones, the Loren Cook Company GCVF 300 is quieter than 9% 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 GCVF 300?
It moves 167 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 165 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 9.9 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.