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Tech Drive TD-BF-07-plus noise level
The Tech Drive TD-BF-07-plus 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 | Tech Drive |
|---|---|
| Model number | TD-BF-07-plus |
| Model name | TD |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1.5 sones (≈46 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 110 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.1 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2026-09-02 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQ1 | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 5.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQC1 | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 4.9 CFM/W | specs |
| 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 |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Electric BPT14-24OD-H | 1.5 | 46 | 110 CFM | 4.3 CFM/W | specs |
| VENTECHLATION BPT14-24TG-H | 1.5 | 46 | 110 CFM | 4.8 CFM/W | specs |
| VENTECHLATION BPT14-24TGHS | 1.5 | 46 | 110 CFM | 4.8 CFM/W | specs |
| Tech Drive FA-BF-04-L(BL) | 1.5 | 46 | 110 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Tech Drive FA-BF-04-L(WH) | 1.5 | 46 | 110 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Tech Drive TD-BF-07-plus?
The Tech Drive TD-BF-07-plus 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 Tech Drive TD-BF-07-plus quiet?
At 1.5 sones, the Tech Drive TD-BF-07-plus 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 Tech Drive TD-BF-07-plus?
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 4.1 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.