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Tech Drive TD-BF-23L-5CCT(BL) noise level
The Tech Drive TD-BF-23L-5CCT(BL) is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 130 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 130 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Tech Drive |
|---|---|
| Model number | TD-BF-23L-5CCT(BL) |
| Model name | TD |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1.2 sones (≈43 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 130 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.6 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 5.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2026-09-03 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loren Cook Company GC-222 | 1.2 | 43 | 115 CFM | 4.8 CFM/W | specs |
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Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Tech Drive TD-BF-23L-5CCT(BL)?
The Tech Drive TD-BF-23L-5CCT(BL) is certified at 1.2 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 43 dBA. That is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.
Is the Tech Drive TD-BF-23L-5CCT(BL) quiet?
At 1.2 sones, the Tech Drive TD-BF-23L-5CCT(BL) is quieter than 23% 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-23L-5CCT(BL)?
It moves 130 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 130 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.6 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.