BUYING GUIDANCE
What should I look for when buying a ventilation fan?
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Be sure to look for the ENERGY STAR when shopping for a ventilation fan
Current Specification Effective Date: October 1, 2015
- Ventilation fans originally qualified for the ENERGY STAR label in June, 2001. ENERGY STAR certified ventilation fans that include lighting use 70% less energy on average than standard models.
- Must meet maximum allowable sound levels (in sones), minimum efficacy levels (in cubic feet of airflow per minute per watt (cfm/W)), and a percentage of 0.1 in. w.g. static pressure rated airflow at 0.25 in. w.g. static pressure. These various factors differ according to fan type and airflow.