Is this replacement quieter than the original (1.5 Sones)?
1976302
I have two identical Nutone fans in separate bathrooms... one still has the original motor and one with the replacement motor.. clearly the replacement motor is louder than the original motor.
1976303
it's the same motor and fan as the original, but since the older motor you area replacing usually is worn and fan out of balance my experience is the volume goes down a noticeable amount after replacing them.
1976304
Definitely quieter than the one I replaced, but it was humming loudly which is why I replaced. In general I would say it's average. Not nearly as quiet as my other bathroom fan, but not annoying either.
1976305
Yes, it is much quieter than the 28 year old fan I replaced. The old fan was noisy and finally died one day. I like this fan and it is quiet enough for me. I can hear it running, but it is not bothersome.
1976306
No same dB level although if you are replacing something that was badly worn then it will seem that way
1064308
my 500 was getting loud and not working as good,, this unit is way quieter and seemed to do as good or better than original one ..hope helped.
902815
Not a real noticeable difference. I replaced all of my recessed fixtures (39) in my new home and they seem to work well (5 months). No noise...
1485197
I replaced 2 already and never had the noise. I would send it back for a replacement, to be on the sure side!
2049879
This is not one of the units that has been recalled. I actually purchased this one as a replacement for a recalled unit. Sadly, it is nowhere near as quiet as the original unit.
1281905
NuTone's website indictes 2.0 sones. You could also check there to see if you can compare the dimensions. I didn't use it to replace another fan so don't know. Good luck
2050721
Yes，it's much quieter than my old one (same brand). Leave it on, it wouldn't bother your sleeping.
2237799
That sounds like a question for the product manufacturer. I can say that mine is no more noisier than the exhaust fan on my stove.
346206
No quieter or noisier than the one I use now. Just sounds like a blow dryer.
1586884
no, they are factory set and not as loud as the older models that I purchaswed in the past.
802563
I'm not sure. It's same as any other speaker I guess as that is what I replaced. It's very loud
1146956
Yes, sound level and quality are just like the OEM. You won't notice any issues like the isimple.
196489
You will have no issues with noise with this unit. It is a very quite motor and especially at the speed of 1.5 you will barely hear anything
1282852
This compressor had a slightly different form factor than the OEM unit. I had to bend a bracket slightly to get it to fit without rubbing. Make sure you use the vibration dampening pads off the original unit & the noise should be minimized. The unit by itself is not that loud when running; it's the vibration coupling into the vehicle that causes all the noise.
1282849
It's quieter than the stock, I believe correct installation is the key, there are some baffles or rubber dampers on the screws or bracket if I recall correctly.
1326721
Its pretty quiet when just tuening on its in my 5.7 merc 21 ft mariah. When the motors running dont hear it at all. It works great
297116
I wouldn't know how to compare mine to your old one. Another of the 6100 series, you could compare the 2 to see if one is bad. Mine seem loud enough, but I haven't had any other pads that this series. I have 10 between 2 systems. They are all about the same. You wouldn't hear just one of them on a separate floor or on the other side of the house.