Ventilating fans

An ENERGY STAR certified ventilating fan or exhaust fan (also known as a ventilation or vent fan) with lighting uses 70% less energy, on average, than a standard model. This includes bathroom/utility room fans and range hoods. Ventilating fans that have earned the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient designation are the best of the best – they’ll save you more energy than standard models. Saving energy saves money and reduces your carbon footprint.

Key features

• Use high performance motors and improved blade designs, meaning they’re more efficient, less noisy, and last longer.

The ENERGY STAR Promise

All ENERGY STAR certified products are tested to meet strict efficiency specifications and are certified by an independent third party. They perform the same as or better than standard products without compromising performance in any way.

Start your research using the ENERGY STAR Product Finder tool to find and compare certified ventilating fans (You will be redirected to the U.S. ENERGY STAR website).

Regulations set the energy efficiency minimum

Ventilating fans are subject to Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations, which set a minimum performance standard for their energy efficiency. Find details in the Guide to the Regulations.