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Ventilating Fans

FantechPB 270L7V-2 (44946)

ENERGY STAR certified · Apr 2022

Estimated annual energy use
48.7 kWh/yr
Airflow
260 CFM
Airflow per watt
3.9 CFM/W

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Where your state sits among all 51

$6.19 Nevada$22.98 Hawaii

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How this is calculated
  • ENERGY STAR lists the power this model draws but no yearly figure. We estimate the annual energy use ourselves, assuming 2 hours a day at its rated airflow, every day of the year. Your use will differ, so treat the cost as a guide.
  • Yearly cost = annual kWh × your rate. Monthly cost is the yearly cost divided by 12, a flat average. Five-year cost keeps the rate constant; prices will change.
  • Statewide averages are not your utility’s tariff. Use your bill’s rate for a closer number.
  • We do not estimate watts or hourly cost: the source data does not include them.

How it compares

Among 21 ENERGY STAR certified bathroom/utility room models with a similar airflow (195 to 325 CFM), this one ranks 16th lowest in annual energy use.

Median of these models
43 kWh/yr
This model vs the median
+14%
Uses less than
5% of them
13 kWh/yr (lowest)51 kWh/yr (highest)

Compared with every comparable model on the ENERGY STAR list, not only the ones published on this site. Same type, similar size.

Same type and size, lower energy use

ModelkWh/yrDifference
Delta PRO2001313 kWh
Delta SMT150-200LED1414 kWh
Delta SMT150-2001717 kWh
Delta Pro3003030 kWh
Broan L150E3131 kWh

Yearly cost by state

Same 48.700 kWh/yr at each state’s average residential price (2026-08).

Comparable models

Same type, within 25% of this model’s airflow.

Specifications

Estimated annual energy use
48.7 kWh/yrOur estimate: listed airflow / CFM per watt, 2 h a day at the first speed setting, every day
Airflow
260 CFMAirflow at the first speed setting
Airflow per watt
3.9 CFM/WAirflow per watt at the first speed setting, as listed by ENERGY STAR
Type
Bathroom/Utility Room
Speeds
1
Duct size
6.00 inch depth X 0.00 inch width
Built-in light
Yes
Features
Continuous Dimming
UPC
650737449469
Markets
United States, Canada
Available on market
2022-01-26
ENERGY STAR ID
2394308

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Frequently asked questions

How much electricity does the Fantech PB 270L7V-2 (44946) use?

ENERGY STAR lists the power this model draws but no yearly figure, so we estimate about 48.7 kWh per year, assuming 2 hours a day at its rated airflow, every day of the year. Your use will differ with how long the fan runs; some homes run a bathroom fan only for a few minutes, others around the clock.

How much does it cost to run?

At statewide average residential prices, the listed annual use costs about $6.19 in Nevada and $22.98 in Hawaii (EIA, 2026-08). Your own utility rate may be different; enter it in the calculator.

How does the Fantech PB 270L7V-2 (44946) compare with similar models?

Among 21 ENERGY STAR certified bathroom/utility room models with a similar airflow, it ranks 16th lowest in annual energy use. Its 48.7 kWh per year is 14% above the median of 42.8 kWh.

How much air does it move?

ENERGY STAR lists 260 CFM at its first speed setting. Choose a fan whose airflow suits the room and the duct size.

What does CFM per watt mean?

It is the air moved per watt of power, so a higher number means more ventilation for the same electricity. This model is listed at 3.9 CFM/W.

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Methodology and sources

Model data comes from the ENERGY STAR Certified Ventilating Fans dataset (EPA). Electricity prices are statewide average residential prices from the U.S. EIA, latest period August 2026. Values are stored locally and refreshed by scheduled imports. Missing values are left blank, never estimated.