Ventilating Fans
PanasonicFV-30VQ3
ENERGY STAR certified · Dec 2024
- Estimated annual energy use
- 46.5 kWh/yr
- Airflow
- 280 CFM
- Airflow per watt
- 4.4 CFM/W
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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 18 ENERGY STAR certified bathroom/utility room models with a similar airflow (210 to 350 CFM), this one ranks 11th lowest in annual energy use.
- Median of these models
- 46 kWh/yr
- This model vs the median
- +2%
- Uses less than
- 39% of them
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
| Model | kWh/yr | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Pro300 | 30 | 30 kWh |
| Broan L150E | 31 | 31 kWh |
| Ortech ODD-300-3 | 33 | 33 kWh |
| Dayton 5AE71 | 37 | 37 kWh |
| Broan L200E | 37 | 37 kWh |
Yearly cost by state
Same 46.500 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
- 46.5 kWh/yrOur estimate: listed airflow / CFM per watt, 2 h a day at the first speed setting, every day
- Airflow
- 280 CFMAirflow at the first speed setting
- Airflow per watt
- 4.4 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 diameter
- Sound level
- 2.0 sones
- Built-in light
- No
- UPC
- 92281134505
- Markets
- United States, Canada
- Available on market
- 2010-12-01
- ENERGY STAR ID
- 3892183
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Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does the Panasonic FV-30VQ3 use?
ENERGY STAR lists the power this model draws but no yearly figure, so we estimate about 46.5 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 $5.91 in Nevada and $21.94 in Hawaii (EIA, 2026-08). Your own utility rate may be different; enter it in the calculator.
How does the Panasonic FV-30VQ3 compare with similar models?
Among 18 ENERGY STAR certified bathroom/utility room models with a similar airflow, it ranks 11th lowest in annual energy use. Its 46.5 kWh per year is 2% above the median of 45.8 kWh.
How much air does it move?
ENERGY STAR lists 280 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 4.4 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.