Broan L250ELvsDayton 5AE72A
Side-by-side ventilating fan comparison
Broan L250EL
Airflow
230CFM
Efficacy
3.9CFM/W
Type
In-line (single-port)
Dayton 5AE72A
Airflow
240CFM
Efficacy
4.3CFM/W
Sound Level
1.4sones
Type
Bathroom/Utility Room
Key differences
Dayton 5AE72A is 9% more efficient at 4.3 CFM/W versus 3.9 CFM/W for the Broan L250EL. The Dayton 5AE72A is larger at 240 CFM versus 230 CFM. Overall, the Dayton 5AE72A sits higher in the category, ranking above 96% of certified ventilating fans.
Performance
| Spec | Broan | Dayton |
|---|---|---|
| Airflow(CFM) | 230 | 240 |
| Efficacy(CFM/W) | 3.9 | 4.3 |
| Sound Level(sones) | — | 1.4 |
| Number of Speeds | 1 | 1 |
Installation
| Spec | Broan | Dayton |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Type | In-line (single-port) | Bathroom/Utility Room |
| Duct Size | 8.00 inch diameter | 8.0 inch depth X 8.0 inch width |
| Sound at 0.25 in w.g.(sones) | — | 1.4 |
Lighting
| Spec | Broan | Dayton |
|---|---|---|
| Includes Lighting | No | No |
| Ships with ENERGY STAR Lamp | No | No |