QuietCool Classic CL-1500 RF
A ducted Classic fan with a 10-year warranty for a small home or one zone. It costs less up front than the Energy Saver but draws more power.
Amazon $639$639
3.9/5
An efficient ducted fan with a 15-year motor warranty for a small home or one floor.
- 2,709 CFMAirflow
- 288 WPower
- 49 dBANoise
- R-5 insulatedDamper
Check price at Amazon$1,249
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Ducted design keeps the motor away from the ceiling for quieter running
- R-5 insulated damper standard, R-13 available
- 15-year motor warranty, among the longest offered
- Remote or wall control included
Cons
- Costs more than Centric Air’s QA-Deluxe fans of similar airflow
The Centric Air family
Every Centric Air model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Airflow | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centric Air 2.7 (this one) | 2,709 CFM | 3.9/5 | $1,249 |
| Centric Air 3.4 | 3,242 CFM | 3.8/5 | $1,449 |
| Centric Air 4.0 | 3,921 CFM | 3.6/5 | $1,649 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | CentricAir 2.7 |
|---|---|
| Airflow | |
| Airflow, high speed | 2,709 CFM |
| Power, high speed | 288 W |
| Efficiency | 9.4 CFM/W |
| Speeds | 2 |
| Noise | 49 dBA |
| Install | |
| Mount | Ducted |
| Damper | R-5 insulated |
| Ceiling opening | 14 x 24 in |
| Attic vent area needed | 3.2 sq ft |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Remote or wall control | Yes |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 15 years |
Alternatives in this size
QuietCool Classic CL-3100 RF
A ducted Classic fan with a 10-year warranty for a small home or one zone. It costs less up front than the Energy Saver but draws more power.
Amazon $949$949
QuietCool Energy Saver ES-3100 RF
The efficient version of QuietCool’s ducted fan for a small home or one zone, with a very low-power low speed for running all night.
Amazon $1,199$1,199
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