QuietCool Energy Saver ES-5400 RF
The efficient version of QuietCool’s ducted fan for a typical home, with a very low-power low speed for running all night.
Amazon $1,499$1,499
3.7/5
A ducted Classic fan with a 10-year warranty for a typical home. It costs less up front than the Energy Saver but draws more power.
- 3,230 CFMAirflow
- 551 WPower
- 49.4 dBANoise
- R-5 insulatedDamper
Check price at Amazon$1,109
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Ducted motor sits away from the ceiling, so it runs quieter than a fan in the opening
- R5 dampers seal the ceiling opening in winter
- 10-year warranty
- Wireless remote and wall control included
Cons
- Uses more power per CFM than the matching Energy Saver model
- Certified airflow (3,230 CFM) is well under the 4,415 CFM in the product name
The QuietCool Classic RF family
Every QuietCool Classic RF model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Airflow | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuietCool Classic CL-1500 RF | 1,100 CFM | 3.9/5 | $639 |
| QuietCool Classic CL-2250 RF | 1,770 CFM | 3.7/5 | $849 |
| QuietCool Classic CL-3100 RF | 2,380 CFM | 3.8/5 | $949 |
| QuietCool Classic CL-4700 RF (this one) | 3,230 CFM | 3.7/5 | $1,109 |
| QuietCool Classic CL-5400 RF | 3,950 CFM | 3.8/5 | $1,209 |
| QuietCool Classic CL-7000 RF | 5,300 CFM | 3.7/5 | $1,449 |
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 | QC CL-4700 RF |
|---|---|
| Airflow | |
| Airflow, high speed | 3,230 CFM |
| Power, high speed | 551 W |
| Efficiency | 5.9 CFM/W |
| Speeds | 2 |
| Noise | 49.4 dBA |
| Install | |
| Mount | Ducted |
| Damper | R-5 insulated |
| Ceiling opening | 14.25 x 30.25 in |
| Attic vent area needed | 5.9 sq ft |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Remote or wall control | Yes |
| App or remote monitoring | No |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 10 years |
Alternatives in this size
Solatube EPS Ultra
A ducted EC fan for homes of 2,000 to 3,200 sq ft at a low price from Solatube’s own store; the 5-year motor warranty is the trade-off.
Amazon $985 Solatube $885$885
Centric Air QA-Deluxe 4800 ECM
A low-cost ducted fan with an R-5 damper for a typical home; the ECM motor and three speeds cut running costs.
Amazon $1,299 Centric Air $1,197$1,197
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