Centric Air QA-Deluxe 6500
A low-cost ducted fan with an R-5 damper for a typical home, if you accept higher power use than ECM models.
Amazon $1,178 Centric Air $1,149$1,149
3.9/5
The efficient version of QuietCool’s ducted fan for a typical home, with a very low-power low speed for running all night.
- 4,040 CFMAirflow
- 455 WPower
- 49.3 dBANoise
- R-5 insulatedDamper
Check price at Amazon$1,599
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
- Low speed draws only about 112 W for all-night cooling
- R5 dampers seal the ceiling opening in winter
- 10-year warranty
- Wireless remote and wall control included
Cons
- Costs more than the matching Classic model
- Certified airflow (4,040 CFM) is well under the 5,576 CFM in the product name
The QuietCool Energy Saver RF family
Every QuietCool Energy Saver RF model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Airflow | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuietCool Energy Saver ES-3100 RF | 2,400 CFM | 3.7/5 | $1,199 |
| QuietCool Energy Saver ES-4700 RF | 3,080 CFM | 3.6/5 | $1,349 |
| QuietCool Energy Saver ES-5400 RF | 3,810 CFM | 3.8/5 | $1,499 |
| QuietCool Energy Saver ES-6000 RF (this one) | 4,040 CFM | 3.9/5 | $1,599 |
| QuietCool Energy Saver ES-7000 RF | 5,170 CFM | 3.8/5 | $1,799 |
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 ES-6000 RF |
|---|---|
| Airflow | |
| Airflow, high speed | 4,040 CFM |
| Power, high speed | 455 W |
| Efficiency | 8.9 CFM/W |
| Speeds | 2 |
| Noise | 49.3 dBA |
| Install | |
| Mount | Ducted |
| Damper | R-5 insulated |
| Ceiling opening | 14.25 x 36.25 in |
| Attic vent area needed | 7.4 sq ft |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Remote or wall control | Yes |
| App or remote monitoring | No |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 10 years |
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