A low-cost ducted fan with an R-5 damper for a small home, if you accept higher power use than ECM models.
Amazon $899 Centric Air $849
A ducted EC fan for homes of 500 to 1,200 sq ft at a low price from Solatube’s own store; the 5-year motor warranty is the trade-off.
- 1,157 CFMAirflow
- 185 WPower
- R-6 insulatedDamper
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- EC motor with seven speeds gives quiet, low-power settings
- R6 insulated damper doors
- Remote included
- 5-year motor warranty, shorter than QuietCool or Centric Air
- No published dBA rating or rough opening size
The Solatube EPS family
Every Solatube EPS model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Airflow | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solatube EPS Zone (this one) | 1,157 CFM | 2.9/5 | $595 |
| Solatube EPS Plus | 2,288 CFM | 3.1/5 | $790 |
| Solatube EPS Ultra | 3,532 CFM | 3.7/5 | $885 |
| Solatube EPS Extreme | 4,267 CFM | 3.5/5 | $1,030 |
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 | EPS Zone |
|---|---|
| Airflow | |
| Airflow, high speed | 1,157 CFM |
| Power, high speed | 185 W |
| Efficiency | 6.3 CFM/W |
| Speeds | 7 |
| Install | |
| Mount | Ducted |
| Damper | R-6 insulated |
| Attic vent area needed | 2 sq ft |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Remote or wall control | Yes |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Released | 2023-06 |
Alternatives in this size
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