It is the second fan I have purchased in this model and there is also a third Westinghouse fan in a different model. This one has a different color on the back of the blades so you can choose which one suits you best. On the third and most powerful setting, it sounds slightly audible but not annoying, on the medium and weakest settings it is completely silent. The only issue I have is with the length of the chain that activates the fan or the light. In a high-ceiling house, I can barely reach it with a height of 1.85. However, there is a solution, you can find extension chains at paint stores, not necessarily the same, at a low cost. After struggling in the past with other brands, all of which had motor problems, I ended up with Westinghouse, which is the only company with a 10-year warranty on the motor. Highly recommended!