How much does a ceiling fan cost to run?

Ceiling fans draw modest power, usually 30–80 watts, but some run many hours daily during warm months. A continuously running fan uses more energy than people realize because it's on so often.

Typical running cost (18.83¢/kWh, U.S. average, 2026-04)

BasisCost
Per hour (while running, 60 W typical)$0.011
Per day (8 h/day, 7/7 days)$0.090
Per month$2.75
Per year$33.01
Hourly range (small 30 W – large 90 W)$0.006 – $0.017
Save: Turn off the fan when no one is in the room, and use it to push warm air down in winter rather than pull cool air up.

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