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How Much Does a Ceiling Fan Cost to Run?
Ceiling fans use very little electricity — about 75 watts on medium speed. They don't cool the air but create a wind-chill effect that makes you feel cooler.
watts
hrs/day
$/kWh
Daily Cost
$0.14
0.9 kWh
Monthly Cost
$4.32
27.0 kWh
Yearly Cost
$52.56
328.5 kWh
For perspective...
At $52.56/year, that's about $4 per month — roughly 11 gallons of gas per year.
Energy-Saving Tips for Your Ceiling Fan
- Turn fans off when you leave the room — they cool people, not rooms
- Run fans counterclockwise in summer for a cooling downdraft
- Using a fan lets you raise the AC thermostat by 4°F with no comfort loss