Ceiling Fan Energy Cost Calculator
Enter your ceiling fan's wattage, how many hours per day you run it, and your electricity rate to see the true cost of keeping cool.
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About this calculator
Estimate how much it costs to run your ceiling fan daily, monthly, and yearly based on wattage, usage hours, and your electricity rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much electricity does a ceiling fan use?
Most ceiling fans use between 15 and 90 watts depending on size and speed setting, making them far cheaper to run than air conditioning.
Does running multiple fans add up quickly?
Yes, cost scales linearly with the number of fans running simultaneously, so a whole-house setup can noticeably affect your bill.
Is a ceiling fan cheaper than air conditioning?
Generally yes — ceiling fans use a fraction of the power that central AC or window units use, though they don't actually lower room temperature.