Ceiling Fan Energy Cost Calculator
Circulates air to create a wind-chill effect, reducing perceived temperature by up to 4 degrees.
Power Draw
75W
watts
Annual kWh
120
avg usage
Annual Cost
$16
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.09 tons
carbon impact
Ceiling Fan Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.08
Monthly Cost
$1.30
Annual Cost
$16
Lifetime Cost
$234
Energy Saving Opportunities
ENERGY STARAvailable
Save up to 20% vs standard models
~$3/year savings
Smart VersionAvailable
Smart scheduling saves 30% more energy
~$5/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Run counterclockwise in summer
- ✓Reverse direction in winter
- ✓Turn off when leaving room
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling Fan (current) | 75W | 120 | $16 |
| Tower Fan | 55W | 66 | $9 |
| Box Fan | 75W | 54 | $7 |
| Whole House Fan | 500W | 200 | $26 |
Ceiling Fan Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$200
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$16
Lifespan 15 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$234
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$434
Ceiling Fan Energy FAQ
Ceiling Fan Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a ceiling fan does too. See your local cost:
New York, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZPhiladelphia, PASan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CADallas, TXSan Jose, CAAustin, TXJacksonville, FLFort Worth, TXColumbus, OHIndianapolis, INCharlotte, NCSan Francisco, CASeattle, WADenver, COWashington, DCNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKEl Paso, TXBoston, MAPortland, ORLas Vegas, NVDetroit, MIMemphis, TNLouisville, KYBaltimore, MDMilwaukee, WIAlbuquerque, NMTucson, AZFresno, CASacramento, CAKansas City, MOMesa, AZAtlanta, GAOmaha, NEColorado Springs, CORaleigh, NCLong Beach, CAVirginia Beach, VAMiami, FLOakland, CAMinneapolis, MNTulsa, OKBakersfield, CATampa, FLWichita, KSArlington, TXAurora, CONew Orleans, LACleveland, OHHonolulu, HIAnaheim, CALexington, KYStockton, CAHenderson, NVCorpus Christi, TXRiverside, CANewark, NJSaint Paul, MNSanta Ana, CACincinnati, OHIrvine, CAOrlando, FLPittsburgh, PASt. Louis, MOGreensboro, NCOyster Bay, NYJersey City, NJAnchorage, AKLincoln, NEPlano, TXDurham, NCBuffalo, NYChandler, AZChula Vista, CAToledo, OHMadison, WIGilbert, AZReno, NVLubbock, TXFort Wayne, INNorth Las Vegas, NVSt. Petersburg, FLIrving, TXLaredo, TXWinston-Salem, NCChesapeake, VAGlendale, AZGarland, TXScottsdale, AZArlington, VANorfolk, VANorth Hempstead, NYBoise, IDFremont, CASpokane, WA
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