How Many kWh Does a Ceiling Fan Use?
Ceiling Fan energy cost calculator — see your exact daily, monthly, and yearly electricity cost.
US national average. Edit for your local rate.
Daily Energy Use
0.90
kWh / day
Monthly Cost
$5.08
Yearly Cost
$61.86
Ceiling Fan — Cost Breakdown
| Period | kWh Used | Cost ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Per Hour | 0.0750 | $0.0141 |
| Per Day | 0.90 | $0.17 |
| Per Month (30 days) | 27.00 | $5.08 |
| Per Year (365 days) | 328.50 | $61.86 |
Running a ceiling fan for 12 hours uses about the same energy as running a standard light bulb for 9 hours.
3 Ways to Cut Your Ceiling Fan Energy Bill
- 🌱
Switch the fan direction to counterclockwise in summer (downdraft) and clockwise in winter (updraft) to optimize comfort.
- 💡
Turn the fan off when you leave the room — fans cool people via wind chill, not by lowering room temperature.
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Run it on medium instead of high — medium uses about 40% less energy while providing nearly the same perceived cooling.
The fan motor draws a brief startup surge of about 150–200W for a fraction of a second before settling to its running wattage.