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Ceiling fan: what does it cost to run?
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Estimated monthly cost
$3.02$0.10 / day$36.79 / year
16.8 kWh used each month02 · Appliance-specific guide
How to estimate ceiling fan correctly
The 70 W and 8 h/day values are an editable example, not a claim about every model. This appliance is best treated as per-session use.
What to verify
Speed setting changes power. Compare the fan's low-cost airflow with the air conditioner only for comfort, not cooling capacity.
Formula
Power (W) ÷ 1,000 × active hours × electricity rate. This example uses 0.56 kWh/day, 16.8 kWh/30 days and 204.4 kWh/year.
Accuracy limit
The calculator prices the values you enter. It cannot know thermostat cycles, power modes, losses, appliance condition or the exact tariff on your bill; verify those inputs for a decision.
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This appliance is already inexpensive to run. Focus on comfort and useful life, not tiny savings.
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Two appliances can do a similar job at very different monthly costs.
Monthly difference$1.08
Portable fan costs less