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How many watts does a ceiling fan use? (60 W)
A ceiling fan uses about 60 W
Typical range 15–90 watts.
Typical range 15–90 watts.
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A ceiling fan uses a fraction of the power of an air conditioner, making it the cheapest way to feel cooler.
Ceiling fan power specs
| Typical running power | 60 W |
| Typical range | 15–90 W |
| Energy use | 0.48 kWh/day · 14.4 kWh/mo |
What affects a ceiling fan's wattage
A ceiling fan is rated around 60 W, but the real figure shifts with a few things:
- Model and rating: A ceiling fan ranges from about 15 W on efficient units to 90 W on larger or older ones — a spread of ~75 W.
- Usage: the real draw depends on room size, target temperature and how hard the unit works.
- Run time: because a ceiling fan runs for long stretches (about 8 h/day), hours of use matter as much as raw wattage on your bill.
Running cost at $0.17/kWh
| Electricity rate | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.10/kWh | $0.05 | $1.44 | $17.52 |
| $0.15/kWh | $0.07 | $2.16 | $26.28 |
| $0.20/kWh | $0.10 | $2.88 | $35.04 |
| $0.25/kWh | $0.12 | $3.60 | $43.80 |
| $0.30/kWh | $0.14 | $4.32 | $52.56 |
| $0.40/kWh | $0.19 | $5.76 | $70.08 |
See the full breakdown of what it costs to run a ceiling fan, or what size power station runs a ceiling fan.
FAQ
How many watts does a ceiling fan use?
Typically 15-90 watts depending on speed and motor type; DC fans are lowest.
Is a fan cheaper than AC?
Far cheaper - a fan costs pennies a day, while AC can cost dollars an hour.
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