Ceiling Fan Energy Usage

How Much Electricity Does a Ceiling Fan Use? 

Ceiling fans come in hundreds of different variations in terms of their energy usage. Wattage varies, but your typical home ceiling fan is generally between 20-80 watts. A 75-watt fan uses .075 kWh per hour it’s running or 1.68 kWh per day. 

Thanks to a strong push for energy-efficient products, there are many fans that work great at even lower wattage and other energy savings measures.

Do Ceiling Fans Use a Lot of Electricity?

Compared to the other appliances in your home like a refrigerator or air conditioner, ceiling fans do not typically account for a major portion of a home’s energy consumption. 

That doesn’t mean your ceiling fans aren’t making up a noticeable percentage of your electric bill.

How Much Does It Cost to Run a Ceiling fan?

If you leave your 75-watt fan running 24 hours a day for an entire month it would use about 50 kWh of electricity. If you pay 10 cents per kWh, that is $5 per month just to run one fan. If your home 4 ceiling fans that are always running that could mean you are spending $25 (or more) a month on just ceiling fans.

Best Energy-Efficient Ceiling Fans of 2021

Looking for a reliable and energy-efficient ceiling fan? Here are our top picks for the best energy efficient ceiling fans:

Sofucor Low Profile Ceiling Fan

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Small form factor and low energy footprint. At only 15 watts this low profile fan is an energy saver but does not have smart home support.

Mocha Indoor and Outdoor 3-Blade Smart Ceiling Fan 54in

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Compatible with most smart home tech like Alexa, Google Assistant, and Nest, this Climate Pledge Friendly indoor/outdoor fan has an annual estimated energy cost of just $6.29. 

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Renegade Indoor and Outdoor 8-Blade Smart Ceiling Fan 52in

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This Climate Pledge Friendly ceiling fan is energy efficient at just 53.3 watts and has loads of configurable options to pair with your smart home devices.

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