How much does it cost to run a tower fan?
EIA data · June 2026About $2.79 a month at the U.S. average price of 18.34¢ per kilowatt-hour — but that figure moves a long way depending on where you live. Set your state below.
15.2 kWh a month at the U.S. average, 18.34¢/kWh for June 2026. Excludes fixed charges, taxes and time-of-use rates, which vary by utility and are on your bill.
Typical 25–100 W. Use the figure on your own label if you have it.
A tower fan sits mid-table at #47 of 88, which means something else in the house costs more. See whether heating & cooling or something else drives your bill.
This is one of the appliances big enough to move a bill on its own. What usually drives a bill that jumped.
How many watts a tower fan uses
Bladeless and tower fans draw 25–60 W on typical settings, with large models reaching 100 W on maximum. They move less air per watt than a box fan but are quieter.
- Low
- 25 W
- Typical
- 50 W
- High
- 100 W
What it costs across the country
Same appliance, same usage, different electricity price. Annual cost at 50 W and the default usage above.
| State | ¢/kWh | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 52.72 | $96.21 |
| California | 34.74 | $63.40 |
| Massachusetts | 29.61 | $54.04 |
| New York | 29.49 | $53.82 |
| Ohio | 19.19 | $35.02 |
| Texas | 15.94 | $29.09 |
| Florida | 15.10 | $27.56 |
| Utah | 13.37 | $24.40 |
| Nebraska | 13.25 | $24.18 |
| Nevada | 13.11 | $23.93 |
Worth knowing
- Running one overnight all summer costs a few dollars — fans remain the cheapest comfort available.
- Oscillation costs almost nothing extra; the motor driving it is a couple of watts.
- A tower fan cools people rather than rooms, so it is a companion to air conditioning rather than a replacement.
Other appliances
- Space heater
- Central air conditioner
- Window air conditioner
- Dehumidifier
- Ceiling fan
- Electric blanket
- Heat pump
- Electric baseboard heater
Prices are statewide residential averages for June 2026 from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. They exclude fixed monthly charges, taxes and time-of-use rates. See how these figures are calculated.