an electric fan use? I have an electric fan in my room for when the weather is hot or humid - I have got quite used to sleeping with the noise now so often leave it on all night.
Am I going to have a massive electricity bill because of it, or is it quite economic to run?
2007-07-13 09:28:54 · 7 answers · asked by Em x 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
I dug out my Kill-a-Watt device and my 16" oscillating fan. Here are the loads on each speed:
Low: 44 watts
Med: 53 watts
High: 58 watts
It didn't make any difference if the fan was locked in position or allowed to oscillate.
My old 20" box fan uses:
Low: 83 watts
Med: 138 watts
High: 180 watts
Nearly every applicance has the power requirements stamped on a nameplate or in the instruction manual.
For the relative accuracy needed in your calculations, you can use the approximation of volts x amps = watts.
For larger motors, if you can't find nameplate voltage and amperage information, convert horsepower to watts with the formula 1 HP = 746 watts.
If you want to measure your own appliances, check out the Kill-a-Watt device at the link below. It is available online or at home improvement stores and Radio Shack. I've seen it for around $25 US.
2007-07-13 09:40:21 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas C 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The fans are very cheep to run hun, I have a tumble dryer washing machine ect... all the normal household equipment, the cooker & water runs on gas, I have a key meter & never put more than 7/8 pounds per week, I have a stand fan 16inch in my living room, bedroom, & Charlottes room going more or less 24/7
2007-07-13 14:14:39 · answer #2 · answered by Lita M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the wattage of the fan. If its say 100 watts, you should be fine. In comparison, an electric fire for heating consumes around 1 to 2 Kilowatts per hour which is serious energy use.
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2016-05-17 05:15:51 · answer #4 · answered by josefina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my fan runs on 120 volts. i would keep it on it is worth it. i know i do because if i turned it off i would never get to sleep and i would be tired in the morning.
it depends on the fan though.
2007-07-13 09:34:16 · answer #5 · answered by Tom B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its cheap. In the range of leaving a lightbulb on.
2007-07-13 09:44:22 · answer #6 · answered by bouncer bobtail 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, it's really cheap.
The most it could be is about 200watts (if that). That's about 10 cents every 5 hours.
2007-07-13 09:35:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋