Cost to Run a Box Fan in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 0% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $3.43 per month.
Per hour
1.4¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
$0.11
8 hours/day
Per month
$3.43
18 kWh
Per year
$41.17
219 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 5.6¢ | $1.71 | $20.59 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.43 | $41.17 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $6.86 | $82.34 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $3.43
South average $3.08
U.S. average $3.43
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a box fan in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about $0.11 per day, $3.43 per month, or $41.17 per year.
Is running a box fan in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $3.43 per month here versus $3.43 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Box Fan costs in nearby states
Alabama $3.17/mo Arkansas $2.59/mo Washington, D.C. $4.63/mo Florida $2.81/mo Georgia $2.81/mo Kentucky $2.74/mo Louisiana $2.63/mo Maryland $4.03/mo Mississippi $3.06/mo North Carolina $2.97/mo Oklahoma $2.43/mo South Carolina $3.12/mo Tennessee $2.72/mo Texas $3.10/mo Virginia $3.17/mo West Virginia $2.94/mo North Dakota $2.26/mo Hawaii $8.50/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $343/mo Central Air Conditioner $160/mo Heat Pump $137/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $114/mo Garage Heater $85.73/mo Electric Water Heater $74.58/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $72.01/mo Space Heater $68.58/mo Baseboard Heater $68.58/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $68.58/mo Pool Pump $68.58/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $57.15/mo