Cost to Run a Box Fan in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 1% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $3.37 per month.
Per hour
1.4¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
$0.11
8 hours/day
Per month
$3.37
18 kWh
Per year
$40.52
219 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 5.5¢ | $1.69 | $20.26 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.37 | $40.52 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.22 | $6.75 | $81.03 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $3.37
South average $2.96
U.S. average $3.34
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a box fan in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about $0.11 per day, $3.37 per month, or $40.52 per year.
Is running a box fan in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $3.37 per month here versus $3.34 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Box Fan costs in nearby states
Alabama $2.99/mo Arkansas $2.61/mo Washington, D.C. $4.60/mo Florida $2.74/mo Georgia $2.97/mo Kentucky $2.52/mo Louisiana $2.32/mo Maryland $3.90/mo Mississippi $2.64/mo North Carolina $2.77/mo Oklahoma $2.63/mo South Carolina $2.83/mo Tennessee $2.50/mo Texas $2.90/mo Virginia $3.21/mo West Virginia $2.88/mo Louisiana $2.32/mo Hawaii $8.76/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $337/mo Central Air Conditioner $157/mo Heat Pump $135/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $112/mo Garage Heater $84.36/mo Electric Water Heater $73.39/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $70.86/mo Space Heater $67.49/mo Baseboard Heater $67.49/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $67.49/mo Pool Pump $67.49/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $56.24/mo