Cost to Run a Box Fan in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is 21.6¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 36th cheapest in the country, 17% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $3.94 per month.
Per hour
1.6¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
$0.13
8 hours/day
Per month
$3.94
18 kWh
Per year
$47.30
219 kWh
By usage level in Pennsylvania
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 6.5¢ | $1.97 | $23.65 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $3.94 | $47.30 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.26 | $7.88 | $94.61 |
Pennsylvania vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a box fan in Pennsylvania?
At Pennsylvania's current average residential rate of 21.6¢/kWh (May 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about $0.13 per day, $3.94 per month, or $47.30 per year.
Is running a box fan in Pennsylvania more expensive than average?
Yes. Pennsylvania's electricity costs about 17% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.94 per month here versus $3.36 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Pennsylvania right now?
Pennsylvania residents pay an average of 21.6¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 36th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.