Cost to Run a Furnace Blower Fan (Gas Furnace) in Maine
Maine's average residential electricity rate is 28.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 46th cheapest in the country, 51% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) here costs $34.53 per month.
Per hour
$0.14
at 300–800 W
Per day
$1.14
8 hours/day
Per month
$34.53
122 kWh
Per year
$415
1,460 kWh
By usage level in Maine
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.57 | $17.27 | $207 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $1.14 | $34.53 | $415 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $2.27 | $69.07 | $829 |
Maine vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) in Maine?
At Maine's current average residential rate of 28.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) with typical usage costs about $1.14 per day, $34.53 per month, or $415 per year.
Is running a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) in Maine more expensive than average?
Yes. Maine's electricity costs about 51% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $34.53 per month here versus $22.86 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Maine right now?
Maine residents pay an average of 28.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 46th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.