Cost to Run a Furnace Blower Fan (Gas Furnace) in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is 21.7¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 38th cheapest in the country, 19% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) here costs $26.39 per month.
Per hour
$0.11
at 300–800 W
Per day
$0.87
8 hours/day
Per month
$26.39
122 kWh
Per year
$317
1,460 kWh
By usage level in Pennsylvania
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.43 | $13.19 | $158 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.87 | $26.39 | $317 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $1.74 | $52.77 | $634 |
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
At Pennsylvania's current average residential rate of 21.7¢/kWh (July 2026), a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) with typical usage costs about $0.87 per day, $26.39 per month, or $317 per year.
Is running a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) in Pennsylvania more expensive than average?
Yes. Pennsylvania's electricity costs about 19% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $26.39 per month here versus $22.25 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Pennsylvania right now?
Pennsylvania residents pay an average of 21.7¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 38th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.