Cost to Run a Furnace Blower Fan (Gas Furnace) in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 15.9¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) here costs $19.33 per month.
Per hour
8.0¢
at 300–800 W
Per day
$0.64
8 hours/day
Per month
$19.33
122 kWh
Per year
$232
1,460 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.32 | $9.67 | $116 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.64 | $19.33 | $232 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $1.27 | $38.67 | $464 |
Texas 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 Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 15.9¢/kWh (July 2026), a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) with typical usage costs about $0.64 per day, $19.33 per month, or $232 per year.
Is running a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $19.33 per month here versus $22.25 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 15.9¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.