Cost to Run a Furnace Blower Fan (Gas Furnace) in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 17¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 28th cheapest in the country, 10% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) here costs $20.67 per month.
Per hour
8.5¢
at 300–800 W
Per day
$0.68
8 hours/day
Per month
$20.67
122 kWh
Per year
$248
1,460 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.34 | $10.34 | $124 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.68 | $20.67 | $248 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $1.36 | $41.34 | $496 |
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 17¢/kWh (April 2026), a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) with typical usage costs about $0.68 per day, $20.67 per month, or $248 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 10% below the U.S. average: $20.67 per month here versus $22.86 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 17¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 28th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.