Cost to Run a Furnace Blower Fan (Gas Furnace) in West Virginia
West Virginia's average residential electricity rate is 16.1¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 23rd cheapest in the country, 14% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) here costs $19.58 per month.
Per hour
8.1¢
at 300–800 W
Per day
$0.64
8 hours/day
Per month
$19.58
122 kWh
Per year
$235
1,460 kWh
By usage level in West Virginia
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.32 | $9.79 | $118 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.64 | $19.58 | $235 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $1.29 | $39.16 | $470 |
West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
At West Virginia's current average residential rate of 16.1¢/kWh (April 2026), a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) with typical usage costs about $0.64 per day, $19.58 per month, or $235 per year.
Is running a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) in West Virginia more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. West Virginia's rate is about 14% below the U.S. average: $19.58 per month here versus $22.86 nationally.
What does electricity cost in West Virginia right now?
West Virginia residents pay an average of 16.1¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 23rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.