Cost to run a ceiling fan in Tasmania (2026–27)
TAS reference tariff · 28.0c/kWh
Typical use (8 h/day, 120 days a year at 35 W) ≈ $9/year on the TasNetworks rate.
Source: OTTER-approved Aurora Energy Standing Offer 2026–27 (approved 25 June 2026) — Tariff 31, effective 1 July 2026
| Model band | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient (10 W) | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.68 | $3 |
| Typical (35 W) | $0.01 | $0.08 | $2.38 | $9 |
| High (100 W) | $0.03 | $0.22 | $6.80 | $27 |
Appliance running-cost calculator
TASCeiling fan: 10–100 W typical range.
Often 8+ h/day in summer; cheap enough to leave running.
- Per day (8 h)
- $0.08
- Per month
- $2.38
- Per year (120 days)
- $9.39
Tariff: 28.0c/kWh — OTTER-approved Aurora Energy Standing Offer 2026–27 (approved 25 June 2026) — Tariff 31 for the TasNetworks network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: Bright Force Electrical — ceiling fan running costs. Full ceiling fan costs in TAS →
The same appliance in other states
Cutting the cost
A fan cools people, not rooms, so switch it off when you leave. Set it to spin anticlockwise in summer to push air downward; that breeze lets you sit comfortably at a warmer air-conditioner set-point, which is where the real saving lives. Many models reverse for winter to draw warm air off the ceiling and mix it back into the room. It costs a fraction of what cooling does.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a ceiling fan cost per hour in TAS?
- $0.01 at the typical 35 W draw on TAS's reference rate of 28.0c/kWh (TasNetworks network). Efficient models run $0.00, high-draw models $0.03.
- How is this calculated?
- Watts ÷ 1,000 × the tariff = cost per hour, then × hours × days for the period figures. Every figure on this page uses TAS's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
- Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
- It's the OTTER-approved Aurora Energy Standing Offer 2026–27 (approved 25 June 2026) — Tariff 31 usage rate for the TasNetworks network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See TAS rates by zone.
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Often 8+ h/day in summer; cheap enough to leave running.