Cost to run a ceiling fan in Western Australia (2026–27)
WA reference tariff · 33.3c/kWh
Typical use (8 h/day, 120 days a year at 35 W) ≈ $11/year on the Western Power (SWIS) rate.
Source: WA Government Standard Electricity Prices 2026–27 (Synergy Home Plan A1), effective 1 July 2026
| Model band | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient (10 W) | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.81 | $3 |
| Typical (35 W) | $0.01 | $0.09 | $2.83 | $11 |
| High (100 W) | $0.03 | $0.27 | $8.09 | $32 |
Appliance running-cost calculator
WACeiling fan: 10–100 W typical range.
Often 8+ h/day in summer; cheap enough to leave running.
- Per day (8 h)
- $0.09
- Per month
- $2.83
- Per year (120 days)
- $11.18
Tariff: 33.3c/kWh — WA Government Standard Electricity Prices 2026–27 (Synergy Home Plan A1) for the Western Power (SWIS) network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: Bright Force Electrical — ceiling fan running costs. Full ceiling fan costs in WA →
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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 WA?
- $0.01 at the typical 35 W draw on WA's reference rate of 33.3c/kWh (Western Power (SWIS) 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 WA's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
- Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
- It's the WA Government Standard Electricity Prices 2026–27 (Synergy Home Plan A1) usage rate for the Western Power (SWIS) network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See WA rates by zone.
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Often 8+ h/day in summer; cheap enough to leave running.