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Emily Smith

Is it expensive to run an electric fan? Energy experts explain the costs

Picture of stainless steel electric standing fan in living room to support an article asking how much does it cost to run a fan.

With the warmer weather approaching you may be looking to either invest in a new fan or bring your old reliable one out of storage. But is it worth the added energy costs? How much does it cost to run a fan to stay cool? We put it to the experts. 

It's no big secret that fans are one of the best ways to cool down a room without AC, and whilst most of us will rely on them during the summer months there are a few downsides. One of these is the running costs.

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