How many watts does a Ceiling Fan use?

A Ceiling Fan draws 75 watts continuously once it's running, but its motor needs a brief surge of up to 150 watts to start. A generator has to cover that starting surge, not just the running load, or the motor won't start.

Running it 8 hours/day costs roughly $3.06/month at the U.S. average residential rate (~$0.17/kWh, early 2026, per the EIA) — real rates vary a lot by state and utility. Use your own rate in the House calculator →

Generators that can run this

• Honda EU1000i
  900 W run · 1,000 W start · ~$999
• Generac GP2200i
  1,700 W run · 2,200 W start · ~$550
• Champion 2000-Watt Inverter (100692)
  1,700 W run · 2,000 W start · ~$450

Prices as of July 2026 — check the current listing before buying.