Ceiling fans' constant operation creates a need to know how much they cost to run.
With the growing concern about the environmental impact of electrical usage, many homeowners have begun watching their "carbon footprint" and ensuring that the appliances within their homes fall within acceptable use. Knowing an appliance's electrical usage helps the homeowner know the potential cost of electricity to operate the appliance. Traditionally, electrical usage is measured in terms of kilowatt hours.
Instructions
1. Locate the electrical information for the ceiling fan. This is in the manufacturer's documentation and also on the appliance itself. Note the amperage and operating voltage.
2. Multiply the amperage by the operating voltage. The product of this operation yields the of the ceiling fan. Volts time amps equals watts.
3. Divide this figure by 1000. This puts the watt consumption in terms of kilowatts.
4. Multiply this figure by the estimated number of hours you will operate the ceiling fan. The resulting figure will be the kilowatt hour usage. Use this figure to calculate the approximate cost of operating the fan.
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