MODERN FORMS FH-W1802-38L Energy Use and Running Cost

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$9.57 Nevada$35.48 Hawaii

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How this is calculated

ENERGY STAR lists the power this model draws but no yearly figure. We estimate the annual energy use ourselves, assuming 8 hours a day at the average of its low-speed and high-speed power, with standby power for the other 16 hours, every day of the year. Your use will differ, so treat the cost as a guide.
Yearly cost = annual kWh × your rate. Monthly cost is the yearly cost divided by 12, a flat average. Five-year cost keeps the rate constant; prices will change.
Statewide averages are not your utility’s tariff. Use your bill’s rate for a closer number.
We do not estimate watts or hourly cost: the source data does not include them.

How it compares

Among 12 ENERGY STAR certified standard fan with light kit models with a similar fan diameter (32.3 to 43.7 in), this one ranks 11th lowest in annual energy use.

Median of these models: 41 kWh/yr
This model vs the median: +82%
Uses less than: 8% of them

22 kWh/yr (lowest)187 kWh/yr (highest)

Compared with every comparable model on the ENERGY STAR list, not only the ones published on this site. Same type, similar size.

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Yearly cost by state

Same 75.200 kWh/yr at each state’s average residential price (2026-08).

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Specifications

Estimated annual energy use: 75.2 kWh/yrOur estimate: 8 h a day at the average of low and high speed power, standby 16 h, every day
Fan diameter: 38 inFan diameter
Airflow per watt: 121 CFM/WAirflow per watt as listed by ENERGY STAR
Type: Standard Fan with Light Kit
Placement: Outdoor Ceiling Fan
Power at low speed: 4.8 W
Power at high speed: 40.7 W
Standby power: 1.5 W
Warranty: 3 years
Connected: No
Sensors: None
Markets: United States, Canada
Available on market: 2018-08-01
ENERGY STAR ID: 2359463

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Frequently asked questions

How much electricity does the MODERN FORMS FH-W1802-38L use?

ENERGY STAR lists the power this model draws but no yearly figure, so we estimate about 75.2 kWh per year, assuming 8 hours a day at the average of its low-speed and high-speed power, with standby power for the other 16 hours, every day of the year. Your use will differ with how many hours a day the fan runs, the speed you choose and the months you use it.

How much does it cost to run?

At statewide average residential prices, the listed annual use costs about $9.57 in Nevada and $35.48 in Hawaii (EIA, 2026-08). Your own utility rate may be different; enter it in the calculator.

How does the MODERN FORMS FH-W1802-38L compare with similar models?

Among 12 ENERGY STAR certified standard fan with light kit models with a similar fan diameter, it ranks 11th lowest in annual energy use. Its 75.2 kWh per year is 82% above the median of 41.3 kWh.

What does CFM per watt mean?

It is the air a fan moves per watt of power at its listed speed, so a higher number means more airflow for the same electricity. This model is listed at 121 CFM/W.

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Methodology and sources

Model data comes from the ENERGY STAR Certified Ceiling Fans dataset (EPA). Electricity prices are statewide average residential prices from the U.S. EIA, latest period August 2026. Values are stored locally and refreshed by scheduled imports. Missing values are left blank, never estimated.