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How Much Does It Cost to Run a Range Hood in Canada? (2026)
A range hood is a fan and a light. Small recirculating hoods draw 60 to 100 watts; large ducted hoods with powerful blowers can pass 400 watts on high.
A typical range hood (150 W) costs C$0.021 per hour, or about C$0.63 per month at 1 hours a day in Canada (average). Cheap to run
| Wattage | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (60 W) | C$0.008 | C$0.008 | C$0.25 | C$3.07 |
| Typical (150 W) | C$0.021 | C$0.021 | C$0.63 | C$7.67 |
| High (400 W) | C$0.056 | C$0.056 | C$1.68 | C$20.44 |
Formula: watts ÷ 1000 × hours × price per kWh. Typical use is 1 h/day ≈ 55 kWh per year.
In Canada, with electricity at C$0.14 per kWh (source: Canada Energy Regulator 2026 market snapshot, 2026-06), a typical range hood costs C$0.021 per hour and about C$7.67 per year at 1 hours a day. Each C$1.00 of electricity buys roughly 47.6 hours of use.
How to lower the cost of running a range hood
- Use the lowest speed that clears the steam.
- Replace or clean grease filters so the fan does not fight resistance.
- Switch LED hood lights on only while cooking.
In standby it draws about 1 W, which adds roughly 9 kWh (C$1.23) per year if it is never unplugged.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a range hood cost to run?
About 1 hour a day at 150 watts is 4.5 kWh a month, a small line on the bill.
Does a range hood use electricity when off?
Around 1 watt if it has electronic controls.
Do ducted hoods cost more to run than recirculating?
Their fans are larger, but they also pull heated or cooled air out of the house, which is the bigger hidden cost.
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