Because they are smaller, pedestal fans consume less electricity than ceiling fans, but they are not as efficient when cooling down an area. While a pedestal fan generally consumes between 50-55 Watts at different speed levels, ceiling fans typically consume between 70-85 Watts. However, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) 5-star rated ceiling fans consume about 45-55 Watts thereby provide much more energy saving as compared to pedestal fans or regular ceiling fans.