which circuit for ceiling fans

[vavet]

I'm going to install two ceiling fans in my 24x32 garage.
I have receptacles mounted in the ceiling. They are on the same circuit as half of the wall mounted receptacles - a 15 amp breaker with 12/2 romex. I could tap into that circuit for the power for the fans. I have two circuits for the wall-mounted receptacles.

I also have 10 ceiling mounted 4 foot LED twin tube fixtures. They are also on a 15 amp breaker, but with 14/2 romex.

These are the fans I'm considering:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton...Ceiling-Fan-with-Wall-Control-52869/202670136

The fans will not have a light.

The energy guide shows 109 watts. I'm assuming that's on high speed. At 120V, that means they pull 0.9 amps, IIRC.

I have some items plugged into the wall receptacles (table saw, air compressor) that probably come close to the 15 amp current when starting. With that in mind, should I tap into the lighting circuit?

 

[Shiftless]

If you’re worried about it, the simplest thing to do first is to pop in a 20 amp breaker for your receptacles. You stated that it was all wired with 12 ga. wire, so that will handle 20 amps just fine. I assume you will use a wireless controller for your fans.

 

[sberry]

I put most everything in the ceiling on a light circuit. If its going to a plug usually switch it, if wired up often put a disconnect or wire to a switch. This is a good place for 3 conductor cable or pipe.

 

[matt_i]

I ran the ceiling fans on the lighting circuit. Their draw is relatively low. The lights don't use anywhere near 80% of 15A continuous.

I want full 20A ampacity available for my outlets without anything to compromise it.