What this service does
Fan installation needs the right power, controls, and support. A ceiling box intended for a light may not support a moving fan, while bathroom ventilation involves both electrical connections and a properly designed duct path.
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Estimated prices for specific jobs
Before tax and permit or utility fees. Hourly labor is not a total project price. Full price list.
Ceiling fan on existing fan-rated box$225–$405 per fan
Assemble and install a customer-supplied fan and test its controls and balance.
Ceiling up to 10 ft and suitable existing wiring/support.
Ceiling fan with new fan-rated brace box$405–$720 per fan
Upgrade the ceiling support and install a customer-supplied fan.
Existing nearby power and ordinary ceiling height. Long new wiring runs extra.
High-ceiling fan, 12+ ft$585–$1,260 per fan
Install a customer-supplied fan and compatible downrod using elevated access equipment.
Typical 12–18 ft ceiling and suitable existing support. Unusual lift/scaffold access extra.
Covered-patio ceiling fan$315–$630 per fan
Install a customer-supplied damp/wet-location-appropriate fan at an existing powered location.
Suitable support and ordinary access. New wiring or framing extra.
Bathroom exhaust fan replacement$300–$600 per fan
Replace a standard bathroom exhaust fan, including labor and materials, at an existing fan location.
Existing-fan replacement includes labor, materials and connection to suitable existing ducting. Fan choice, existing conditions and access affect pricing. Permit fees and sales tax additional. New or additional ductwork is not included and must be discussed and agreed before installation.
New bathroom fan electrical wiring and switch$600–$1,100 per new fan location
Install an exhaust fan at a new bathroom or laundry-room location with suitable electrical supply and control.
Labor and materials included. Location, fan type, wiring, access and scope affect pricing. Permit fees and sales tax additional. New or additional ductwork, vent caps and roof penetrations are not included; any duct changes must be discussed and agreed before installation.
Heat-lamp / fan / night-light combination wiring$675–$1,350 per unit electrical supply
Provide the supply and multi-function switching for a combination bath unit.
Customer supplies unit. Mechanical installation/venting and finish repairs excluded.
Whole-house ventilation fan electrical connection$360–$720 per unit
Provide a short power route and electrical connection/control hookup for a ventilation fan.
Customer supplies fan. Mechanical installation and duct work excluded.
Attic gable / roof fan wiring$360–$765 per powered fan
Wire an electric attic fan and its compatible thermostat or control.
Accessible attic, nearby supply. Roofing/fan excluded.
Electric baseboard heater replacement$360–$720 per heater
Supply and replace a standard baseboard heater using a suitable existing circuit.
Typical 4–8 ft heater. New circuit and wall repairs excluded.
Cadet / fan-forced wall heater replacement$360–$765 per heater
Replace a standard wall heater and verify circuit and control compatibility.
Standard heater included. New circuit or extensive wall-can resizing extra.
Line-voltage digital thermostat$225–$405 per thermostat
Replace a line-voltage heater thermostat with a compatible programmable model.
Standard thermostat included. Multi-heater contactors or wiring changes extra.
Electric floor-heat wiring, sensor and thermostat$720–$1,440 per bathroom connection
Provide a suitable circuit and connect/test a supplied floor-heating mat and sensor with a standard thermostat.
Thermostat included. Mat purchase/laying, tile, waterproofing and floor work excluded.
Roof / gutter de-icing circuit$765–$1,530 per circuit and control
Add a protected circuit and suitable control/power connection for a de-icing system.
Typical 25–50 ft supply route. Heat cable, roof installation and lift equipment excluded.
Common options and scope
Ceiling fan installation
Install or replace fans, assess listed fan-rated boxes and structural support, and coordinate ceiling height, blade clearance, and manufacturer requirements.
Fan and light controls
Add separate controls where wiring permits, compatible fan-speed controls, wall remotes, timers, and replacement control modules.
Bathroom exhaust fans
Scope electrical power and switching for standard, humidity-sensing, heater/fan, and light/fan combinations. Duct routing and exterior termination need separate scope confirmation.
Attic and whole-house ventilation power
Provide electrical connections and controls for compatible ventilation equipment, coordinated with building ventilation and mechanical requirements.
What happens during the work
Existing box support, ceiling access, ductwork, and higher-power heater combinations can change the installation. Clarify whether duct and roof work are included.
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A short description, your city or ZIP, and photos of the visible area or equipment. Never remove electrical covers or touch exposed wiring for a photo.
Questions
Can a ceiling fan replace any ceiling light?
Not automatically. The mounting box and structure must be suitable for the fan, and the wiring and controls must match the selected equipment.
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Where this service is available
Seattle, the Eastside, and mainland communities from Marysville to Tacoma. See all service areas.
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