How Much Does Ceiling Fan Installation Cost? | Angie’s List

With ceiling fans strategically located in rooms of your home where you spend a lot of time, or even covered outdoor areas, you can turn the thermostat up to save money without sacrificing comfort.

When it comes to installation that requires knowledge about electrical wiring, it's best to leave it up to the pros. Angie's List members who had similar jobs done in 2013 reported paying an average of approximately $200, not counting discounts many service providers offer. Electrical contractors generally charge $30 to $70 an hour, depending on location, training and experience.

If you're installing a fan in an area that doesn't have existing electrical wiring, expect the cost of the job to be higher. That's because the electrician will have to break through walls, floors and/or ceilings to run new wiring to power the fan. Using an expert, even for installation jobs that take advantage of existing wiring, also ensures the fan will be properly balanced, secured to the ceiling joists and wired safely.

For projects that utilize existing wiring, the costs goes down dramatically. In general, the average cost to install a ceiling fan may also include the installation of a wall switch to turn the fan on and off. Some homeowners may choose to circumvent the wall switch installation and turn the fan on and off via a pull-chain.

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How Much Does Ceiling Fan Installation Cost? | Angie's List