Bathroom Exhaust Fan Installation – The Main Factors<\/h2>\n
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As I said above, the cost to install one of these convenient appliances depends on several different factors. However, the most important one is whether the model will be a new installation or just a replacement.<\/p>\n
1. Replacing an Already-Existing Bathroom Exhaust Fan<\/h3>\n
The so-called \u201creplacement installation\u201d is the most common kind of bathroom exhaust fan installation.<\/p>\n
On average, it can take between 2 and 4 hours to properly install one of these devices. This means that homeowners can expect to pay between $200 and $400 if they have an accessible attic that will allow easy installation of the fan into the ceiling.<\/p>\n
If a new duct needs to go to the outside, or if the drywall needs to be replaced or repaired, the costs can be considerably higher. Another thing that can affect the ultimate price of the installation is the size and design of the bathroom exhaust fan itself.<\/p>\n
In the case of replacement installation, the person you\u2019ve hired for the job will just swap out the old appliance with a new one. They will connect the new bathroom exhaust fan with the old ducting and wiring.<\/p>\n
It goes without saying, but the type of contractor who is licensed to repair, maintain, and install appliances such as bathroom fans is the electrician. In most cases, an hour of their working time costs about $65. However, in some areas, it can go as high as $95 per hour or as low as $35 per hour.<\/p>\n
The average cost of the appliance itself, on the other hand, depends on how powerful and feature-rich it is. The bathroom exhaust fans equipped with heaters can cost as much as $400, while the simple, 50 CFM-rated models can cost as low as $100.<\/p>\n
2. New Bathroom Exhaust Fan Installation in a Finished Bathroom<\/h3>\n
The cost to install one of these appliances into an existing, finished bathroom typically ranges between $500 and $1500. The mere fact that you won\u2019t be just replacing an already-existing model can and will increase the cost of the installation by up to 2 to 3 times.<\/p>\n
Not only will the new duct hose need to be installed on the exterior of the house, but the electrician will also have to fish the new electrical wiring to a switch.<\/p>\n
The difficulty of installing this new duct hose to the outside can greatly affect the final cost. If neither of the exterior walls is close to where the bathroom fan will be placed, the electrician may have to install the vent in a way so that it exhausts excess moisture to the roof.<\/p>\n
As stated above, another significant cost can be the wiring. Your brand new appliance may or may not need a dedicated circuit back to the panel box.<\/p>\n
To make all of this happen, you may have to hire different kinds of contractors – a roofer (who will deal with the exterior vent hood), a carpenter (who will install the vent hose), and an electrician (who will install the bathroom exhaust fan itself).<\/p>\n
Bathroom Exhaust Fan Installation – The Extra Factors<\/h2>\n
Let\u2019s also take a quick look at some extra factors that can affect the cost of bathroom exhaust fan installation:<\/p>\n
1. The Duct Hose<\/h3>\n
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Unlike older bathrooms, which used 3\u201d vent hoses, a lot of the modern bathrooms require 4\u201d-6\u201d vent hoses.<\/p>\n
It can cost you from $100 to $350 to have one of these things installed in your bathroom for your new exhaust fan. The price of the installation typically depends on the level of access, the length of the hose, and the overall difficulty of the whole job.<\/p>\n
Newer bathroom exhaust fans typically require the replacement of a 3\u201d duct with a 4\u201d, 5\u201d, or a 6\u201d duct. Replacing an older and smaller duct with a newer and larger one is particularly important if you want to get the advertised performance out of your new fan.<\/p>\n
Depending on its quality, a 25-feet long 4\u201d duct can cost as low as $25 and as high as $75.<\/p>\n
The amount of time it will take the contractor to replace the duct should be somewhere in the 2-3 hour range. And when it comes to the cost of labor, you can expect to pay about $75 per hour.<\/p>\n
2. Electrical Wiring<\/h3>\n
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When it comes to extra costs, another consideration you\u2019ll have to take into account is electrical wiring.<\/p>\n
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