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$150 – $550 existing bathroom fan replacement cost
Bathroom exhaust fan replacement costs $150 to $550. The cost to install a new bathroom fan is $250 to $950 to vent the fan outside through the roof or wall. Toilet extractor fan prices are $50 to $150 on average, plus hiring an electrician $100 to $800 to install. NEVER HIRING A HANDYMAN.
Bathroom exhaust fan installation cost
Bathroom exhaust fan installation costs $150 to $550 when replacing an existing fan. The cost to install a new bathroom fan is $250 to $950 to vent outside through the wall or roof. The bathroom extractor fan itself costs $20 to $400, depending on the type and features.
| Installation type | Average cost* |
|---|---|
| Replacement | $150 – $550 |
| New installation | $250 – $950 |
Average cost to install a bathroom exhaust fan
The following table shows the average cost to replace a bathroom exhaust fan.
| Installation type | Average cost* |
|---|---|
| Replacement | $150 – $550 |
| New installation | $250 – $950 |
Average cost to install a bathroom exhaust fan
The following table shows the average cost to replace a bathroom exhaust fan.
| National average cost | $360 |
| Minimum cost | $100 |
| Maximum cost | $1,000 |
| Average range | $150 to $550 |
New exhaust fan prices for bathroom
A new exhaust fan for a bathroom costs $20 to $400 before labor, depending on the type and features.
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A basic toilet exhaust fan costs $20 to $50.
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A high-end, EnergyStar-rated bathroom exhaust fan with lights, motion and humidity sensors, and adjustable speed costs $200 to $400.
| Type | Average fan cost |
|---|---|
| Adjustable speed fan | $90 – $380 |
| Basic - fan only | $20 – $50 |
| Ceiling-mounted fan | $20 – $400 |
| Continuous run fan | $120 – $330 |
| Exterior fan | $150 – $335 |
| Fan with Bluetooth | $75 – $190 |
| Fan with heater | $90 – $280 |
| Fan with humidity or motion sensing | $100 – $400 |
| Fan with light fixture | $40 – $330 |
| Fan with light and heater | $50 – $365 |
| Fan with timer | $95 – $295 |
| Inline fan | $100 – $310 |
| Wall-mounted fan | $20 – $345 |
Bathroom extractor fan prices by sones rating
Fan sound levels are measured in sones. The higher the sones rating, the louder the fan. Quieter bathroom ventilation fans cost more.
| Sones rating | Loudness | Average cost |
|---|---|---|
| Below 1.5 | Quiet | $40 – $400 |
| 1.5 – 3.0 | Moderate | $35 – $300 |
| Above 3.0 | Loud | $20 – $250 |
*Not including installation labor.
Straight and smooth ductwork minimize fan noise.
Bathroom exhaust fan cost by room size & CFMs
Bathroom extractor fans need at least one cubic foot per minute (CFM) for each square foot of bathroom floor space.
For bathrooms over 100 square feet:
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Add 50 CFM per toilet, bath, shower, or combination.
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Add 100 CFM for whirlpools.
| Room size (square feet) | CFMs needed | Average fan cost |
|---|---|---|
| Under 79 | 50 – 80 | $20 – $250 |
| 80 – 99 | 80 – 99 | $50 – $325 |
| 100 – 149 | 100 – 149 | $55 – $400 |
| Over 150 | 150+ | $100 – $400 |
Cost breakdown to install a bathroom fan
The cost to install a bathroom fan costs $200 to $800 in labor alone and requires electrical wiring, ductwork, venting, and sometimes roof work.
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Most electricians and handymen charge $40 to $100 per hour to install bathroom fans.
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Bathroom fan installation takes 4 to 8 hours.
| Type | Average cost |
|---|---|
| New bathroom exhaust fan unit | $50 – $150 |
| Labor and installation cost | $200 – $800 |
| Total cost to install | $250 – $950 |
Cost factors include the fan type, bathroom location, outside vent location, existing wiring conditions, and overall complexity.
Bathroom vent installation cost
New air ducts may be required to provide vent access to the outside. Ductwork installation costs $50 to $150 on average for a bathroom vent.
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Bathroom fans must vent to the outside through a sidewall, roof, or behind a gable or soffit.
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Connecting ducting to an existing roof or wall vent is possible but may cause airflow and condensation problems inside the home due to back drafting.
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Bathroom fans typically come with 3", 4", or 6" duct sizing.
Cost to install bathroom exhaust fan through roof
The average cost to install a bathroom exhaust fan through the roof is $350 to $950, plus permit fees. The cost depends on the bathroom location, accessibility, and roof type. Avoid roof venting when possible because it's more prone to leaks than sidewall venting.
Installing a ridge roof vent costs $7 to $15 per linear foot or $350 and $600 on average.
Avoid roof venting when possible because it's more prone to leaks than sidewall venting.
Venting a bathroom fan through the wall costs $250 to $800 for new installation. Pricing depends on the distance from the bathroom to the outside wall, existing electrical wiring, fan type, and exterior siding material.
Cost to replace a bathroom fan
Bathroom fan replacement costs $150 to $550. Homeowners should replace bathroom vent fans every 10 years.
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Fan and vent installers charge $50 to $100 per hour for labor, and replacement takes 2 to 3 hours.
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Wiring a new switch costs $100 to $250 more.
| Item | Average cost |
|---|---|
| New fan | $50 – $150 |
| Replacement labor | $100 – $400 |
| Total replacement cost |
$150 – $550 |
For no-cut installation, choose a new ceiling fan with the same dimensions as the old fan.
Bathroom exhaust fan FAQs
What are bathroom fans for?
Bathroom fans pull moisture from the air. Reduced humidity levels prevent moisture damage, paint and wallpaper peeling, and mold and mildew growth. Fresh air from bathroom fans also removes odors. Drier air also keeps mirrors from fogging, windows and doors from warping, and fixtures from rusting.