Bathroom Fan Installation Or Replacement costs
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Cost scope: Benchmarks were reviewed October 24, 2026. Figures apply to the scope and market named by each reference. City/state examples outside Portland Metro are not Portland quotes. Labor, equipment, recurring expenses and complete projects are different budgets.
Installation and project costs
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| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to install a bathroom exhaust fan — Existing fan replacement | $150 – $550 | fan and installation |
| Cost to install a bathroom exhaust fan — New fan installation | $250 – $950 | fan and venting outside through wall/roof |
Labor cost
Labor or hourly figures are separate from equipment purchases. Do not add them to a total that already includes labor.
| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to install a bathroom exhaust fan — New bathroom fan installation | $200 – $800 | labor only |
Related RemodelRates cost guides
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Material cost
Purchase-only prices below are not complete installed totals. Confirm quantities, delivery and product specifications. Do not add these to totals already including materials.
| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to install a bathroom exhaust fan — Bathroom exhaust fan | $20 – $400 | unit only, overall range |
| Cost to install a bathroom exhaust fan — Basic fan | $20 – $50 | unit only |
| Cost to install a bathroom exhaust fan — Fan with humidity/motion sensor | $100 – $400 | unit only |