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| Adding outlets can replace wall-to-wall or room-to-room extension cords, increasing both safety and style. Standard outlets (for a toaster or a hair dryer) are 120 volts; outlets for appliances such as a refrigerator or a washing machine are 240 volts. | | |
| Typical costs: | - Electricians charge $75-$250 to add a conventional 120V household outlet (also known as a receptacle) to an existing nearby circuit.
- Bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms and other moisture-prone areas (including the outdoors) need ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets, which prevent shocks. These are at the higher end of the scale, or it's about $60-$125 to replace an existing standard outlet with a GFCI receptacle.
- If existing circuits don't have the capacity for another outlet, running a new 120V circuit off the electrical panel adds another $150-$250.
- Generally, adding a 240V outlet means installing a new 240V circuit on the main electrical panel, at a cost of $300-$800.
What should be included: | - HomeTips.com describes and illustrates typical electrical outlets, while HomeTime.com provides a glossary of electrical terms, which helps in comparing electricians' quotes or understanding exactly what's needed in a specific situation.
- To add an outlet, proper wiring must be run from the existing panel or circuit to the new site. DoItYourself.com explains the basic principles of good wiring and ThisOldHouse.com provides a video and instructions showing how to add an electrical outlet.
Additional costs: | - Child-tamper-resistant outlets cost about $4-$6 each, compared to $1-$3 for standard hardware, according to State Farm Insurance.
- Designer covers in metal or wood, or with special colors or designs can add $7-$40 or more to the total cost.
Discounts: | - If outlets are added as part of a larger project, such as upgrading an electrical panel or wiring, the cost per outlet could be on the lower end of the scale; if an electrician comes in just to add one outlet, the minimum charge might be higher than the range estimated above.
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Article updated May 2007 |
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What People Are Paying - Recent Comments |
| IC rated 4" recessed can installation ,six cans, thin wall ridgid conduit, 3 wrire 14 gage wiring |
| Amount: $275.00 |
| Posted by: EDP in wilmette, IL. | Posted: December 20th, 2007 04:12PM |
I installed this lighting loop myself...works brilliantly. Curious what this would cost to be done by a licensed contractor. |
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| Gracen Electric: Excellent work, WAY cheaper than Home Depot |
| Amount: $300.00 |
| Posted by: k21009 in Edgewood, MD. | Posted: May 3rd, 2009 05:05PM |
| Type of Outlet: Regular, AC 2-plug |
Whole-house electric receptacles(around 30 outlets) replaced over the course of four hours, including run to hardware store to pick-up materials. Labor cost was $90 for the first hour, $60 thereafter. Responsible, efficient work from an honest small business. |
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| 2 -15A new lines to two rooms |
| Amount: $800.00 |
| Posted by: Dash in Old Bridge, NJ. | Posted: August 18th, 2009 07:08PM |
| Type of Outlet: Outlets to each rooms |
Got new 15A lines from panel (in finished basement) to each room (second floor) , that will be hooked to existing outlets (five in each room), cost $700 labor + $100 parts. This was the cheapest, other quotes were $950 & $2000 |
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| Golf cart outlet |
| Amount: $300.00 |
| Posted by: gregs238 in the villages, FL. | Posted: February 27th, 2010 11:02AM |
| Type of Outlet: single outlets |
we charge $299 for a single outlet (not a duplex) installed for golf cart 120volt and 20 amps in Gar near panel $299 parts and labor...$119-$149 for oullet under panel, $800 for 2 home runs to second floor is a GOOD price..$2,000 is pretty high. $1,500 ave |
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| hot tub outlet/ 220 v |
| Amount: $669.05 |
| Posted by: a user in Lehighton, PA. | Posted: June 10th, 2010 08:06AM |
| Type of Outlet: 220v |
I had to have a 220 line run outside (about 100 feet of wiring), plus a regular outlet. It took the guys about 8 hours to run the line from our braker box to the hot tub, plus running at least 30 feet of piping for cables. Labor was $280, parts $389.05 |
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| Wired our shed |
| Amount: $325.00 |
| Posted by: R Simpson in Egg Harbor Twp, NJ. | Posted: August 20th, 2010 06:08AM |
| Type of Outlet: Electrical |
We had a guy named Jeff next to our home working . I asked him about if he knows someone that could add some lights, outlets, and a motion light on our shed.He told me he would do it. Well we did let him do the job. The job he did is just wonderful. All wires are straight and very neat person. His number is 609-839-2559 |
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| changing light switches/plugs |
| Amount: $115.00 |
| Posted by: bj in foam lake, Other. | Posted: January 29th, 2012 08:01PM |
| Type of Outlet: 120v/20amp |
changed 10 switches/10 outlets 300 total cost |
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