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Adding an Electrical Outlet Cost

How Much Does Adding an Electrical Outlet Cost?

low costMedium: $75-$250
low costHigh: $300-$800

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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 OnTheHouse.com gives step-by-step instructions for adding an 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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