install ceiling fan cost
1 On average, most electricians are going to charge anyhwere from $75 to $220 to install a ceiling fan in an existing light box. 2  If there is a light already in place where you want to place a ceiling fan, the electrician can simply take out the old light and replace it with a fan of your choice. Ceiling fan remotes can cost anywhere from $25 to $60. 2  If the junction box attached to the ceiling needs to be reinforced or replaced, this may cost an additional $20 to $40 to replace it.