How much does an outlet plug with a reset switch for bathrooms cost?

Question

The quote I got from this service guy says it runs upwards of $125-150. Is this true?

Answer 1

So the question is: are you replacing an existing outlet, or do you want an outlet installed in a new location (where there isn't one already)?  

Another factor is: where do you live?  It'll cost a lot more in NYC or Tokyo than it will in Biloxi or Ho Chi Minh City.

Answer 2

Sorry, I have to correct something... I am an electrician.  It is a GFCI outlet, ground fault circuit interrupter.  It will cost you anywhere between $10- $20.  If there is an existing outlet there, this is something you can do yourself.  Just follow the directions included.  If you still get lost, lowes.com has a how-to area and I'm pretty sure there is a step-by-step area that shows how to wire outlets and switches.

If there is no existing outlet I'm afraid it will cost you.  A professional usually runs around $60/hr.  Plus all the additional stuff.  It still should only be about a 2 hr job, and that's the worst case scenario.  Hope I helped.

Answer 3

are you talking about a 120 volt 15 amp bathroom wall outlet commonly known a a GFI ??

The outlet itself costs between 10 and 12 dollars. If there is already an outlet in the bathroom the change over takes at the most 1/2 hour.

Answer 4

http://www.acehardware.com/family/index....

if he's rewireing a new one then yes its reasonable, if he's just replacing one you can do it yourself

Answer 5

If you are a do it yourselfer you could get the outlet plug at lowes or home depot for less than $10.00 and takes less than ten minutes to change it out.Good luck.

Answer 6

Listen to pumajone, hes right. we are currently remodeling and it cost us a total of around 30 dollars for the GFCI outlet, outlet cover, outlet box, and new wire. but to pay someone, it will easily cost you around 150.00 to 200.00

Answer 7

You are talking about a GFI. Ground Fault Interrupter. Could be true,the price I mean. They are pretty expensive at the store,around $30-$50. The aren't to hard to put in yourself,I did it,but I know something about electrical . If you can cook,you can hook one up yourself.Just follow directions,and be sure to turn your power off before you start any electrical task. Byee

Answer 8

Look for a new service guy. Where I live it's around $10.00 for the switch and $25.00-$40.00 for installation. This depends on how trouble it is to run a wire.

Answer 9

This is called a GFCI (ground fault interrupt circuit) and is available  at most home improvement stores (i.e. Home Depot, Lowes etc.) and cost from 8 to 15 dollars.

Of course the electrician fee is expensive.