Basic
$368 – $980 per project
Fan-forced electric wall heater in a recessed can with built-in thermostat, connected to an existing suitable circuit

Supply and install one electric wall heater (unit, mounting, connection; a new dedicated 240V circuit pushes toward the top).
Install Electric Wall Heater in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $432 to $1,153 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for install electric wall heater.
National average: $450 – $1,200 per project
$368 – $980 per project
Fan-forced electric wall heater in a recessed can with built-in thermostat, connected to an existing suitable circuit
$432 – $1,153 per project
Fan-forced wall heater with quieter fan and built-in digital thermostat, recessed can, mounted and connected
$541 – $1,442 per project
Fan-forced wall heater with heavy-duty element and programmable wall thermostat, recessed can, mounted and connected
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $190 – $508 | job |
| Labor | labor | $158 – $420 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $51 – $135 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $34 – $90 | job |
White wall-mounted electric fan heater with grille and control panel
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Find a pro to do thisElectric heater grille set into the base of a built-in cabinet
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Des Moines run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Electric Wall Heater, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
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