Basic
$750 – $2,084 per project
Direct-drive single-speed whole-house fan with louvered ceiling shutter, framed ceiling cut-in, attic vent area checked, wired to an existing switch

Supply and install one whole-house (attic) fan, including ceiling cut-in, attic venting check and wiring to an existing or new switch circuit.
Whole House Fan in Portland, Maine typically costs $882 to $2,451 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 Portland are 1.0% lower than the national average for whole house fan.
National average: $900 – $2,500 per project
$750 – $2,084 per project
Direct-drive single-speed whole-house fan with louvered ceiling shutter, framed ceiling cut-in, attic vent area checked, wired to an existing switch
$882 – $2,451 per project
Direct-drive two-speed fan with louvered ceiling shutter and insulated attic cover, attic vent area checked, wired to a timer switch
$1,103 – $3,064 per project
Direct-drive variable-speed fan with insulated, gasketed ceiling shutter and attic cover, attic vent area checked, wall control with timer
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $393 – $1,091 | job |
| Labor | labor | $315 – $875 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $105 – $291 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $70 – $194 | job |
Ceiling-mounted whole-house fan louvered shutter grille in the open position
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