Installing a whole-house humidifier can help lessen cold-weather problems in Thedford including itchy skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. Since it operates with your heating system, you don’t have to lug a portable humidifier from room to room, splashing water as you go.
Because this system works with your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to request professional whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning. Whole-house humidifier cost depends based on the type of humidifier you want and how long we need to install it.
To help you find the best whole-house humidifier for your house, let’s go over the different types and their estimated fee.
Drum Whole-House Humidifier
Drum humidifiers are the most popular type as they’re the most reasonably priced. They often cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your residence through a padded rotated wheel, which lifts and dissolves water.
You can select from bypass, which operates when your heating system does, or fan-powered, which operates independently. However, the lower price tag also includes an increased need for maintenance to avoid mold.
A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to send moisture throughout your residence. Depending on how frequently you need the humidifier, you’ll want to change this pad at least every year.
Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier
As the name suggests, flow-through humidifiers send water through an evaporator pad to produce humidity. They cost $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.
They consume more water when compared to a drum style, but the potential for mold is reduced as the liquid drains once the humidification cycle is finished. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to put in a new pad at least every year.
Steam Whole-House Humidifier
A steam humidifier is known as the greatest efficiency and needs the smallest amount of maintenance, as it doesn’t have to have a pool of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features you want, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.
Since they can work independently of your furnace, they might need slightly more utilities than drum and flow-through models. However, the trade-off is that they ordinarily don’t involve mold issues.
Make Winter More Enjoyable with a Whole-House Humidifier from Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning
Although a whole-house humidifier is pricier than a portable model, it offers many perks a single-room model can’t. A couple of those perks entail:
- Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
- Developing a better environment for household members with respiratory problems, including asthma
- Alleviating frequent cold-weather complaints, such as dry skin or flaking lips
- Reducing static electricity
Ready to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your residence? Our Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning specialists can help you choose the right whole-house humidifier for your home. Give us a call at 519-296-4437 today to start the process.