Installing a whole-house humidifier can help improve wintertime problems in Thedford such as scratchy skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. As it works with your heating system, you don’t have to carry a portable humidifier from room to room, spilling water as you go.
Since this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to schedule 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 select the best whole-house humidifier for your house, let’s go over the different types and their estimated price.
Drum Whole-House Humidifier
Drum humidifiers are the most popular type as they’re the most affordable. They usually cost between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor. They humidify your residence through a padded rotated wheel, which raises and disperses water.
They’re available as bypass, which operates when your heating system is heating, or fan-powered, which runs on its own. However, the lower price tag also comes with an increased need for upkeep to avoid mold.
A drum humidifier relies on an evaporative pad to send moisture throughout your house. Depending on how often you turn on the humidifier, you’ll have to put in a new pad at least annually.
Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier
As the name says, flow-through humidifiers flow water through an evaporator pad to produce humidity. They run between $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages compiled by HomeAdvisor.
They consume more water than a drum humidifier, but the chance of mold is reduced because the water drains once the humidification cycle is finished. You can have your choice of bypass and fan models, but you’ll still need to install a new pad at least once a year.
Steam Whole-House Humidifier
A steam humidifier is known as the greatest efficiency and needs a minimal amount of service, as it doesn’t have to have a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the features you are looking for, 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 require a bit more utilities than drum and flow-through models. However, the benefit is that they ordinarily don’t have mold troubles.
Make Cold Weather More Pleasant with a Whole-House Humidifier from Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning
Although a whole-house humidifier is more expensive than a portable model, it gives many advantages a single-room model can’t. A couple of those advantages involve:
- Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
- Creating a healthier environment for family members who suffer from respiratory conditions, such as asthma
- Reducing common wintertime complaints, like dry skin or flaking lips
- Decreasing static electricity
Want to enjoy a more pleasant heating season while at your residence? Our Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning pros can help you find the best whole-house humidifier for your needs. Contact us at 519-296-4437 today to start the process.