Getting a whole-house humidifier can help decrease wintertime ailments in Thedford including flaky skin, a dry nose and flaking lips. As it runs with your heating system, you don’t have to carry a portable humidifier across your home, sloshing water as you go.

Because this system connects to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning. Whole-house humidifier cost is linked to the model of humidifier you select and how long it takes us to install it.

To help you find the best whole-house humidifier for your needs, let’s review the different types and their estimated costs.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested model since they’re the most affordable. They usually run between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor. They add humidity to your residence with a padded rotated wheel, which raises and dissolves water.

You can choose from bypass, which runs when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which works by itself. However, the lower price tag also comes with an increased need for service to avoid mold.

A drum humidifier uses an evaporative pad to distribute moisture around your home. Depending on how regularly you turn on the humidifier, you’ll have to change this pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

As the name suggests, flow-through humidifiers send water through an evaporator pad to make humidity. They are around $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor.

They need more water as opposed to a drum model, but the likelihood of mold is reduced since the moisture flows away once the humidification cycle is complete. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still be required to put in 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 extra work, as it doesn’t require 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 compiled by HomeAdvisor.

Because they can run independently of your furnace, they may need somewhat more electricity than drum and flow-through types. However, the benefit is that they typically don’t involve mold growth.

Make Wintertime 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 provides many pluses a single-room model can’t. Some of those pluses entail:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Developing a healthier space for household members with respiratory ailments, such as asthma
  • Alleviating common wintertime complaints, including scratchy skin or cracked lips
  • Lowering static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while at your residence? Our Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning professionals can help you select the ideal whole-house humidifier for your needs. Contact us at 519-296-4437 today to start the process.